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The Walton International Scholarship program is celebrating this year the entrance of a new director, Seth Sears, a friendly new member of the “Walton family.” Sears, born and raised in Kansas City, grew up surrounded by excellent examples of service and altruism thanks to his parents. He has shared with us his excitement about this new opportunity.
The Walker “Prayer Room” may be found next door to the Office of Christian Formation, merely a few steps away from the entrance to the second floor of the building’s residence hall. The space is welcoming and cozy, filled with cushioned chairs, pillows and lamps around the area. A beautiful […]
In the last 18 months, much has changed regarding the landscape of student media right here at John Brown University. On March 1, 2021, students were informed that the Communication major, whose department had been the primary supporter of student journalism, and whose lone full-time faculty member served as a supervisor for this newspaper at the time, was being cut by the university. It was noted, in an editorial written and released on the same day, that “this puts our future and work as student journalists on the chopping block.”
Over the past few years, schools in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities have come under fire for their alleged misuse and neglect of Title IX in the face of harassment, assault and exploitation. John Brown University, one of the members of the CCCU, has its own history of Title IX qualms.
Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law the Parental Rights in Education bill, most commonly referred to as the Don’t Say Gay bill.
The term “self-care” has been a buzzword since 2016 when it hit the mainstream. Previously, the medical community coined self-care for institutionalized patients in the 1950s to help cultivate self-worth. In her article on Slate “A History of Self Care,” Aisha Harris said, “Self-care originally caught on as a medical concept. Doctors have long discussed it as a way for patients to treat themselves and exercise healthy habits, most often under the guidance of a health professional.” The definition of self-care, Harris continued, shifts from medical patients to those in extremely stressful occupations, including therapists, emergency medical technicians and social workers. “The belief driving this work was that one cannot adequately take on the problems of others without taking care of oneself,” Harris explained.
As April begins, there is now more behind than ahead this season for the tennis teams at John Brown University. What has transpired over the last two months has been the most successful run the tennis program has seen in recent memory, built upon hot starts for both the men and women as well as continued success deeper into their schedules. Now, heading into the final weeks of the season, head coach Mike Campbell is looking for both squads to finish strong.
Kentucky and El Paso: two places with very tangible needs for people to address. Kentucky is recovering from a recent flood, while El Paso is flooded with people in need. John Brown University students served in both places over spring break. Diego Flores, sophomore criminal justice major at JBU, served in El Paso. This spring break mission trip was Flores’ premier experience in the mission field.
John Brown University has announced a new dean for the College of Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences, starting in July 1, 2022. Aida Ramos will replace longstanding dean J. Richard Ellis.
Another basketball season at John Brown University is in the books. After picking up opening round wins at Bill George Arena in the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament, both the JBU men and women were defeated in the quarterfinal rounds, ending their seasons. The JBU women lost a heartbreaker to Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, Feb. 25 (61-58), while the JBU men were handed their second loss against Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 26 (74-61).