…companying text not included in this slideshow, gives an even more powerful effect than what you’ll see here. Hopefully you’ll enjoy both! If you can’t make it to the bookstore to purchase your copy, you can also order online from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or direct from Baylor Press. Sic ’em, Baylor book creators!…
…stmas gifts, December is consistently the month when the largest number of online gifts are made to the University. Many year-end donors choose to give in memory or in honor of loved ones or members of the Baylor family who have touched their lives. As we near the end of 2008, I want to thank all of you who have supported Baylor this year, whether that was by your treasure, your talent, or your time, as they say. Your generosity reflects not only…
…gift when she graduated from Baylor. This fall, the Texas-based jeweler re-introduced Baylor items to its inventory. The Baylor keychain (pictured) is available in silver and bronze, while a similar charm is offered in gold and silver. The two items are available in all 48 James Avery locations in Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, and online at jamesavery.com. Might make for a nice Christmas gift for your loved one, eh? Sic ’em, B…
…f all ages can go in and configure their own teddy bear. Children choose the bear’s design, help add the stuffing, and pick out clothing and accessories for the bear. Of course, every Bear wants to be a Baylor Bear — and now they can be. At 14 Build-A-Bear locations across Texas and Louisiana (and also online), the bears can now be dressed in a Baylor t-shirt! (To find the location nearest you — or other stores in your area that carry Baylor gear…
…urday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. The parade will also be streamed live online at www.baylor.edu/homecoming. (If you can’t wait, you can always go back and watch the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 parades online right now, or view this slideshow from last year’s Homecoming events.) The Baylor University Homecoming Parade is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Olympic gold medalist and former Baylor track standout Reggie Witherspoon wi…
…hecking out the new BU gear available. Also new this year is a coffee-table-type photo book called Baylor: A Legacy of Spirit, Tradition, Beauty. In compiling the 96-page hardback book, photographers pored over thousands of photos of Baylor’s most recognizable structures, as well as some hidden treasures. The text accompanying the pictures comes from the Scriptures that adorn Baylor’s buildings and walkways, as well as from speeches, songs and ser…
…ater or one of Baylor’s fight songs. Baylor spirit songs are available for purchase as ringtones directly from most mobile phone services; a quick Internet search found entries available for customers of Alltel, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, not to mention plenty of third-party websites — even BaylorBears.com. Either way, supporters of the Men’s Choir can also help the program out by purchasing a CD from one of the group’s performances, or simply by a…
…ocumentary “The War” called “The War: Central Texas Remembers WWII.” The 30-minute special featured interviews with six Central Texans about their experiences in World War II and how it affected their lives, and it’s this special that earned the regional Emmy nomination. (Winners will be announced at the Lone Star Emmy Awards Show on October 18.) You can watch the entire special online at BaylorTV.com, or watch individual interviews in their entir…
…rue freshman quarterback Robert Griffin continued to impress, completing 21-of-24 pass attempts for 278 yards and two touchdowns, but Griffin shared the Parents Weekend spotlight with fellow freshman Kendall Wright. (Those two and more are in our photo gallery from the game.) Wright, another true freshman, had seven catches for 132 yards and two TDs. His first score — a diving catch at the back of the end zone — put the Bears up 7-0 early, but it…
…evised reports on the survey, and even publications as far flung as Italy, Australia, India and Mexico ran with the story. (Click here for a complete list of media coverage.) This second wave of the study asked a number of new questions as well as some of the same questions as the first version two years ago, which will allow researchers to track trends across time. The Baylor Religion Survey will continue to be repeated every two years, thanks to…
