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A decade ago, a collector’s interest inspired Bobby Martin, associate professor of visual arts, to return to the art form he loved. Now Martin is curating that very collector’s art in an exhibition dedicated to his favorite technique: printmaking. “Indian Ink: Native Printmakers in the J.W. Wiggins Collection” opened Oct. […]
Say goodbye to the Facebook notifications and hello to handwritten letters and care packages. With the holidays right around the corner, many are getting a head start when it comes to mailing their holiday correspondence. However, if you lack know-how consider looking over these steps to guarantee success according to […]
One of the newest additions to the visual art department might also be one of the oldest pieces of technology on campus. This past month the department purchased a letterpress and large cabinet of type for Windgate Visual Arts East. The Chandler & Price letterpress originated between the 1880s and […]
During the John Brown University Board of Trustees meetings Oct. 4-5, members received updates about the University. Ed Ericson, vice president of academic affairs, said the board meetings “lacked substantive action” because of President Chip Pollard’s sabbatical absence. The board has two main purposes, Ericson added. The first is to […]
More than 11 million young children in America live in poverty, according to a new documentary entitled “The Line.” The film is designed to bring awareness to the problem of poverty in America. Student Development held a showing on Thursday, Oct. 23. The documentary was created by Sojourners, a Christian […]
While one handful of John Brown University students are in Ireland studying its history and culture, another group of students back in Arkansas got a taste of Irish economics Monday night. Guest lecturer and Irishman Patrick “Paddy” Roche was born in Dublin in 1940. “I’ll let you do the math,” […]
In northern Kenya, orphaned children and people with disabilities are frequently shunned and unable to provide for themselves. Kristiana Ward, a senior at John Brown University, helped create a group of women to address their needs. Ward will be hosting an event to raise awareness and money for the group […]
The Cathedral of the Ozarks again flooded with chattering students Thursday morning to hear Sharon May wrap up the Center for Relationship Enrichment’s Relationships week chapel services. May built on Tuesday’s discussion of how humans are created for relationships and have a built-in desire to be connected, to care for […]
Students may notice subtle changes on campus, thanks to the work of the Title III Grant from the United States Department of Education. The Title III Grant is a $2 million dollar five-year endowment, designed to help universities reach out to students who would normally be beyond their influence. For […]