Upcoming Events
- JMU Family Weekend in Chicago -
Who: JMU Alums, future Dukes, friends of Dukes, FAMILY of Dukes
What: JMU Dukes versus the Richmond Spiders
When: Saturday, October 10, 11:00 a.m.
Where: Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 North Sheffield, Chicago; on the corner of Waveland and Sheffield, next to Wrigley Field Map
“Mom, I’m so glad you’re here! There is a hoodie at the bookstore that I really want and I was hoping you would pay the $58 for it. Uh please? And maybe afterwards you can take me to dinner off-campus at the Boston Beanery…”
Who didn’t love Family Weekend in the ‘Burg? And of course, no Family Weekend at JMU would be complete without a football game. Well, if you miss those great weekends, here’s your lucky chance to relive Family Weekend once again, but this time with your JMU Chicago family.
The Richmond Spiders somehow won the National Championship last year. And seeing as we used to rock that title, here’s your chance to come out and rally behind the Dukes to get it back. So borrow Dad’s credit card and show some love at Murphy’s Bleachers with your fellow Chicago Dukes. Or bring your dad along - but speak slowly when you try to teach him the rules of beer pong.
This game is early though folks. Kickoff at 11:05 AM Chi-time. Which leaves you with enough time to get the early bird special at Waffle House with Grandma!
Past Events
JMU vs. Montana football viewing party: Dec. 12, 2008
JMU vs. Villanova football viewing party: Dec. 6, 2008
Greater Chicago Food Depository volunteer event: June 28, 2008
Inaugural JMU BBQ Picnic, July 19, 2008
Gipsy Kings at Ravinia, Aug. 2, 2008
Cubs Outing: May 31, 2008
May's Purple Thursday at Hopleaf: May 8, 2008
April's Purple Thursday: Apr. 10, 2008
Chicago Dukes' Third Annual Bowling into the New Year: Jan. 26, 2008
December's Purple Thursday at Cullen's / Carols: Dec. 13, 2007
JMU vs. Villanova viewing party: Sept. 29, 2007
JMU vs. UNC viewing party: Sept. 1, 2007
Southern Schools Alumni Social: Aug. 23, 2007
Greater Chicago Food Depository volunteer event: July 21, 2007
Steve Miller Band at Ravinia: July 14, 2007
July's Purple Thursday at Sheffield's: July12, 2007
June's Purple Thursday at Bar on Buena: June 14, 2007
May's Purple Thursday at Beer Bistro: May 10, 2007
March's Purple Thursday at Avenue Tavern/Friar Tuck: March 8, 2007
Second Annual Chicago Dukes Bowling Party at Lucky Strike: Jan. 11, 2007
Dukes Playoff Football Viewing: Nov. 23, 2006
November's Purple Thursday at Duke's Bar & Grill: Nov. 9, 2006
October's Purple Thursday at Horseshoe: Oct. 12, 2006
September's Purple Thursday at Bar Louie in Bucktown: Sept. 14, 2006
Rooftop BBQ and Navy Pier Fireworks: Aug. 26, 2006
August's Purple Thursday at Bar on Buena: Aug. 10, 2006
July's Purple Thursday at Justins: July 13, 2006
Ravinia featuring The BoDeans: June 10, 2006
June's Purple Thursday at Rock Bottom June 8, 2006
Cubs Game: May 27, 2006
May's Purple Thursday at Tilli's: May 11, 2006
April's Purple Thursday at Duke's Bar & Grill: Apr. 13, 2006
Chicago Dukes Salsa Night: Mar. 22, 2006
March's Purple Thursday at Piece: Mar. 9, 2006
Inaugural Purple Thursday at Tilli's: Feb. 9, 2006
Bowling Into the New Year at 10Pin: Jan. 26, 2006
Chapter planning meeting at Tilli's: Jan. 19, 2006
Homecoming '05 Chicago-style at Tilli's: Oct. 27, 2005
JMU-UIC volleyball match: Sept. 3, 2005
JMU Night at Ravinia: Aug. 13, 2005