Apply to be an OPA (Orientation Peer Advisor)

The Orientation Office invites applicants for the Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA) position. Orientation Peer Advisers are a diverse group of undergraduate students who play a critical role in the success of JMU’s Orientation programs, which engages students in the JMU learning experience by preparing them to be active and authentic members of the university community. Orientation Peer Advisers do this by being a mentor and role model to first-year students, supervising First yeaR Orientation Guides (FROGs), providing direction and support to new students and parents, representing JMU through professional and competent behavior and accurately depicting life as a student of James Madison University.

We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds, programs of study, leadership experiences, involvements and interests. As an Orientation Peer Adviser, you will have an opportunity to enhance your leadership, communication and customer service skills, while making a difference in the lives of first-year students and the campus of James Madison University.

Students must attend one Information Session:

o   Tuesday November 8- 7:00pm, Showker 101

o   Thursday November 10- 6:30pm, ISAT NTelos (259)

o   Friday November 11- 11:30am, Wilson 207

o   Monday November 14- 1:15pm, Taylor 404

Applications are found online

• Applications are due November 14^th, in Wilson 113, by 5pm
• The theme this year is Dr. Seuss!!!

Leaving Behind a Legacy — Nick Keatts

No one will ever understand how the passing of such a bright, talented and excited individual comes about.  Nick Keatts is no exception.  However, this is not to talk about his death, it is to remember his life.

As a fifth year senior of JMU’s Cheerleading squad, Nick was best known for his enthusiasm for the game (which ever one he happened to be supporting that day) and spirit for JMU.  Teammates remember him as part of their family as the big brother they could turn to no matter what, and his loss has left a hole in the team that will never be filled.

This Saturday against Rhode Island marks senior night for the squad, and Keatts’ mother is flying up for the first time from Texas to be apart of the afternoon.

A memorial service for Keatts is scheduled for Tuesday night in the Convocation Center for all those who wish to remember such a vibrant life.  JMU Sports has released the details here.

“Live for today for tomorrow never comes.”

Those wishing to express their condolences can utilize the Tharp Funeral Home site, as they are helping the family make arrangements.

*some information was taken from the November 7th, 2011 Breeze article written by Geogina Buckley.  Contact her at breezenews@gmail.com. For the full article, click here*