Dr. Eric Ames, associate director for advancement, exhibits and community engagement at Baylor’s Texas Collection, said in an email that this tour gives people a chance to view Waco history at a ground level through the streets of downtown as well as through the viewpoint of the Black experience.
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Piper Rutherford is a junior Political Science major from Dallas, with a minor in Legal Reasoning and Analysis. After graduating, she hopes to attend law school.
“Chinese people care about togetherness and bonding with their families,” Wang said. “So during the Lunar New Year, many will take a break from work and school and go through the process of traveling from the city and urban areas back to where they grew up.”
When it comes to cancer, any risk is too high, especially when that risk is preventable.
According to Welcome Experiences, 91 students registered for Welcome Weekend this year, which began on Jan. 17. Of these 91 new students, 54 are from Texas, 26 are out of state, and 11 are international students.
“In years’ past, some of the acts are similar in a lot of ways,” Amesti said. “But this year, a lot of the show from what I have seen is widespread, featuring a lot of diversity.”
“President of SACNAS and Ontario, Canada, junior, Alexsa Benedito, said that the mission of SACNAS is to show underrepresented minorities on campus that they are welcome in the field of mathematics and science.”
“Students can donate their swipes all year long, it is not limited to the season of Thanksgiving,” Whitmore said. “Events like these are a big reminder how much of a social aspect eating and sharing a meal with other is, which is why we use All-University Thanksgiving as a big push for students to share what they have with those less fortunate in their community.”
Amy Murphy, former manager of two Shipley Do-Nuts in Waco, said she went through the FastTrac Program 20 years ago and continues to apply what she learned about business during those 10 weeks in her current profession of social work.
Although the nation is wrapping up its celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Margery Lancaster Walker will continue to stand as a trailblazer in the Baylor community. As the university’s first Native American graduate in 1953, Walker’s life and legacy paved the way for future generations.
As a Baylor staple, this year’s celebration of Christmas on Fifth will feature the traditional Christmas tree lighting, a performance from Christian rock band Relic, a drone show and more. The event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
“While most people know that Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek-Syrians in retaking Jerusalem, many do know that it is not considered a major holiday in the Jewish faith,” Jortner said. “It is not a ‘Jewish Christmas,’ although people often compare them to one another since they are close together on the calendar.”
Over weekends and holiday breaks, Pack of Hope provides food to 420 food-insecure Waco ISD students from kindergarten through eighth grade. For those looking to get involved, vice president Sue Hanson said the organization welcomes volunteers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and from 7 to 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.
As the holiday season approaches, the Peer Nutrition Advisement Program is here to help students, faculty and staff navigate dietary goals and create a healthy food foundation. The program is available for free until Dec. 6, and those interested can sign up online.
Behind the Eras Tour’s three-hour concert is a 33-year-old who is carrying the nation’s economy on her shoulders.
The Spiritual Wellbeing Task Force was created during the 2022-2023 school year, eventually compiling more than 50 recommendations for President Linda Livingstone. According to Dr. Charles Ramsey, associate chaplain and member of the task force, it utilized surveys, questionnaires and discussion about how to put the needs of Baylor’s employees first.
The Strategic Planning Group will organize the Give Light funds to improve the university, guided by feedback from the Baylor community. Students, faculty and staff are welcomed to participate in the upcoming semester’s numerous listening sessions.