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Article Title
Publisher
James Madison University
Publication Date
2006
Table of Contents
Walking Backward
JMU's Student Ambassadors lead campus tours for prospective students and their parents. Page 30
Campus Map
See old views and new additions to campus in the foldout that follows Page 32. Page 32
A Madison Love Story
Dick Roberts' $1 million gift for the Shirley Hanson Roberts Concert Hall is in gratitude for Madison's gift to him -- his sweetheart of 50 years. Page 36
The Performing Arts Center
The new center will showcase and centralize the arts for JMU and the community. Also: Q&A with arts benefactor Judy Strickler ('60), the Estes family gift and JMU's art honors. Page 40
Doing Wonders
The new Plecker Athletic Performance Center boosts academic success and athletics camaraderie to become the study center of choice. Page 46
Full Frame Page 1
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Your Letters Page 4
Contributors Page 6
Directions
President Linden H. Rose says that JMU's changing campus is a tangible reflection of unceasing efforts to provide an environment for student success. Page 7
News
Fundraising tops $13.3 million, JMU sponsors national Homeland Security symposium, new computer science concentration, U.S. News, Madison's 100 best nominations, new Parents Council chairs, "Put up Your Dukes" Duke dog statues and more Page 8
By the Numbers
What is No. 1? And 17? How about 35, 50, 85, 1,000 and the significance of 1787? Page 11
Connections
Madison Digital Image Database, Madison 101, Be the Change, Operation Purple Pride Page 13
Purple Carpet
JMU VIPs gather in Virginia's capital to celebrate Madison capital Page 14
15 Minutes
Justice studies professor Peter Pham briefs a congressional subcommittee on international terrorism Page 15
Madison Century
The urban legends of Madison College Page 16
Special Report
Beautiful campus facilities raise the stakes Page 17
Madison Scholar
Geology professor Kristin St. John investigates sands from the Arctic Page 18
Dukes Turf
Baseball players slam records, academic slugging power and JMU Athletics Hall of Fame inductees Page 19
Be the Change
Furious Flower Center director and English Professor Joanne Gabbin and graduating SGA President Wesli Spencer ('06) discuss leading through service Page 22
Bright Lights
Jonathan Koves ('05), Ray Mason ('78), Aimee Labrecque ('97) and Wenonah Miller Hauter ('78) Page 24
Professors You Love
Honoring former anthropology professor Bill Boyer Page 48
Mixed Media
New books and CDs by professors and alumni Page 49
Transformations
Bringing medical care and building infrastructure in Afghanistan Page 50
One World
Two alumnae help establish an independent, commercial television station in the Ukraine Page 53
Essay
Helicopter Parents by JMU Counseling Center director David Onestak Page 54
Real Life
Honesty in the workplace Page 57
The Reunion Interview
Liz Sollenberger ('61) shares her Madison Experience in a Spring Reunion interview with Karen Bowman Page 60
News
Spring Reunion Weekend fun, Carolyn Abitbol ('67) is "Back in the 'Burg," Black Alumni Chapter Reunion Weekend, Tidewater Beach Party, alumni chapter duo create unique wrestling program, chapter news and a Student Ambassador's thoughts on alumni Page 61
My Madison
Memories of two Madison presidents with Carolyn Caricofe Rabunsky ('56) Page 63
Up Close
Mary Frances Turner Darst ('38) turns 100 Page 70
Class Notes
News from alumni, JMUWorks, scholarship thanks Page 72
Connections
Black Alumni Chapter members connect with each other and incoming students. Page 69
Campus Now
See new views of campus starting on Page 28 and in the fold‐out that follows Page 32
A Madison Love Story
Dick Roberts makes a sweethear of a gift. Page 36
Material Type
Full Issue
Volume
29
Issue
4
Pages
89
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)
"Fall 2006 Issue,"
Madison Magazine: Vol. 29
:
No.
4
, Article 1.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/madisonmagazine/vol29/iss4/1