September 2015

K-15: Volunteers impact Riverwood Community

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 by

On September 30th, Johnson had the largest K-15 Day in history. On K-15 Day, a group of about 20 Johnson students showed the light of Christ in the community by helping out at the Riverwood Christian Community in Louisville, TN. At 9:30 a.m. the group of volunteers met in the Phillips-Welshimer Building to discuss rides and … Read moreK-15: Volunteers impact Riverwood Community

K15: Volunteers bring some soul to Salvation Army

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 by

A group from Johnson University arrived at Salvation Army Wednesday morning to volunteer in the warehouse. Duties included hanging clothes and matching up an array of mixed up shoes into pairs.

K-15: Volunteers flood to Water Angels ministry

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 by

As a part of K-15 Day, more than 40 Johnson students strove to saturate Knoxville with the love of Christ as they joined forces with the Water Angels. Junior Liz Carson noted the large group of volunteers for the location. “It gives Johnson a good name in the community,” she said. The Water Angels represented one … Read moreK-15: Volunteers flood to Water Angels ministry

Johnson hosts local cross country events

September 30, 2015 by

If you have noticed a lot of unfamiliar faces on campus this past week, they were due to Johnson hosting four local cross country events. Despite of the high chances of rain each event had a great turn out. Well appreciated Johnson volunteers insured that traffic was conducted in a fashionable manner. The events took … Read moreJohnson hosts local cross country events

Living out a Johnson legacy

September 29, 2015September 26, 2015 by

Saturday morning many gathered to honor the name of Joshua Thomas Teegarden by participating in a 5K race. Joshua Teegarden was killed July 27, 2004 while serving on a mission trip to Christ Camp for the Blind in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Teegarden was a 23 year old senior at Johnson University, formally Johnson Bible College … Read moreLiving out a Johnson legacy

JU Royals come up defeated against KCU Knights

September 26, 2015 by

On September 25th, the Johnson Royals boy’s soccer team faced the Kentucky Christian University Knights. The night kicked off a little rocky with a delayed start time, which caused the fog to set in more. The boys still came out energetic and ready to play, however, and this energy radiated throughout the crowd. In … Read moreJU Royals come up defeated against KCU Knights

JUFL breaks bread at international food festival

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 by Staff Report

KISSIMMEE — More than 125 Johnson University Florida faculty, students and staff wrapped up another successful Missions Emphasis week Thursday with their third annual International Food Sampling Festival. The festival is the culmination of MEW, which featured C.Y. Kim, a field director with Christ Reaching Asia Missions as the guest speaker. Ruth Reyes, one of … Read moreJUFL breaks bread at international food festival

Ways to get involved on Johnson TN campus

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 by

Are you tired of watching Netflix all the time and want to do something on campus? Instead of watching Netflix, why not join a student organization, an extracurricular event, or a sports team? There are several ways to get involved at Johnson University, and it only takes a quick email or phone call to make it happen.

Perspectives on K-15 — Audrey Jaeger

September 24, 2015 by

Johnson University students and faculty will be spending a day out of class and in the community as they volunteer for K-15. Junior Audrey Jaeger shares her thoughts on K-Days, and looks forward to this years day of service.

Juniors, seniors encouraged to compete in annual ethics essay contest

September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 by

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity has officially announced the beginning of the 27th annual Prize in Ethics Essay Contest.

The contest challenges any full-time junior or senior, in any major, to write a personal essay on ethics.

Students are to select an urgent ethical issue and develop a rational argument for action regarding it.

The deadline for the contest is Dec. 14.

All the entries will be evaluated by a panel of readers and the winners will then be decided by a jury, headed by Wiesel himself.

The winner will be announced in the spring of 2016.

According to the Wiesel Foundation, the first-place easy writer will receive a $5,000 scholarship award.

Second place — $2,500 scholarship
Third place — $1,500 scholarship
Two honorable mention awards — $500 scholarships

“These contests give students a chance to apply their academic skill beyond the classroom setting,” Johnson University English Professor Ron Wheeler said. “Too often classroom exercises seem like just that: Exercises that don’t go anywhere.”

He said that this contest allows students a real opportunity to take what they’re learning and make a difference.