How has Baylor prepared for students’ return to campus this fall?
…, professor and staff member has spent the last several months preparing for when students would return to campus. Sic ’em, Bears (and #SicCOVID)!…
…, professor and staff member has spent the last several months preparing for when students would return to campus. Sic ’em, Bears (and #SicCOVID)!…
…amp: Home Edition, a series of 10 two-day, online sessions. Over 3,000 new Bears signed up for the opportunity to make new friends in small group settings, learn about the university’s history and traditions, and reflect on their upcoming journey at Baylor — all for free! During the week of their chosen session, students also received Line Camp packages in the mail, which included a hammock, pennant flags, stickers and a t-shirt. Here’s just some…
…nces. These “Instagram Takeovers” allow the diverse, unique experiences of Bears of all ages to be shared widely — from football games to special events to major traditions and more. After they’re shared live, these takeovers are also shared on Baylor’s IGTV channel, where viewers can watch them anytime. Here are a handful of our favorite takeovers: 1. The Ewings share a day in the life of a young married couple living in Waco on a Baylor football…
Countless Baylor Bears have spent the last few months on the front lines of COVID-19 — serving as doctors and nurses, researching vaccines, and more. Baylor senior Shiva Dhiman is one such Bear. Dhiman, a public health major from San Jose, Calif., spent this summer interning with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), primarily serving on the COVID-19 Response Management Team in Region 8 (south central Texas, including San Antonio)…
…the league in wins. But that’s the fun of such debates — the discussion is the point! Sic ’em, big league Bears! You might also like: * With Hall of Fame election, Mulkey joins long list of legendary Bears (April 2020) * The 9 best Bears in Major League Baseball history (March 2019) * #NextLevelBU: Meet the Bears in the NBA (plus the ones knocking at the door) (Jan. 2019)…
…n and entertainment in their lives. To better reach these potential Future Bears, Baylor’s social media team recently launched a TikTok account (@bayloru) to introduce prospective students to BU in a fun, entertaining way. Among its initial videos, Baylor has featured the amazing First Family; https://www.tiktok.com/@bayloru/video/6823438843685997830?u_code=d85b7c12j3img2&preview_pb=0&language=en&_d=d988miee08295j&share_item_id=6823438843685997830…
Two Baylor Bears who maintained a close friendship over the years since graduating from BU together in 2008 have gone through a remarkable medical journey that will undoubtedly leave them uniquely bonded as brothers for life. Kevin Barrera, BSED ’08, was diagnosed six years ago with Type 2 diabetes. The disease was kept under control until a major setback in October of 2019. “The blood levels were really out of wack, so I actually ended up spendi…
…which focused on civil discourse; previous events can be viewed on the Baylor Conversation Series website. Sic ’em, Bears!…
…, Instagram/IGTV and YouTube. Thank you for sharing this beauty with all of us in the Baylor Family, Jada. Sic ’em, Bears!…
…o find the time that best fits their schedule. Each session introduces new Bears to Baylor traditions and facilitates friendships via online small groups. As a bonus, this year’s event is free and open to all incoming students — not just those who can make it to Waco, as in past years. A Line Camp Activity Kit provides each participant with gear and activities for his/her session, and plans are underway to offer trips to Independence for new Bears…