Spring Semester first 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 prior to spring break. All events have links to the event or sponsor website.
Fitness in the New Year
Learn to Deadlift
Want to learn how to deadlift effectively and safely? This class is all about the fundamentals and basics of the exercise.
- Sunday, January 19 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
- Sunday, February 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
Learn to Squat
Want to learn how to squat effectively and safely? This class is all about the fundamentals and basics of the exercise.
- Sunday, January 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
- Sunday, February 23 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
Learn to Bench Press
Want to learn how to bench press effectively and safely? This program is all about the fundamentals and basics of the exercise.
- Sunday, February 2 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
- Sunday, March 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
Intro to Body Weight Exercises
Want to learn how to get an effective workout without equipment? This class will introduce you to some basic body weight exercises you can do at home.
- Sunday, February 9 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
Don’t Fear the Weight Room
There are many common misconceptions about muscle gain, fat loss and the weight room. This class will explain why you shouldn’t be afraid to lift weights, the many benefits of weightlifting and how to get started.
- Sunday, February 23 from 7 - 8 p.m. at UREC Club Room
Cycle Day
Celebrate your love for cycling indoors with UREC's Cycle Day on Friday, February 28. We will be offering a variety of cycle classes throughout the afternoon on our RealRyder bikes.
- Friday, February 28 from Noon - 6 p.m. at UREC
Be Entertained
Grafton Movies - Free with a JACard!
(A) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
(B) Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m.
- Jan. 16-18: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (A) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (B)
- Jan. 23-25: Selma (A) Knives Out (B)
- Jan. 30 – Feb. 1: Brittany Runs a Marathon (A) Doctor Sleep (B)
Check the UPB link below for February Movies!
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, February 13 from 9 - 10:30 p.m. at UREC
UPB Spotlight Sounds
Coffeehouse Concert featuring Chance Peña. Catch a Team Adam favorite from Season 9 of The Voice performing live at TDU January 24! The artist for February will be announced soon.
- Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. in TDU
- Friday, February 21 at 8 p.m. in TDU
Funny Freakin’ Friday
Ester Steinberg. You’ve seen her on Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as Oxygen’s Funny Girls and the Millionaire Matchmaker.
- Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. in TDU
JMU Improv Groups. Come out to hear some of JMU finest and funniest!
- Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. in TDU
UPB New Year, New You
Get the new decade off on the right foot! Join us to make vision boards, DIY sugar scrubs and body wash. Snacks will be provided too!
- Friday, January 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. in TDU
Oscar Viewing Party
Come to Grafton to watch the show on the big screen with food, prizes and special guests!
- Sunday, February 9 at 7 p.m. in Grafton
Get Active-On Campus
Salsaburg
Join Pablo Cruz and Phil Fusaro of the Friendly City Dance Room. Learn and practice some awesome dance moves! No partner is required and no experience is needed. Everyone is welcome!
- Thursday, January 30 from 7 - 10 p.m. in TDU
- Thursday, February 13 from 7 - 10 p.m. in TDU
Try a Kayak
This is your chance to try out whitewater kayaking in the UREC pool! No previous experience is necessary.
- Thursday, January 23 from 9 - 11 p.m. at UREC
- Thursday, February 6 from 9 - 11 p.m. at UREC
- Thursday, February 20 from 9 - 11 p.m. at UREC
- Thursday, March 5 from 9 - 11 p.m. at UREC
Learn to Climb
Learn how to climb at UREC! This is a great program for participants who have not climbed before. There is no required knowledge, skill or physical ability necessary to attend.
- Thursday, February 20 from 6 – 7:15 p.m. at UREC Adventure Center
Learn to Lead Climb
If you have been climbing for a while and feel ready to start leading, this is a great program for you.
- Sunday, January 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at UREC Adventure Center
- Sunday, February 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. at UREC Adventure Center
Pick Up and Play Teqball
Come learn how to use one of UREC's newest pieces of equipment, the Teqball table!
- Sunday, January 26 from 5 - 6 p.m. at UREC
Pick Up and Play: Wheelchair Basketball
Come to this instructional program to learn how to play wheelchair basketball. Participants will learn how to first navigate the chairs and then will be able to practice and play the game.
- Sunday, February 9 from 5 - 6 p.m. at UREC
Pick Up and Play Goal Ball
Come learn how to play Goal Ball, one of our newest pieces of inclusive equipment!
- Sunday, March 1 from 5 - 6 p.m. at UREC
Get Active - Off Campus Adventures
Ski Spree
Join UREC and UPB Thursday nights at Massanutten Ski Resort this Winter. Ski and Snowboard rentals and lift tickets are discounted for JMU students on Thursdays.
- Thursdays, January 23 - February 27 from 5 - 10 p.m. meet at UREC, bus included to Massanutten Resort
Whitegrass Cross-Country Ski Trip
Here is your chance to free your heels and let your spirit rip through amazing West Virginia Ski terrain as you learn to ski Nordic style!
- Date is TBD – register for the interest list and UREC will contact you when it snows!
Fill Your Belly
Global Cuisine
Are you interested in stepping out of your culinary comfort zone? Learn to make a dish from somewhere else around the world.
- Thursday, January 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at UREC
Vegan Baking Made Easy
If you have a sweet tooth or a love for baked goods, then join us for an interactive vegan cooking class where we will be making some classic favorites and some new treats.
- Thursday, January 30 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
- Thursday, February 6 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
- Friday, February 14 from 12 - 1 p.m. at UREC
Cooking with Seasonal Produce
In this class participants will learn about a seasonal produce item specific to that month and cook a recipe using the item.
- Friday, February 7 from Noon - 1 p.m. at UREC
Pinterest Inspired Meals
In this class we will be making some of the most popular and trendy meals found on Pinterest.
- Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at UREC
Night at the Museum Late Night Breakfast
The Lisbany Museum opens it’s doors for UPB’s Night at the Museum! Come play games, win prizes, see the latest exhibition: All that Glitters and enjoy a late night breakfast!
- Thursday, January 23 from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. in Festival
I <3 JMU Late Night Breakfast
Join UPB and share your love for JMU at our I <3 JMU Late Night Breakfast!
- Thursday, February 20 from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. in Festival
Build Community
Consider participating in an Alternative Spring Break or a Weekend Break!
Alternative Spring Break – Domestic Driving Opportunities
Saturday, March 7 – Saturday, March 14 - Deadline to sign-up for the domestic driving breaks is January 20 at 11:59 p.m.
- Friends of St. Joseph’s Bay Preserves, Inc. – Focus on Environment
- The Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders – Focus on Rebuilding
- Project C.U.R.E. – Focus on Health and Well-Being
- Hands in 4 Youth – Focus on Quality Education
- Cumberland Island National Seashore – Focus on Environmental Sustainability
- Dismas House – Focus on Reintegration
- Catholic Charities – Focus on Resettlement
Weekend Breaks
Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29, registration currently open, first-come first-served.
- Sky Meadows State Park – Focus on Environment
- Page Alliance for Community Action – Focus on Health and Community Building
- Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue – Focus on Animal Welfare
- Liberty Hall Livestock Rescue Farm – Focus on Animal Welfare
- Kiptopeke State Park – Focus on Environment
For a complete list of opportunities, including co-sponsored and domestic or international flying alternative breaks check out the link below!
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Get Relaxed and BeBalanced
Mindful Experience Retreat
- Saturday, January 25 from 1 - 5 p.m. in MU 256, Connie Magee - Sound Healing
- Saturday, February 22 from 1 - 5 p.m. in MU 256, Lenore Derr – Circle Songs
Creative Madison Craft Nights
We have supplies like crazy, sometimes we have instructions and always, we have cookies!
- Saturdays in the Clubhouse (Madison Union 208) from 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Balancing a Hectic Schedule
As college students, we often feel overwhelmed with the amount of responsibilities we have from class, work and extracurricular activities. Learning a healthy balance between these activities can be hard. Join us as we walk through some strategies to stay focused, but also enjoy life.
- Thursday, February 6 from 7 - 8 p.m. at UREC
Importance of Sleep
In this class, we will take an in depth look at how important sleep is for college students. You will learn how much, the benefits and ways to improve your sleeping patterns.
- Thursday, February 13 from 7 - 8 p.m. at UREC
Thank you to UREC, UU TAD, Alternative Break and JMU Creative Media for their photo contributions.
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