Work Hard and Play Hard at Judson University

We understand that academic excellence relies in part on exceptional facilities, which

is why we’ve constructed world-class buildings like the Harm A. Weber Academic Center.

– Finish reading “The End of Poverty” for

Macroeconomics

– Register for next semester classes

– Finish “History of Rock & Roll” paper for

CommTheory class

- Buy tickets to Elgin Symphony Orchestra

To-Do List:

A business major’s dorm room is lit only by the glow of his laptop. He’s

putting the finishing touches on an end-of-semester assignment. Only

he knows that this isn’t just an assignment. Its a business plan for the

company he dreams of starting one day.

An architecture student stares at a studio wall full of photos she took

of skyscrapers in downtown Chicago earlier that day. Each black and

white inspires her to give painstaking attention to her own work,

knowing that greatness is in the detail.

A music performance major rubs his hands to prevent them from

cramping. The rest of the pianos in the rehearsal rooms are now silent,

but he knows he’s far from done. He doesn’t want to just get through

his senior recital tomorrow, he wants to savor every note.

A chemistry major stands at a whiteboard with three other students.

They present the results of their research to their peers and a demanding

professor. They’re nervous, but they know that their research isn’t just

going to give them a grade, it’s actually giving developing countries

methods for sustainable farming that will mean the difference between

starvation and survival.

Somewhere on the JudsonUniversity campus, a studentis working harder than theyever have before.

John Banks

MAJOR:

Elementary Education

FAVORITE CLASS:

Intro to Psychology with Dr. Ted Hsieh

BEST WAY TO SPEND FREE TIME:

Sharing stories with friends within thedorm or spending the day in Chicago

FAVORITE CAFETERIA FOOD:

Popcorn chicken salad with spicy dressing!

CHECKS FACEBOOK:

2 or 3 times a day

MOST VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AT JUDSON:

Being a member of the Judson StudentOrganization has allowed me to growcloser to people of varying ages andbackgrounds. My faith has beenstrengthened by getting to know theencouraging team and advisors (both on and off the job). This experience hashelped me to get more involved andconnected around the campus, a verybeneficial tool!

MAJOR:

Accounting and History

FAVORITE CLASS:

Really hard to say; I have had severalgreat ones. Marketing Fundamentals for honors students, because I reallyenjoyed the honors project.


Sleeping, baseball practice, pool


Burrito Bar

CHECKS FACEBOOK:

Once a week

MOST VALUABLE EXPERIENCE SO FAR:

Being in the Honors Program. I appreciatethe advanced projects in the programand without it I wouldn’t have theopportunity to study at Oxford.

Emily Doyle

Colin Gridley

Our professors are:Hands-OnExperienced in their fieldCaring

All of the above

MAJOR:

Architecture

FAVORITE CLASS:

Drawing I


Spending quality time in Wilson Hall(a.k.a. conjuring up pranks or watchinga movie in the room that has the bestTV and sound-system).


Rib-B-Que sandwich, seasoned friesand peanut-butter chocolate bars

CHECKS FACEBOOK:

2 times a day

FAVORITE PROFESSOR:

Prof. Jeremy Lindsey was my favoriteprofessor because he sparked ideas inme and pushed me to go above andbeyond what is required, making me abetter designer. He is always honestwith regards to the difficulty andchallenges of a project but givesstudents the encouragementnecessary to complete it. He alwayshas great words of wisdom that relateswell to students. One time, knowingthat our class would be up very lateworking on a final project in thestudio, he and another professor camein late at night to bring us pizza!

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Judson University understands thattoday’s world is changing at anexponential rate. Judson providesnationally recognized academicprograms that give students thetools to meet the diverse challengesand opportunities that await themupon graduation.

Foundational Learning: The undergraduate academic programs

at Judson University are rooted in the guiding ideas and values

of the school’s founders. Among these is the belief that God

has given us a picture of who He is through the world He has

created. As we explore, discover, and gain knowledge about

the world, we gain an ever-expanding picture of God Himself.

LIBERAL ARTS

Now is the time for a liberal arts education. Today’s changing economy and environment

demand more leadership skills and critical thinking development than mere job training.

Judson’s liberal-arts education is one of the finest in the country, teaching students

how to interact, understand, and engage in a complex world.

Whether they are in the classroom, the dorms, the chapel, the cafeteria, or the

community, anywhere and everywhere that students are gathering,

discussions with peers and faculty will help students shape new

understandings of who they are and what they believe in. Judson students

will graduate prepared to create not only successful careers, but successful lives.

Second semester schThe Life and Works of C.S.

Leadership & ChangAstronomy

Faith & LifeDocumentary Filmmaking

TOP-NOTCH FACULTYOur student to faculty ratio: 12:1. Seventy-nine percent of all full-time faculty holdthe doctoral degree or other highestappropriate degree. Forty percent of ourfaculty have extensive internationalexperience, having either been born in orspent significant amounts of time inanother country. Several have acquireddegrees from the top universities in theworld. All of them have come to Judson toimpart their education and experience totheir students to equip and encouragethem in a diverse array of subjects.

ADAPTABLE LEARNERSThe liberal arts program at JudsonUniversity helps students become adaptablelearners, capable of professional successin multiple fields of work. Each major andconcentration of study at Judson is designedto provide classes that work seamlesslywith one another, helping students drawconnections between different fields of study.

WORLD VIEWS

Through each and every class, Judsonstudents gain a greater awareness of theways God has designed the world, in all ofits complexity, beauty and diversity. By seeingGod and His attributes through the studyof subjects such as art, science, literatureand math, Judson students graduate highlyeducated and spiritually transformed.

PREPARATION FOR LIFEJudson faculty and staff operate from adeep understanding that education isabout more than the acquisition ofknowledge. It’s about the development of students who are ready to find successand fulfillment upon graduation. At Judson,professors don’t just believe in the potentialof each student, they believe that eachstudent has a unique role in making theworld more like God desires it to be. It iswith this in mind that each class, majorand program is designed.

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Adult Ministry

American History Studies

Biblical Studies

Biochemistry

Biology

Business Communication

Chemistry

Children and Family Ministry

Church History

Church/Parachurch Youth Ministry

Criminal Justice

Environmental Studies

Family Studies

Health and Wellness

Instrumental MusicPerformance

Intercultural Business

Intercultural Missions

Intercultural Youth Ministry

Literature

Mathematics

Media Creation/Production

Media Management

Media Writing

Missions/Intercultural Ministry

Music Composition

Music Ministry

Praise and Worship Music

Pre-Chiropractic

Pre-Dental

Pre-Law

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Nursing*

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Pharmacy*

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician’s Assistant

Pre-Veterinary

Psychology

Social Justice Missions

Social Service Youth Ministry

Sociology

Speech/Rhetoric

Sports Administration

Theatre

Theological Studies

Vocal Music Performance

Worship Drama

Worship Media

Writing

Youth & Sports Ministry

Youth Ministry Worship

*Two year program

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIPAND BUSINESSAccounting

Business Management

Finance

Management InformationSystems

Marketing

SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN,AND ARCHITECTUREArchitecture

Fine Arts Studio

General Art

Graphic Design

Pre-Interior Design

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONBilingual Education

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Music Education

Physical Education

Secondary Education

Special Education

Visual Art Education

GRADUATE PROGRAMSMaster of Education

Master of Education in Literacy

Master of Architecture

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

MAJOR

Each major at Judson University establishes a firm foundation of

both knowledge and experience for the student in their chosen

area of study. The faculty and staff at Judson are pioneers and

practitioners in their areas of concentration, and bring incredible

real-world experience to each class they teach.

Judson currently offers four graduate programs:

• Master of Education

• Master of Education in Literacy

• Master of Architecture

• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

The four graduate programs are practitioner-based,

designed for those who bring their own undergraduate

education and life experience into the classroom.

Judson University is committed to providing graduate

programs that not only build upon the education of each

students undergraduate work, but prepare graduate-level

students to be “best in their field” educators, architects, and

leaders who will shape the world around them.

ABOUT GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Students working on post-

baccalaureate degrees provide

an increased focus and intensity

to Judson’s academic programs.

This focus, mixed with the

enthusiasm and desire for

exploration found in Judson’s

undergraduates, creates an

exciting and dynamic

environment for learning found

only when both levels of

education are being provided

on the same campus.

Our campus serves as the backdrop

for these sacred moments. Great

attention is given to preserving and

enhancing the natural beauty of

Judson University’s campus, and

great intentionality has gone into

the design of its buildings and

campus layout. Judson seeks to

create an environment where

students discover greater levels

of learning aided by their

surroundings.

Our student body is as diverse

as the education we offer. Our

community is broadened and

enriched by the wide range of

backgrounds of our students—

representing at least 25 different

countries. These varied backgrounds

bring life experiences that, when

shared, cause students to learn not

only from Judson’s faculty and staff,

but from one another.

Our mission is to develop

undergraduate students who

understand the central importance

of service to the world around them.

Given a wide variety of opportunities

to serve the community around them,

Judson students gain a deep sense

that their education is not meant to

serve only themselves, but the

greater good of society, and the

establishment of God’s kingdom

on Earth.

We believe that education isn’t found just sitting in a

classroom. It’s found in each and every moment, as God

speaks to students through the people, places and

experiences around them. Judson seeks to create the best

environment possible for God to work in this way.

Education = = Education

The world is your classroom through JudsonU. Making the choice to study abroad can be one

of the most life-changing experiences for a student. The administration at Judson University firmly

believes this, and that is why they continue to develop a wide variety of opportunities for Judson

students to study around the world. In addition to several stateside programs, students can find

study abroad opportunities in nearly every major and nearly every continent—from Europe to

Africa to Asia and South America.

Nearly 6 percent of our traditional student body are international students and 40 percent of

our faculty have extensive international experience. Whether you’re on campus or off, coming

to Judson is a global experience.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE FROM JUDSON UNIVERSITY?

While we don’t know precisely where God will lead each Judson

student upon graduation, we do have a clear picture where Judson

alumni’s personal and professional journeys will take them...

Diego MotaART DIRECTOR, ARC WORLDWIDE, CHICAGO

Core courses taught me language and concepts that I

continue to use daily. My education at Judson gave me a

great foundation from which to continue to educate

myself and grow a career.

MAJOR: Visual Communications

YEAR:2006

MOST BENEFICIAL CLASS:

Drawing I—I learned all the essentials there.

BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS TO WORK/STUDY: My studio spaceUNIQUE FACT: Although I studied Visual Communications, I don’t have just one career. I am always wanting to learnmore skills and explore new options. For example, I amstudying photography right now. Judson planted a seed inme to learn and try new things to take my professionalexperience in new directions.

Bethany A. Marshall Ph.D, Psy.D., LMFTMARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST / AUTHOR, DEAL BREAKERS

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Psychoanalyst

in private practice in both Pasadena and Beverly Hills,

California. My years at Judson were some of the best

moments of my life. They taught me what it was like to

be part of a loving community. The things I learned will

always be with me. Like Dr. Ted Hsieh’s statement that all

relationships are based upon commerce. Although I

couldn’t digest it at the time, this concept influenced my

book Deal Breakers. Another experience that I cherish is

singing at Judson...I still long to sing and be in a choir.

MAJOR: Fine Arts

MOST BENEFICIAL JUDSON CLASS: Family Therapy

BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS TO WORK/STUDY: Fine Arts Building

TRIVIA: Appears as a psychological commentator onABC’s Good Morning America, CNN Headline News The Nancy Grace Show, and Leeza Gibbon’s nationallysyndicated radio show Hollywood Confidential.

THIS BROCHURE IS PROUDLY

PRODUCED USING JUDSON AL

UMNI

DESIGN: Nate Baron (‘97)

COPYWRITING: Kelly Dolan (‘97)

Mark Novelli (‘94)

PHOTOGRAPHY: Robb Davidson (‘07)

ILLUSTRATION: Diego Mota (‘06)

Larry StarksNBA NEWS EDITOR AT ESPN

Judson offered a well-rounded education that prepared mefor life and in my career. As a journalist, I’ve covered a myriadof stories and it helped to have such a wide body ofknowledge that I received from my days there.

MAJORS: Communication Arts, Emphasis in English

MOST BENEFICIAL CLASS: Debate & Persuasion Class. “Learningto formulate persuasive arguments really helped me learn towrite coherently, which is a vital part of my job.”

BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS TO WORK/STUDY: The student center in the Lindner Commons

TRIVIA ABOUT YOU: Many of my fellow Judson grads might besurprised to know that I grew up liking Johnny Cash and I’mstill a huge fan to this day.

Susan ChristensenDISTRICT ASSOCIATE JUDGE, 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, IOWA

While at Judson, I learned that it is possible to have

professional ambitions without compromising religious

beliefs–even in the legal arena where I represented

many clients in situations involving custody, child

support, divorce and adoption.

MAJOR: Psychology

MOST BENEFICIAL JUDSON CLASS: Conditioning and Learning

BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS TO WORK/STUDY: I was a marriedstudent with two children at the time. I studied exclusively inour married dorm on campus; otherwise, I would have had tohire a babysitter.

TRIVIA: Had a rat named Scooby for use in psychologyexperiments at Judson.

Kyle HetrickPURSUING PhD IN MICROBIOLOGY

Judson not only gave me a good foundational knowledge of

my field, but it provided me with a well-rounded liberal arts

education. Because of this, I feel well-informed about areas

such as history, biblical studies, art, music, and literature in

addition to my major area of science and mathematics.

MAJORS: Biology and Chemistry

MOST BENEFICIAL JUDSON CLASS: Directed Research

BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS TO WORK/STUDY: Dorm Room

MOST PRODUCTIVE TIME OF DAY: Afternoon

TRIVIA: Once I helped save the lives of numerous fishafter the fish tank in the Biology lab ruptured.

Andrew BogottPUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, PLANTE & MORAN

Judson prepared me very well. Taking a CPA review course

with a lot of state school graduates, I felt more prepared

than they were to take the CPA exam. The professors at

Judson also had a big impact on my life. One professor I still

call for advice about my personal and professional life.

MAJORS: Accounting and M.I.S.

MOST BENEFICIAL JUDSON CLASS: The Book of John. It helped shape the way I study the Bible.

BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS TO WORK/STUDY: Dorm Room

MOST PRODUCTIVE TIME OF DAY: 3:00PM or 10:00PM

TRIVIA: Founding member of the volleyball Hard Hat Crew

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Learn more about Judson University

It’s not ALL about work.

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Whether it’s an NCCAA championship soccer

game or an NAIA playoff basketball game, there

are few words to describe the way rich tradition

and pure adrenaline combine on the courts and

fields of Judson’s athletic program.

Every incoming Judson student receives a

“Blue Crew” t-shirt. Wearing one gives you the

opportunity to win prizes and receive

free gifts at every Judson home game.

More than that, it lets everybody at the

game know you’re rooting for the right team.

National championships.

World-class facilities. Some of the best athletes

in the country. In uniform or in the stands, you’ll

be proud to wear the blue and white.

SPONSORED SPORTS

BaseballCheerleading/PomsMen’s BasketballMen’s Cross CountryMen’s GolfMen’s Indoor T&FMen’s LacrosseMen’s Outdoor T&FMen’s SoccerMen’s TennisWomen’s BasketballWomen’s Cross Country

ATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS NAIA, NCCAA

ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CCAC (Chicago Collegiate Athletic Conference)

Women’s GolfWomen’s Indoor T&FWomen’s Outdoor T&FWomen’s Soccer Women’s SoftballWomen’s TennisWomen’s VolleyballJV Men’s BasketballJV Men’s SoccerJV VolleyballJV Women’s Basketball

off season Training:6:00 4-mile run6:30 Weight room7:00 free throws7:30 get ready for class

on homework over the weekend. A lot more time hanging out. Train ride

Quick coffee before 8AM class. Great lecture, but am feeling distracted. Who is that girl?

full 18 holes of disc golf. Checked to-do list and realized architecture project isn’t due ‘til next week.

his message from when he was here last year. Snuck some foosball in at lunch. Lost last week and it’s been eating

to the city.

dorm room. “8AM class girl” sitting right there. Hmm, it could be a while before I get to my homework...I’m going to be tired tomorrow.

Another day. Can’t decide what’s more fun here...weekends or weekdays. Spent a little time

(Mental note:

at me all weekend. Revenge is sweet. No afternoon classes. Should have worked on architecture project. It was sunny and 80, though, so ...

sit closer to her next class.) One of my favorite authors is in chapel today. Still talking about

(Self reminder: procrastination seldom pays off.) Night class: Leadership & Change. Best class ever. Stopped at the cafe on the way back to

Great time with great friends on the lakefront. Up early this morning for AM practice. Ran so hard I thought I might get sick...

SPORTS

Like professional sports? There

are few cities that offer as much

in every sports season as

Chicago. The Cubs, Sox, Bulls,

Bears, Blackhawks, Chicago Fire

to name a few–all just a train or

car ride away!

ENTERTAINMENT

Still not sure if Chicago lives up

to the hype? Check a list of live

music performances, theater

shows, or other entertainment

(Blue Man Group to IMAX)

events going on any given night.

When the list of options for what

to do on a Friday night is this

long and this good, you’ll

struggle to choose which one.

OUTDOORS

Don’t get the impression that

Chicago is all about the brick

and mortar, steel and glass of

the downtown skyscrapers. The

city is just as much about the

incredible (some say Great) Lake

Michigan coast, the beautiful

gardens of Millenium Park, the

miles of winding bike paths,

scenic hiking trails, and stunning

forest preserves.

– Navy Pier

–Cubs game at Wrigley Field

–Millenium Park

–Chicago Art Institute

–Museum of Science

& Industry

First Semester City Trips

To-Do List:Buy Cubs HatDownload BullsScheduleGet BearsJersey

FOOD

Oh, so you’ve heard about

Chicago-style pizza? But what

about the Chicago-style hot

dog? The Maxwell Street

Polish sausage? What about

dozens of Asian, Mexican,

Cuban, Italian and Eastern

European restaurants–all in

the same neighborhood? Yes,

it’s that good. Thankfully,

Judson has a great fitness

center.

SHOPPING

In case you didn’t know,

there’s a stretch of Michigan

Avenue in Chicago called the

Magnificent Mile. Imagine

looking up at some of the

greatest buildings in the

country as you experience

some of the greatest

shopping you’ll ever find. It

truly is magnificent.

Standing at the edge of Navy Pier, or

walking up and down State Street

explains why a few million people

choose to call Chicago home. For one,

it’s beautiful. There’s a reason filmmakers

shoot here, artists come here for

inspiration, and architects realize

life-long dreams to design buildings

here. The city and its surrounding

suburbs (like Elgin) provide the perfect

place for the lines between learning,

fun, and life-changing experience to

mesh in the best possible way.

It’s the bump-into-one-another, tell-me-your-story-I’ll-tell-you-mine way of

living and learning that makes Judson unique. Being a student at Judson is about

more than just going from class to class, it’s also about experiencing life (the

highs, the lows, the middles) together...Late-night dorm room conversations—about big ideas and ways to change

the world—shape who you’re becoming. Random encounters at lunch with

people from Iowa/New York/Japan/South America remind you the world is

bigger than you ever thought possible. Opportunities to see and hear somebody

else’s picture of God in turn add some color and detail to your own picture.

The Judson community means the possibility that the new transfer student

sitting next to you in class (you don’t even know their name yet) might end up

being not just your friend, but your best friend for the rest of your life.

Caleb Sutton

Jillian Los

Zach Green

Follow more of our students on our student blogs: www.blog.JudsonU.edu

MAJOR:

Business Communications

FAVORITE CLASS:

Business Management


Mingling, being a part of the Judson

community


Burrito Bar

CHECKS FACEBOOK:

Once a day

MOST VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

AT JUDSON:

I have found Judson to be a great

place to transition from life at

home to establishing myself as an

independent young adult. From

my place on the basketball team,

to learning to manage my life as a

Christian adult, to applying what I

am learning in the classroom to

preparing for my future career, my

time at Judson has been the ideal

place for growth!

MAJOR:

Business Administration-Marketing,

Visual Communications Minor

FAVORITE CLASS:

Marketing Fundamentals


Hanging out in Lindner Tower with

friends watching movies, playing

games, or cheering on the top

sports team at a dorm event


Southwest Lime Chicken

CHECKS FACEBOOK:

At least 4 times

FAVORITE PROFESSOR:

Professor Tom Voigt has an

incredible way of sharing his

testimony and encouraging his

students in their faith. Before each

class he reads verses from Proverbs

and helps make the Scripture apply

to our lives. His encouragement lies

not only on a spiritual level, but he is

also forward-thinking about his

students’ academic and professional

futures, helping us to make wise

decisions about tomorrow. The life

experiences, wisdom and guidance

he has provided have had a huge

impact on my life.

MAJORS:

Mathematics and

Secondary Education


Head off campus with friends and

grab something to eat


Spicy Chicken and Chocolate Milk

CHECKS FACEBOOK:

5 times a day

FAVORITE PROFESSOR:

Dr. Pete Sandberg had the biggest

impact. We got to know each other

outside of an academic setting

when we both went on the New

Orleans missions trip. He gave me

some valuable insights about the

Bible and creation during the trip. In

school he was a great instructor and

I really got a lot out of his classes.

Somewhere on the JudsonUniversity campus, a studentis making a memory that will last a lifetime.A 5’9” point guard hits a game-winning three-pointer. The crowd erupts. As

he looks up into the stands, he’s certain every early morning practice and

every wind sprint was worth it.

A freshman from small-town Iowa lays wide awake in bed. It’s well after 2AM,

but her heart’s still racing. Hours earlier, she and a group of students stood on

the deck of a Lake Michigan boat cruise, exhilarated by the beauty of the vast

Chicago skyline.

A lead actor in the spring play feels the heat of the theater lights as the

curtains go up on opening night. He’s rehearsed. He’s ready. He’s about to

give the performance of a lifetime.

A pre-med major—stressed from studying for final exams–walks to the

campus café for a badly needed break. Sipping her favorite drink, she listens

to one of her best friends tell a story that makes her laugh so hard she

wonders whether its medically possible to split her side.

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