Category: JMU Libraries News
Join the George A. Newman Symposium on May 1
Posted April 9, 2025
All members of the JMU and local community are invited to a public symposium honoring the recent publication of a novel written by trailblazing Harrisonburg Black educator George A. Newman just after his 1875 arrival in Harrisonburg. The novel, A […]
The Library Futures Classroom: A Home for Experimentation in the New Carrier Library
Posted April 7, 2025
JMU is renowned for providing engaged and transformative learning experiences for students. Central to this mission are the 500+ learning spaces on campus that are supported by staff and faculty members in JMU Libraries. Unlike most university libraries, JMU Libraries […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Posted April 4, 2025
As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2025), JMU Libraries invites you to join us in celebrating our planet and exploring ways to promote environmental stewardship. Check out the opportunities on our Earth Day page—from immersive exhibits to thought-provoking discussions—for you […]
Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron on May 20
Posted March 31, 2025
If you use Scantron for test scoring, this is your reminder that you must transition to the new and improved test scoring system—Gradescope Bubble Sheet—by May 20, 2025. Contact:
Exhibit Opening Reception on April 11: Symphony of Abstraction
Posted March 31, 2025
You’re invited to the opening reception of a new art exhibit in the Music Library featuring art that illustrates the complexity, tension, and beauty of music. Music possesses an inherent beauty and structure that can deeply impact a person’s mood […]
JMU’s Course Evaluation System Will Be Offline May 26-30
Posted March 31, 2025
JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, will be offline and inaccessible from May 26-30 for a system upgrade. Instructors and faculty: you should plan to download the PDF versions of the Spring 2025 reports to your computer if you need […]
Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month
Posted March 27, 2025
April is National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating and learning more about the rich heritage and contributions of Arab Americans and people with Arab heritage via the resources on our National Arab American Heritage Month page.
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
Posted March 27, 2025
JMU locally celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month in April. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is observed nationally in May. Join us in celebrating and learning more about the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities by exploring the resources […]
Celebrating Disability Advocacy Week
Posted March 11, 2025
Join us in celebrating Disability Advocacy Week (March 31-April 4, 2025), organized every year by JMU’s Office of Disability Services! Visit our Disability Advocacy Week page for opportunities to learn, celebrate, and advocate for disability, accessibility, and belonging in higher […]
All Bodies Are Good Bodies (Book Display)
Posted March 7, 2025
Our newest book display, All Bodies are Good Bodies, is now online and in Rose Library. Whether we realize it or not, we often see messages that there is a singular body type that is healthy, more desirable, more virtuous, […]
