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Siloam Springs Community Service
Community service is a significant aspect of the Siloam Springs community as it helps to build a stronger and more connected community while also providing opportunities for individuals to give back and make a positive impact. There are many organizations and initiatives in Siloam Springs that encourage and support community service, including local non-profit organizations, schools and churches.
Bob Ross Paint Night hosted by SEA
On Friday Jan. 20, Students Events and Activities (SEA) hosted an event where students gathered in the Walker Student Center for a painting activity. Inspired by the beloved television host and artist, Bob Ross, students painted followed his painting tutorials.
Barefoot and Free: JBU Athletics Dance Party at Bill George Arena
On Saturday Jan.14 in Bill George Arena at John Brown University, JBU Athletics hosted a barefoot dance party, where students could come together and dance on the gym floor after the basketball game.
Salsa Night: A Night Full of Dancing and Music
The Students Events and Activities (SEA), Language Studies Department, and the Council for International Friendship hosted the Salsa Night event on Friday, Nov. 4, in the Walker Student Center. The night consisted of Hispanic music, snacks, beverages, and dancing.
Mock Rock Comes Back
This fall, Students Events and Activities (SEA) hosted the comeback of the “Mock Rock” tradition on Saturday, Nov. 12. This year’s event brought many memories, community, and support from JBU students and staff.
Students Enjoy Playing Games and More at Spirit Day
JBU students gathered at the cafeteria to play toilet paper games at the SEA’S “Spirit Day” event on Oct. 28 in anticipation of the traditional toilet paper season opener. The celebration included stickers, t-shirts, games, music, and good food.
STUDENTS ENJOY PUMPKIN PAINTING AND MORE AT SEA’S FALL FESTIVAL
Fall season arrived, bringing happiness and excitement for pumpkins and orange-colored leaves among John Brown students. Students Events and Activities (SEA) hosted the annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 21, on the University’s quad to celebrate the arrival of this autumn weather. The event included live music, pumpkin painting, flag football, and line dancing.
JBU Welcomes Back Alumni for Homecoming Weekend
John Brown University welcomed back alumni for its Homecoming celebration with a weekend full of enjoyable activities and events on campus from Friday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 8. Members of the Siloam Springs community and current students also participated in homecoming festivities. The activities for this Homecoming weekend included Alumni gatherings, the 5K Glow run, soccer and volleyball matches, and the theatre department’s production of “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Homegrown festival supports Siloam Springs’ local business
The Siloam Spring’s community members and local vendors gathered for the Homegrown Festival in Downtown Siloam Springs this past Saturday, Oct. 8. The festival opened the fall season with live music, food trucks, and pumpkins. Homegrown is one of the many events Main Street Siloam organizes to support local small businesses in the downtown area. There were local artists, handmade crafts and curated and refurbished vintage clothes booths.