--- Wednesday, April 15th ---
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> - "Gay? Fine by Me" T-SHIRT HANDOUT: 10 - 2 pm on the Commons
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> - Carnival on the Commons!!!!!: 10 - 2 pm
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> --- Thursday, April 16th ---
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> - GAY-FINE-BY-ME DAY - Wear your t-shirt. All day.
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> - Dr. Mary Frances Arnold Workshops in Taylor 405
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> - Friends, Foes or Advocates: Allies in the Making - 10 am
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> - Leadership: The Ultimate Road-Trip - 2 pm
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> - Breaking Barriers: Setting Yourself Up to Succeed - 4pm
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> --- Friday, April 17th ---
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> - National Day of Silence: All day
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> - Dr. Mary Frances Arnold: "Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore"
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> 7 pm in Transitions
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> --- Saturday, April 18th ---
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> - RELAY FOR LIFE!!
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On Saturday, April 18th, I was fortunate enough to take part in the Relay for Life. I did not no what to expect since I had not taken part in Relay here at JMU. When the Relay began they started with a survivor lap. I did not realize how emotional I would become at this event just witnessing survivors simply walk. Another emotional part of the night for all that attended was the lighting of the candles on the bleachers. People paid 5 dollars to have a paper bag lit in someones memory and all the bags spelled out HOPE across the bleachers. I thought this was a beaitiful, yet simple way to show those who have lost loved ones,
Also, during the event they had live music from JMU clubs and a dj playing the latest hits. I would definetly reccommend this event to anyone.
Relay for Life took place at JMU on April 18th from 7 pm to 7 am and was a great experience. Prior to the actual walk I joined a group with my Sorority and we had 15 girls. We each tried to raise as much money as we could and get awareness out as to how important Cancer is. The night started with a 'Survivor Lap' which many students and thier parents participated in. It was very powerful and emotional. The event had music and fun to keep people upbeat on such a powerful night. We walked the track and spent quality time with others.
I participate in one GayMU Week event. On Thursday I wore a Gay? Fine By Me t-shirt. I have participated in this event for the past three years, and I've usually experienced a lot of people asking me about my shirt. However, this year, no one stopped to ask me about it. I believe that the GayMU week was not as big this year as it has been in the past so people were not really asking about the shirts (except where to get one). I did find it interesting though that the t-shrit changed the discussion in one of my classes. In my one class, we were discussing the presentation of lesbian and gay people on TV, and it seemed like the conversation was led by people wearing Gay? Fine By Me shirts.
This was the second time that I had participated in the Relay for Life as I had done it my freshman year as well. I took a year off and participated again this year. We set up a tent the first time, but not this year because it was too cold at night. The event is a great way for people to understand what it is like to have a family member or friend or anyone close to them going through cancer. I recently had a friend lose her mother to cancer after a successful 20 year battle. Cancer research is something that should be advocated because it kills so many great people every year. Relay for Life does the little things that make you happy to be where you are and appreciate the friends that you have. The whole concept of walking a lap is powerful because it marks the ongoing process of trying to finally beat cancer. Overall I am proud that JMU participates in this every year.
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