Favorite Things To Do
During the week, The Commons is a popular place for JMU’s clubs and organizations to promote themselves and their events, which often are charity related. They hand out pamphlets, pens, shirts, and so on, all giving information about service days on campus during the year, musical performances, or even awareness events. When students aren’t studying or getting involved in some of the many organizations, they can get a coffee at TDU while listening to local bands, live poetry, or improv groups. Over the weekend, students can attend sporting events, concerts, and even movies.
On a weekend, check out Grafton-Stovall Theatre to find out what’s on screen. Regardless, you can watch it for $2.50. Any day of the week, hit up the gym for some racquetball, swimming, weightlifting, running, or kickboxing. Grab a cup of joe at Java City in TDU (a hotspot for students), where you can also kick back and watch local poetry readings and bands or play pool. Students also dig the Airport Lounge on the fourth floor of Warren, take a nap, watch TV, get together and study, watch local bands, choirs, or dance performances, or listen to guest lectures or concerts at Wilson Auditorium or the Convocation Center. Catch a basketball game in the spring or a football game in the fall—just keep in mind that there is more to life than winning.