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Peter Barbour |
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James Blakey |
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Charles Boles |
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Joshua Borths |
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Matthew Bucher |
Matthew Bucher serves as the pastor of Immanuel Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. He lived in Egypt from 2007-2011, speaks Arabic, and returns regularly for work and reconnecting with friends. Bucher holds a Master of Divinity degree from Eastern Mennonite Seminary and a Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation from the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. |
Donald Clymer |
Don Clymer has broad international experience in both Latin America and Europe. He recently retired from teaching Spanish, German, Intercultural Communications and led numerous cross-cultural seminars for Eastern Mennonite University. Clymer is married to a Swiss citizen and has spent time visiting and working in her homeland, including a full year immediately upon retiring. Don is the author of four books and enjoys crossword puzzles and doing genealogical research on his families' European origins. |
Gardening Connection |
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Sandra Conrad |
Sandra Conrad is a frequent contributor to LLI's programs, she is a retired ASID (interior designer) and has a degree in Decorative Design. She is an avid gardener with a keep it natural philosophy. |
Jennifer Cottrell |
Jennifer Cottrell is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and has been an arts-and-crafts lover from early childhood. She provides instruction in this wonderful meditative art through JMU Lifelong Learning and through private lessons and parties. |
Andrei Dacko |
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Lori Dixon |
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Frank Doherty |
Frank Doherty, a 30-year Rockingham County resident, is an avid photographer, member of the Rocktown Camera Club and OASIS Fine Art & Craft Gallery, and former James Madison University administrator. He has photographed the local community for more than 15 years, and his photos are displayed in the JMU Admissions Office and Oakview, which serves as the president's home. |
Danielle Dorrian |
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Pamela Drake |
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Judith Dreyer |
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Robert Driver |
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Russ Eanes |
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George Gruner |
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Susan Hagadone |
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Amanda Kellogg |
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Diane Lending |
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Mary Louise Loe |
Louise Loe, Professor Emerita at James Madison University, has taught in the History Department since 1973. Her fields of specialty include Russian History, European History, and Modern Human Rights. She earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. |
Barbara Martin |
The music of vocalist and songwriter Barbara Martin solidly reflects the greats of traditional jazz, never forgets the blues, but relates to the world today. Based in the peaceful Shenandoah Valley, her skillful song crafting and solid guitar chops set her apart. Her performances seamlessly cross genres, reflecting her unique blend of styles. She has taught music history classes and workshops for Road Scholar and Lifelong Learning at JMU, as well as at the elementary, middle school, high school and university level. Over a 20 year career Barbara has produced seven recordings, impressing critics with her original songs and the vocal stylings to put them across: "...slice of life songs that ring with truth, wit and experience." The Washington Post, "a songwriter with an unexpected gift for sultry melody and a singer with a penchant for smoldering seduction." Geoffrey Himes, Howard County Sun, Baltimore. She was chosen as one of ten recent releases by worthy jazz singers by Alexander Gelfand, Jazziz Magazine. Her songs have been placed in two national TV programs and two documentaries. She has performed at numerous festivals and concerts including The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC. Barbara's commitment to carrying on the traditions of American music to the next generation is reflected in her Parent's Choice Silver Honor Award for her children's recording, From Ragtime to Rock and Roll. For Barbara music is about learning, growing and creating an experience for others to enjoy.
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Nathan Miller |
Nate Miller is a professor of Horticulture and Biology at Piedmont Virginia Community College. He is owner of Simply Sustainable Landscaping which focuses on native, edible and historical landscapes and works with Messer Landscapes of Staunton, VA. He graduated from Bridgewater College with a BA degree in Art and a concentration in Environmental Science and holds a master’s in Landscape Architecture from Clemson University. |
Robbie Miller |
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Dawn Murray |
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Irvin Peckham |
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Jennifer Perry |
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Lisen Reichenbach |
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Claudia Rivero Heredero |
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Kathy Roletter |
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Amy Thompson |
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Keala Timko |
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Dabney Vaccaro |
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Aubrey Whitlock |
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