Harrisonburg, Va. - Nov. 11, 2016
Duke of the Week
If you are passionate about the JMU and Harrisonburg community, enter A Duke’s Life’s contest to be featured on their website and social media pages.
A Duke's Life has provided JMU Duke's with an accessible, easy-to-use website for all Dukes to better engage with their campus and their community. From academics to wellness, to community events, A Duke's Life is there for the students of Harrisonburg.
The writers of A Duke's Life wanted a way for their followers to express their passion for JMU.
The blog, created and run by six enthusiastic James Madison University students,
is offering a new contest for JMU students to be featured as the Duke of the Week.
They are looking for students that truly exemplify the JMU and Harrisonburg community;
engaging in clubs, service work or just fun and interesting activities in the area.
Winners will be featured on A Duke’s Life’s website and all of their social media accounts.
If you feel that you have what it takes to become A Duke’s Life’s Duke of the Week, show them why by using the hashtag #adukeslifehburg and tagging them @adukeslifehburg
on your preferred social media platform. One winner is chosen per week.
A Duke's Life breaks down the contest:
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What? A photo contest for JMU student's to show off their love for their school and community.
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When? Start submitting your photos this week for the first Duke of the Week to be announced November 21, 2016.
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Where? Use the hashtag #adukeslifehburg and tag @adukeslifehburg on any of our three social media accounts:
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Facebook: A Duke's Life (@adukeslifehburg)
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Instagram: @adukeslifehburg
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Twitter: @adukeslifehburg
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How? Take your best photo of our campus, our community, your friends and submit. You could be the next Duke of the Week.
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Questions? Contact us at adukeslifehburg@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.
"I am interested to see how other JMU students express their passion about this school and community. This project could have a great impact on the JMU community."
- Cassey Jennings, JMU Class of 2018
"Going to JMU and being a part of JMU are two different things. I didn't really begin to engage with the JMU community until my sophomore year but it has made all the difference in my college experience. I encourage everyone to get out there and try something new."
- Amy Ross, JMU Class of 2018
“Our passion for the JMU and Harrisonburg community is so great, that we want to showcase how our fellow Dukes’ show their love for this community and how they make the most of
their time here.”
- Jordan Cook, JMU Class of 2018
Here are some ways to get involved...
City of Harrisonburg https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/
A Duke’s Life: Social Media
Downtown Harrisonburg
About A Duke's Life
A Duke’s Life serves as a resource for James Madison University (JMU) students to find different ways to get involved and stay engaged in the JMU and Harrisonburg community.
Jenny, Amy, Jordan, Mac, Cassey and Alexa are a group of student bloggers that focus on enlightening JMU students about campus opportunities, as well as the surrounding community of Harrisonburg. A Duke’s Life’s website covers areas of academics, wellness, food, on-campus activities, the best weekend activities and how best to utilize leisure time.
JMU students are given the chance to use A Duke’s Life to live, learn and achieve the best college experience that all Dukes deserve.
Our Dukes of the Week...
November 21, 2016:
Congratulations Emma Branch on being the first Duke of the Week! Emma takes pride in her community at JMU and all of the things we accomplish - big or little - daily. Here's a one of Emma's favorite photos of her showing some support at last year's College Game Day.
"Even from home, I'm so proud of my school! Dukes are CAA champs and on to the FCS playoffs! 💜💛💜" #adukeslifehburg
November 28, 2016:
Congratulations to Katelyn Frakes, a junior SMAD student, for winning Duke of the Week! Katelyn is the Vice President of the JMU Club Cheerleading team. She says, "this team is so passionate about what we do and support each other not only during cheer practice but in all aspects of our lives. And we bring SPIRIT! and CHEER! to the jmu community." Thanks for making JMU a better place, Katelyn. #adukeslifehburg
December 5, 2016:
We are proud to announce our third Duke of the Week. Congratulations to Evan Gallagher, an outstanding member of the JMU community. Evan is involved in various organizations around campus that all focus on shoeing off, giving back and simply loving the beautiful place that we call home. Evan says, "being apart of the JMU and Harrisonburg community alike gives me an opportunity everyday to be a better person and influence others with that same positive and attitude!" Thanks for doing what you do Evan. Or should we say Mr. Madison... #adukeslifehburg
pc: Brittany Howard
