By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe Christ-Centered Diversity and Belonging Council is holding weekly prayer meetings from noon to 1 p.m. every Friday in Room 322 of the Foster Campus for Business and Innovation."We seek to embody Christ’s teachings of love and inclusivity across boundaries of racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, religious and other expressions of human difference," the diversity and...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterBaylor's McBride Center for International Business is offering a variety of study abroad opportunities this summer for students in the business school. The application deadline is March 1. Dr. Christina Iluzada, assistant director of the McBride Center for International Business, said the center aims to help students have global experiences."Our goal is, in the next...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterIf there's one night I look forward to during the week, it's game night. It's safe to say I'm a fan of all types of games: charades (which I am REALLY good at), video games, board games, dominoes, dice games and, of course, my personal favorite, card games. I know — card games seem like...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterA bioethics club at Baylor is in the process of being chartered while preparing for the National Bioethics Bowl — a nationwide competition that will be hosted on April 13 on Baylor's campus."[The National Bioethics Bowl] is a national event that happens in the spring," Winchester, Mass., junior Hannah Yi said. "Basically, universities from all...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterBaylor's Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. hosted Jazz 'n Stanzas on Monday evening in the SUB den. The event was in conjunction with Black History Month and included a variety of performances, from singing to reading poetry. Houston senior and Zeta Phi Beta member Makayla Williams said the event allowed attendees and performers to share...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterFor several years, Baylor's diversity initiatives have primarily been overseen by the Campus Diversity Committee, which has been tasked with enhancing and promoting diversity. However, since the committee was first created, the university's diversity initiatives are now overseen by departments across campus. One figure who is involved with diversity initiatives is Dr. Kevin Villegas, the...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe university's Faith and Character Study has been measuring the value and impact of a Baylor education for the last couple of years, tracking students' progress when they arrive at Baylor, when they graduate from Baylor and a decade later. This year, there is a new incentive for seniors to participate as well. Dr. Perry...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterBaylor's Center for Global Engagement houses a variety of programs, including International Student and Scholar Services, study abroad and Global Gateway. Each department offers services that are uniquely catered to students' needs and interests. Mark Bryant, director of International Student and Scholar Services, said the program has several initiatives. "We collaborate among ourselves and with...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterMany academic departments at Baylor offer departmental scholarships or other types of financial aid, yet students might forget about such opportunities and miss the chance to apply. The following academic departments are just some of the options available to students. School of Education Scholarship applications for School of Education majors are open until Feb. 29...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterWhile many students start joining clubs and organizations in the fall, Baylor Spiritual Life is encouraging them to get involved in a campus ministry this semester. Dr. Charles Ramsey, director of campus ministries and church connections, said there are many religious organizations for students who come from a variety of backgrounds."Technically, there are 39 chartered...

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