Delaware sweeps JMU

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Delaware broke a 4-4 tie with a squeeze bunt in the eighth and added two more runs while holding off James Madison in the ninth for a 7-5 victory on Sunday afternoon to sweep a Colonial Athletic Association baseball series at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park. UD improved to 14-14 overall and 7-5 in…

JMU students plan to ‘harvest’ Valley’s religious history

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The Shenandoah Valley History Harvest, a specialized event patterned on the popular “Antiques Roadshow,” is coming to Harrisonburg. James Madison University history students are organizing the April 14 event to “harvest” – digitally scan or photograph – historical religious items with connections to Rockingham, Augusta, Page and Shenandoah counties. Professionals from Special Collections and the…

Brain Injury Association of Virginia honors Patricia Wilkins Harrison

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The Brain Injury Association of Virginia presented its annual Weinstock Award to Patricia Wilkins Harrison of Harrisonburg at its11th annual conference, “Opening Doors: Communities, Partnerships, Opportunities.” The Weinstock Award is presented each year to a citizen of the Commonwealth who has made unique and lasting contributions to improving services for individuals affected by brain injury.

Harrisoburg police chief retires

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Harrisonburg Police Chief Donald G. Harper will officially retire on March 31, 2012 after announcing his intention to retire in 2011. Harper has reached the mandatory retirement age for public safety officials in the state of Virginia. On Tuesday, March 27, the Harrisonburg City Council passed a resolution honoring Harper’s career with the city. Among…

JMU nips ‘Cuse, heads to WNIT Final

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James Madison beat Syracuse 74-71 in the National Women’s Invitation Tournament semifinals Wednesday evening at the JMU Convocation Center. JMU advances to the WNIT championship game at Oklahoma State at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31.  The Cowgirls beat San Diego 73-57 in the other semifinal Wednesday. JMU, which won its school-record 29th game, improved to…

Events aim to raise awareness of abuse, sexual assaults

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The Collins Center is organizing several events in April for Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Data released from The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011, shows that one in three females and one in five males in Virginia have experienced…

JMU women knock off UVa., head to WNIT semis

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James Madison outscored Virginia 41-26 in the second half en route to a 68-59 win in National Women’s Invitation Tournament quarterfinal-round basketball action Sunday afternoon at the JMU Convocation Center. JMU, 28-7, advances to a 7 p.m. home March 28 semifinal game against Syracuse, a 74-73 overtime winner over Toledo on Saturday.  Virginia completed its…

Celebrating teaching event for early childhood educators

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Reignite your flame and fill your cup; this is the motto for this year’s Celebrating Teaching Conference held by Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley and RMH Childcare Connection. This day is one devoted to the professional development and education of childcare providers and pre-K teachers. The conference will be held in the CISAT Building on East…

JMU women dominate South Florida

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James Madison held South Florida to 12 first-half points and went on to beat the Bulls 72-45 in National Women’s Invitation Tournament round of 16 basketball action Friday night at the JMU Convocation Center. JMU now hosts Virginia Sunday, March 25, in a quarterfinal-round game at 2 p.m. at the JMU Convocation Center. The JMU…