ALT A graphic containing 5 black and white photos in square profiles on top of a photo of the Quad at JMU with a purple overlay. The first three black and wite photos are of Lisa Winn Bryan (‘90, ‘93M), Angela Reddix (‘90), and John Lynch (‘91). Below are two black and white photos of Jack White and Jessica Killeen (‘07)

ALT President Jim in his presidential robe wears the silver Presidential Chain of Office.  The chain of office is made of sterling silver and two gems — a golden citrine and a purple amethyst — reflecting JMU’s school colors. The gems are set in the circular sterling silver medallions that are incorporated into the chain. One medallion is textured like bluestone to symbolize the older buildings on JMU’s campus. The other medallion features a brick texture to reflect the university’s newer buildings. The university medallion that hangs from the chain features the seal of James Madison University, the university’s name and the date of its founding, 1908. The design for the JMU seal is based on the coat of arms of the Madison family and contains the words “Knowledge is Liberty,”.

ALT President Jim is presented with a framed copy of “Promise: A (re)definition” a poem by Lauren K Alleyne.

ALT From left to right: President Emeritus Dr. Linwood Rose, President Schmidt and President Emeritus John Alger pose for a photo under the JMU logo.

ALT President Jim hugs his wife, First Lady Kim Schmidt after he is presented with the Presidential Chain of Office.