JMU 2023 First Year One Book

Enhance your Orientation

New Dukes Abroad in Germany Earn three credits before stepping foot on campus! The Explo- ration of Migration and Culture in Germany is a competitive study abroad opportunity designed for incoming students that takes place July 22–Aug 2 in Frankfurt (Oder). In addition to learning the history and culture of refugee resettlement, students will make connections with other new Dukes before classes start. Learn more and apply by April 27th at https://www.jmu.edu/global/abroad/ programs/jmu-germany-new-dukes. shtml.

Madison Orientation Adventure Trip

DMAD (Dukes Making a Difference) Prior to Weeks of Welcome, connect with other service-mined students while volunteering with local non-profits. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience and learn about Harrisonburg’s most pressing social issues. No experience necessary, come ready to learn and serve together! Registration costs include transpor- tation and food. Get all the details at jmu.edu/csl.

MOAT is a three-night, four-day adventure program designed for new JMU students. Students will meet up with welcoming and knowledgeable student trip leaders to tent camp, rock climb, hike, and canoe in the Shenan- doah Valley. No experience is necessary! It is a great way to make connections with other students before classes start. There are multiple MOAT trips across the summer as well as an August session that takes place just before classes start and allows you to move in to your res- idence hall early! Check out jmu.edu/ recreation/adventure/moat.shtml for more info.

Furious Flower The Furious Flower Poetry Center at JMU is the nation’s first academic center dedicated to Black poetry. For more than 25 years, Furious Flower has reached thousands of poets, educators, students, and poetry lovers through its decade-defining conferences, groundbreaking media and

Mark your calendars! The Academic Calendar is available at https://jmu.edu/registrar/ academic-calendar.shtml.

anthologies, workshops, reading series, and seminars. Visit the center at jmu.edu/furiousflower or drop by Cardinal House to learn more about the programs, exhibits, and opportunities available to all Dukes.

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