Congratulations to Baylor's newest graduates! Celebrating with these new alums are immediate families, friends, and the entire Baylor Nation. Sic 'em graduates!
Ken Starr: Spring 2013 Commencement Address
We are in a time and place of remembrance. We chose to be adorned in the centuries-old custom of cap and gown. Efficiency and cost-cutting experts might well advise: "Just send the diploma via email. Why all this pomp and circumstance? It's a lot of trouble to be here." But we do so because of one word: tradition.
Baylor Regents Approve On-Campus Track and Field Stadium, Move Forward in Design Development for New School of Business Building
WACO, Texas (May 17, 2013) - At their spring meeting today, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved construction of phase one of a new on-campus track and field stadium and voted to move forward in developing the design for the proposed new School of Business building.
East Campus Traffic Advisory
Parking on east side of campus will be at a minimum during the summer due to several construction and maintenance projects.
Baylor's Accelerated Ventures Program Honored by Southwestern Business Deans' Association
WACO, Texas (May 16, 2013) - The Southwestern Business Deans' Association has named Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business the 2013 Bobby G. Bizzell Innovative Achievement Award winner for its Accelerated Ventures Program.
Repairs Scheduled Repairs for Speight Esplanade
Access to the Speight Esplanade between Fourth and Fifth streets will be limited May 13 through June 16 as City of Waco crews work to replace a water main.
Thanks for a Successful Spring Project!
Staff Council expresses their appreciation for baby items donated in April for the Family Abuse Center
News Flash: Firefighter Memorial Service at the Ferrell Center
University officials met for several hours today with representatives from the Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to discuss plans for the memorial service that will be held in the Ferrell Center Thursday afternoon. As President and Mrs. Obama also plan to attend the service, members of the White House Advance team also participated in the meetings today.
News Flash: West Memorial Service at Baylor's Ferrell Center
On Thursday, April 25, Baylor University's Ferrell Center will be the site of a memorial service organized by the Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force to remember the firefighters and first responders who died in last week's tragic explosion in West.
Baseball. Baseball Set for Big 12 Championship
No. 5 seed Baylor begins postseason play on Wednesday at 9 a.m. CT against No. 4 seed Oklahoma to start off the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Oklahoma City's Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
W. Tennis. Burgic Withdraws From NCAA Individual Championships
An ankle injury to Baylor women's tennis player Ema Burgic has forced the sophomore to withdraw from the NCAA Individual Championships, head coach Joey Scrivano announced on Monday.
M. Basketball. MBB Adds Denver Transfer Royce O'Neale
Baylor men's basketball has signed University of Denver transfer Royce O'Neale to a Financial Aid Contract, head coach Scott Drew announced Monday.
W. Basketball. Odyssey Sims Makes Second World University Games Squad
Baylor senior point guard Odyssey Sims will represent the USA for a second time at a World University Games competition after also helping the USA to gold in the 2011 World University Games.
Commencement 2013 continues a Baylor tradition older than most in Texas
At Baylor, commencement honors every individual, as each graduate walks the stage and hears her or her name called, one by one. (How many universities of Baylor’s size still provide such recognition?) But the event itself means something more to the collective. “By assembling together, you affirm your membership in the Baylor family through cap …
Baylor professors of the year represent business, English and religion
Each year, Baylor honors three professors with major awards based on slightly varying criteria. The senior class annually votes to determine the Collins Outstanding Professor Award. For the seventh time in the last 10 years, the Collins Award winner is also a Baylor graduate; this year’s recipient is Tim Thomasson, BBA ’91, MBA ’92, a …
Baylor alum concludes nine seasons on ‘The Office’ with series finale tonight
Eight years ago this spring — while this fall’s incoming college freshmen were finishing up fourth grade — NBC debuted a new sitcom based on a British hit. Tonight, The Office signs off with its series finale, finishing its run as one of the signature comedies of the last decade. With it, we say goodbye …
Happy 10th anniversary, North Village! A look at what’s next for residence halls at Baylor
Ten years ago this week, Baylor broke ground on what would become the North Village Residential Community, the first new residential community at Baylor in nearly 40 years. Three years later, the university unveiled Brooks Village (which includes both Brooks Residential College and Brooks Flats). This fall, another new residential community, East Village, will open …
Congratulations
Jaime Duerkson
Congratulations to Jaime Duerksen, University Libraries, and wife, Kimberly, on the birth of their son, Joshua Lee Duerksen, Feb. 20.
Jennifer Murphy
Congratulations to Jennifer Murphy, Piper Child Development Center, and husband, Mark, on the birth of their daughter, Adaline Elise Murphy, Feb. 10.
Austin Kertesz
Congratulations to Austin Kertesz, student learning and engagement, and wife, Arielle, on the birth of their son, Graham R. Kertesz, Feb. 7.
Oleksandra Beznosova
Congratulations to Oleksandra Beznosova, mathematics, and husband, Boris, on the birth of their daughter, Mary Beznosova, Feb. 6.
With Sympathy
Dr. Red Covington
Sympathies to the family of Dr. Red Covington, health services, on his death May 14.
Kevin Tankersley
Sympathies to Kevin Tankersley, journalism, public relations and new media, on the loss of his father, John Tankersley, May 14.
Jill Lunday
Sympathies to Jill Lunday, budget and fiscal planning, on the death of her mother, Vera Worthen, May 10.
Roberta Shipp
Sympathies to Roberta Shipp, Paul L. Foster Success Center, on the loss of her father Roger Wane Morehouse, May 8.
Deseret News: Life of Prayer: Attitudes and beliefs about prayer evolve in old age
May 19, 2013
In an article discussing the increasing spirituality among the elderly population, Wade Rowatt, Ph.D., Baylor professor of psychology and neuroscience, is quoted on the impact it can have on younger generations.
El Paso Times: Paul L. Foster School of Medicine graduates urged to make mark beyond medicine
May 18, 2013
Baylor alumnus Paul L. Foster, president and CEO of Western Refining, Inc., spoke at Texas Tech's school of medicine in El Paso, which was established in his name. He encouraged its first graduates to go above and beyond in their new medical careers.
KSAT TV: Forensic students begin somber task in Brooks County
May 19, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: Lori Baker, Ph.D., Baylor professor of anthropology, and her students spent last summer examining the buried bodies of unidentified immigrants in Del Rio, Texas, on behalf of their families. The group is continuing the effort, this time in Falfurrias, Texas.
Las Cruces Sun-News: Governor appoints Las Crucens to boards
May 17, 2013
New Mexico State Rep. Terry McMillan, a Baylor alumnus, was appointed to the Regional Spaceport District of Las Cruces, N.M.
Baylor Mourns Passing of Former Regent, Health Center Physician
WACO, Texas (May 17, 2014) - Former Baylor University Regent and current Baylor Health Center physician Dr. Red Covington of Waco passed away May 14 in Waco after a brief illness. He was 75.
Baylor Regents Approve On-Campus Track and Field Stadium, Move Forward in Design Development for New School of Business Building
WACO, Texas (May 17, 2013) - At their spring meeting today, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved construction of phase one of a new on-campus track and field stadium and voted to move forward in developing the design for the proposed new School of Business building.
East Campus Traffic Advisory
Parking on east side of campus will be at a minimum during the summer due to several construction and maintenance projects.
Application deadline for Faculty in Residence positions approaching
Applications for fall Faculty in Residence positions are due May 31.
| May 29-31 | OVPR ColloquiumThe Psalter as Witness: Exploring Theological Claims with the Aid of Diachronic and Synchronic Analysis |
| Jun. 4 | First Summer Term Classes Begn |
| Jul. 23-26 | Alleluia Conference |
| Sep. 20-21 | Family Weekend |
| Sep. 30 - Oct. 2 | The Parchman Endowed Lecture Series |
| Oct. 7 7:00-8:30pm | Robert T. Miller Annual Lecture in Political Science |
| Oct. 18-19 | Homecoming Weekend |
| Jun. 22 2:00pm | Graduate Recital: Danielle Creider (piano) |
| Jun. 11-28 | Selections from the Permanent Collection & Recent Acquisitions |
| Jun. 11-28 | Paul Fontaine "Painting Retrospective" |
| Jun. 11-28 | Paul Fontaine "Painting Retrospective" |
| Jul. 9 4:00pm | Church Music Recital: Elisa Su (piano) |
| Sep. 10 - Nov. 14 | Ansel Adams Exhibition |
| Dec. 7 | School of Music Audition Date (Voice & Keyboard only) |
| May 29-31 | OVPR ColloquiumThe Psalter as Witness: Exploring Theological Claims with the Aid of Diachronic and Synchronic Analysis |
| Jul. 18 12:00-1:00pm | Field Brown Bag Series - "Introduction to Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD" |
| Jul. 23-26 | Alleluia Conference |
| Sep. 30 - Oct. 2 | The Parchman Endowed Lecture Series |
| Oct. 7 7:00-8:30pm | Robert T. Miller Annual Lecture in Political Science |
| Oct. 24-25 | Together at the Table Hunger Summit (2013) |
| Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 | Kierkegaard: A Christian Thinker for Our Time? |
| May 23 11:00am - 3:00pm | VALIC One-on-One Retirement Meetings |
| May 23 8:30am - 5:00pm | TIAA-CREFF Retirement Consultation Sessions |
| May 27 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Jun. 20 11:00am - 3:00pm | VALIC One-on-One Retirement Sessions |
| Jul. 4 | Independence Day Holiday |
| Jul. 16 8:30am - 12:30pm | Faculty First Forum |
| Jul. 18 11:00am - 3:00pm | VALIC One-on-One Retirement Meetings |
| May 28 2:30-5:00pm | 9091. TRAX (PeopleSoft) Budget Training (TRAX Part One) |
| May 29 2:00-3:30pm | 9090. TRAX (PeopleSoft) Voucher Training (TRAX Part Two) |
| May 29 3:30-5:00pm | 9089. TRAX (PeopleSoft) Requisition Training (TRAX Part Three) |
| May 30 11:30am - 1:00pm | 9105. Student Life: Seeking & Sharing Wisdom - How We Improve Our Work |
| May 30 2:00-3:30pm | 9088. TRAX (PeopleSoft) Department Receipts Training (TRAX Part Four) |
| May 30 3:30-5:00pm | 9087. TRAX (PeopleSoft) Departmental Adjustment Request Training (TRAX Part Five) |
| May 31 2:00-3:30pm | 9086. TRAX (PeopleSoft) BCR Training |
