Rachel Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, challenged those around her to start a chain reaction of kindness. In her too-short 17 years on Earth, Rachel followed a strict code of ethics highlighting how meaningful a small, random act of kindness can be.
"Rachel lived a life filled with kindness and compassion, and because of it, she's changed the world." - Craig Scott, Rachel's Brother
As the first and only Friends of Rachel collegiate chapter in the nation, FOR JMU strives to impart Rachel Scott's ideals on our own campus. After trips to Welch, Virginia; Ft. Lauderdale; Nicaragua; Ghana; etc, JMU was named the 2010 National Alternative Break Program of the Year. Although noteworthy, service shines campus-wide through projects closer to home as well. With such an active student body, compassion, leadership and humanity have become the pillars of our university.
James Madison University is home to over 350 student organizations. Kijiji, Make Your Mark on Madison, Student Ambassadors, University Program Board, Outriggers, SMAD Club, Society of Professional Journalists, social Greek Life, pre-professional Greek Life, a nationally recognized Orientation program, and the list goes on. But with so much involvement on campus, how do you spot the stand out?
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