Mid-Fall Semester Edition. This information is sent out twice a semester with the goal of keeping you informed of some fun events happening on campus in the evenings and on the weekends; focusing on events that occur Thursdays through Sundays. Please scroll down for events that are occurring through the rest of the semester. All events have links to the event or sponsor website.
Be Entertained
Grafton Movies - Free with a JAC Card!
(A) Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 p.m.
(B) Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m. Click above for details.
- Oct. 17-19: The Lion King (A) Good Boys (B)
- Oct. 24-26: *Note Special Movie Times: Toy Story 4 at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday & No movie on Friday
- Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Annabelle Comes Home (A) Child’s Play (B)
- Nov. 7-9: Blinded by the Light (A) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (B)
- Nov. 14-16: Where’d You Go, Bernadette (A) Long Shot (B)
- Nov. 21-23: Smoke Signals (A) Spider-Man: Far From Home (B)
- Dec. 5-7: (A) (B) To be announced
Dive-in Movie
Grab your swimsuit and towel and come to the UREC Aquatics Center for a movie in the pool! There will be a limited number of float tubes and noodles available for your viewing pleasure.
- Thursday, October 31 from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. in UREC Aquatics Center
Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt Bus Trip
Terror lurks around every corner at the annual Halloween Haunt event at Kings Dominion!
- Saturday, October 19 from 2 – 11 p.m.
Funny Freakin’ Friday
If you love to laugh, Funny Freakin’ Friday is the event for you! Derek Knopsnyder is joining us for a night of entertainment and he’s bringing stuffed llamas for the audience! You won’t want to miss this entertaining hour!
- Friday, November 15 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in TDU
PIT Bingo
Join UPB’s Programmers in Training for a Bingo night you will never forget! Check UPB social media for theme, prizes and giveaway information.
- Saturday, November 2 from 8 – 10 p.m. in Festival Lower Drum
UPB Spotlight Sounds
Student Showcase featuring JMU student bands and ensembles.
- Friday, November 8 from 8 – 9:30 p.m. in TDU
No Man’s Land Film Festival
No Man’s Land Film Festival is an all-female adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women in pursuit of the radical.
- Thursday, November 14 from 8 – 10 p.m. at UREC
Get Active-On Campus
Belay and Climb
If you have climbed a few times before and are ready to take the next step, this is a great program for you!
- Thursday, November 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. at UREC
Try a Kayak
This is your chance to try out whitewater kayaking in the UREC pool! No previous experience is necessary.
- Thursday, October 24 from 9 – 11 p.m.
- Thursday, November 7 from 9 – 11 p.m.
Learn to Climb
Learn how to climb at UREC! Our staff will teach you about the safety systems, equipment and techniques used at our indoor climbing wall.
- Thursday, October 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. at UREC
Learn to Boulder
Bouldering is rock climbing without the hassle of harnesses and equipment. Come learn how to participate in the sport of bouldering in this informational and hands-on clinic!
- Thursday, November 14 from 6 - 8 p.m. at UREC
Get Active - Off Campus Adventures
Massanutten Peak Hike
Be a part of reviving a JMU tradition and hike the 2.5 mile ridge to the top of Massanutten Peak above the ski area!
- Saturday, October 19 from 12 – 6 p.m.
Mountain Biking
This mountain bike ride will be on the Narrow Back Trail, a newly renovated trail in the George Washington Forest! Beginner, intermediate and advanced riders welcome! Bike and helmet are provided by UREC Adventure (or you can bring your own).
- Saturday, November 2 from 12 – 6 p.m.
Old Rag Hiking Trip
The Old Rag Mountain Hike in the Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the mid-Atlantic region. This is a challenging hike that is 8 miles long with an elevation gain of 2,500 feet.
- Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Caving
Join UREC Adventure and the JMU Caving Club for a trip to a wild cave. There will be no underground sidewalk or cave light show on this adventure.
- Saturday, November 16 from 12 – 6 p.m.
Fill Your Belly
Homecoming Late Night Breakfast
Join UPB and get your spirit gear for homecoming weekend! You can expect performances from JMU student dance and acapella groups as well as a visit from Duke Dog. As always, breakfast will be served free of charge for students!
- Thursday, October 24 from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. in Festival Stage Lower Drum
Night at the Museum Late Night Breakfast
Join UPB and Lisanby Museum for a night of mystery and mayhem as you discover the ins and outs of the Lisanby Museum while enjoying a late night breakfast snack in the Museum café.
- Thursday, December 5 from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. in Festival Stage Lower Drum
Build Community
Weekend Breaks
Sign-ups are first-come first-served in the Community Service-Learning Office, SSC 2100. Deadline to sign-up is Friday, Oct. 18.
Friday, Nov. 1 – Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019
- Straight Street – Focus on Youth Empowerment
- Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta – Focus on Housing Security
- The Arc of Montgomery County – Focus on Children Education
- Special Olympics Virginia – Focus on Disability
- Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue – Focus on Animal Welfare
Friday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, Sign-ups are first-come first-served in the Community Service-Learning Office, SSC 2100. Deadline to sign-up is Friday, Nov. 1.
Get Relaxed and BeBalanced
Mindful Experience Retreat
- Saturday, October 14 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. in MU 256 Yogi Jason Nichols: Yoga, Music, Breath. Learn to simplify your life, refine your focus and be more present through different techniques and practices.
- Saturday, November 2 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in MU 256 Robby McCoubrey Intuitive Drumming
GetDown at SunDown
Join in for the last GetDown at SunDown of the fall semester - there will be yard games, hula hoops, and CAKE!
- Friday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. on the Commons – 1000 Faces Mask Theatre
Creative Madison Craft Nights
We have supplies like crazy, sometimes instructions, and always cookies!
- Saturdays in the Clubhouse (Madison Union 208) from 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Every Saturday when JMU is open. (Not occuring on 11/23 or 11/30)
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