

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open Coffee: The Power of Innovation at JMU
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 am – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover how innovation thrives across JMU and how you can plug into research, X-Labs, REDI, and the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship.About this EventOpen Coffee: The Power of Innovation at JMUFriday, December 5 | 10 AM – 11 AM | Hartman Hall Rm 1040What is innovation?At James Madison University, innovation means transforming ideas into impact. It’s about combining creativity, curiosity, and collaboration to solve real-world problems and make meaningful change. Across campus, innovation takes shape in research labs, classrooms, student ventures, and creative projects—where big ideas meet bold action.Join us for a dynamic Open Coffee conversation with four of JMU’s leading voices in innovation and impact. Together, they’ll explore how innovation is being cultivated across campus—and how students, faculty, and staff can get involved. The discussion will highlight how innovation extends beyond entrepreneurship, connects to research and experiential learning, and drives progress through partnerships like JMU X-Labs and JMU REDI.Featured SpeakersDiane Durance – Executive Director, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE)Leigh Evans – Director of Research to Impact, JMU REDIDr. Patrice Ludwig (‘96, ‘01M) – Interim Assistant Vice President for Research &amp; Innovation; Campus Coordinator, 4-VA and STAIRHoward S. Carrier – Associate Professor in JMU Libraries, Copyright &amp; Intellectual Property LibrarianConversation HighlightsHow innovation thrives across disciplines and programs at JMUWays students can connect with research, internships, and creative opportunitiesWhat’s new in upcoming JMU X-Labs coursesHow JMU REDI builds partnerships that translate research into real-world solutionsOpportunities for faculty and staff to collaborate in fostering innovationCome for the coffee—stay for the conversation that’s shaping JMU’s future.*Free coffee and Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dots*To RSVP visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1607729465109?aff=oddtdtcreatorFor questions or more information, please contact: gcfe@jmu.eduFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedInAgenda?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMOpen networking, enjoy coffee &amp; donuts while shopping with Student-Made JMU?: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AMWelcome and Introduction?: 10:05 AM - 11:00 AMGuest Speaker Chat?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMNetworking and Meet the speaker, Student-Made JMU shopping
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisonburg/open-coffee-the-power-of-innovation-at-jmu/100001607730167209
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: 421 Bluestone Dr suite 1040
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Harrisonburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 421 Bluestone Dr suite 1040
- **lat**: 38.4369669
- **long**: -78.8735841
- **full address**: 421 Bluestone Dr suite 1040, 421 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (https://allevents.in/org/gilliam-center-for-entrepreneurship/25277598)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 421 Bluestone Dr suite 1040, 421 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg, United States
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  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit, shopping, business, workshops
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 hours 30 minutes
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** 421 Bluestone Dr suite 1040
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Open Coffee: The Power of Innovation at JMU ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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