Construction project manager Nichole Bekken said via email that the overall cost of the remodel was $38.5 million. The much-awaited renovations include state-of-the-art amenities and a complete communal bathroom redesign — all while keeping the original character of a building that has been loved by generations of women.
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In response to social media claims regarding Baylor’s religious exemptions from Title IX, President Linda Livingstone released a statement Monday clarifying that such exemptions do not impact how Baylor handles sexual harassment cases.
The last opportunity available from Tuesday to Thursday is the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month activity, which will be hosted online every day from Monday through Friday.
Joshua Bearden, director of McLane Stadium operations, said the organizers for the opportunity will have a photographer lined up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 12 and 13. Students can purchase a time slot to have their graduation photos taken there.
Sytsma said over 45,000 meal swipes are used each week, and dining services is always looking for ways to improve per the students’ feedback.
Tenure is given as a reward to faculty that have proven excellence and loyalty to Baylor. As a policy, that’s fine, but is it currently set up to incentivize professors to stay on the cutting edge of current trends, technology, practical theories and innovation? Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate the policy and add additional reviews, incentives and requirements for all tenured faculty in order to retain their tenure status.
Philbrick said if students want to apply, the application process is really easy and takes around 10 minutes for them to complete it. Most students at Baylor should have already used the housing portal entering their freshman year, he said.
On April 17, 2013, the West Fertilizer Plant was holding 40 to 60 tons of ammonium nitrate and exploded with the force of 20,000 tons of TNT. The blast caused houses in the surrounding areas to be completely destroyed, along with a nursing home and a school.
Baylor Student Government announced the winners of the 2023-2024 student election Friday night. The results included The Woodlands junior Nick Madincea as Student Body President, Aurora, Colo., junior Lily Davis as External Vice President and Trophy Club junior McKenzie Arata as the new Internal Vice President.
Chapman said although he sometimes would prefer not to think about school during the summer, it keeps him in the school mindset and allows for him to push his further along his degree plan. He said he is also able to take fun classes during the fall and spring to break up his full schedule workload.
Students across Baylor’s campus were able to join the ceremony to watch history unfold. Some walking between classes stopped to watch the event and see the unveiling of the statues first-hand.
In 2023, the average couple spends roughly $29,000 on their wedding, $1,000 more than what it was back in 2022. Prices have increased mainly because of inflation and the costs of goods and services rising as well but they mainly depend by state and by the number of guests that are invited to the wedding.
Baylor Welcome Week leader applications will close on April 2. This year, New Student Programs released a new leader matching system which allows students to request to be a leader alongside another prospective leader of their choosing.
Baylor celebrates Dia as a way for students to bond with one another and celebrate what it means to be a Baylor Bear. Situated arguably in the most stressful point in the school year, Dia provides a break for students in the midst of the chaos.
According to Turnitin, the platform already has a resource page to support educators on AI and what they need to know about the new technology. These include updates on the capabilities of AI and updates on the progress they have made on their own detection feature so far.
Around 80% of students who do internships have full-time jobs by the time they graduate. Rylander said students who have good experiences at their internship can land a full-time job either at the same company or through the skills they have gained.
During these last two months of school, I feel more pressured to go out with my friends every weekend because I want to spend as much time with them as possible before we all part ways for three months.
Students taking this course learn about experiences that may be foreign to them, Miner said. They can dive into the texts highlighted in the curriculum and ask questions as they are learning that can become topics of discussion afterward.
“With my previous experience in many different fields, it has allowed me to show students how they can use their skills in a variety of different careers,” English said, “I am so grateful to have the opportunity to help students along their journey.”
The Center for Global Engagement made the fair the one stop students need to make in order to move forward in the application process. The fair included the program booths, an information session and study abroad advising all in one place.
I see Golden Gooses everywhere on Baylor’s campus. They are a trend that can’t be ignored. I encourage everyone to use their money to buy whatever makes them happy and confident, but as for myself, I will not be partaking in this fashion statement.
“It’s been such an awesome process and a blessing to work with them,” Christensen said. “Chi Omega is passionate about Sing, and it has been so fun to come together with a fraternity that loves it just as much as we do.”
“I think that Baylor has responded really well to the earthquakes,” Cole said. “They have shown empathy and have shown their support in ways that uphold the Christian mission of Baylor.”
The Academic Integrity Department has already begun creating a list of tools for professors to use in order to detect ChatGPT, which is available on their website. Including sites that behave like Turnitin.com and will pick up AI, Null said professors are encouraged to use these sites if they feel it is necessary.
Around 2,500 students showed up for this semester’s Career Day, according to Rylander. Recruiters were there to get to know students and explain their company further.
Baylor Health Services mobile flu shot clinic will be taking place Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB) outside of the Multicultural Affairs office.
Baylor is shifting to online instruction until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday as the temperature continues to drop significantly and Waco continues to be under icy conditions.
Baylor is shifting to online instruction for all of Wednesday as the temperature continues to drop significantly and Waco continues to be under icy conditions.
Baylor sent a “Baylor Alert” announcing campus will shift to remote instruction and telework all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
When first entering Baylor as a freshman, Richa Sirohi, winner of the Young Alumna of the Year 2023 Award, set out an original career plan and prospective goals that she wanted to accomplish.