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BaylorProud on Twitter: What you might have missed

…be wondering: what is it all about, anyways? Well, for BaylorProud, we’re using it as a way to pass along even more good news from and about the Baylor family — items that might not quite merit a full blog post, but that we figure other Bears would want to hear about. If you haven’t been following BaylorProud on Twitter, here’s a sampling of what you’ve missed: Baylor’s Mayborn Museum makes Wired‘s list of “100 More Geeky Places to Visit With You…

Baylor named ‘Best Buy’ in new Fiske Guide to Colleges

…le information and cost to determine which universities received the “best buy” honor. The list of 44 “best buy” schools includes only three other schools in Texas and just one other Big 12 Conference institution. [UPDATED: A couple of samples of what Fiske says about Baylor: “Baylor’s commitment to academic excellence and an incredible alumni network ensures a great education and a chance to get a job…” “One of Baylor’s greatest strengths is the…

Foundation celebrates half a century of bringing Baylor and Waco together

…during that time, funds raised by the Foundation have (for example) helped purchase land to expand campus, added lights at then-Ferrell Field, and helped with the renovation of facilities ranging from the Bear Habitat to Waco Hall. The Baylor/Waco Foundation continues to raise funds to support projects that benefit both Baylor and the Waco community; this year’s list of projects includes the Mayborn Museum Complex, the Baylor Addictions Research C…

Introducing BaylorProud 2.0!

…eaders, but until now, there wasn’t an easy or obvious way to do that. You asked for it, and now you’ve got it. Share your stories, and we’ll pick our favorites to run in the future here on the blog. We look forward to what you have to share! (You also may note that our URL has changed slightly. You might want to make sure your bookmarks point to www.baylor.edu/baylorproud or www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud; either will get you here. RSS readers will…

Sports chaplain leads student-athletes on mission trip to Kenya

…tional need of funding for the trip; anyone interested in supporting the Baylor sports ministry team or any of Baylor’s University Missions teams can make donations online at http://www.baylor.edu/spirituallife/index.php?id=53462. Sic ’em, student-athlete missionaries!…

Civil Rights Tour offers students an alternative spring break experience

…cities in five states (not including Texas). While traveling between cities, the groups are also having some very frank discussions on some of the race issues that face America today. Both students and faculty are sharing their experiences and journaling their thoughts online at baylorcivilrightstour.blogspot.com. Given some of the questions that arose leading up to the Presidential election last fall and the historic election of the nation’s fir…

Get a sneak peek at the new Baylor coffee table book

…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!…

Donors honor loved ones with gifts to Baylor

…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…

Christmas album sales raise money for students’ mission trip to Kenya

…as excited to read that a couple of Baylor students and a local church are using Christmas music to raise funds for an upcoming mission trip to Kenya. The students, Kaley and Lauren Eggers, suggested the idea to a pastor at Waco’s University Baptist Church as a fundraiser, which seemed appropriate given the importance of music in both American and Kenyan culture. The 13-track album includes songs performed by both Kaley and Lauren as well as other…

Dining halls go green with environment-friendly moves

…g the use of Styrofoam by 40 percent! Students do still have the option of using Styrofoam carryout boxes. The reusable to-go box is on a voluntary basis, with about 1,300 of the environmentally friendly containers in use across campus. While the 40 percent reduction in Styrofoam is a good start, Dining Services has made a goal to eventually phase out Styrofoam. Dining locations no longer offer Styrofoam cups in any dining location. And that’s jus…