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James Madison University
Publication Date
2006
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Be the Change
To celebrate the launch of JMU's first‐ever comprehensive capital campaign announced on March 15, Madison shows off just a tiny fraction of the special people who make Be the Change a personal mission statement. Page 28
At the Heart of Madison
Madison donor and friend Tom Dingledine writes about his grandmother, known to hundreds of Madison alumni as "Mama Ding," beloved Tri Sig housemother. The influence of this 1915 Harrisonburg normal school graduate has been felt throughout Madison history and right up to the present day with grandson Tom's continued involvement and new generations of Dingledines. Page 30
The Human Touch
Tom Dingledine affirms the importance of the human touch in his conversation with Megan Bellino ('06), Bethany Elam ('06) and Heather Stewart ('06), all recipients of scholarships he funds to honor his grandparents and continue their legacy. Page 36
'The power which Knowledge gives'
In 1810, in the midst of provocations by Britain and France and an expanding home front, James Madison took a moment in his annual address to Congress to call for a national university as the optimal way to maintain government by the people. Page 38
Finance and Romance
In a speech he gave to help kick off the Madison Century capital campaign, Steve Leeolou ('78) shares why he and Dee Dee Collins Leeolou ('78) are making a seven‐figure gift to JMU. It's their second one. Back in 1999, they were the first Madison alumni to make a $1 million gift to JMU. Page 41
Real world relevance
Samir Mansur ('07) talks about changing hearts and minds through the JMU Muslim Student Association, while his mentor, professor J. Peter Pham, talks about the relevance of his scholarship to the world beyond campus. Page 42
Madison 'radical' goes international
It wasn't a straight line between college and ultimate career choice for Cindy Coolbaugh ('70). This former student protester couldn't walk at her own graduation because of her passion to Be the Change. And while JMU has grown a lot since those years, Coolbaugh's commitment has taken her all the way to the Nobel Peace Prize. Page 44
The impermanence of barrier
Retired NASA scientist Elizabeth Gauldin ('50) and Curt Dvonch ('08), recipient of the scholarship she funds, exchange ideas about values, science, the future and what it takes and means to be successful. Page 48
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Your Letters Page 4
Contributors Page 6
Directions
In today's educational environment, the most successful universities rely on private resources to give them a competitive edge Page 7
News
JMU announces its first‐ever comprehensive capital campaign with a goal of $50 million, Oscar‐winning actor Richard Dreyfuss gives the keynote speech, goals and priorities of A Madison Century: A Campaign for James Madison University, JMU's lead donors and a seven‐figure gift. Also: Parents Council achieves 100 percent giving participation, congressmen tour ISAT, nursing students' community service, seniors participate in inaugural U.S. Model House of Representatives and Center for Assessment and Centennial office recognized nationally. Page 8
Madison Century
Alumnae help shape Harrisonburg Teachers College's first "capital campaign." Page 11
Madison Scholar
One person's rock is JMU anthropologist Julie Solometo's 10,000‐year'old treasure. Page 12
By the Numbers
What's No. 1? And 2? And .736? How about 17, 50, 150, 614 or 20,300? Page 13
Connections
OrangeBand Anti‐Apathy Campaign, JMU hosts Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference, Alternative Spring Break and Operation Purple Pride Page 15
Dukes Turf
Meredith Alexis ('07) helps women's basketball go undefeated at the Convo and reach the NIT tourney; plus: diver and gymnast Nicole Simmons ('06) Page 16
Purple Carpet
The VIP goings‐on in photos, captions, excerpts and descriptions: James Madison Day Ceremony with Michael Beschloss, the annual Scholarship Luncheon with Leeolou, Rose and Dreyfuss Page 20
Special Report
What exactly is a comprehensive capital campaign? With JMU undertaking its first one ever, university officials explain what it does and why it is important. Page 25
Up Close
Jazminia Griffith ('06) publishes her original poetry in Essence magazine. Page 52
Essay
The Student Affairs VP shares the secrets to success in Leadership: the Difference is You Page 54
15 Minutes
Madison events and people in the news Page 55
Transformations
An archaeology major explores her Native American heritage during a summer dig at the site of Werowocomoco near Jamestown. Page 56
Professors You Love
Here's a humorous and heartfelt take on the veteran print journalism trio of Dave Wendelken, Flip Deluca and Alan Neckowitz. Page 58
News
Karen Lutz ('88) is "Back in the 'Burg," College of Business alums lead campaign committee, 1980s alumni celebrate "old school connection," Madison roomies win Good Morning America cruise. Page 61
Chapter News
Baltimore\textfractionsolidus{}Annapolis alumni and Chicago Dukes put a purple twist on chapter events. Page 62
My Madison
Pi Kappa Sig's 50‐year‐old round robin letter Page 63
Inspiring twins
Alumnae twins trek the Great Smoky Mountains. Page 69
Class Notes
JMUWorks: Fine Earth ‐ Chad Layman (95), news from alumni, scholarship thanks, Charles Haley ('85), Millicent Young ('97M), Bret Oliverio ('03) and Kenneth Ward ('03) Page 72
Purple Carpet
Former Virginia Sen. Harry F. Byrd and presidential historian Michael Beschloss celebrate James Madison Day. Page 20
At the Heart of Madison
"Dingledine House" was home to the Dingledine family and felt like one to the women of Madison. Page 30
Alumni News
The a capella group, Madison Project, celebrates its 10th reunion. Page 61
Material Type
Full Issue
Volume
29
Issue
3
Pages
84
Abstract
Madison is an official publication of James Madison University and is produced quarterly for alumni, parents of JMU students, faculty and staff members, and friends of the university. It is produced by the Division of University Advancement. Editorial and advertising offices: JMU, MSC 5718, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
Recommended Citation
(2006)
"Summer 2006 Issue,"
Madison Magazine: Vol. 29
:
No.
3
, Article 1.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/madisonmagazine/vol29/iss3/1
