UPB JMU Matt Schoner Harrisonburg

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Get to know…UPB’s VP of Programming!

Hey my name is Matt Schoner and I’m going to be a senior here at JMU this year. I’m majoring in Finance with a concentration in Financial Analysis. I can’t believe it but this will be my fourth year as part of the University Program Board. I came into UPB in PIT Crew, our fantastic training program, during the fall of my freshman year back in 2009 and joined the Special Events Committee. My sophomore year I was the administrative chair for the committee and then had the privilege of being the Director of Special Events as part of the Exec board this past year. I’m so excited to be the Vice President of Programming for my senior year. I work with so many fantastic individuals and can’t wait for this year!

This week I am starting an internship at Amerigroup Corporation, a nationwide health care company. I’ll be working in their Community Relations and Government Relations department doing database management among other things. The people I’ve met from the company so far have been fantastic and I’m really looking forward to getting some experience and contributing to a company that makes a positive impact in its communities. The relaxing part of my summer is (for the most part) gone but I guess that’s part of growing up…

Hope everybody has a great summer! See ya back in the ‘burg!!

JMU Candace Avalos OSAI Office of Student Activities and Involvement Harrisonburg Maymester MayWESTer

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MayWESTer Celebration 2012!

Join the Office of Student Activities & Involvement for a Western Themed event on the commons to celebrate the end of Maymester 2012!

At MayWESTer you can enjoy:

·      Mechanical Bull

·      Old Time Photos

·      BBQ Pork Sliders & more food

·      Horseshoes & Corn Hole

·      Blueberry Pie Eating Contest

·      Top 40 Country Hits & other music

·      Decorate a Cowboy Hat OR Cowboy Bandana

·      Raffles to win bookstore gift cards

·      Surprise Giveaways

·      …..and much more!!!

All students, faculty, & staff are welcome!

For more information visit http://www.jmu.edu/osai

Or e-mail Candace Avalos at avalosca@jmu.edu

*Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities & Involvement

UPB JMU Shahana Islam Harrisonburg President VA

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Get to know…UPB’s President!

Hi my name is Shahana Islam and I’ll be a senior this year!  I’m a double major in Marketing & Hospitality and Tourism Management.  I absolutely love working for UPB and have been a member since spring of my freshman year.  My sophomore year I was the hospitality chair for the center stage committee, my junior year I was the VP of Programming, and this year I will be the President!  I am extremely excited and I’m pleased to say I will get to work with and lead an awesome group of people!  UPB has shaped my college experience to be more than just classes; I would say I do a lot of my learning outside the classroom thanks to UPB.
This summer I am interning at a company called Coulter located in McLean, VA  Coulter does association management, event management, and event marketing.  Specifically I am working for the Agency Coulter on their American Express account, which mainly consists of luxury events for cardholders.  Today is my first day so I can’t really say yet what exactly I’ll be doing for the team!  I will say though that UPB has really prepared me for this internship and also getting it in the first place. 
Always feel free to contact me in regards to UPB, my life, advice, whatever!

Jay Pharoah JMU UPB SNL Wilson Jordan Barber

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Live from Harrisonburg, it’s Thursday night!



Get ready, JMU because Jay Pharoah from Saturday Night Live will be performing in Wilson on April 26th at 8pm! So take a break from studying and get ready to laugh at sidesplitting jokes and hilarious impersonations including Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Eddie Murphy!

Whether or not you’re a fan of SNL, you’ll laugh out loud at this Virginia native. Jay has been an SNL cast member for two seasons, and he was featured on BET’s ‘One Mic Stand’ and ‘Charlie Murphy’s Crash Comedy’. Want a preview? Check out this clip of Jay on Saturday Night Live!

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/the-jay-pharoah-show/1379124

Tickets are on sale now in Warren Box Office for only $5 and will be sold at the door for $8!

~Jordan Barber, Special Events

washington dc sarah hasnain special events upb jmu dc bus trip bus trip cherry blossom 2012

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When I took my first trip into Washington D.C., I was amazed at the history and endless amounts of museums that the city offered.  However, I didn’t get to do everything I wanted to, such as catch a Nationals game. Now, I don’t have to worry about that anymore since UPB is offering a DC Bus Trip on April 21, all for a price of $15! What is really surprising is that we also get an all day metro pass that can be used anywhere and anytime in D.C. during the day. Being able to do anything in Washington for a cheap price is an event not to miss since there are countless amounts of activities one can do that is not available in Harrisonburg.   

During that long walk, one must stop by at the famous Georgetown cupcakes and grab a delicious bite to eat. This little place will surely give you a slice of heaven in your mouth as you devour many of their tasty cupcakes.

What is even more amazing to hear is that a great Nationals game will be playing in D.C. against the Miami Marlins that day! If you love hotdogs and ballparks, then you should come hit this spot and experience an event filled afternoon.

Tickets are on sale now in the Office of Student Activities and Involvement in Taylor 205A.

~Sarah Hasnain, Special Events

washington dc sarah hasnain special events upb jmu dc bus trip bus trip cherry blossom 2012

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When I took my first trip into Washington D.C., I was amazed at the history and endless amounts of museums that the city offered.  However, I didn’t get to do everything I wanted to, such as catch a Nationals game. Now, I don’t have to worry about that anymore since UPB is offering a DC Bus Trip on April 21, all for a price of $15! What is really surprising is that we also get an all day metro pass that can be used anywhere and anytime in D.C. during the day. Being able to do anything in Washington for a cheap price is an event not to miss since there are countless amounts of activities one can do that is not available in Harrisonburg.   

During that long walk, one must stop by at the famous Georgetown cupcakes and grab a delicious bite to eat. This little place will surely give you a slice of heaven in your mouth as you devour many of their tasty cupcakes.

What is even more amazing to hear is that a great Nationals game will be playing in D.C. against the Miami Marlins that day! If you love hotdogs and ballparks, then you should come hit this spot and experience an event filled afternoon.

Tickets are on sale now in the Office of Student Activities and Involvement in Taylor 205A.

~Sarah Hasnain, Special Events

Movies christine wells matinee movie entertainment upb jmu

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I think we can all agree that sometimes homework is boring. In an attempt to make it more interesting, I sit out in my living room on the couch. While working, I often find myself watching TV and drooling over the attractive men in movies. Whether it’s Robert Downey Jr. pounding away at his Iron Man robot in a cave or Jude Law being adorably British while wooing Cameron Diaz, no one can compare to the soccer skills of Channing Tatum in She’s the Man.

While Channing Tatum has expanded his acting skills to include a street dancer, military man, and undercover cop, his role as devoted husband to a wife who doesn’t remember him is sure to be heart-wrenching. If you’re like me and haven’t seen The Vow yet, it’s not too late! Come out to Grafton this Sunday at 2 for out matinee to see it at a reduced price of $2. If you can’t make it then, it’s playing Wednesday through Saturday at 9:30 for $2.50. Don’t let this chance pass you by—I’ve heard from a reliable source that you get to see him without a shirt!

~Christine Wells, Film Committee

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As someone who stalked Daniel Radcliffe pretty regularly in the sixth grade, I have gathered quite a bit of trivia about this young gentleman and scholar.  

I may have written him several fan e-mails and looked into playing Ginny Weasley in the films (I STILL think I could have held my own in that role.) As time progressed Dan remained at a respectable 5’6” and I rose to an astounding 5’11”

   Even though our lovestory was forced to end, I can still recite the many reasons I was once so enchanted.

1.     His favorite of the Harry Potter novel is book three- Prisoner of Azkaban

2.      His favorite bands include The Muse, Blur, The Strokes, The Killers and Rage Against the Machine

3.      He can rotate his arm 360 degrees (That ‘s the way to get a girl!)

4.     Liked to play pranks when he was 10. He took co-star Robbie Coltrane’s (Hagrid’s) cell phone and changed it so all the messages were in Turkish.

5.     He just completed The Woman in Black , directed by James Watkins!  So support Dan as he tries to break into the muggle market! It’s at Grafton April 4-11 at 7pm- Just $2.50!

How can you resist?

Stephanie Dinan Spirit and Traditions Beach Choices JMU Film

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CHOICES.  You know, that day where all of a sudden JMU students are thrilled to be up at the crack of dawn yelling at innocent high school students about how wonderful JMU really is.  I remember my Choices experience very well.  My parents dragged me out of bed at an ungodly hour and drove me into the mountains where I had my first taste of the JMU spirit I am so proud of today.  The only downside was it was freezing and snowing.  Luckily for me, I get to have a second Choices experience.  This time, instead of a snowy paradise, I get life as a beach. I can look forward to an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable waterslide, a dunk tank, tie-dye and many more springtime activities.  Seeing as I only have one semester left at JMU, I cannot think of a better way to spend a Monday afternoon then hanging out with my friends and enjoying the beautiful weather while simultaneously getting to encourage prospective students and their families to follow my lead and make the best decision of their lives and choose JMU. 

                                                                                                            ~Stephanie Dinan

Spotlight Sounds Kelly Johnson Crash Boom Bang TDU Wednesday 7pm Music Entertainment

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Head to the Commons this Wednesday, April 4 and pick up a VIP Pass ahead of time for the show in TDU at 7pm. 

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