Category: Exhibits
Women and Their Worth: Equality on Campus
Posted February 13, 2019
JMU Libraries is pleased to announce a new exhibit: “Women and Their Worth: Equality on Campus,” curated by Preservation student assistant Renessa Rabenda, with graphic design by Sky Wilson, student assistant in Outreach & Partnerships. The exhibit is located outside of the Special […]
Storytelling: The Key to Success
Posted February 1, 2019
Now on display in Rose Library: A good story isn’t just required for tucking kids into bed. Engaging your audience’s attention and emotions through personal stories can help you land the job, advance your career, or secure funding for a […]
Health Literacy & You
Posted February 1, 2019
Now on display in Carrier: Whether you’re the one giving it or receiving it, communication in a health setting is always necessary – and sometimes not as easy as you may think. For those simply visiting a doctor or other […]
The Office for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy Creates New Exhibit in Rose
Posted January 16, 2019
Beginning in January 2019, the Office for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (OASE) at JMU, formed late in 2018 and intended to supplant the Center for Wind Energy, will start rolling out its new resources that include its comprehensive new […]
The little Gallery Underground Art Exhibit Opening: “Playlist 360”
Posted January 8, 2019
Students in the ART 360 Digital Photography chose a song to visually interpret in a 12 x 12 inch photograph; links to the final playlist are displayed with the exhibition. The artists include Carrie Chang, Katelyn Coker, Nikki Davlantes, Bailey […]
House Lights Up: Theatre for Social Change
Posted December 1, 2018
Augusto Boal, founder of Theatre of the Oppressed argues, “The theater itself is not revolutionary: it is a rehearsal for the revolution.” His claim reflects the notion that theatre as a fabricated space serves as a place for people to practice change-making, and […]
New International Week Photos Decorate our Libraries
Posted November 26, 2018
Our Changing Climates: Everybody’s Business: Each year since 2000, International Week has brought with it the bonus of wondrous images from the cameras of students, faculty and staff and their journeys. For some, the U.S. is an international experience. View the […]
New Exhibit in Historic Wing of Carrier Spotlights Being the Change
Posted October 31, 2018
JMU Libraries is pleased to present an exhibit that highlights our University’s history of “Being the Change.” The exhibit features the very first Normal Bulletin published by the then State Normal and Industrial School for Women. An excerpt written by our first president, […]
The little Gallery Underground Presents: Kids Art: “Musical Interpretations” Opening and Reception
Posted October 25, 2018
On exhibit now in The little Gallery Underground is: “Musical Interpretations” by students of Zachary Dishman from John Wayland Elementary School. The students explored the relationship between music and art as they created compositions depicting music through various mediums. This collection […]
A New UREC Adventure Display is Now Up in Rose
Posted October 11, 2018
Ready for an adventure? UREC Adventure includes activities and instruction within the UREC walls and outside in the surrounding forests and rivers. Most programs are for those with little to no experience in that activity – so come try something new! Take […]