JMU Alumni Association

Guarantee your t-shirt size for the 5th Annual #JMUHomecoming Duke Dog Dash by registering BEFORE Aug. 31. 🎽 After Aug. 31, shirts are available while supplies last. Registration includes: 💜 Tie Dye Duke Dog Dash shirt 💜 2024 Duke Dog Dash sticker Register for the Dash: https://brnw.ch/21wM7pX

Strategies for Leading Through Inevitable Setbacks Amy Shoenthal September 18th at noon (EST) Setbacks are unavoidable in any career journey, from C-suite executives, to those just starting out, to teams navigating staffing changes after layoffs or restructuring. But once we understand how to collectively work through the cycle, we'll have the tools to foster growth not only for ourselves but for our organizations, teams, and communities. Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle, has studied how leaders work through setbacks for the past few years. In this webinar, she'll offer a sneak peek at some of her research around the neuroscience of setbacks, helping us understand why this phenomenon happens and offering tips and tools to work through the phases of The Setback Cycle. She’ll address why rough periods can lead to innovation, show you how to identify your superpowers, and guide you through exploring your Curiosity with a capital C. You will walk away with a framework to guide decision-making, set boundaries, prioritize your focus areas, and get clarity on your next move. Register for this webinar and check out other online events here: https://alumlc.org/jmu

Connor Krietzman ’24 channels his heartbreak into harmony by blending raw emotion and haunting melodies into transformative storytelling. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eNSBnnkc

We had a wonderful time last night sharing the first of many #MadisonTraditions with our new Dukes! Best of luck Class of 2028! #dukesfromdayone #alumniforlife

Turning Anxiety Into a Blessing: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive Dr. David Rosmarin September 10th at noon (EST) Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive. You will learn: To rethink anxiety from being a “disease” to being a normal human emotion; How to use anxiety to increase our self-compassion; How to harness the power of anxiety to enhance emotional intimacy and How can anxiety help us accomplish what we truly want in life? Register for this webinar and check out other online events here: https://alumlc.org/jmu

With nearly five decades of attending JMU sports games under their belt and 81 combined years of giving back to @JMU, there is no doubt that Sonny ’82 and Pam ’84 Dyke bleed purple. What keeps inspiring them to come home time and time again? Read: https://brnw.ch/21wLTO9

#TBT to last year's fight song t-shirt giveaway event! In just a few short days, we will be passing this Madison Tradition on to the next generation of JMU Dukes. 🙌 Raise your hand if you remember receiving your fight song t-shirt! 💜💛 #Dukesfromdayone #Alumniforlife!

Take me out to the ball game...with the JMU Alumni Chapter - NYC Metro Dukes at Yankee Stadium! ⚾ Tickets are available for the games on Aug. 31 AND Sept. 15. Each ticket includes an exclusive New York Yankees and @JMU co-branded cap.* Purchase tickets: https://brnw.ch/21wLPzu *Caps are not available for direct purchase. You must purchase a game ticket and attend the game in person to pick up your cap.

Take me out to the ball game...with the JMU Alumni Chapter - NYC Metro Dukes at Yankee Stadium! ⚾ Tickets are available for the games on Aug. 31 AND Sept. 15. Each ticket includes an exclusive New York Yankees and @JMU co-branded cap.* Purchase tickets: https://brnw.ch/21wLPzw *Caps are not available for direct purchase. You must purchase a game ticket and attend the game in person to pick up your cap.

8 Ways to Increase Self-Confidence in Your Career and Life Sheena Yap Chan August 21st at noon (EST) Do you sometimes feel like you are not enough? Do you feel like you're not seen or heard at work? Self-confidence is needed no matter what industry you are in to build your career and/or business. A report from Gitnux mentioned that 93% of people believe self-confidence is critical to professional success. In this eye-opening webinar, Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Tao of Self-Confidence, will share with you her 3-step process to building self-confidence, eight ways to increase self-confidence, along with actionable steps that you can use in your own journey. After this webinar, you will feel confident enough to speak up, live life on your own terms, be unapologetically yourself, show up, and have a mindset shift and, in turn, create your dream life. Register for this webinar and check out other online events here: https://alumlc.org/jmu