et al.: Madison Magazine - Winter 2010 winter 2010 Madisonthe magazine of james madison university Character countsWhile the Challace McMillin Center for Sports Psychology helps JMU student-athletes reach their personal best, its programs team up students with local youth to build character and share sports experiences. Inside Outreach and engagement takes JMU services into the community * IIHHS Caregivers community partnershipPublished bygets JMU national Scholarly award Commons, * JMU pays 2010 tribute to local vets at Veterans Memorial Stadium 1 Madison Magazine, Vol. 33 [2010], No. 1, Art. 1 FULLFRAME https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/madisonmagazine/vol33/iss1/1Madison Magazine 2 et al.: Madison Magazine - Winter 2010 Purple patriotism JMU teams up with local veterans By Eric Gorton (’86, ’09M) and Janet Smith (’81) JMU joined local observances honoring america’s military veterans in early november, culminating with the dedica- tion on nov. 8 of a new memorial honoring Harrisonburg and rockingham County veterans who died in foreign wars. the memorial, built near the entrance to new softball and baseball fields at Memorial Hall, is “a visual reminder of those who gave their lives for us and our way of life,” said JMU President Linwood H. rose during opening remarks inside the JMU softball stadium. rose, who was joined on the stage by U.s. Congressman Bob goodlatte (r-Va.), Harrisonburg Mayor Kai degner (’03, ’05M) and rock- ingham County supervisor Michael Breeden, said he also hopes the memorial reminds people “that somewhere in the world there is a solitary soldier that is standing as a guardian for our democracy, and for that, we should all be grateful.” goodlatte thanked local veterans, telling them they “are part of a long and distinguished list of brave, patriotic men and women who’ve helped to liberate victims of oppres- sion, spread freedom and democracy across the world, and preserve the freedoms that our nation was built on. Your service is definitely marked by self-sacrifice, making you heroes in the truest sense of the word.” in addition to speeches, the ceremony featured music from the Marching royal dukes, a ribbon cutting, reading of a resolution and a performance by the U.s. army drill team. JMU student timothy norville, an army veteran who served in afghanistan and iraq, said it is important to remember past events that led to the freedoms that ameri- cans enjoy and that the event was a fitting tribute. “it was a remarkable show and great support from the community. i came out today to support the local veterans.” the monument dedication was preceded by Harrisonburg’s annual Veterans day Parade, which also featured the March- ing royal dukes. on nov. 9, the army golden Knights Para- chute team delivered the game ball to Bridgeforth stadium for JMU’s game against the Univer- sity of Maine. M ✱ See photos from the Veter- ans Day parade on the JMU The JMU ROTC battalion Facebook page and the Marching Royal and read more Dukes participate in Har- about Madison risonburg’s Veterans Day veterans on the Parade on Nov. 8 (Inset): Operation Purple The U.S. Army Drill Team Pride Web site performs at the Veterans at www.jmu.edu/ Memorial Stadium dedi- bethechange/ cation, which honored operation-purple- local veterans. pride.shtml. Published by JMU Scholarly Commons, 2010 PhotograP hs by mike miriello (’09 m) winter 2010 3 3 Madison Magazine, Vol. 33 [2010], No. 1, Art. 1 Contentswinter 2010 * VoL .33 * n o.1 Character counts JMU’s first football coach Challace McMillin leads the Dukes from the sidelines on Sept. 18, 1982, as JMU takes on U.Va. The new JMU sports psychology center has been named for the coach who continues to mentor JMU student-athletes. Featured Page 46 40 Sporting a new look and teaming up with the community Up Front by David J. Biancamano JMU nation gets a facelift. the athletics expansions to Bridgeforth stadium and the softball and 1 Full Frame baseball complexes and the Port republic road new athletics facility kick it up a notch for dukes’ fans. Veterans day 46 Character counts by Martha Bell Graham 4 22807 JMU’s first football coach Challace McMillin has mentored generations of student-athletes and Your letters and photos is a perpetual draw for former students, many who also have become coaches. the holistic 8 Contributors approach to academics and training in the new Challace McMillin Center for sport Psychology mirrors the philosophy of McMillin. the center’s community outreach programs are positively 22 Directions affecting JMU student-athletes and athletes of all ages in the region. JMU President Linwood H. rose addresses the 50 homecoming Week 2009 challenging economic times by Jacquelyn Walsh (’09) and Michelle Hite (’88) do you bleed purple? if you missed one minute of the action during Homecoming week check On thE COvER: Day with the Dukes photograph by out the student events, alumni awards, tailgate contests, hall of fame inductions, sigma nu David Lonnquest (’11); drill team by reunion and more. there are even more Purple Pride photos and highlights online. Mike Miriello (’09M) https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/madisonmagazine/vol33/iss1/14 Madison Magazine 1982 football Photogra P h courtesy of madison digital image database 4 et al.: Madison Magazine - Winter 2010 Bright M@ dison Lights 23 news JMU gets Phi Beta Kappa charter, starbucks opens in Carrier No “Payne,” no gain. Buck Library, outreach and engagement addresses community needs, iiHHs wins Payne (‘00) helps 2009 Caregivers award, men’s and women’s basketball schedules and more underrepresented youth get on the 25 By the numbers Professors You Love reaches 10th anniversary. path to college. what’s no. 3, 15, 37, 40 or 66? what reached 70 percent? or hit 70.17 mph? Page 36 Contents 31 Special Report by Andy Perrine (’86) Putting a face on the Madison for Keeps initiative Departments 27 Connections JMU is on twitter, Facebook and much more. are you connected? 33 Professors You Love Kristin Mcnamara (’09) writes about mathematics professor Laura taalman 34 Expressions Bethany tobin (’06) addresses the rhythms of the universe 36 Bright Lights english professor teresa Harris, aVid teacher Francis “Buck” Payne (’00) and Marlins pitcher dan Meyer (’02) 55 Mixed Media Furious Flower Center director Joanne gabbin releases Mourning Katrina to help Hurricane Katrina victims. More books and music by Expressions alumni and professors Bethany Tobin (‘06) creates art inspired by a JMU honors course taught by a mathe- alumni matics professor. Page 34 58 news Homecoming 2009 Photo Contest winner, JMU alumni associa- JMUWorks tion Board members support Madison for Keeps and welcome the Class of Find out why 2013, the Hall family’s JMU legacy, Homecoming 2009 distinguished these alumnae alumni awards, chapter news and updates, and the Madison events calendar moms say they “live better” 61 My Madison at The Martin by Katie Hudson (’10) and Ryan Hudson (’04) and their parents Agency. Plus the Hudson family celebrates its eighth JMU Family weekend Class Notes and other alumni pro- 62 Class notes news from alumni files. Page 65 and faculty emeriti, JMU works: the Martin agency. Profiles of Brian Hamrick (’83), Betsy ExclusivE witman (’87) and andrew gause (’02) online section 70 Picture this by Montte Hall Christiansen (’78) same time next year: JMU friends celebrate InstIg at ors 29 years at the beach of Peace See Page 8 Pakistan, Africa, the Middle East! homecom- JMU experts weigh in on ing 2009 issues that affect actions President Emeritus around the world. Ronald E. Carrier lit a bonfire and fired this exclusive online-only up the JMU Nation section of Madison includes: for Homecoming Week 2009. Even n Jimmy Carter on the Path to though there was Peace in the Middle East a tough loss to n JMU justice studies professor Villanova, alumni J. Peter Pham on “Why Africa and fans created matters” a win for Madison for Keeps and the n Award-winning journalist JMU Athletics Hall Nicholas Schmidle (’01) on fighting the Taliban of Fame. 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