Block Party in the 'Burg 2015

Contact Information

Orientation Office

Contact Details

orientation@jmu.edu

Description

Block Party in the 'Burg is held annually as a partnership between JMU Orientation and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. This is the fifth year of the event and the most successful year yet. Block Party exposes, educates and engages students in their local community to help them recognize they are a JMU student and a Harrisonburg citizen.

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Recurring Event (Occurs on a regular basis but not continual)

Community Partner Name

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement

Format

Department

On/Off campus

Off campus