Society of Entrepreneurs Info Night

The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs is hosting an informational session Monday evening for those interested in joining the organization.

Come and Learn about our club and how to join the recruitment process


When:  Monday, October 1 at 7:30 pm

Where: Showker Room 243

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please direct all questions regarding this message to Ben Bullock at: bullocbr@dukes.jmu.edu or jmusoe@gmail.com.

2012 Fling Photos

Check out the 2012 Fling photos from this past Saturday!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cisat/sets/72157631613621483/?share=mail

Accenture is looking for high performers from James Madison University!

Accenture is looking for high performers from James Madison University!

This is your invitation to join an organization offering greater opportunity, greater challenge and greater satisfaction. Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company is looking for high performers from James Madison University to join us and our wholly owned subsidiary, Accenture Federal Services, as entry-level Systems Integration Consulting and Technology Consulting Analysts.

At Accenture, you will quickly develop your technology skills and understanding, and build deep insights into the industries and global environments in which our clients operate. Right from the start, you will receive world-class training, career counseling, mentoring and support to help you achieve professional success and grow your career. Review this email for details on the available positions, application and interview process. Visit our website to find out more at accenture.com/campus.

Deadline for all applications is October 3, 2012 

Upcoming Events
James Madison University Career Fair
Date:  Monday, October 1, 2012
Time:  12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Festival Ballroom

Information Session
ISAT
Date:  Thursday, September 27, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm
Location:  ISAT 259 (Ntelos room)
Attire: Business Casual

College of Business
Date:  Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Location:  Zane Showker Room 144
Attire: Business Casual

How to Apply 
All applications must be submitted no later than midnight on October 3, 2012 or you will no longer be eligible to continue in our process. Read information below on how to apply
                
Required steps
You must complete an application through BOTH the Recruit-A-Duke JMU site and Accenture’s on-line job system to be considered for an interview. If these steps are not completed by the October 3 Resume Drop Deadline, we will be unable to conduct the interview and you will no longer be eligible to continue in our process.

Please note that we are hiring for two Entry Level Consulting Analyst positions, the Entry Level Consulting Analyst and the Entry Level Technology Consulting Analyst. Please visit Recruit-A-Duke to find out more information about each position.

Step 1. Apply through JMU’s Recruit-A-Duke

Step 2. You must ALSO apply to Accenture’s online job system
careers.accenture.com/jobs  

Enter “Keyword or Job Number” in the search function to apply:
00169038 Accenture Federal Services Systems Integration Consulting Analyst*
00169043 Accenture Federal Services Technology Consulting Analyst*
00167189 Accenture, LLP Systems Integration Consulting Analyst
00167198 Accenture, LLP Technology Consulting Analyst

* Primary location for Accenture Federal Services positions is Washington, D.C.

Guidelines
Step 1. Please indicate how you heard about our job opportunities.
·         Source Type: University Recruiting
·         Specific: Career Center (do not select University Career Center)
·         Personal Information: Enter all relevant information

Step 2. Complete the remaining application pages

After submitting your application, you will receive system-generated acknowledgment(s) from “Human Resources”. Note that this does not mean you have been selected to interview with Accenture. Please refer to your campus career center posting/website to determine whether you have been selected for a first round interview with Accenture

Interview Dates
If eligible, interview dates are listed below:
·         Wednesday, October 17, 2012 – On Campus First Round interviews
·         Thursday, October 18, 2012 – On Campus Second Round Interviews**

** Students will be notified by evening October 17, if invited to second round interviews

Job Description
Daily responsibilities will vary by project, but you may find yourself:
·         Analyzing and documenting current business processes and technologies
·         Designing and testing new business processes, capabilities, and technologies
·         Building portions of the application
·         Focusing on program management

Job Requirements
·         We are seeking highly motivated individuals who meet the following criteria:
·         A track record of outstanding academic performance
·         Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
·         Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
·         Ability to meet client travel requirements, when applicable
·         Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Basic Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree (with a graduation date no later than December 31, 2013)

Preferred Qualifications
·         3.2 or higher cumulative (overall) GPA

Our preferred majors are:
·         Engineering (all disciplines)                                 

·         Computer Science / Computer Engineering                         

·         Information Systems / Decision Sciences      

·         Mathematics / Statistics / Sciences

·         Finance / Accounting / Economics


Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn More and Stay Connected
Visit our website and follow us on social media to learn more about careers at Accenture and why we are recognized by Experience.com as a Best Place to Work for Recent Graduates.

Website
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©2012 Accenture All Rights Reserved

Please visit our US Careers Website to learn more and apply. Accenture Employees may submit referrals here.

Engineering Intern Needed

Engineering Solutions and Construction Management is looking to hire an intern for 10-15 hours per week.  Interested applicants should have some AutoCad experience and should send their resume to Jack Cash, EIT jack@engsoln.com

Engineering Senior Night 2012

Slides from Laura Hickerson's presentation about resumes, job search strategies, interviewing, resources and more.

CIA Info Session, next Tuesday, Oct. 2, @ 6:30pm

Interested in learning more about the CIA?  Then come to the CIA Information Session, next Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30pm in the ISAT/CS building room 159.  The CIA is NOT coming to the Career Fair this semester, so this is your chance to learn more about career opportunities with the CIA.





Laura Yu Hickerson
Career & Academic Advisor
Liaison to College of Integrated Science & Engineering
JMU|Career & Academic Planning
Wilson Hall, 301, MSC 1016
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540.568.6555
hickerly@jmu.edu
http://www.jmu.edu/cap

Check out the CAP blog:  http://realworldadvisor.blogspot.com/

Presentation for Capital One

To: All College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE) students

Title: What does Capital One have to do with technology? COME FIND OUT

Where: nTelos room 259 in ISAT / CS

When: Wednesday 9/26/12 @ 7pm

Descriptions:
Come see recent JMU alumni who have come to work at Capital One give you first hand perspective of why Capital One is a place you should consider for your career.  We will provide an overview of the company, some hands on examples from our industry, and insight into how to navigate the recruiting process.  We have hired associates for Capital One’s IT Development Program out of the Intelligence Analysis, Computer Science, ISAT, and Engineering programs in the past year.  We want the opportunity to challenge you to consider Capital One.  We are a technological innovator, with a proven track record of success, and have a $1 Billion annual IT budget.  There are many exciting things to be a part of in the financial services industry at Capital One including; mobile apps, digital, and direct banking.  We will also be at the University Career Fair 10/1/12 and performing on campus interviews 10/23, (10/15 submission deadline).  Internships are also available.

Pizza and sodas will be provided.

Andrew K Joyner
Enterprise Performance Test Lead
Quality Services
andrew.joyner@capitalone.com
CapitalOne Confidential

2012 Fling Winners!

I am please to announce the winners for the 2012 Fling!  Thanks for all of you who participated and a special thanks to the upperclass volunteers, judges, faculty and staff who took time out of their weekends to help make this event a great success.

We changed things up a bit and were able to award some prizes on the fly…

1st place =    TEAM 306
            Albrey De Clerck
            Ethan Graham
            Mary Grimm
            Bennett Payne
            Diego Jauregui
            Ryan Strum

2nd place =    TEAM 201
            Andrew Levering
            Ciara Spruill
            Kylie Stoup
            Chelsea Walden
            Lisha White

3rd place =    TEAM 106
            Connor Bell
            Natalie Jones
            Stetson Kniff
            Carli Kohler

Top 3 Best Designs (in no particular order) =    TEAM 306, TEAM 201 and TEAM 103 (Collier Apgar, Vivian Diep, Brian Donovan, Lauren Donston, Kendall Effler, Joshua Kay)

"Spirit of the Fling" Award (This new award was created for the team that captured the spirit of the fling.  This team consisted of all of the original team members, had a pre-game day team dinner, and a team Facebook page.) =        TEAM 103

Lastly, for the most creative use of duck tape, we made up the "Quack-Quack" award and it went to TEAM 202 (Jake Boles, Bryan Garrett, Arthur Gartner, Roberto Riviere)

Congratulations everyone!

Don't forget about Senior Night - TONIGHT!!!

Student Voter Registration Drive

My name is Ben Copper and I am representing a new coalition on campus called DukesVote, which has been assembled by students from SGA, College Democrats, College Republicans, Madison Liberty, and others to be a nonpartisan group urging students to vote this November. We are facilitating a voter registration drive on campus the week of October 1st.

Thanks for your help in this matter, and feel free to ask me any questions that may arise.

Ben Copper
Senator for the College of Arts and Letters
Student Government Association

Deloitte General Information Session

General Information Session
Tuesday, September 25th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Festival Conference Room #7

Dress:  Business Casual

About Deloitte

In the United States, Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries have 45,000 professionals with a single focus: serving our clients and helping them solve their toughest problems. We work in four key business areas — audit, financial advisory, tax and consulting — but our real strength comes from combining the talents of those groups to address clients’ needs. Fortune and BusinessWeek consistently rank our organization among the best places to work, which is good news for our talent and our clients alike. When the best people tackle the most compelling challenges, everyone wins.

Deloitte Case Interview Workshop

See how your skills stack up and learn about what we do at Deloitte.

Tomorrow - Wednesday, September 19th
6 - 8:30 PM
Festival Conference Room #4

Dress:  Business Casual 

CUR - Registry of Undergraduate Researchers

The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in the fields of Anthropology/Archaeology, Arts/Humanities, Biology/Biochemistry, Business, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, English and Linguistics, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Health Professions, History, Journalism and Communications, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/ Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.


Any undergraduate may go to http://www.cur.org/projects_and_services/registry/ to fill out a simple information form. Students may also elect to complete a longer curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.

Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other marketing purposes will not be granted access. Graduate School representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their research programs and financial support opportunities.


Graduate schools may provide a link to their websites, and may provide a short description of opportunities, such as research fields and fellowships.


For graduate schools that wish to review the student information, there is an access fee of $1,500 for the entire database, or $300 for one specific discipline. Again, there is no cost to you as a student to create a profile.


Our hope that students who are currently in their junior year will register now, but anyone with undergraduate research experience may register at any time. You will be able to update your listing as appropriate, to include any summer research experience or information about Senior Theses and test scores. We also welcome submissions by students who are engaged in Masters' Degree programs now but who plan on going on to a PhD program. Just fill out the information on the form including the date you intend to enter a PhD program and your date of completion of your undergraduate degree. Upload a link to your CV that contains complete information about your MS/MA degree activity (school, subject, thesis topic (if applicable), and advisor).


CUR believes that this service will be a great benefit for both students and graduate schools by narrowing the search for the right match. So if you are interested in graduate school, please take a moment to register now. Be sure to include a statement of your research interests, as this will be important for making the match.


Please feel free to contact me, should you have any questions.


Sincerely,

Robin Howard
Senior Director, Membership Services
Council on Undergraduate Research
734 15th St NW
Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-4810x203
(202) 783-4811 fax
robin@cur.org

2012 Fling - THIS SATURDAY! 12pm - 4pm @ HHS 2301

To all 2012 Fling-ers!

I just wanted to let you know that we have 11 outside judges this year!  This is a record number of industry folks coming to see what you can do.  These are people that you will want to know – they can help you with internships and careers in the very near future. 

We also have an amazing number of upperclassmen volunteers!  Over 20 of your predecessors will be on hand – get to know them as well – they can help you with those really difficult engineering science classes that you'll see very soon.

A lot of people have put a ton of time and energy into this event and we strive to make it a fun and rewarding experience for all involved.  Thanks for your time – we look forward to seeing you on Saturday.  We'll meet as a large group at 12pm in HHS 2301, there you will be given detailed instructions and then you will split off into your groups and get to building.  Pizza and drinks will be served immediately following the launch.

For added encouragement, check out what the students said last year about the 2011 Fling:

SME Information/Welcome Back Meeting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 at 7:00 PM in HHS 1202

PLEASE JOIN US TONIGHT!

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) would like to invite you to an SME Information/Welcome Back Meeting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 at 7:00 PM in HHS 1202.   SME is an organization of students interested in learning about manufacturing processes and practices.

SME Activities Include:

• Factory tours of facilities such as:

• Coors Brewing Company
• McKee Foods (Manufacturers of Little Debbie snacks)
• Hershey Foods
• Several other interesting tours

• Meeting industry specialists and learning from their experiences
• SME cookout

SME benefits:

• Learn about current manufacturing processes and practices
• Membership in a national organization with networking potential
• A professional organization to add to your resume

Annual dues are $25.00, but are well worth it!  So come by HHS 1202 on the 18th at 7:00 PM to learn more about SME!

See you all there,
Caleb Talbot
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
SME Officer At Large
ISAT Class of 2013

Upcoming Grad School Events

Graduation Application Workshops for Students

If you can't make it to Senior Night on Monday, September 24th at 7pm in HHS 2003, you can still get some help with your application.

Graduation applications for May commencement 2012 are due to the major advisors on October 15 and to the Office of the Registrar on November 15.    The Office of the Registrar and the Madison Advising Peers are holding 4 workshops to instruct students on how best to complete the application before it is submitted to your department for advisor signature.  A representative from the Office of the Registrar will co-present with a peer advisor and will provide detailed instructions to students.  The workshops will be held on the following dates:

• Mon., Sept. 17, 4:30-5:00 pm, Taylor 304
• Thurs., Sept. 27, 6:30-7:00pm, Taylor 305
• Wed., Oct. 3, 12:00-12:30pm, Taylor 304
• Tues., Oct. 9, 11:00-11:30am, Taylor 309

Applications available for HD Fellowship

Applications are now available for the JMU Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Humanitarian Demining Fellowship at the US Department of State.  Every year, the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery selects one JMU senior or recent graduate for this prestigious, paid internship position.  The HD Fellow serves in the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) in the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 30.  Interviews will take place in mid-January.  The tenure for the coming Fellow will be September 2013-August 2014 (this can vary slightly, depending on when the SECRET security clearance is obtained). 

While duties change based on PM/WRA priorities, past HD Fellows have conducted research, written reports, served as assistant program managers for a variety of countries and issue areas, and have helped oversee conventional weapons destruction (CWD) programs for PM/WRA.  It's likely that the HD Fellow will have the opportunity to travel during the year -- previous fellows have traveled to Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Colombia, Mozambique, Peru, Sudan/South Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Tajikistan.  The pay rate this year is $18 an hour for a 40-hour-per-week job.

See flyer below for more details.  Anyone interested in the HD Fellowship can visit http://cisr.jmu.edu for the application and more information, or they may contact Geary Cox (coxga@jmu.edu) with questions.  It is important that applicants review all information carefully.  A strong applicant is one who has made an effort to learn about PM/WRA, CWD programs, and the international mine-action community.

Engineering T-Shirts for Sale by the JME Club

It's that time of year again! The James Madison Engineering Club is once again selling the T-shirts, Long-sleeve shirts, and Hoodies we all love and know so well.

There is one notable difference this year; the logo on all apparel has changed!
Instead of JMU; School of Engineering, the new logo now reads JMU; Engineering to celebrate the Engineering Departments' assimilation into the new College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE). The new logo is below:

As usual, there are many colors and sizes to choose from! All of which can be found at the following links:
T-shirts: http://www.imprintablecatalog.com/catalog/search/?category=A&mill=42&style=2000

Long-sleeve: http://www.imprintablecatalog.com/catalog/search/?category=A&mill=42&style=2400

Hoodies: http://www.imprintablecatalog.com/catalog/search/?category=B&mill=42&style=18500

This semester's pricing:
T-Shirts: $15.00
Long-Sleeve: $18.00
Hoodies: $25.00

I will be collecting orders until the end of the first week of October, Friday the 5th. The typical delivery rate is two weeks, so plan for arrival of your purchases mid to late October.

My Availability:
Friday Sept.14th,         2pm-5pm HHS 0107
Monday Sept. 17th,     3pm-5pm HHS 0107
Wednesday Sept 19th, 3pm-5pm HHS 0107
Friday Sept. 21st,        2pm-5pm HHS 0107

More availability will be announced late next week.
***If you cannot make any of the above times, please contact me and we will arrange a meeting time.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me via email or cell (757)-869-9259.

And don't forget to include your friends and family when buying!

Regards
Your JME President,

Corey Allison
James Madison University
Engineering 2015
Integrated Science & Technology 2015

Attention Class of 2013

ABET Visit - Monday, September 17 (3:30pm)

As many of you know, we have scheduled our ABET visit for Sunday, September 16 – Tuesday, September 18.  During this time members from the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET) would like to meet with several students to talk with you about your experiences within the JMU engineering program.  This is a valuable part of the process and I would like to invite you to participate.  Our ABET visitors will meet with students on Monday, September 17 from 3:30pm – 4:00pm in HHS 3233 (the engineering conference room).  Please make an effort to stop by for a few moments to chat.
Thank you!

Deloitte Consulting Case Competition 2012

James Madison University is hosting the 2nd Annual Deloitte Consulting Case Competition, open to undergraduates of the class of December 2013 or later, starting Thursday, October 4th!

This competition provides an inside look into the world of consulting by simulating a short project experience over a 10-day period where self-assigned project teams act as Deloitte teams responsible for helping a Federal client reach its goals. In making this competition both dynamic and interactive, we hope to achieve a realistic representation of a “Day in the Life of a Deloitte Analyst.”

Registration will commence via email on Monday, September 17th; please look for additional sign-up information in a follow-up email and on classroom e-bulletins. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis and full groups of 3 will receive priority in the sign-up process. Students wishing to participate that do not have a full team may sign up individually and be placed on a randomly selected team where availability permits. Once the competition has reached capacity (10 groups), students wishing to participate will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a spot becomes available. Registration will continue until capacity and the wait lists are full. Confirmed participants will receive more instruction and information on the evening of September 26th.

We hope that you participate and take advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate the skill sets and knowledge you have acquired through coursework and other relevant experiences.

Should you have any questions or comments, please utilize the contact information below and reference the words “Case Competition” in the subject line. Thanks in advance for your interest – we look forward to the upcoming events!

Best Regards,

Deloitte Recruiting Team

USWashington-DCJMUConsultingBTARecruitingMailbox@deloitte.com

About Deloitte Consulting LLP

Deloitte Consulting LLP is one of the world's largest and fastest growing management consulting firms.  We provide strategic, operational, financial, and technology related advisory services to many of the world's most prestigious companies.  We are business performance consultants. We are known for our straightforward approach to solving our clients' most complex business challenges. Deloitte consultants work hand-in-hand with clients to improve business performance, drive shareholder value, and create competitive advantage in the most practical, sensible ways possible.

Gartner has ranked Deloitte Consulting USA LLP as number 1 in the Americas and number 2 globally in the consulting market share. Gartner’s report, titled Preliminary “Top 10 Worldwide Consulting Provider’s Market Share 2005”, aggregates all consulting services – both business and IT – provided by the major players in the market.

Deloitte was again recently named the #1 “Best Place to Launch a Career” according to BusinessWeek (2007 and 2009).

UPCOMING GRAD SCHOOL EVENTS!

Whether you’re still thinking about graduate school or you’ve made your decision, there’s an event that will meet your needs.

Grad School 101

When: Thursday, September 20th from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Festival Ballroom A
Why: Get advice on surviving grad school from current graduate students and others who have been there
Who: For seniors who have applied or are about to apply to graduate school
How: Register through Recruit-A-Duke
For more info, contact Shelly Laurenzo at laurenms@jmu.edu or (540)-568-6555.

Graduate and Professional School Fair

When: Tuesday, September 25th from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Festival Ballroom
Why: Attend the fair to ask questions and gather information and materials from representatives of the top institutions of your choice.
Who: For any student
How: Preregister and see a list of attendees at http://www.jmu.edu/grad/gradfair/
For questions, contact Kathy Thompson at thompskb@jmu.edu.

Kaplan Test Drive

When: Saturday, October 20th at 10 a.m.
Where: Location revealed upon registration
Why: Take a free practice test for the GRE, LSAT, or MCAT to see how you would do if you were taking the test to count.
Who: For any student
How: Register at https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1262423-WsVml3kFPv
For more info, contact Jason Riner at Jason.Riner@kaplan.com.

Considering Grad School Presentation

When: Thursday, October 18th, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Wilson 306
Why: If you’re considering graduate school but aren’t sure where to start, come to this presentation to learn about the basics of applying to graduate school.
Who: For sophomores and juniors
How: Register through Recruit-A-Duke
For questions, contact Chris Campbell at campbecm@jmu.edu or (540)-568-6555.

The upcoming graduate school events are co-sponsored by the office of Career & Academic Planning and the JMU Graduate School. We hope to see you there!

JMU Learning Centers

 

FRUSTRATED?

By now, you may be wondering if there are resources on campus that could help you in that Calculus or Physics or Chemistry class...the answer is  "YES!"

Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC)

The Science and Math Learning Center, located in Roop Hall Room 200 is a tutoring center that assists students in their understanding of course content, homework assignments and lab reports found in first and second year science and math courses. Supported subjects include: Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics and some of the Gen Ed math and science courses.

 

Roop Hall Hours of Operation

Sunday  5pm - 8pm

Monday - Thursday  10am - 8pm

Friday  10am - 2pm

No appointments are necessary and the services are free!

For more information - http://www.jmu.edu/smlc/

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (P.A.S.S.)

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (P.A.S.S.) is a student facilitated academic support program designed to help you improve your performance and retention in specific courses. What makes P.A.S.S. unique is that the session leaders have successfully completed the course with the same professor. These students attend the same lectures you do, and they prepare additional course materials/handouts that reinforce the information you are currently learning in the course. Students that regularly attend the study sessions will obtain firsthand knowledge on how to prepare, how to study, and how to pass the course.

To see if your class is supported by P.A.S.S. or to get more information - http://www.jmu.edu/pass/index.shtml

Don't wait until it's too late to get the help you need!

Resume Roundup Reminder

Study Abroad Information Sessions

Information Sessions are designed to provide students with general information about study abroad. This half hour will cover the "big picture". Students will gain an understanding of their program options. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for students to discuss more specific questions about JMU Programs & External/Exchange Programs.

Attendance at an Information Session is required for general information and is an important first step in studying abroad. Space is limited, so call 540-568-6419 to reserve your seat. Please arrive early. No one will be admitted once a session has begun.


General Information Sessions
Special Sessions are open to all without an appointment. Times and locations vary. Scheduled dates are:

•Tuesday, September 4 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Wednesday, September 5 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Tuesday, September 11 - Taylor 306, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Wednesday, September 12 - Taylor 404, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Tuesday, September 18 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Wednesday, September 19 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Tuesday, October 2 - Taylor 400, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Wednesday, October 3 - Taylor 400, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Tuesday, October 9 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Wednesday, October 10 - Taylor 406, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Tuesday, October 16 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Wednesday, October 17 - Taylor 404, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
•Tuesday, October 23 - Taylor 404, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Wednesday, October 24 - Taylor 404, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Regular sessions are Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00-3:30 p.m. by appointment in JMAC 6 Conference Room.
Tentative dates are listed below and subject to change:

•Tuesday, November 6
•Wednesday, November 7
•Tuesday, November 13
•Wednesday, November 14
•Tuesday, November 27
•Wednesday, November 28
•Tuesday, December 4
•Wednesday, December 5

Space is limited, please plan accordingly.
Information Sessions are offered throughout the fall and spring semesters while classes are in-session.

James Madison University
Office of International Programs
JMAC 6, Suite 22
Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday

2012 Fall Student Org Day

NEW EVENT DATE
STUDENT ORG. DAY 2012

WHAT: Student Org Day is formally Student Org. Night. It’s a chance for students to gain exposure to the numerous student organizations on campus and for student leaders to showcase their organizations.  There will also be a live DJ, performances, and free food.

WHEN:  Friday, SEPT. 7TH 2012 FROM 2-5PM

WHERE: LOWER UREC TURF

Check-in for organizations begins at 1 pm.  All other students will be admitted after 2:00 pm
If you have any questions, please email us at beinvolved@jmu.edu or call the Office of Student Activities & Involvement  (540) 568-8157.

No UREC Club Sports will host tryouts prior to SON, for tryout information please visit their table at SON.


We can’t wait to see you there!!!!!!

Come Design and Build Electric Vehicles!!!

Ever want to get your hands dirty? Into sustainable energy? Check. This. OUT.

If you're free Tuesday nights from 6-8PM you can come out and join us!

With the JMU Electric Automobile Association (EAA) you can help design electric vehicles. You'll help BUILD electric vehicles! You will RIDE and DRIVE electric vehicles!!!

We EVEN RACE THEM. In fact, last spring we raced our E-Cycle (mid sized bike below) at a legitimate land speed racing venue in Wilmington, Ohio attaining speeds of 73 mph! We plan on attending again this spring (it'd be awesome if you'd come too!) and we hope to bring the E-Cycle back. Also, with your help, we can retrofit some more vehicles sitting around the shop...possibly scooters...maybe ATVs...we've got some sweet chassis sitting around waiting to be filled with some drive train components. Come out and see what we're about! Also, in case building and construction is not your thing, we learn through hands on experience how electrical components interact, we collect data and analyze our test runs and races, and then we use that information to make the vehicles better!

The larger motorcycle on the black platform is an 2002 Honda Goldwing, custom outfitted with an electric system tested to run 97 mph!!! It is currently a capstone project worked on by 8 senior engineering students. Also, it will need a new team to work on it next year, so if you're interested, come out and get some inside information and get familiar with what we're doing! Next year you could be part of the new group that can take on the challenge!

Also, if you've ever been interested in learning how to use power tools, mills, lathes, drill presses, and even MIG welding, the Alternative Fuel Vehicles Lab offers free training and experience that you can take with you beyond your years at JMU! All you have to do is schedule lessons with the manager of the shop. We use all of these skills to build parts for the vehicles we build in the shop!

The JMU Electric Automobile Association meets once a week at the Alternative Fuel Vehicles Lab on Tuesday nights. This is down South Main Street, across the street from the Wendy's and over the train tracks where the buses are parked. There's a gravel lot to park in if you can make it and head on through the gate!

Check out these pictures...they're kind of awesome.

For more information, just email matherce@dukes.jmu.edu

Can't wait to meet you,
 

Sincerely, 

The James Madison Electric Automobile Association

Odyssey Day 2012- October 18

http://www.nationalafvdayodyssey.org/

Odyssey Day 2012

On October 18th, Virginia Clean Cities will be hosting two events as part of the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium's biennial Odyssey Day event. Odyssey Day consists of numerous green transportation events held across the nation that promote cleaner choices in transportation. VCC held two very successful events in 2010 and are looking forward to seeing stakeholders and members of the public at our 2012 events in Harrisonburg and Hampton Roads.


Harrisonburg Odyssey Day
3-6pm
Turner Pavilion
228 S. Liberty St.
Harrisonburg, VA

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SPONSORSHIP INFO

Join us on October 18th 2012 from 3-6 pm at the Turner Pavilion in Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia for our 2012 Odyssey Day event! We will feature information sessions about alternative fuels and advanced technology, and give you the chance to check out brand new alternative fuel vehicles in our Alternative Fuel Auto Show. For more information about this event, visit the event website at http://harrisonburgodyssey.eventbrite.com/.

Hampton Roads Odyssey Day
10am-2pm
TCC Regional Automotive Center
600 Innovation Dr.
Chesapeake, VA

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Virginia Clean Cities teamed with Tidewater Community College's Regional Automotive Center to expand the scope of the Hampton Roads Odyssey event and bring industry professionals, students and the general public together to learn about some of the innovative energy-related initiatives, technologies and programs happening throughout Hampton Roads, the commonwealth, and the nation. For more information visit the event website at http://virginiaroadshow.eventbrite.com/ .

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Resume Roundup – Sep. 10

When?  Monday, September 10th
Time?  12:00 - 3:00 pm
Where?  Festival Ballroom

This program provides a casual, relaxed environment for students to meet with employers and have their resume reviewed.  They will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis by an employer.  Refreshments will be provided along with the opportunity to learn more about resume development.  Everyone will gain valuable insight and perspective on their resume!

Participating Employers include:

McGladrey
BB&T
BRMi Consulting
Buckingham Branch Railroad
Department of Labor & Industry
ICF Ironworks Consulting
Johnson Lambert
KPMG
LivingSocial
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare
Target
TJX
EPA Office of Strategic Environmental Mgt
Deloitte Consulting
CINTAS
Kohl's
FedBid
Teach for America

Students can log into Recruit-A-Duke for more information about the participating employers here: https://jmu-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?_ksl=1&s=event&ss=cf&mode=form&id=494f1cba88a43c34d116ba04206d6ff1.

For questions regarding this event please contact Anna Schoenduby at schoencl@jmu.edu.


Anna Schoenduby
Recruiting Programs Coordinator
Employer Relations and Recruiting Services
James Madison University
Career and Academic Planning
Sonner Hall, MSC 0103
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-7133
http://www.jmu.edu/cap

Environmental and Energy Sustainability Study Abroad in Germany

Folks, welcome back to JMU! I hope you had a great summer - we did!

One of the things that made it great was a study abroad experience in Germany.
If you think you'd be interested in participating in such a thing in 2013, please email me NOW so that I can begin planning.

I haven't updated the website yet, but if you look at the one for this past summer you'll get the idea:
<http://www.jmu.edu/EnvironmentalMgt/Courses/StudyAbroad/Germany-2012.html>

Vielen Dank! (Many thanks!)

Steve Frysinger

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Steven P. Frysinger, Ph.D.

Professor,
  Integrated Science and Technology Program
  Computer Science Program
Director,
  Environmental Information Systems Program
  Environmental Management Program
  Collaboration for Environment, Health and Safety James Madison University College of Integrated Science and Technology ISAT/CS Room 309
701 Carrier Drive - MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
United States of America
Tel: +1 540/568-2710
Fax: +1 540/568-2768
Net: frysinsp@jmu.edu
Web: http://www.jmu.edu/EnvironmentalMgt/Frysinger.htm

Last Day to Add/Drop a Class

Remember that Tuesday, September 4th at 5PM is the last day you can add or drop a class for this semester.  Anything you drop after this time will reflect a "W" on your transcript.  Let me know if you have any questions.