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Engineering Students Take a Plunge Into . . . Biology

from:James Madison University

How many picoliters of fluid are required to synthesize a section of DNA?That's not exactly the ...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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JMU Identified as 'Best Value' College by Princeton Review

from:James Madison University

James Madison University's "impressive balance of educational, social and extracurricular activities to enrich students' ...

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Art House 201 Film Festival 2012

from:Court Square Theater

A celebration of visual, musical and performing arts in documentary form.Featured Films:February 2 – 7:00 p.m and February 3 – 9:00 p.m: My Kid Could Paint ThatDoes modern art...

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PICCADILLY CIRCUS

PRESS RELEASE BLAST! PICCADILLY CIRCUS ROLLS INTO Harrisonburg, VA February 27 - 29 PICCADILLY CIRCUS brings...

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JMU Professor Receives Outstanding Faculty Award

from:James Madison University

Graduate psychology professor Dr. Anne Stewart embodies James Madison Universitys challenge to students, faculty and alumni to be the ...

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Scientific Society Names Dilts a Fellow

from:James Madison University

Dr. Judith A. Dilts, associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology, joins a select ...

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Healthy Families of the Blue Ridge, RMH Childcare Connection Join to Form RMH Family Connection

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

Two RMH Community Health programs, RMH Childcare Connection and Healthy Families of the Blue Ridge, have joined to form RMH Family Connection.

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University Community Honors King's Legacy

from:James Madison University

The lights in James Madison University's Wilson Hall dimmed and a somber feel came over the auditorium ...

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RMH Physician First in State to Implant New CRT-D Therapy Device

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

RMH electrophysiologist Robert VerNooy, MD, has successfully implanted a new type of heart pacing device that helps doctors better treat patients diagnosed with heart failure.

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JMU Police Department earns professional accreditation

from:James Madison University

The James Madison University Police Department is one of only four university police departments in the state to be accredited ...

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RMH Hosting Free Heart Health Symposium on Feb. 2

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

RMH will host a free heart health symposium, “Matters of the Heart,” beginning at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, at the JMU Festival Conference and Student Center with free...

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Wayland Hall Earns Precious Metal

from:James Madison University

James Madison University's Wayland Hall is the first renovated residence hall in the country to receive the ...

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The Evolution of a Dream: A Legacy that Endures

from:James Madison University

It was while presenting to children at Harrisonburg's Boys and Girls Club last year during James Madison ...

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AXIS Residency at JMU Focuses on DisABILITY in Dance

from:James Madison University

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts in cooperation with various constituencies at James Madison University will host AXIS Dance ...

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Folic Acid Vital for Health Pregnancy and Preventing Some Cancers

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

National Folic Acid Awareness week, Jan. 8–Jan. 14, RMH reminds women of the importance of taking vitamins containing folic acid before, during and after pregnancy.

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Professor keeps tabs on 'God talk'

from:James Madison University

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney wears his Mormon faith on his sleeve. Fellow Republican contender and Texas Gov. Rick Perry ...

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Board of Visitors Summary

from:James Madison University

Board of Visitors Meeting, January 6, 2012 Summary of Actions/DiscussionsThe James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, ...

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JMU College of Business Maintains Prestigious Accreditation

from:James Madison University

The James Madison University College of Business and the School of Accounting have maintained their business accreditation by AACSB International ...

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Kiplinger's Declares JMU a 'Best Values' Public University

from:James Madison University

High graduation rates and low costs are among the factors landing James Madison University a place on Kiplinger' ...

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JMU Governing Board to Meet Friday, Jan. 6, 2012

from:James Madison University

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet Friday, January 6, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Board ...

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Pilot project leaves students to their own devices

from:James Madison University

What if, instead of junking that old cellphone, printer or digital camera in need of repair, you could learn to ...

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Panera Bread Donates $3,700 to RMH Foundation to Benefit Breast Cancer Program

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

Panera Bread recently presented a check for $3,700 to the RMH Foundation to directly support the breast cancer program at the RMH Women's Center.

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RMH to Host Blood Drive Jan. 5, noon to 4 p.m.

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

RMH, in conjunction with Virginia Blood Services, will host a public blood drive Jan. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Virginia Blood Services will have its blood mobile parked in Lot A near...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Harrisonburg, Virginia with AmericanTowns Harrisonburg Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Harrisonburg City County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Harrisonburg organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Harrisonburg is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Harrisonburg

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Harrisonburg area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Harrisonburg in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Virginia  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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'Detectives' scour rare periodicals for clues to 20th century life

from:James Madison University

James Madison University students are gaining new insight into American popular literary genres by poring over a growing collection of ...

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Student-Designed Heating System Tested at Rockingham Farm

from:James Madison University

A Rockingham County farm could be heating a greenhouse and getting an environmentally friendly fertilizer supplement from the same system ...

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An Invitation to our Harrisonburg Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Harrisonburg, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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JMU Students Buy Shares in Their Future

from:James Madison University

For most seniors, the fear of not finding a job after graduation is a huge theme. In a time when ...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Working as a Village: Kijiji Members Enlighten Children of the Future

from:James Madison University

While strolling on the Quad, visiting the Planetarium and dining at P.C. Dukes are all ordinary activities for students ...

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RMH Foundation Revises Community Outreach Grant Guidelines

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

In response to the wishes of its donors, the RMH Foundation has revised its guidelines for outreach grants benefiting healthcare needs in the community.

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Secretary of State Clinton Recognizes JMU Center for Partnership

from:James Madison University

WASHINGTON, D.C.Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recognized the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at James Madison ...

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Graduation marks end of 'double life'

from:James Madison University

Between a full slate of classes and her marketing duties for Washington Family Magazine, senior Julien Hittle of Ashburn has ...

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RMH Foundation Receives Gift for Prostate Cancer Awareness

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project and Jeremiah Bishop’s Alpine Loop Gran Fondo presented a $1,500 gift to the RMH Foundation on Wednesday to benefit the RMH Hahn Cancer...

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Grant Awarded to Increase Linguistic, Cultural Understanding

from:James Madison University

An interdisciplinary team representing JMU's Office of International Affairs and the departments of foreign languages, literatures and ...

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RMH and Rockingham County Methane Gas Project Featured by Chevrolet

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

The RMH-Rockingham County methane gas partnership is one of six environmental sustainability projects around the nation currently being featured by Chevrolet on its website and in...

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Audiologist receives career research award

from:James Madison University

Dr. Brenda Ryals knows why the caged bird sings or at least why the Belgian Waterslager canary can overcome a ...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Virginia

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Virginia Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Dr. Rose Expresses Condolences to Virginia Tech

from:James Madison University

Dear faculty, staff and students,Our condolences go out to the Virginia Tech community on todays tragic shootings. Sadly, ...

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Newest JMU Grads Look to Dec. 17

from:James Madison University

About 773 James Madison University students will make the transition to university alumni Saturday, Dec. 17, during commencement exercises in ...

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Global Leadership Role for JMU

from:James Madison University

James Madison University will lead an international consortium of higher education institutions beginning next year with an eye toward developing ...

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JMU Accounting Masters Program Ranked #1 in CPA Exam Pass Rate

from:James Madison University

The James Madison University master of science in accounting program was recently recognized as the top-ranked university in the ...

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RMH Hahn Cancer Center Receives Recognition for Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in America

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

The RMH Hahn Cancer Center has received certification from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of...

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Webb Elected Secretary/Treasurer of Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

from:Rockingham Memorial Hospital

Merv Webb, vice president, RMH Foundation, has been elected to a one-year term as secretary/treasurer of the international Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

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