http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/ News and information from the Staff Council. en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:33 -0600 Baylor CMS/PHP http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=55121 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=55121 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=55112 Baylor's Academy for Teaching and Learning seeks to be a catalyst for "communal mental activity." Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=55112 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=55114 Increased attendance at Baylor's spring commencement has prompted the addition of a third ceremony in May 2009. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=55114 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=55113 In an effort to be more strategic in a number of its important relationships, Baylor has restructured its efforts in community and governmental relations. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.baylor.edu/bn/news.php?action=story&story=55113 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2008/12/08/baylor-model-un-group-named-best-delegation-at-national-competition/ While most of us were simply planning how to attack the Thanksgiving spread, a group of Baylor students was working through much bigger issues — global issues, in fact — at the American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago. And the 11 Baylor representatives did much more than just participate; they came back to Waco as [...] Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/2008/12/08/baylor-model-un-group-named-best-delegation-at-national-competition/ 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/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=50846 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=50847 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=50676 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/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/staff_council/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/staff_council/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/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=49019 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=48729 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=48413 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=48394 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=47915 You are encouraged to begin nominating staff members for the university’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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=47915 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=47917 http://www.baylor.edu/staff_council/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/staff_council/news.php?action=story&story=47824