On the Baylor Horizon.....a publication of the Division of Student Life

Register for Gamma Alpha Omega’s Inaugural Co-ed Kickball Tournament Kick it for Kids The tournament, which will be held on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. The cost of $10 a player includes a t-shirt and meals for both days. Teams must have a minimum of six players. The grand prize is $500. Early registration ends Friday, March 6. Late registration cost $15 a player and will end Friday, March 20. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Bearathon Registration For additional information or to register, visit www.baylor.edu/studentfoundation. The 13th annual Bearathon will be held on Saturday, March 21. Bearathon half marathon is the toughest half in Texas, and both the half and the 5k will be finished outside McLane Stadium. Registration will end Friday, March 20.

Steppin’ Out Registration Registration for Steppin’ Out will be changing this semester. To learn how to register for Steppin’ Out, go to the Steppin’ Out Baylor Connect portal or visit https://orgsync.com/105748/chapter.

For the Kids Hosting Seminar Monday, March 2, 5 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room D110. For the Kids is hosting a seminar with Baylor Professor Dr. Bryan Shaw, titled, “Can Facebook and Smart Phones help Kids Survive Eye Cancer?” Dr. Shaw will talk about a new type of technology he developed that helps detect eye cancers such as Retinoblastoma with just your phone. Come and hear more about Dr. Shaw’s research and about For the Kids. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Baylor Bookstore Events Tuesday, March 3: Academy Lecture Series with Dr. , 5-9 p.m. in Waco Hall. Dr. Stevenson is a nationally acclaimed advocate for equality in the justice system. A book signing will immediately follow the event. He will return for Chapel the following day to speak, and books will be available then. Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4: Bear Faire, 12 noon-6 p.m. in the Stone Room of the Ferrell Center. Come by and get your graduation regalia. We have you covered from head to toe. Friday, February 6: Baylor Bookstore Hosting a Read Across America event celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday. There will be two different sessions with celebrity readers such as our very own First Lady, Alice Starr and our wonderful local weatherman, Rusty Garrett. Bruiser and even Cat in the Hat will make an appearance at the event. Enjoy puppet shows, book readings, and great fun.  Session 1: 9:30-11 a.m.  Session 2: 1-2:30 p.m.

Academy for Leader Development Presents by Bryan Stevenson Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m. in Waco Hall. Bryan Stevenson is a public-interest lawyer who has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. He's the founder and executive director of the , an Alabama-based group that has won major legal challenges eliminating excessive and unfair sentencing, exonerating innocent prisoners on death row, confronting abuse of the incarcerated and the mentally ill, and aiding children prosecuted as adults. This event is free and open to the public.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. in Cashion, Room 110. Come learn about the officer selection process. Anyone is welcome. For additional information, contact [email protected].

American Medical Student Association Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room B110. Join for a study social after the meeting. For additional information, contact [email protected] or visit www.amsabu.info.

Baylor Habitat for Humanity Meetings All meetings will be held in the Lipscomb Room of the SUB at 6 p.m.  Wednesday, March 4  Wednesday, March 25  Wednesday, April 8  Wednesday, April 22 For additional information, contact [email protected].

Bears Against Breast Cancer Interest Meeting Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. in Cashion, Room 110. Find out more about joining Bears Against Breast Cancer, a group that plans on-campus events to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen Central Texas. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Career and Professional Development Events Thursday, March 5: Teacher Job Fair on the 5th floor of Cashion. This job fair is for Baylor students, alumni, and the community seeking teaching opportunities.  Student Browsing, 10 a.m.-12 noon  On-site Interviews, 12 noon-3 p.m. For a list of attendees, visit https://www.myinterfase.com/baylor/CareerFair/Detail/ZC9WNkRzTzN2d0ViZ1VNak1zVy 9QVVMwbUdzWk9Zbk9jSXlQeXNDbmhDOD01. Walk-in Assistance for Resume Review Sid Richardson Building, Room 132 Mondays and Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Baylor Dining Services Strawberry Festival Strawberry, strawberry everywhere! The Strawberry Festival is finally here. Come on down to Penland Crossroads on Thursday, March 5, 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. for the annual Strawberry Festival. Each station will be filled with strawberry treats, desserts, and bites or grab some to take home. Just Desserts! Come and join for two hours of fun, learning, and sweets. East Village Bakery is now accepting reservations for their Baking Workshops to be held on Thursday, March 19, 3-5 p.m. This month’s workshop is all about cake decorating. Space is limited. The $5 fee (with student I.D.) includes supplies and ingredients. To reserve a space, call 254-710- 1996 or contact [email protected]. Payments can be made with credit card, cash, Bear Bucks, or Dining Dollars. Pick Your Mix Treat your department, staff, or meeting to tasty morning treats. East Village Bakery now offers four options of an assortment of homemade mouthwatering breakfast treats to include, kolaches, bear claws, muffins, glazed and fancy doughnuts, croissants, and danishes all for $9.99. Need coffee with your treats? They serve coffee! Visit www.baylor.edu/dining at East Village Bakery for their Pick Your Mix options. To order, call 254-710-1996. Payments can be made with cash, credit card, Bear Bucks, or Dining Dollars. Department’s charge upon request. Pick up only. Get caught with your Spot-A-Mug Face Baylor Dining Services is continuing the Spot-A-Mug Program. To support, purchase nine coffee or tea drinks (hot or iced), in your reusable Starbucks or Einstein Bros. mugs and receive a free coffee or tea drink. Mugs and cups may be purchased at Starbucks Moody, Baylor Sciences Building Starbucks, or Einstein Bros. in the SUB. Feel free to bring your own mug up to 16 oz. at Java City in Speight P.O.D. to participate. Find your Spot-A- Mug frequency card at any of our participating locations. Program ends Friday, March 13. Reusable cups and mugs save money and prevent excessive waste. For additional information, visit www.baylor.edu/dining. Sunscreen and Sandy Sea Shores – It’s Spring Break 2015! Baylor Dining Services has posted the Spring Break 2015 residential and retail locations hours. Visit www.baylor.edu/dining under the special hours tab on the home page for details. You may also follow them at Baylor Dining (Facebook) or @BaylorUDining (Twitter) for detail hours of operations. Normal operation hours resume on Monday March 16. Enjoy your Spring Break! The A-List Baylor Exclusive Dining Experience Baylor Dining Services is please to unveil the launching of: “The A-List: Baylor’s Exclusive Dining Experience.” This high-end, five star gourmet dinner is hosted by one of Baylor Dining’s top Culinary Chefs. This hour long three-course experience of a delectable appetizer, entrée, and dessert, will host ten students and their guests.* Want to be added to the Baylor Dining A-List? Visit the Penland Dining Hall during lunch at the Strawberry Festival on Thursday, March 5, and ask the cashier on duty for your A-List invite. Then RSVP to the email on the invite to be added to “the list.” *We cater to special dietary needs. Space is limited.

TOUGH Texts and TOUGH Questions Thursday, March 5; Thursday, March 26; and Thursday, April 9, 4:17 p.m. in the Bobo Spiritual Life Center. Join Baylor Formation for a bi-weekly study and discussion of biblical passages and social narratives that leave us struggling and questioning. We won't always arrive at answers, but we will work together and consider how these tough texts and questions impact our experience of faith and spiritual formation. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Poppers, Lockers, and Breakers Meetings Every Friday, 7-9 p.m. in the Bearobics Room, 3rd floor of the McLane Student Life Center. Like to dance? Have lots of swag? Have none at all? Poppers, Lockers, and Breakers, Baylor's hip-hop dance student organization, would love to have you. They offer a fun and friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to learn popping, locking, breaking, and other types of hip-hop or modern dance. All levels of experience are welcome. For additional information, contact [email protected].

My HEALTH My HEALTH is your online portal for access to the Health Center. Go to www.baylor.edu/health_center and click on MY HEALTH in the upper right corner. Log in using your Bear ID (firstname_lastname) to make appointments, receive secure messages, print immunization records, and sign up to receive a reminder text message one hour before your next appointment. Give it a try today.

Monday Healthy Tip from Monday Campaigns Try the Healthy Monday Reset! It'll change your whole week. Regular physical activity can improve many aspects of your life. Having trouble sleeping? Exercise could solve the problem.

Hot Opportunities

Baylor Campus Kitchen Opportunity! Are you interested in hunger and food justice issues? The Baylor Campus Kitchen is implementing creative solutions to address hunger issues facing senior adults in Waco. They are looking for a Hunger Fellow who is creative, hardworking, and a flexible team player. If you are interested in evaluating programming, spending time in the Baylor garden, and learning how to cook food for seniors this is the right position for you. The position is paid and will begin in mid-May and conclude in early July. For additional information or to apply, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

C.U.B.S. for 2015-16 Applications and Interest Meeting Applications are available online at https://fs17.formsite.com/StudentProductions/form24/index.html. The Concerts and Speakers Committee, Union Board, Baylor Activities Council, and Student Productions Committee are all currently accepting applications for the 2015-16 year. The C.U.B.S. organizations are the groups who bring some of your favorite events to life on campus. You could be a part of the experience. C.U.B.S. allows you a chance to be a part of great Baylor events and traditions such as 5th Quarter, Acoustic Café, Christmas on 5th, Pigskin, Sing, and more. Come to the C.U.B.S. interest meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. in the Cowden Room of the SUB. For additional information, contact [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

SUPPORT BAYLOR ATHLETICS

Women’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech Monday, March 2, 7 p.m., Ferrell Center

Men’s Tennis vs. TCU Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m., Hurd Tennis Center

Baseball vs. Sam Houston Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m., Baylor Ballpark

Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech Friday, March 6, 8 p.m., Ferrell Center

Women’s Tennis vs. UCLA Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m., Hurd Tennis Center

For additional information on gameday for students, including Baylor student tickets, visit www.baylor.edu/students/gameday/index.php?id=867021.

Sic ‘em Bears!

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