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“At some point in their Baylor journeys, practically all of our students have taken a class in Tidwell, which houses some of our core disciplines, and we are grateful that this Baylor tradition will continue on for future generations because of their generosity.” These remarks, delivered by President Linda Livingstone at the re-dedication ceremony for …

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“Bittersweet doesn’t even come close”: Seniors Respond To Cancelled Commencement

Three months ago (or, wait, was that just a few week?), Baylor made a decision that changed the academic lives of current seniors. Administrative leaders decided to postpone the May 2020 commencement. “With the CDC’s Sunday guidance that no mass gatherings with 50 people or more should be held in the United States for the …

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Navigating the New Normal: How One Department Is Adapting to Online Instruction

“Well…now what?” In the midst of Baylor’s transition to online classes for the remainder of the semester, many students and alumni are asking this same question. Although what we are experiencing is all unprecedented, Baylor faculty are working diligently to answer that question. One example is Baylor’s journalism, public relations, and new media department, which …

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Baylor Cancels Classes As Coronavirus Fears Grow

We are now entering uncharted territory for Baylor. On March 11, 2020, Baylor University students, faculty, staff, and community at large, experienced the personal effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Spring Break for students has been extended through next week. The spring semester will resume on Monday, March 23; however, classes will be provided strictly …

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Coffee, customers, and family: Baylor’s best baristas

“Jakey? Jackie? What does this say?” Rosie asked. “Jakey? No, it’s Jackie,” Belinda said with a laugh. “Jackie!” Rosie called to the waiting customers between chuckles. Rosie Garcia and Belinda Olivares are two supervisors at the Starbucks in Moody Memorial Library. But they are known all around campus. Rosie and Belinda’s gentle smiles, familiar laughs, …

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