Home > ADMIN > UCM > MADISONMAGAZINE > Vol. 40 (2017) > No. 1

Article Title
Publisher
James Madison University
Publication Date
2017
Table of Contents
In search of the truth
A Q&A with CNN senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta ('93) Page 24
Park's natural beauty belies lost culture
Our national park system through the lens of Shenandoah National Park Page 28
Master storyteller
Jason Harris ('93) shows how advertising can be put to work for the common good Page 32
The heart of the university
Academic and social integration take JMU libraries to a new level Page 34
Look deeper, think better
Professor Mark Rankin's devotion to scholarly research enriches the classroom experience Page 37
Opera, unexpected
Alumnae encourage scholarship winner Raiquan Thomas to study classical music Page 38
Historically human
Professor Rebecca Brannon helps students connect the past to present Page 40
How to think, not what to think
Civilian and military realms partner to develop leadership among JMU students Page 42
Outbreak
The latest case study in ethical reasoning from The Madison Collaborative Page 44
A bonding experience
Honors student Matthew Gurniak combines chemistry and theater into a single project Page 46
Fostering a liberal arts education abroad
A world of new perspectives opens during a semester in Scotland Page 48
Full Frame
Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at the Forbes Center Page 1
Letters
Remembering Leslie Gilliam ('82) Page 4
Contributors Page 6
Directions
President Jonathan R. Alger shares ways we can bridge the cultural divide Page 7
News & Notes
Gus Bus receives national award at the White House; CISR director Ken Rutherford reflects on the center's two decades of service; JMU hosts delegation of higher education officials from Kosovo Page 8
By the Numbers
JMU's economic impact at a glance Page 12
New CoB Learning Complex
Current and former deans discuss the need for a space worthy of the caliber of JMU's business programs Page 14
The power of a mentor
First professorship in the new Honors College recognizes former director Joanne Gabbin Page 18
JMU Nation
Dukes dominate fall CAA awards; Longtime statistician Gary Michael ('77) misses first home football game since '79 to qualify for the Boston Marathon Page 20
Alumni News
Homecoming 2016 recap; Alumni Association President Heather Hedrick ('00) on the value of the Forbes Center; alumni award winner profiles; Levar Stoney ('04) is the new mayor of Richmond, Virginia Page 50
The ultimate connector
Scholarship drive recognizes Steve Smith's ('71, '75M) impact on JMU Page 53
Class Notes
Dave Sanderson ('83) on his role in the movie Sully; Parents Council's first grandparents Scott and Cathy Nagel; a special reunion for Madison College grads; Staff Emeriti and Faculty Emeriti news Page 56
Picture This
The Furious Flower Poetry Center presents Throw Your Head Back and Sing: A tribute to Maya Angelou Page 64
Recognizing one's gifts
Sean Tobin ('92) establishes a professorship in his mentor's honor Page 18
Military vs. civilian leadership
The two realms have more in common than you might think Page 42
New CoB Learning Complex
The campaign to renovate and expand Zane Showker Hall is underway Page 14
Critical Thinking
English professor Mark Rankin challenges his students to dig deeper into texts Page 37
The Gus Bus stops at the White House
Beloved mobile literacy program receives a national award Page 8
Eyes on the prize
After knocking off defending champion North Dakota State, JMU sets its sights on an FCS title Page 20
Material Type
Full Issue
Volume
40
Issue
1
Pages
70
Abstract
Madison is an official publication of JMU and is produced by the Division of University Advancement for alumni, parents of JMU students, faculty, staff, and friends of JMU. Editorial office: JMU, 127 W. Bruce Street., MSC 3610, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
Recommended Citation
(2017)
"Winter 2017 Issue,"
Madison Magazine: Vol. 40
:
No.
1
, Article 1.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/madisonmagazine/vol40/iss1/1