Division of Communication and Fine Arts

Faculty Excellence

The following is a list of professional activities by JBU faculty in the past 18 months.

Awards/Honors
Conference Presentation
Grants - Internal
Offices
Other Activity
Other Presentation
Paper Published

Awards/Honors

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Coach of the Year
Southern States Communication Association
2007-08

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Director, Producer, and 3-time award winner for full-length original theatrical production "Children Elemental"
American College Theater Festival
October 2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Top Paper
Forensics Division, Southern States Communication Association
2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Top Student Paper, Interpersonal Communication
Southern States Communication Conference
2005

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Late in the Afternoon"
Gwen Long Memorial Award, 2008 Ozark Art Alliance 28th Annual Competitive Art Show
March 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Quiet Valley"
Painting selected for Arkansas Governor's 2008 Arkansas Artists Calendar
2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Set in Afternoon Shadows"
Ozark Pastel Society, Landscape Competition "Pastel Power," Springdale, AR, Third Place
September 2007

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Full Signature Member
Fall 2003 - present
Pastel Society of America

Jan H Wubbena, Department of Music
Who's Who in America
2006

Jan H Wubbena, Department of Music
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2006

Jan H Wubbena, Department of Music
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2005

Terri R Wubbena, Department of Music
Who's Who of American Women
2007

Terri R Wubbena, Department of Music
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2006

Conference Presentation

Linda L Beckman, Department of Music
"Developing Pianism through Creative Applications of Music Technology"
National Conference of the Music Teachers National Association in Austin, Tex.
March 2006
Presented with Lisa Zdechlik, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Arizona

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
"Forensic Competition as Education: An Apologetic"
Oklahoma Speech, Theatre, and Communication Association
September 2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
"Forensic Competition as Education: An Apologetic"
Oklahoma Speech, Theater, and Communication Association (Southern Nazarene University)
September 2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
"University Presidents and the Rhetorical Themes of the Inaugural Address"
Southern States Communication Association
March 2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
"Parliamentary Debate in the College Setting"
Oklahoma Speech, Theater, and Communication Association
September 2005

Grants - Internal

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Shipps Scholar Grant
JBU
2008-2009

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Professional Development Grant
JBU
Summer 2008

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Shipps Scholar Grant
2007-2008

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Innovation Fund Grant
JBU
2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
International Faculty Development Seminar
Tokyo, Japan
June 2006

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Shipps Scholar Grant
2007-2008

Peter Pohle, Department of Art and Design
Professional Development Grant
JBU
Summer 2008

Neil Ward, Department of Art and Design
Shipps Scholar Grant
JBU
2008-2009

Neil Ward, Department of Art and Design
Professional Development Grant
JBU
Summer 2008

Kayla White, Department of Music
Professional Development Grant
JBU
Summer 2008

Offices

Linda L Beckman, Department of Music
Chair of College Chapters
Arkansas State Music Teachers Association
2004-2005

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Lieutenant Governor
Lower Mississippi Province, Pi Kappa Delta Honorary
2007-2008

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Treasurer
National Christian College Forensics Association
2006-2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Chair
Southern Forensics Division, Southern States Communication Association
2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Arkansas Representative
Southwest Theater Association
2004-2005

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Chair, Novice Issues
National Christian College Forensics Invitational
2004-05

Paul B Smith, Department of Music
President Elect
National Association of Teachers of Singing
2004-05

K Gary Warner, Department of Journalism
Member & Former Executive Director
Evangelical Press Association Ethics Committee
Summer 2007

Jan H Wubbena, Department of Music
Organist-Choirmaster
Grace Episcopal Church
Ongoing

Other Activity

David R Andrus, Department of Art and Design
Exhibiting Artist
Kess Gallery, Minnesota
Summer 2008

David R Andrus, Department of Art and Design
Redesigner
JBU Viewbook and Teaser (24-page full color booklet and brochure)
Summer 2007

David R Andrus, Department of Art and Design
Redesign of JBU Viewbook (24-page color booklet) and Teaser (fold-out brochure) for campus admissions
Summer 2007

David R Andrus, Department of Art and Design
4-panel "Teaser" brochure, 24-page "Viewbook," several magazine ads, new JBU DVD
JBU Admissions Recruitment Literature
August 2006

David R Andrus, Department of Art and Design
Viewbook
JBU Admissions
2005

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Visiting Artist & Juror of Student Portfolios
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Summer 2008

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Juror
IllustratedATCs.com
Fall 2007

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Visiting Artist
University of Arkansas
Summer 2007
Helps juror students' portfolios

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Juror
IllustratedATCs.com, Illustrators website
2007

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Assemblage/Mixed Media Workshop
Glen Workshop, New Mexico
August 2006

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Christians in the Visual Arts Summer Workshop, Gordon College, near Boston, Massachusetts
July 2006

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Design and Layout of book
Moon Laake Publlishing
Spring 2005
"Four Women, One Century: A Family Memoir", Lisa Brandom.

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Design and Layout of Book
Moon Laake Publlishing
Spring 2005
"The Panage Papers: From Cyprus to the Ozarks 1942-1955."

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Design and Layout of Book
Moon Laake Publlishing
Spring 2005
"A Late Flooding Thaw", Gary Guinn.

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
Design and Layout of Book
Moon Laake Publlishing
Spring 2005
"The Skagway Connection: A Spiritual Journey", Lisa Brandom.

Linda L Beckman, Department of Music
Recitals with trumpeter Dr. Richard Rulli
Columbia, MO; Memphis, TN; Fayetteville, AR
February 2008

Linda L Beckman, Department of Music
Judge
Sonatina/Sonata Festival, Northwest Arkansas Music Teachers Association, Rogers, AR
November 2007

Linda L Beckman, Department of Music
Recitals
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL; Bella Vista United Methodist Church; Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK
October 2007

Linda L Beckman, Department of Music
Program presnted with saxophonist Stan Morris and violinist Rossitza Jekova-Goza
North American Saxophone Alliance Region Four Conference Arkansas State University
April 2005

Todd Goehner, Department of Art and Design
Identity System Redesigner
Presbyterians for Renewal
Fall 2007

Todd Goehner, Department of Art and Design
Identity System Redesigner
Presbyterians for Renewal
2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Sponsor, Collegiate Speech and Debate Camp
Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS
Summer 2007

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
McGraw-Hill Publishing
Reviewer and Editor for Stephen R. Brydon and Michael D. Scott, Between One and Many: The Art of Public Speaking
Summer 2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Co-Director
Collegiate Speech and Debate Workshop, Kansas Wesleyan University
August 2006

Jason Hough, Department of Speech
Faculty Development Seminar on Japanese Popular Culture, Tokyo, Japan
June 2006

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Quiet Valley"
Arkansas Governor's 2008 Arkansas Artists Calendar
Fall 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Morning Reflection"
Ozark Pastel Society 20th Year Anniversary Competition, Fort Smith, AR, first place prize in painting
Summer 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Artists Paint-Out
Garvan Garden, Hot Springs, AR
Spring 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
1 of 6 Invited Artists
Garvan Garden Artists Paint-Out, Hot Springs, AR
Spring 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Late Summer Shadows" & "Sager Creek Autumn"
Merriam's 12th Annual Heartland Artists Exhibition, Merriam, MO
March 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Host
Ozark Art Alliance 28th Annual Competive Art Show, JBU
March 2008

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Set in Afternoon Shadows"
Landscape category, Ozark Pastel Society, Art Center of the Ozarks, Springdale, AR, 2007 Competition, Third Place
Fall 2007

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Morning Reflection"
Ozark Pastel Society 20th Anniversity Competition, Fort Smith, AR
Summer 2007
First Place

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Four Paintings on Exhibit
Ozark Pastel Society, Fine Arts Center, Alma, AR
October 2007

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Exhibitor of four paintings
Ozark Pastel Society exhibit, Fine Arts Center, Alma, AR
October 2007

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
Featuring nationally known pastel artist Susan Ogilvie
Master Class Workshop, LaConner Workshops, Mt. Vernon, Washington
May 2006
Focused on color temperature as used in Plein Air Painting and the reinterpretation of those images in the studio

Charles E Peer, Department of Art and Design
"Front Porch Welcome"
Benefit Bank of Fort Smith
February 2006
A commissioned painting. This paintin will also be used as a cover illustration for the bank's new note cards.

Peter Pohle, Department of Art and Design
Created Christmas card illustration
Dayspring Cards
Summer 2006

Donna Rollene, Department of Music
Soprano at classical recital
Holiday Island Music Guild
September 2006

Paul B Smith, Department of Music
Choral Workshop for High School Students
Brethren Christian High School, Huntington Beach, Calif.
February 2006

K Gary Warner, Department of Journalism
Arbitrator
Evangelical Press Association Ethics Committee
Fall 2007

K Gary Warner, Department of Journalism
Ethics Committee Member
Evangelical Press Association
Summer 2007

Kayla White, Department of Music
Worship Ministry Team Leader
Ireland Mission Trip
May 2008

Kayla White, Department of Music
Worship Ministry Ensemble Leader
Northwest Arkansas youth retreat, Arkansas Baptist Assembly Camp, Siloam Springs, AR
March 2008

Kayla White, Department of Music
Worship Pastor
Cross Pointe Community Church
July 2007-

Kayla White, Department of Music
"A Night of Worship" with Lendell Black and David Attebery
JBU, Cathedral of the Ozarks
September 2007

Kayla White, Department of Music
Worship Pastor
Cross Pointe Community Church
July 2007

Jan H Wubbena, Department of Music
District Convener for Arkansas
American Guild of Organists
Summer 2006
Acts as liaison between the AGO chapters in the state and Regional Councillor, who has oversight over the five-state region

Terri R Wubbena, Department of Music
Sponsor of JBU CMENC Students
Arkansas All-State Music Conference, Hot Springs, AR
February 2008

Paper Published

Joel Armstrong, Department of Art and Design
"Drawn and Quartered, a Bipolar State of Mind"
CIVASCEEN, a quarterly Newsletter put out by Christians in the Visual Arts
Fall 2005

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