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The newest exhibit in the art gallery features seven graduates from John Brown University’s Visual Art Department. This exhibit opened Oct. 2, titled “JBU Alumni Invitational Exhibit.” The artists included in the exhibit are Kyle Armstrong, Kyle Blair, Jason Flack, John Springs, Natalie K. Nelson, Jeremy Grant and John Holcomb. The artists have all recently graduated from the University. Charles Peer, University art gallery Director, said, “This group […]
The annual freshman play opens this Friday amidst other Homecoming festivities and it promises to be a hit. This year’s production is “Harvey,” a Pulitzer-Prize winning comedy written by Mary Chase in 1944. The play was made into a classic film starring James Stewart six years later. “It’s really funny, […]
Sequel slowly begins, ends with gripping uncertainty Everyone has a watchman. It’s something like a conscious, and sometimes it just needs a little waking up. Sometimes the real world is an alarm clock. This is something Jean Louise Finch–or, Scout–learns in the sequel of “To Kill a Mocking Bird.” Let […]
Digital cinema major incorporates fine art As senior year approaches for some students, end-of-the-year projects go from idea to reality. Those majoring in art present their four-year portfolios, business majors give their final presentations and education majors go into schools for student teaching. This is the time when students’ hard […]
Ruby Bowles may be a new face in the international office, but she’s not new to the JBU community, having worked in the Graduate School of Business for three years. Walking into the international office today, you’ll be greeted by Bowles’ smiling face. Bowles graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with […]
Internships prepare students for the real world Most universities require an internship to fulfill major requirements; John Brown University is no exception. Even if the curriculum does not require one, most professors strongly encourage students to apply for at least one. An internship provides a valuable understanding about the major […]
Randy Hollingsworth walked into his public speaking class one day wearing two different shoes: a tennis shoe and a dress shoe. His purpose for his mismatched shoes was to symbolically represent his professional side (the dress shoe) and his personal side (the sneaker) as he taught class. Hollingsworth, who earned […]
1. Consider both reasons and counseling for Graduate School There are different reasons to consider before applying to a graduate school. According to Columbia University Center For Career Education, you should ask yourself the following questions: How much will it cost? How long will it take? Am I ready to […]
In the Northwest Arkansas area, there are a variety of coffee shops for students to hang out with friends, grab a cup of Joe or even listen to local bands. Let’s examine each one. Siloam Springs has two great places: Pour Jon’s and The Cafe on Broadway. The atmosphere in […]
The Donald G. Soderquist College of Business at John Brown University recently gained a new undergraduate department head. Ryan Ladner recently received his doctorate from George Fox University, and defended his dissertation this past June. Ladner has lived in several places across the United States including Tennessee, Florida and now […]