Family Weekend
February 14-15
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
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February 14-15
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Registration @ Simmons Great Hall
Pick up your welcome packet or register onsite
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Family Weekend Chapel @ Cathedral of the Ozarks
Chapel Speaker: President Chip Pollard
2 p.m.
"A Parent’s Role in Nurturing College Students with Faith & Practical Support”
Keith Jagger, University Chaplain & Dean of Christian Formation
Simmons Great Hall - A
7 p.m.
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) @ Berry Performing Arts Center
Purchase tickets here
2025 Student Works Exhibit Opening
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Windgate Visual Arts West
Student Gallery: Sara Evants
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Windgate Visual Arts East
Class Observations
Pick up a class observation schedule at registration
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration @ Simmons Great Hall
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. OR 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
President's Open House
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Brunch @ Kresge Dining Hall, Mabee Center
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Family Photo Booth @ Mabee Center Lobby
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
E-Sports Open House @ WLHC, Bynum Theater
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Family Pickleball @ Walton Lifetime Health Complex Gym
2 p.m.
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) @ Berry Performing Arts Center
Purchase tickets here
2 p.m.
JBU Women's Basketball Game @ Bill George Arena
Wayland Baptist vs. JBU
3:45 p.m.
JBU Men's Basketball Game @ Bill George Arena
Wayland Baptist vs. JBU
7:30 p.m.
Student Talent Show @ Cathedral of the Ozarks
9 - 10 p.m.
Talent Show Reception @ Walker Student Center
Bookstore Hours
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Team Store in Bill George Arena open
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Pool Open
Saturday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Walton Lifetime Health Complex
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.