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‘It is time that we all answer the call’ Unleashed supporters help make JMU the national leader it’s destined to become
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By Khalil Garriott (’04)
Katrina Purcell (’04) attended the New York City event because undreds of people who want to unleash the power of JMU turned out for the Fall 2019 tour in New York, she’s already donated to the campaign, and now wants to get reconNew York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, nected and reinvigorated with the university. After attending a School of Media Arts and Design banquet in April 2019, she was prompted to North Carolina; and Harrisonburg, Virginia. Unleashed: The Campaign for James Madison get more involved as a College of Arts and Letters alumna. She called University takes a two-pronged approach to elevat- her Madison Experience “amazing” and still misses her college days. “Unleashed is understanding that JMU is not just a Virginia school. ing JMU—through raising the national profile of the university and raising private support. Five campuswide initiatives totaling a $200 JMU grads are everywhere and they’ve been set loose,” said Purcell, million campaign goal are designed to provide new funding for these who still keeps up with some of her old professors. “I’m still friends with my freshman-year hallmates from Eagle five areas: society, students, learning, campus Hall 5B. Between the six of us, there are now and opportunity. “It doesn’t matter “One of the things that we are really focused where you came from 11 kids. We still live life together. We have a group chat and every time we get together, we on, with all of our graduates, is to think about or your background. all talk about our fun times at JMU. what the skills are that they need for success in You’re going to feel “After seeing that fancy new campus, I just the 21st century,” JMU President Jonathan R. feel like everyone should go there.” Alger said. “Part of the secret sauce of Madison at home at JMU.” Purcell’s attendance at the Sept. 25 event is that combination of intellectual plus interper— JASON HARRIS (’93), filled with Purple Pride attire inspired her to sonal skills; we educate the head and the heart.” New York City event host
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Alumni and friends gather in New York City as the Unleashed campaign continues.
PH OTO G R A PH S BY M I K E M I R I E LLO ( ’ 09 M )