Baylor Missions hosted a Working with Children Workshop on Wednesday to train students who volunteer in children’s ministry and recreation. The workshop was led by Dr. McAninch, a child development professor, on Wednesday at the Bobo Spiritual Life Center. The students in attendance had varied experience in working with children, including tutoring, mission work and childcare. Dallas sophomore Piriye Somiari has volunteered at several after-school programs in elementary schools. Somiari said she learned that there are certain behavioral tendencies that accompany child development stages. McAninch said when working with children, it is important to provide a safe environment and consistency.…
Author: Jessica Chapa
Rock climbing contest to be held Saturday
Community leaders in Collins Residence Hall will hold mandatory all-hall meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday with Officer Kandy Knowles of the Baylor Police Department, as part of a new safety campaign. The meetings will address major safety issues such as propping open doors and letting strangers into the building. Collins community leaders created signage listing the dangers of propping open the dormitory doors. The signs emphasized how hard it is to control the damage offenders can do once they are in the building. The signs warn students that leaving their doors open gives people access to their personal belongings. The…