I attended a fantastic event last night at the Forbes Center, the kickoff event of President Alger's
Presidential Listening Tour. President Alger, JMU's new president, lead us through discussions on a series of topics including:
- the educational experience / student experience at JMU
- working at JMU
- supporting JMU
- the relationship between JMU and our local community
It was clear that President Alger is willing to take the time to learn about what it is that makes JMU the special place that it is.
On a personal note, I graduated from JMU in 2000 and 2002, met my wife at JMU, and we decided to stay in Harrisonburg in part because of JMU's contribution to making this such a wonderful area to live and raise a family. My experience at JMU was transformative and has prepared me extraordinarily well for my life and work since graduation.
If you have the opportunity, attend one of the future listening tour events, or
submit your answer to "Why Madison?" online
here.
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