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Asking Better Questions: A New Workshop for JMU Faculty
Posted September 22, 2026
Questioning is one of the most powerful, and most underused, tools in a faculty member’s teaching repertoire. Research shows that most instructor questions are procedural or recall-based, leaving little room for the higher-order thinking that drives deep learning. Explore these […]
Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted September 22, 2026
There’s a reason JMU Libraries welcomes about 1.5 million visits per year! Besides offering a variety of great places to study, it’s a wonderful place to socialize, learn new skills, and explore. Swing by JMU Libraries to get to know […]
New Workshop: Research Your Vote
Posted September 22, 2026
Voting is one of the foundational privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship. Our new workshop, open to all students, faculty, and staff, offers practical strategies for researching your ballot. This nonpartisan session won’t tell you who to vote for, but […]
Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair on Oct. 14
Posted September 16, 2026
Explore local history, careers, and more at this drop-in event featuring 14 archives from around the Shenandoah Valley.
Workshops on AI Literacy and Data Literacy
Posted September 16, 2026
JMU Libraries is offering three workshops this fall on data literacy and AI literacy. Developing skills in data management and ethical use of artificial intelligence is increasingly vital for academic and professional success. Consider signing up for one or more […]
2 JMU Faculty Awarded Grants to Use Open Textbooks
Posted September 15, 2026
Two JMU faculty members were recently selected to receive statewide VIVA Open Grants: All Open Creation grant projects are peer-reviewed, copyedited, and checked for accessibility by VIVA Open Publishing, before making them available with an open license to students throughout […]
“‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Town and Gown in the Friendly City” Exhibit in Carrier Library
Posted September 15, 2026
Explore the historic and present-day town-gown relationship between JMU, Harrisonburg, and the surrounding community at “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” a new exhibit in the Distinctive Collections Exhibition Space on the second floor of Carrier Library. Within a college town, […]
Art Exhibit Reception in the Music Library on Sept. 18
Posted September 10, 2026
Discover the beauty of penmanship at Rhythm of Scripts, a new exhibit in the Music Library’s The little Gallery Underground featuring the work of Professor Zenab Bastawala of JMU’s School of Art, Design, and Art History. Join us for a reception celebrating the […]
Preserving history, building the future: Inside the new Carrier Library (from JMU News)
Posted September 8, 2026
Explore the transformation of James Madison University’s newly renovated and expanded Carrier Library through a series of photos. Discover how this project preserves historic 1939 architecture while delivering state-of-the-art spaces—including high-tech makerspaces, light-filled reading rooms, the Furious Flower Poetry Center, […]
Grand Reopening of Carrier Library on September 10
Posted September 4, 2026
After years of planning, renovation, and anticipation, it’s time to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Carrier Library, a renewed space for teaching, learning, and discovery at JMU. All are welcome to join President Jim, Dean Bethany Nowviskie, and our JMU […]
