Mission
By the students, for the students – JSO exists to represent the student body and to enhance the quality of student life in accordance with Biblical values and University ideals.
Vision
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” -Philippians 2:3
Events
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“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” -Philippians 2:3
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [ELGIN, Ill., June 5, 2026] Steve Eubanks, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning sports journalist, and trustee, releases his new book Godball on June 9th, 2026 through Center Street, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. The book offers a faith-driven analysis of a significant cultural shift with athletes leading a Christian revival on
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(ELGIN, IL – May 22, 2026) will host their annual Homecoming & Family Weekend celebration from October 9-10, 2026, on Elgin’s campus (1151 N. State St., Elgin). Alumni, Families, Students, Faculty, Staff, and community members are invited to celebrate ’s vibrant community and the power of shaping lives at ! The Student
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[ELGIN, IL — May 29, 2026] is proud to announce William “Willie” C. Nolte, Class of 1978, as its 2026 Alumnus of the Year. The award will be presented during ’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, taking place October 9–10, 2026. A native of Urbana, Ohio, Willie Nolte has modeled a lifetime of servant leadership and
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Long before travel ball and high school diamonds, it was just Gunnar and his dad at a local ballpark, shagging flies and taking cuts. Of four kids, Gunnar was the one who fell in love with the game of baseball. That shared love of the game became something sacred between father and son. From recreational
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(ELGIN,IL – May 6, 2026)— will hold its annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Friday, May 15 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. on ’s Elgin campus (1151 N State St, Elgin). The event is held in partnership with the Love Family Christian Foundation, which is also based in Elgin. Distinguished authors of Mitka’s Secret: A True Story of Child
Keep Reading “’s 2026 Community Prayer Breakfast and Volunteer Awards”FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELGIN, IL — will host 16-year-old Polish pianist Filip Kauch, one of the most promising young musicians of his generation, for a special guest artist residency in April. On Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m., Kauch will perform Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor with the Civic Orchestra in
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