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Specialty actor Roger Nelson will perform a one-man portrayal of Ireland's patron saint in The Confession of St. Patrick during Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. March 11, in Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus.

Accomplished Houston attorney John Eddie Williams will be honored by Baylor University Law School as its 2002 Baylor Lawyer of the Year. Baylor's Lawyer of the Year award is given annually to an outstanding alumnus who has brought honor and distinction to Baylor Law School and the legal profession.

Latvian-born violinist Arkady Fomin, formerly a member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, will present a guest recital at Baylor University at 8 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Roxy Grove Hall. He will be accompanied by Russian pianist Daredjan Kakouberi.

Baylor Law School will host the American Bar Association's 2002 National Client Counseling Competition on Saturday, March 16. Students representing 12 of the top client counseling teams from law schools around the country will compete in the program.

In the wake of the Enron collapse, faculty members of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business had some advice Feb. 27 for young graduates about to enter the job market.

More than 6,000 free tickets have been distributed to the President's Forum Lecture Series featuring former First Lady Barbara Bush at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Baylor University's Ferrell Center. Because of the sellout, Baylor public safety officials encourage ticketholders to arrive early at the Ferrell Center.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University classes will not be held during spring break March 2-10. However, many facilities and university offices will remain open.

The trombone choirs of Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin will join forces for a concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Roxy Grove Hall.

Brian Marks, assistant professor of piano at Baylor University, will present a faculty recital at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in Roxy Grove Hall.

The winners of the 49th annual All University Sing were announced Saturday, Feb. 23, in Waco Hall. Delta Delta Delta received first place, Kappa Alpha Theta placed second and Kappa Kappa Gamma placed third.

Baylor University officially dedicated the Baugh-Reynolds Campus of George W. Truett Theological Seminary during ceremonies attended by more than a thousand well-wishers Feb. 22 on the Baylor campus.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University's Concert and Symphonic bands will present back-to-back concerts on Monday, Feb. 25, in Jones Concert Hall. The Concert Band performance will begin at 7 p.m. and the Symphonic Band will play at 8 p.m.

Baylor University regents today approved the first major components of Baylor 2012, the institution's recently adopted 10-year vision.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University will officially dedicate the Baugh-Reynolds Campus of George W. Truett Theological Seminary during ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the Paul W. Powell Chapel.

One of the nation's most innovative theater groups, the A.D. Players, will perform in Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus.

Two recent graduates of the Baylor University School of Music, Shaun Groves and David Phelps, have been honored with a total of seven 2002 Dove Award nominations between them.

U.S. Rep. Floyd Flake of New York will speak at Baylor University's Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Waco Hall.

The second annual meeting of the Central Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CTCTM) will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, on the first floor of the Cashion Academic Center at Baylor University.

The Baylor Board of Regents at its February meeting on Friday approved a new joint Master of Divinity-Master of Science in Education (Counseling) degree program. The joint degree will be offered through George W. Truett Theological Seminary and the counseling program in the School of Education's Department of Educational Psychology.

Baylor University regents today approved the first major components of Baylor 2012, the institution's recently adopted 10-year vision.

Baylor University regents today approved the first major components of Baylor 2012, the institution's recently adopted 10-year vision.

Baylor University regents today approved the first major components of Baylor 2012, the institution's recently adopted 10-year vision.

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will be officially dedicated during ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the seminary's Paul W. Powell Chapel.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

With its creator overseeing installation, a new abstract sculpture - "Santa Monica III" - was unveiled outside the entrance of the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center on the Baylor campus.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

A best-selling novelist and an award-winning singer/songwriter will highlight the third annual Art & Soul, an international festival of religious faith and literary art at Baylor University. Novelist Bret Lott and Christian recording artist Margaret Becker will make public presentations during the four-day event, which runs March 14-17 on the Baylor campus.

Dr. Max Shauck, professor of aviation sciences and director of Baylor University's newly established Institute for Air Science, was honored with the prestigious 2001 Federal Aviation Administration Excellence in Aviation Award during a ceremony Feb. 15 at Baylor's hangar at the TSTC airport.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baritone Scott LaGraff, a member of the voice faculty at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, will present a guest recital at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in Meadows Recital Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building on the Baylor University campus.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Dr. William Brackney, professor and chair of the department of religion at Baylor University, will deliver the department's annual lecture at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in Bennett Auditorium. Brackney will discuss "No Itch to Clog: Is There Space for a Uniquely Baptistic Theology?" The lecture is free and open to the public.

Martin Palous, the Czech Republic Ambassador to the United States, will be the keynote speaker at the Southwest Slavic Studies Association Conference, which will meet at Baylor University Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23.

In a series of three concerts during February, violinist Bruce Berg and pianist Wolfgang Watzinger will present the 10 Violin Sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven. The series continues with Sonatas Nos. 5 through 7 at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, in Roxy Grove Hall.

Following a nationwide faculty search for a new accounting department chair, Baylor University has selected one of its own accounting professors, Dr. Charles E. Davis, to head the department.

Melissa A. Essary, a professor of law at Baylor Law School, received a surprise award from members of the Baylor Association for Human Resource Management (BAHR) in appreciation of her "consistent support" of the association and Baylor.

The Liberian Acapella Choir will perform during Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Mark V. Hurd, president of NCR Corporation, will speak at Baylor University on Tuesday, Feb. 19. His address, sponsored by the Hankamer School of Business, will be the first of four lectures to be presented during the 2002 Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speakers Series.

About 50 high school teachers will gather at Baylor University Thursday, Feb. 28 to attend "Takin' Care of Business," a symposium sponsored by the department of accounting and business law, the Baylor School of Education and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Dr. Max Shauck, professor of aviation sciences at Baylor University, will be presented with the 2001 Federal Aviation Administration Excellence in Aviation award during a news conference at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Baylor's hangar at the Texas State Technical College airport in Waco.

The Baylor University School of Music Distinguished Artist Series will feature a concert by the Juilliard String Quartet at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in Roxy Grove Hall.

Seven Baylor University staff members were named Outstanding Staff at the annual Service Awards ceremony Feb. 13 in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center.

Baylor University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. today announced the appointment of Rick Creel as assistant vice president for operations and facilities.

Baylor University's Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village will celebrate Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 16. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can learn about a variety of Southern traditions that were influenced by African traditions.

Baylor University's ministry guidance program will host the President's Doctrinal Conference from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Kronzer Great Hall at the Hughes-Dillard Alumni Center. The subject for this year's conference will be the "Doctrine of Sanctification: A Study of the Christian Life."

Charles Marsh, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, will speak to Baylor University students during Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Waco Hall.

The 2002 Dean's Honor Concert will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in Jones Concert Hall on the Baylor University campus.

Baylor University will host its annual Grandparents Weekend on Feb. 16 -17 to honor grandparents who give their support to students in college.

Baylor University journalism professor Dr. John R. Tisdale is seeking to interview refinery workers about their experiences during the Port Arthur labor strikes of the 1940s and 1950s.

Baylor University's Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village will hold the final craft class of the year next month. A woodcarving class will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2. Cost of the class is $20, and the deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 15.

Well-known California artist Betty Gold will lecture at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in room 149 at Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Additionally, Gold will help direct the installation of her massive sculpture, "Santa Monica III," at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 12, on the lawn outside the Fine Arts Center on campus.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University will hold the 49th annual All University Sing, a student musical production, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16 and Feb. 22-23, in Waco Hall. Although four of the five performances are sold out, tickets are still available for the dress rehearsal Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide.

Baylor University graduate Erika Snoberger, who is covering all speed skating events for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the Winter Olympics, is filing a daily diary with Baylor Public Relations, as she experiences the "shining moments" that only the Games can provide. Link here to her final daily updates.

An exhibit highlighting Black History Month is on display in the foyer of Baylor University's Moody Memorial Library through February. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

John Michael Talbot will speak to students during Baylor University's Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in Waco Hall.

The Baylor/Waco piano competition will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, on the Baylor University campus.

Baylor University has enrolled a record total of 13,465 students for the spring 2002 semester, according to the official 12th-day enrollment statistics compiled by the Office of the Registrar.

Students and teachers from three Waco middle schools will use falling dominoes, spilling M&Ms and basketball motion labs to connect math to the real world during Math Super Saturday Feb. 9 on the Baylor University campus.

After its initial beginnings at selected campus locations, Baylor University's wireless computer network, AirBear, has expanded significantly to include additional buildings and outdoor areas where students, staff and faculty members can connect to the Internet on their laptop computers.

Baylor University alumnus Randy Woodruff has been named director of Internet services and will lead a newly formed Internet services division in Information Technology Services that will coordinate all of the University's online activities.

The Association of Black Students (ABS) will celebrate its annual Black Heritage Week Feb. 2- 9 at Baylor University. This year's theme is "Today's Leaders, Tomorrow's Legends."

Approximately 25 juniors and seniors from University High School will shadow librarians and staff who work in Baylor University's libraries during the third annual Job Shadow Day Thursday, Feb. 7.

Baylor University's Center for American and Jewish Studies will hold the 2002 Gillian Rose Lecture on Jewish and Continental Philosophy at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies, located on the third floor of Carroll Library. Dr. John D. Caputo, the David R. Cook Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University, will be the featured speaker. The lecture, which is co-sponsored by the department of philosophy, is free and open to the public.

Kenneth L. Simons, assistant vice president for facilities planning and operations at Baylor University, today announced his retirement, effective May 31.

There are only two more opportunities for Baylor students to have their pictures taken for the 2001-2002 Baylor Round Up yearbook. Photo dates are Feb. 11-15 and 18-21.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush will visit Baylor University on March 11 as part of the President's Forum Lecture Series. As part of the program, Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Jr. will confer on Mrs. Bush the honorary doctor of humane letters degree.

Baylor University's School of Education and the Center for Community Learning and Enrichment will host a joint "Interdisciplinary Creative Problem Solving Conference" for gifted students and their teachers Feb. 22-23 on the Baylor campus.

Baylor University's Center for Community Learning and Enrichment will offer Super Saturday sessions Feb. 9 for Central Texas preschool through high school students.

Applications for University for Young People, Baylor University's summer enrichment program for gifted and talented Central Texas elementary and high school students, are available now at the Center for Community Learning and Enrichment in the School of Education.

Dr. Reagan Ramsower, dean of libraries and associate vice president and chief information officer, has named William B. Hair III, associate professor and theology and philosophy librarian, associate dean of university libraries and director of central university libraries, effective Feb. 1.

The 49th annual All University Sing, a student musical production, will be held at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16 and Feb. 22-23, in Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus. Although the Feb. 16 performance is sold out, balcony seats are still available for Feb. 15, 22 and 23. Tickets are $17, $15 and $12. Tickets for the dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, also are available for $13.

Author Beth Moore will speak to students during Chapel at 10 and 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus.

The members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. at Baylor University will present the sixth annual Epic Odyssey Greek Step Show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Waco Hall.

A renowned African American theologian and religious scholar will speak at Baylor University Thursday, Feb. 7. Dr. J. Deotis Roberts, research professor of theology at Duke University, will review his book, "Africentric Christianity," at 3:30 p.m. in room 107 at the Tidwell Bible Building on campus and will sign books at 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by Theta Alpha Kappa, an honor society for undergraduate religion students.

Baylor University's department of family and consumer sciences will hold its annual Focus Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, on the second floor of the Bill Daniel Student Center. Presentations are open to the public and admission is free.

Professor Gerald R. Powell will be the keynote speaker during commencement ceremonies for 26 graduates of Baylor University School of Law at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in Miller Chapel on the Baylor campus.

Construction has begun on Baylor University's $23 million Harry and Anna Jeanes Discovery Center, the centerpiece of The Sue and Frank Mayborn Natural Science and Cultural History Museum Complex, located off Interstate 35 on University Parks Drive.

Barbara Conklin, vice president of World Kitchen Inc., will speak on "Balancing Career and Family: The New Face of Corporate America" at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Meadows Recital Hall at Baylor University. The lecture is sponsored by Baylor's department of sociology and the gender studies program.

Baylor Law School will welcome undergraduate students from across the Lone Star State Feb. 22-23 for the annual Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Competition.

Sheila Bates, a field instructor in Baylor University's School of Social Work and a supervisor at Child Protective Services in Waco, has been chosen as one of three recipients of the national "Heart of Social Work Award." She will be honored Feb. 26 at the Council on Social Work Education national conference in Nashville, Tenn.

Baylor University will celebrate its 157th anniversary as the state's oldest continuously operating university during Traditions Week Jan. 28 through Feb. 1. One of the highlights of Traditions Week is the Founders Day celebration. This year's Founders Day Medal, the most distinguished award given by Baylor, will be presented to Judge Joe and Gene Aubrey Briscoe of Devine, Texas, during a Chapel ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 30.

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will present the sixth annual Willson-Addis Lecture, featuring noted theologian and author Stanley J. Grenz, at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Paul Powell Chapel at Truett Seminary. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Baylor University's department of campus living and learning today announced the expansion of visitation hours in Baylor's residence halls, beginning with the fall 2002 semester.

Four Baylor University graduates were honored for their outstanding achievements at the Baylor Alumni Association's annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet Jan. 25 in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center.

Baylor University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. Jan. 25 announced the appointment of Carey Newman, a 1989 Baylor Ph.D. graduate, as director of church relations, effective Feb. 4.

The Olympics are coming to Baylor University's Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center Saturday, Feb. 2. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., children and their parents can participate in a range of Olympic-themed activities during the center's popular Creatures and Culture family day.

The Baylor/Waco Foundation, a partnership between Baylor University and the Central Texas community, has selected officers and new board members for 2002 and has chosen its projects for the year.

A Baylor EMBA graduate student was instrumental in saving the life of a swimmer who apparently suffered full cardiac arrest at poolside of The Cooper Aerobics Center in North Dallas.

Michael N. Jacobson, professor of saxophone at Baylor University, will perform a faculty recital at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Meadows Recital Hall of the Glennis McCrary Music Building.

Faculty and students will discuss their latest scholarly activity during Baylor University's annual Scholars' Day Wednesday, Jan. 30. Presentations will run every hour from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. with most sessions taking place in the Bill Daniel Student Center.