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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 […]
Bringing the “New” Carrier to Life: Library Patrons Bookshelf
Posted April 5, 2025
“We’re past the halfway point of Carrier Library’s sweeping transformation — one that will benefit every student on JMU’s campus and match our rise to prominence as a national university. This time next year, we’ll be busy moving in and […]
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 these opportunities—from immersive exhibits to thought-provoking discussions—for you to engage with environmental issues […]
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 […]
Faculty: Apply for a $2000 Grant to Switch to Open (No-Cost) Course Materials
Posted March 27, 2025
JMU faculty, do you want to swap out an expensive textbook for an option that is open, available through JMU Libraries, or otherwise cost-free for your students? Apply by May 2, 2025 for an Open Adopt Grant, which awards $2,000 to instructors to support the integration of […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library
Posted March 27, 2025
The Music Library in the basement of the Music Building might be one of the greatest hidden gems on the Quad. Many people think because of its location that it’s just for Music students, but everyone is welcome! Keep reading […]
Freely Available Photos and Music for Assignments
Posted March 27, 2025
If any of your assignments require images, music, or video files, check out these resources that are freely available or licensed by JMU Libraries: For more sources for images, audio, video, and fonts and icons, check out our Free Media […]
