Welcome to John Brown

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Welcome to John Brown University, an interdenominational Christian liberal arts college located in the small town of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The liberal arts core curriculum, which lays the foundation for a well- rounded education, includes classes in psychology, philosophy, and the Bible. Students hail from nearly every state in the country and choose from more than forty majors across disciplines like Engineering, the Humanities, and Music. Let's take a look at the campus!

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The Admissions Building is where visitors head to first for campus tours, and information about applying to John Brown University and obtaining financial aid. JBU accepts applications on a rolling basis, but prospective students are encouraged to apply in the fall for the following year. Counselors are available here and throughout the country to walk you through the application process.

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Completed in 2010, the Berry Performing Arts Center is a 28,000-square- foot venue for theater productions, lectures, movie nights, and other large campus events. In addition to a 500-seat auditorium, there are choir and ensemble practice rooms utilized by various music groups on campus.

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The majority of JBU's science departments have their classrooms and offices located here in Bell Science Hall. It devotes a significant amount of space to laboratories specializing in radioisotopes, molecular biology research, tissue cultures, and animal physiology.

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The Soderquist Business Center is home to the undergraduate business programs as well as the Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics. It was created by Don Soderquist, a retired executive at Walmart Stores, Inc., in order to teach future business leaders to become honest and ethical figures. Soderquist Fellowships award living stipends and full scholarships to JBU's Graduate School of Business, where students can pursue Master's Degrees.

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The Cathedral of the Ozarks is a 1,000-seat facility that hosts many of JBU's music events, including the annual Candlelight Service that kicks off the Christmas season. The Cathedral is also home to the Department of Music, with ample space for a recital hall, recording studio, acoustic practice rooms, a music library, and two Steinway concert grand pianos. A computer lab is equipped with state-of-the-art music technology software.

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The Walton Lifetime Health Complex houses an array of athletic and recreational amenities like a three-court gym, cardio and weight rooms, an indoor swimming pool, and an indoor running track. In addition, Walton further provides opportunities to combine fitness with friends by offering classes in yoga, kickboxing, weightlifting, and pilates.

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The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is a multi-purpose facility where you will find classrooms, computer labs, and JBU's library. Students can supplement their courses with the library's impressive collection of more than 120,000 materials, including 11,000 e-books. The LRC is also home to study rooms, a group research laboratory, and Student Support Services. Stop

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The two-story Mayfield Residence Hall is the only all-female residence hall at JBU and houses approximately 250 women. Most rooms are double occupancy and nearly every room comes equipped with furniture, a sink, and built-in bookshelves. The U-shaped building features an expansive common area that overlooks a beautiful courtyard, which is a popular venue for activities and events throughout the year.

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The Walker Student Center is home to a café, post office, and a substantial area for studying. It also provides space for Student Government, campus ministries, and the Center for Marriage and Family Studies. The Walker Student Center looks out on the main quad, which is a fun and relaxing outdoor space; it is also connected to the Walker Residence Hall, a co-ed dormitory.

Welcome to John Brown

Welcome

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Admissions

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Berry Performing Arts

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Bell Science Hall

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Soderquist Business Center

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Cathedral of the Ozarks

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Walton Lifetime Health Complex

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Learning Resource Center

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Mayfield Residence Hall

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Balzer Technology Center

Walker Student Center

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