James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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i ' y Mj The multitude of changes around cam- pus were often cited as reasons that attracted new students to the University. This year, JMU ' s enrollment grew to an unprecedented 1 1 ,500 students, making the memory of the once small teacher ' s college seem very re- mote. Once again JMU upheld its reputation of attracting diverse and dynamic students. After being ranked in Woney magazine ' s best college buys for four straight years, students travelled from up and down the east coast to attend JMU, and some even came from across the country. The foreign exchange program also continued to provide the University with students from various countries and allowed JMU students to travel the world. As JMU ' s strong liberal studies program was joined with the new College of Integrated Science and Technology, an even more di- verse student body emerged. Although the actual grounds of the new College of Integrated Science and Technology were not finished, the enrollment in the program continued to grow, and rumors of the plans slated across Interstate 81 circulated the main campus. r: 6 Opening

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:EPYTIME. The low wall by Showker Hall and Eagle provides the perfect rest area. Quick naps were often a busy student ' s only way of making it through a long day. •? : .• 8 -T»C - . K i ' - . .- r 1 ..-., V BLOWING BUBBLES. This student takes a leisurely stroll through Godwin field. Students often reverted back to childhood games as a break from the pressures of college life. NOTHING DOING. The 10 minutes be- tween classes gave students time to relax with friends. Despite construction, the benches outside Carrier Library were a popular meeting place. i yyi The complexity and growth of the out- side world was mirrored through the necessary expansions on campus. Taylor Hall, the addi- tion to the Warren Campus Center, housed larger offices for organizations such as the Student Government Association and Center for Off Campus Living. With their expanded facilities, these and other organizations were better equipped to cater to the ever growing needs of the University ' s population. As we made our way back to Harrisonburg in August, none of us were sur- prised to see cranes and construction equip- ment amidstthe buildings on campus. Progress had been made toward the completion of Wampler Hall, a residence hall located near the Bluestone buildings. The construction of Wampler began last year, and as we returned, it was slated to begin housing students by the spring semester. The newest construction project was the addition of a third floor to Carrier Library. As we entered the library, we were greeted by a daily construction update posted in the lobby, which informed us of the progress of the addi- tion, often with a humorous tone. Openings

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' v • ' V -- Guilfoyle BODY PAINTING. Some JMU men like to draw on their chests to express their spirit for the game. These three stayed together through the whole game so their letters would spell JMU. SIT TIGHT. Friends hang out at the tables on the patio. The addition of Taylor Hall did not change the exterior of the Warren Campus Center patio.