http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/ News and information from the Staff Council. en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:56 -0600 Baylor CMS/PHP http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=87486 The Campus Diversity Committee is calling for nominations for the Diversity Enhancement Award. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=87486 http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=87533 The School of Social Work will hold an Open House commemorating their new location in downtown Waco from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=87533 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=86709 Baylor University will welcome several distinguished speakers and performers to campus this spring. Below is a list of the lectures, conferences, symposia, and performances that will be held during January at Baylor. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=86709 http://www2.bizjournals.com/dallas/prnewswire/press_releases/national/Texas/2011/01/07/DC26574 Dallas Business Journal, Jan. 7, 2011 <i>(A new Innovative Business Accelerator at <b>Baylor's Hankamer School of Business will link companies and Baylor business researchers</b> in order to develop applicable industry business research goals)</i> WACO, Texas -- Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business is launching a new collaborative program for professors and businesses within the Innovative Business Accelerator (IBA), a broad-based spectrum of business, science and technical services designed to lend value to both new start-ups and existing businesses. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www2.bizjournals.com/dallas/prnewswire/press_releases/national/Texas/2011/01/07/DC26574 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2011/01/alum-moves-from-baylor-to-the-highest-levels-of-jordans-government/ I have to admit, my knowledge of foreign politics is probably not what it should be. I don&#8217;t recognize any of the faces in the picture above, but I do recognize the names listed in the caption. Second from left is King Abdullah of Jordan; on the opposite side of the flag sits Israeli Prime [...] Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2011/01/alum-moves-from-baylor-to-the-highest-levels-of-jordans-government/ http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=86581 Baylor's School of Social Work, Religion Department, George W. Truett Theological Seminary and Campus Diversity Committee invite you to a special worship service on Sunday, January 16th. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=86581 http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=86701 The University Faculty Meeting for the Spring 2011 semester will be on Thursday, January 13, at 3:30 pm in Roxy Grove. The agenda includes a financial update from Reagan Ramsower as well as remarks by Elizabeth Davis and Ken Starr. Light refreshments will be served in the foyer at 3:00. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/facultystaff/announcements/news.php?action=story&story=86701 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=71431 President-elect Ken Starr met the Baylor family during his first campus visit. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=71431 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71360 There is nothing quite as sad as an aging champion who doesn't know when to quit. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71360 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71363 While to some students it may seem that their university is a distant and uncaring figure, Cornell University is working to prove this stereotype wrong. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71363 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71367 Danielle Fearon, doctoral student in the educational psychology program is the first student of the educational psychology department that has been selected to attend the 2010 American Psychological Association's Quantitative Training for Underrepresented Groups. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71367 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71369 Courtesy of the City of Waco Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71369 http://www.baylor.edu/business/news/news.php?action=story&story=71384 Sharon C. Ballard, President/CEO of EVI announced today that Baylor University has become a licensee for EVI's Supercoach Entrepreneurial Training curricula exclusive for Central Texas. Baylor University is ranked #4 in the Top 25 best undergraduate universities by Entrepreneur magazine in 2010. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/business/news/news.php?action=story&story=71384 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71372 Rita Abercrombie, lecturer of German, has been awarded teacher of the year by the Texas Foreign Language Association. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71372 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2010/03/alumnas-efforts-to-honor-wwii-women-pilots-pays-off-in-congressional-gold-medal/ For years, Nancy Parrish, MA '80, has led the push to honor the Fly Girls of World War II -- female pilots who, after serving their country during WWII, were ignored for decades. If that story sounds familiar, you might be remembering an exhibit you saw at Baylor's Mayborn Museum, the cover story from the [...] Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2010/03/alumnas-efforts-to-honor-wwii-women-pilots-pays-off-in-congressional-gold-medal/ http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71366 In its newly established role as the No. 1-ranked women's tennis team in the country, Baylor took down Oklahoma State University and the No. 34-ranked University of Oklahoma, both by a score of 6-1, this past weekend to extend its Big 12 win streak to 35 matches. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=71366 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2008/12/08/christmas-on-5th-street-officially-kicks-off-holiday-celebrations/ This year’s Christmas on 5th Street coincided with the first real cold front of the winter here in Waco, making it truly feel like Christmas time. With classes winding down (today is the last day; finals start Thursday) and temperatures dropping down (lows in the 20s predicted later this week!), I’m officially ready for Christmas. Whatever [...] Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2008/12/08/christmas-on-5th-street-officially-kicks-off-holiday-celebrations/ http://www.baylor.edu/its/news.php?action=story&story=55119 On Wednesday evening, December 10, various on-line services (see list below*) will be down beginning at 6:00 p.m. These services are expected to be available again by 8:00 p.m. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/its/news.php?action=story&story=55119 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=52313 Changes being introduced this fall in Baylor dining facilities will reduce waste and assist campus environmental efforts. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=52313 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=52303 As Baylor University continues to enhance its sustainability initiatives, the university has been recognized for its efforts by the National Wildlife Federation in their Campus Environmental 2008 Report Card, the nation's largest study on trends and new developments in campus sustainability. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=52303 http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/082408aaa.html Bears have two gold medalists for second straight Olympics Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/082408aaa.html http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=51913 The Baylor University Board of Regents voted today to begin the search for a new University President. Board Chairman Dr. Howard K. Batson said the decision was necessary in order to unite Baylor's many constituencies and move the University forward in its next period of growth and renewal. Batson said the move represents the Regents' acknowledgement of a need for unifying leadership as Baylor strives to achieve its goals under Baylor 2012. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=51913 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50846 Beginning this year, Staff Council will support an endowed scholarship fund in honor of all Baylor University Staff. This year, our goal is to raise the $5,000 needed to establish the fund. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50846 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50847 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50847 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50676 This is the Staff Council debrief that summarizes the meetings on March 4 and April 8, 2008. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50676 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50353 Baylor University's Staff Council would like to welcome its newest members who were recently elected by their division's staff to serve as a Staff Council member during the 2008-2011 term. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50353 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/stepp Dr. Ellie Caston, Director of the Mayborn Museum, will take participants on the journey to find exciting traveling exhibits. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/stepp http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50354 The Baylor Staff Council will be hosting a spring service project on April 19, 2008 to help build a Waco Habitat for Humanity house, and we need your help! Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=50354 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=50287 Baylor University's Mayborn Museum Complex is pleased to announce its 2008 summer traveling exhibit - National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure - a new international traveling exhibit from The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and the National Geographic Society. The exhibit will be on display from June 1 through Sept. 7, 2008, in the Thomas E. and Emilyne Weed Anding Traveling Exhibit Gallery at Mayborn Museum Complex on the Baylor campus. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=50287 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=49019 This is the Staff Council debrief that summarizes the meetings on December 4, 2007 and January 15, 2008. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=49019 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=48729 Each year we honor eight staff members for their exceptional service, dependability, accomplishments and professional qualities. The honorees were selected by a committee of staff members following nominations made by both faculty and staff. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=48729 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=48413 The Heritage Square Barbershop Quartet, originated in 2001, is one of the busiest barbershop quartets in Central Texas. The foursome has performed all across the state including the State Capitol and has earned top honors in quartet competition. Heritage Square spreads harmony and fun wherever they go! Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=48413 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=48394 This is the Staff Council debrief that summarizes the meeting on November 13, 2007. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=48394 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=47915 You are encouraged to begin nominating staff members for the university&#8217;s 2007 Outstanding Staff Awards, individuals you believe have done an exceptional job over the past year. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=47915 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=47917 Each fall as the new academic year unfolds, Baylor is bustling with activity. It is also the time of year when Staff Council begins its regular meeting schedule. The Council has already been hard at work discussing important issues, planning professional development events, and meeting with University administration. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=47917 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=47824 This is the Staff Council debrief that summarizes the meeting on October 9, 2007. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.baylor.edu/staffcouncil/news.php?action=story&story=47824