In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scotsman Eric Liddell’s historic win at the 1924 Olympics, the World Leaders Forum will reflect on Liddell’s life and legacy, which inspired the film “Chariots of Fire.” Judson University is pleased to welcome Sir James MacMillan and The Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT CH, Robert Haldane Smith, as keynotes for the tenth World Leaders Forum …

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You are invited to the Friends of Judson Spring Luncheon, “Sowing Seeds” on Monday, April 3, in the Lindner Tower, Reed Room beginning at 11:30 a.m. We look forward to celebrating our newest scholarship recipients, as well as a quartet of Judson students who are providing music for the event. Our guest speaker will be …

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Please join us for the following DCWPA music events! Thanks in advance for supporting our students. All performances are free of charge except as indicated. Sunday, March 26 | Judson Choir Home Concert | 7 p.m. | Herrick Chapel | Free-will offering Tuesday, April 11 | Merit Recital | 7 p.m. | Thulin Auditorium | …

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Judson University is partnering with the Community Crisis Center to offer this free self-defense class. Join us for a fun and practical class to learn tools and techniques anyone can use to help stay safe. We will cover basic self-defense strategies for reducing risks, and practice simple verbal …

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Judson University is seeking nominations for the D. Ray Wilson Volunteer Service Award and the Bea Wilson Youth Service Award, which are presented each year at Judson University’s Community Prayer Breakfast.  Both awards recognize candidates who have contributed to the greater good in the Fox Valley community by voluntarily serving others’ physical, emotional, intellectual or …

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Judson University prepares to welcome youngsters of all ages for its many summer camp offerings for elementary, middle, and high school students with an interest in sports and architecture and design. Registration is now open for the Judson Youth Sports Summer Camps. Judson will offer basketball and volleyball camps this June and July. Camping experiences …

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The Judson community will welcome Pastor Christian Dawson of Bridgetown Church to lead the weeklong Spiritual Enrichment Week, daily from February 6-10. The chapel times on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be at 10 a.m. while Tuesday and Thursday will be at 11 a.m. in Herrick Chapel (1151 N. State St., Elgin). All of these …

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Staff, faculty, adjuncts and students are invited to join us for the Advancing Women in Leadership Conference on Monday, March 6, hosted at Judson, in partnership with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities! We are excited to have Dr. K. Shelette Stewart and Dr. Ruth Haley Barton as our main guest speakers! Dr. K. …

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This fall’s Judson Civic Orchestra Concert will take place on Sunday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m. in Herrick Chapel and will mark a milestone for the orchestra.  The Judson Civic Orchestra will be performing as a full ensemble for the first time since December 2019!  The community members of the orchestra will be joining us …

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The DCWPA is pleased to offer the following small ensemble performances this fall. All are invited to attend and admission is free. All performances will be given in Thulin Auditorium in Thompson Hall at 7:00 p.m., followed by light refreshments. Piano Ensemble and Chamber Singers Recital on Tuesday, November 15 The Judson Piano Ensemble, directed …

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Conrad Egyir’s paintings will be displayed in the Draewell Gallery until November 18. Conrad is a nationally recognized artist based outside Detroit, Mich. He completed an MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2018, and is also a Judson University alum (BA in Art, 2015). Hailing from Ghana, and having settled in America, his bold, …

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The Judson University Department of Architecture will host the sixth James Didier Symposium on Christ & Architecture on Friday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Herrick Chapel. This annual symposium brings together architects, educators, theologians and students for special essays and discussions around subjects of architecture, the built environment, and a …

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We are so excited for this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities and registration is open! Register now to reserve your spot at this year’s events. Homecoming promises to be a grand celebration of the Judson community. We look forward to recognizing the 10th anniversary of the DCWPA, welcoming the Alumni choir back to campus, and honoring …

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Kiwanis Club of Elgin is hosting its annual BBQ on Saturday, August 20, from 4 – 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Russo (1001 N. Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123). Judson is a member of Kiwanis and is grateful for their partnership in serving the community. As part of our commitment to help serve …

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Judson University prepares to welcome youngsters of all ages for its many summer camp offerings for elementary, middle, and high school students with an interest in sports, architecture and design. Registration is now open for the Judson Youth Sports Summer Camps. Judson will offer basketball, soccer and volleyball camps this June and July. Camping experiences …

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Judson University is proud to sponsor the Paw-A-Thon! This local event will be hosted by Rahab’s Daughters, an anti-human trafficking organization. The May 21 event is to support the mission of Rahab’s Daughters, which is to help people escape human trafficking and rebuild their lives. The event will also serve to support their Dogs Against …

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The DCWPA is back in full-swing this semester serving up a wide variety of musical offerings, from classical to jazz, and hymns to contemporary worship, featuring instrumental and voice, solo and ensemble works. If you enjoy music, we have you covered!  Most events are free, and at some, a free-will offering will be taken. Please …

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Celebrate the Christmas season with carols and cocoa as we light the campus Christmas Tree! Please gather at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29 (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) outside the Thompson Center.  We will sing several carols as we switch on the tree lights. All faculty, staff, students and other Judson community members are invited.  

The Friends of Judson (FOJ) are fast at work to support our Judson students! Here is an on-going fundraiser: Living Color Fundraiser Celebrate the upcoming holiday season by ordering beautiful poinsettias in a variety of colors, amaryllis bulbs, and new this year’s Christmas cactus. Great for gift giving, these plants will arrive between Nov. 29 …

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The Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts at Judson University is proud to offer the following events this semester. Take a study or grading break and enjoy the exceptional talents of our Judson musicians. Merit Recital | Tuesday, November 9 | 7 p.m. | Thulin Auditorium Chamber Singers Recital |Tuesday, November 16 | 7 p.m. …

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Mark your calendars and register for Judson’s Virtual Networking Day set to take place September 30 during Homecoming week! This year’s event will feature two exciting opportunities for Judson students and alumni to connect and receive mentorship.  The Judson Mentoring Program will host an “Ask Me Anything” Alumni Webinar inside Judson Connect from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

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Homecoming is right around the corner! Campus activities will begin Friday, September 24 with the Student Dance and continue with special spirit days throughout the week. Alumni & Family Weekend begins Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. Please visit www.judsonu.edu/homecoming to see the full schedule. On Saturday, Homecoming is right around the corner! Campus activities will begin Friday, …

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Judson University’s Football program will be hosting a media day on Friday, August 13, to recognize the start of the inaugural season of a varsity football schedule. Judson players, coaches, and administration will be on hand to take questions about the program’s upcoming season. Additionally, players will be participating in photo and video opportunities following …

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The Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts (DCWPA) will host a Green Room Improv performance and premiere the documentary Finding Light in the Dark Room at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, in Herrick Chapel (1151 N. State Street).  The evening event will include laughter and reflection as it features GreenRoom Improv and a special DCWPA documentary film highlighting the …

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We invite all of you to attend Judson’s 2021 Homecoming and Family Weekend taking place Thursday, September 30 – Saturday, October 2. There are so many exciting events to look forward to! Highlights include celebrating our Alumni on Friday beginning with Chapel, Open Houses featuring A Taste of DCWPA and Ensemble Alumni reception, our anniversary …

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Do you know of a young person interested in Architecture or Interior Design? Tell them about Judson’s Design Discovery Summer Workshop. This residential camp from July 11-16 will give students experiences and a day in Chicago. Learn more here. Have youth in mind with a knack for sports? Share information about Judson’s Summer Youth Sports …

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Judson’s 2021 Homecoming and Family Weekend will take place Thursday, Sept. 30 – Saturday, Oct. 2, and there are so many exciting events to look forward to! • Virtual Networking Day and Network Night will take place Thursday, Sept. 30. • Judson’s annual Alumni Chapel will be held on Friday, Oct. 1 from 10:00 to …

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The second Resource Leadership Conference will be held in May to help small church leaders and pastors receive leadership training geared specifically for them. The two-day conference will be held May 20-21 at First Baptist Church at Savoy in Savoy, Ill. Attendees will have four keynote presentations and choose from workshops highlighting innovative ministry strategies …

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Registration Days are now called New Student Orientation Days or simply Orientation Days. Please mark your calendar for these days: May 21 – Orientation Day at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (for new Fall 2021 students only)June 17 – Orientation Day at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (for new Fall 2021 students only)July 16 – …

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Join us for the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts Christmas Concert of Worship on Saturday, December 5, 3 p.m. Jeorge Holmes, Singer-Entertainer extraordinaire, will be the guest artist at this Saturday’s Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts Christmas Concert of Worship at 3 p.m., replacing the previously announced artist, Maria …

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Join the Demoss Center for Worship and Performing Arts for A Taste of the DCWPA, a virtual event on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. This pre-recorded event will feature DCWPA ensembles presented in concert fashion and will premiere at 7 p.m. on both Facebook and Youtube at the following addresses: https://www.facebook.com/judcwpahttps://www.youtube.com/user/JudsonUniversityCWPA

Come enjoy the great eats of the season during the Student Christmas Banquet in the Judson Dining Hall on Thursday, December 3, from 5-6:45 p.m. Buddy the Elf and Jovie will be making their annual appearance as well!

Join us for the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts Christmas Concert of Worship on Saturday, December 5, 3 p.m. Dr. Maria Kanyova, internationally acclaimed opera soprano and wife of Judson Music Chair, Dr. Robert Kania, will delight the audience with Christmas songs and favorite Christmas stories gleaned from the Judson community.   Friends …

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We invite you to contribute a Christmas story that will be used in this year’s DCWPA Christmas Concert of Worship featuring Maria Kanyova, the DCWPA Guest Artist in Voice. Part of Dr. Kanyova’s ministry in the concert will be, in collaboration with Judson Theatre students, highlighting Christmas anecdotes from the extended Judson family. We are …

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Chapel this semester will accommodate both in-person and digital learners. You can expect more information about this in the coming weeks but rest assured, we will have chapel events and chapel on demand! If you’d like a preview of what we’re working on, check out the platform judsonu.presence.io. We are excited to continue serving you this …

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Homecoming is a dedicated time to celebrate Judson University Alumni. During this event we will welcome our newest alumni – the Class of 2020 – by celebrating their accomplishments during Homecoming! Homecoming 2020 is scheduled for September 17-19, and this year’s event promises to be an extra special engagement. Judson University’s commencement, which had been …

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