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DUKES WEEKLY

April 29–May 3

 
Three students studying on the Quad with Wilson Hall in the background.

Did you know? 

Extra study spaces during finals

April 29–May 9

Find out which buildings at JMU open up extra study space at the end of the semester to support you as you prepare for final exams.

 

Graduation photos by Carrier Library

Until May 31

Get your graduation photos by the fountain in front of Carrier before

May 31, when the construction fence will return to its usual position.

 

Rose Library hours for finals week

May 2–9

Rose Library offers extended hours during finals week. Check out this Hours page to learn more.

 

Return reusable containers

Before summer 

Did you borrow a green reusable container this year? Please return it to a bin at Market 64, Bistro, Memorial, Festival, Rose Library and the Union desk.

 

Interesting Electives

Fall 2024 Courses

Interesting electives in a small-class format help you connect different kinds of learning for Fall 2024. Take a look at these courses.

Meal plan options change for Fall 2024

Exciting new changes are in place for Fall 2024 meal plans and signing up early has its rewards. Grab a free

t-shirt at our pop-up events.

 

Computer lab location changes in summer

Following Spring graduation, IT Lab Services will close two lab locations in Gabbin 203 and Moody 203. See link for more info and nearby labs.

 

Find the quietest study spaces at JMU

JMU has dozens of great study spots, but when you really need focused time to think, it helps to know where to find JMU’s quietest spaces.

 

Lockers in Rose Library 24/7 study space

Carrying too much? Drop off some belongings in the self-service lockers in the Rose Library 24/7 Space.

 

Mental Health over the summer 

TimelyCare is there for you—no matter where you are

TimelyCare is accessible to current JMU students over the summer. If you will be outside the U.S., you’ll have access to TalkNow, health coaching and self-care content but not scheduled counseling or psychiatry.

 

Get involved

Fast for Food Executive Applications

Interested in serving the Harrisonburg community? Apply to the Fast for Food executive board for 2024–25. No experience is required.

 

Student Awards Initiatives and Research (STAIR)

Connect with STAIR today for research, fellowships and awards guidance. Interested? Let's plan together.

What's happening?

Grad Cap Contest

Still accepting entries

Enter your grad cap into the Office of Alumni Relation's Grad Cap contest for your chance to win a $100 bookstore gift card.

 

Study, Snack and Sustainability

April 29–May 10 | 9am–5pm

SSC 2200

Stop by SSC 2200 to study for finals. Enjoy free snacks and help us make plastic bag friendship bracelets for local non-profits.

 

Hisaoka-Pahlevani Social Impact Challenge

April 30 | 2:20pm 

Hartman Hall Room 2021

Student teams in MGT 310 are unveiling their final projects. Expect pitch presentations, non-profit fundraising and celebrate innovation.

Faculty/Staff vs Students Trivia Showdown

April 30 | 8–10pm

Taylor Down Under

Form a team of up to six people and compete against your professors and favorite staff members at this exciting trivia night. 

 

Fair trade pop-up

May 1 | 11am–1pm | SSC 2200

Need a gift for Mother's Day? Want to treat yourself before finals week? Stop by SSC 2200 to shop fair trade with Ten Thousand Villages.

View the full event calendar

Hey Dukes, please take these surveys

WBLE Survey

Now–May 2

Free Dunkin’ (we have hundreds of coupons we’ll do drawings to give away) if you’ll take two minutes to tell us whether or not you've participated in a work-based learning experience (internship, practicum, clinical, student teaching, undergraduate research, fellowship or externship) in the past year.  

 

Data Privacy Survey

Now–May 13

Help shape our data privacy policies. Take a quick survey to voice your concerns about how your personal data is handled at our university.

Want your content in Dukes Weekly?

Content for the May 6 Dukes Weekly is due today at midnight.

The May 6 edition will be the last one of the academic year.   

Submit your content request here
 

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