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

RSVP for the Baylor School of Social Work Preview Day For additional information or to RSVP, contact [email protected]. The Master of Social Work Preview Day will be held on Friday, February 26, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. in the Mayborn Museum. Come learn more about what social work is, the MSW admissions process, internship opportunities, and financial aid. Lunch will be provided.

Register for Baylor Outdoor Adventure Events Friday, February 26: Intro to Sport Climbing, 7-10 p.m. at the McLane Student Life Center Rock. This class will cover safety, gear, lead belays, clipping, and taking safer falls. This is a required class for anyone who would like to become “lead-certified” at the Baylor Rock Wall and will prepare you to demonstrate your skills. Participants should have a Rock Belay Certification and have the ability to climb cleanly a 5.9. All Equipment will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. The cost is $10. You may register at the McLane Student Life Center front desk. The deadline to register is at least 24 hours before class begins. For additional information, contact [email protected]. Saturday, February 27: Kids Climbing Workshop, 9:30-11 a.m. at the McLane Student Life Center Rock. This workshop will help establish the basic fundamentals of climbing for children in 1st grade to 16 years of age. Climbing safety equipment, styles, and technique will be addressed in this highly interactive workshop. Children will then have the opportunity, with their adult encourager, to practice and receive feedback on their climbing. For the student’s safety, we ask for a 2:1 children: parent ratio. All equipment will be provided. Children should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and tennis shoes. The cost is $10. Sign up soon as space is limited. The deadline to register is Thursday, February 25. For additional information, contact [email protected]. Thursday, March 4: Kayak Roll Clinic, 6-8:30 p.m., at the McLane Student Life Center pool. The Outdoor Adventure staff will teach the basic bio-mechanics of how to upright your boat. Learn to paddle safer by staying dry and not having to swim in the event of an unplanned capsize. This is an invaluable skill on the ocean and in the whitewater setting. Come learn in a safe, encouraging, and supporting environment in a heated pool before the spring paddling season picks up. All equipment will be provided. Wear a bathing suit and water shoes if you would like. The cost is $15. The deadline to register is Friday, February 26. For additional information or to register, call 254-710- 7606 or contact [email protected]. Saturday, March 6, to Saturday, March 13: Colorado Winter Wonderland Spring Break Trip. You’ll camp out on the way to Estes Park Colorado and ice climb in Rock Mountain National Park. Enjoy two days of downhill skiing at Winter Park, fantastic lodging at the Alpine Center Cabin, great evening meals, night tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and the joy of experiencing winter in Colorado. This trip is limited to 16 participants, so register soon. The trip fee includes transportation to and from Colorado, meals while in Colorado (except two lunches on the slopes), fabulous lodging in cabins, snowshoe rentals, lift tickets at Winter Park, ice climbing gear, and instruction. Participants are responsible for meals on the road, ski/snow board rentals, and two lunches while on the slopes. The cost is $700, $350 is due at registration, and the remaining balance is due Monday, March 1. The deadline to register is today, Monday, February 22. For additional information or to register, call 254-710-7606 or contact [email protected].

The Student Life BodyIQ Work Team Sponsoring National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 22-26 Monday, February 22, to Friday, February 26: Room with a View at the McLane Student Life Center TV Lounge Monday, February 22: Life Size Barbie Unveiling, 3 p.m. at the McLane Student Life Center Lobby Tuesday, February 23: “America the Beautiful” Documentary Screening, 7-9 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room B110 For additional information on any of these events, contact [email protected].

Delta Phi Omega’s Literacy Through Unity Week Monday, February 22, to Monday, March 1: Color me DPO Book Drive. Drop off a children’s books in boxes located in the Hankamer School of Business and the SUB. Monday, February 22: Waco Speaks, 7 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. WISD spokeswoman, Cyndi Hernandez will host a forum on illiteracy in Waco. Tuesday, February 23, and Wednesday, February 24: T-shirt, button, and tickets sales. Come by the SUB and the Baylor Sciences Building to buy shirts and buttons from Delta Phi Omega. You may also purchase tickets for the Sound It Out Benefit Concert to be held on Friday, February 26. Friday, February 26: Sound It Out Benefit Concert, 7 p.m. at Common Grounds. Baylor’s own talent will be performing to benefit children’s literacy. Come hear your favorite musicians and give to those who need it most. Performers include Juda’s Feet, Good Time Family Band, and many more. Tickets are on sale for $7 presale and $10 at the door. For additional information on any of these events, contact [email protected].

American Student Dental Association Meeting Monday, February 22, 6 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room E125. This meeting is open to all pre-dental students. Wear your ASDA shirt and bring your dues. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Sponsoring Princeton Review Auction Tuesday, February 23, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room A108. A Princeton Review MCAT course will be auctioned to pre-med students. This is a wonderful way to offset the cost of a test-preparation review class. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Baylor Students for Social Justice, Psi Chi, and Kappa Delta Hosting Understanding Family Violence Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. For additional information, contact [email protected].

University Libraries Announcement and Events Three digital scanning stations are now available in Moody and Jones Library. These scanners allow you to make quick, clear, high resolution, digital copies of books, journals, magazines, class notes, or anything else smaller than 17” x 24.” Come and explore this new, green technology that will revolutionize the way you collect materials in our libraries. Thursday, February 25: Texas Blooms: An Exhibition and Lecture, 3 p.m. at the Texas Collection on the 1st Floor of Carroll Library. Michael Shoup, owner of the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas, will share his “Lessons from a Rose Rustler” and sign his latest book, The Guide to Antique Roses. A reception will follow the lecture. For additional information, call Kathy Hinton at 254-710-1268. Wednesday, March 3, and Thursday, March 4: Mobile Learning 2.0: The Next Phase of Innovation in Mobility, 11 a.m. in the Garden Level Study Commons of Moody Memorial Library. This two-day symposium features a blend of keynote lectures by leading minds in mobile technologies, "lightning round" presentations by participating institutions and breakout conversations among symposium attendees. Lunch will be provided on each day for conference participants. For additional information or to register, visit www.baylor.edu/lib/elifocus.

Baylor Pre-Physician Assistant Society Meetings Thursday, February 25, Thursday, March 4, and Thursday, March 18, 8 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room E206. All students are welcome. Come check out this organization that helps Baylor students learn about and prepare for a career as a physician assistant. For additional information, contact [email protected] or

Pi Beta Phi Sponsoring Raven + Lily Trunk Show Friday, February 26, 2-6 p.m. in the Backyard of Common Grounds. Raven + Lily is a non-profit design studio that is dedicated to helping impoverished women through micro- enterprise and design partnerships. Come enjoy great performances, and hear Kirsten Dickerson, founder of Raven + Lily, speak about their most recent products. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Day Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building. The CERT program, hosted by the Medical Service Organization, educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Become part of the CERT Team and serve both the Baylor University campus and the surrounding communities. Training is free and open to all students and faculty. The deadline to register is Friday, February 26. For additional information or to sign up, contact [email protected].

The Student Life Cultural Awareness Work Team and Campus Living and Learning Sponsoring Dialogues of Difference: Beyond Battle of the Sexes, February 28-March 4 Sunday, February 28: • Why do women make 78 cents for every dollar that a man makes? 7 p.m. in the Heritage Lobby of North Village. • Is it acceptable for a man to be a stay-at-home dad? 8:30 p.m. in Penland Lobby and North Russell Lobby. Check out next week’s issue for more upcoming events. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Baylor Fitness Department’s Peer Nutrition Education Have you ever wanted to learn more about nutrition? This is your opportunity to receive free nutrition advice in one-on-one counseling sessions with a Peer Nutrition Educator. The four Peer Nutrition Educators are senior nutrition majors who have been selected to help you learn more about nutrition, set and reach goals, and become a healthier person. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact [email protected].

Baylor Dining Services Survey Baylor Dining Services is conducting a survey to improve your dining experience. Your opinion helps us improve things such as hours of operation, nutritional value and awareness, and overall dining quality. You’ll be entered in a drawing for a $250 Best Buy gift card. To complete the survey, visit http://www.college-survey.com/baylor. For additional information, contact [email protected].

THIS WEEK IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Issue of the Week We are kicking off Issue of the Week today in Fountain Mall with the Dr Pepper cart. Be sure to stop by and voice your concerns to a Student Government representative. We appreciate your feedback.

Student Senate Positions Student Senate is looking for one senior and two sophomore senators. For more intonation visit www.baylor.edu/apply or contact [email protected].

Healthy Monday Tip Keep your life balanced. Other people help make our lives satisfying, but they can’t create that satisfaction for us. Only you can fill your life. Use your time at college to try new things—clubs, volunteering, lectures. You’ll have more opportunities to meet people and more to share with them. Healthy relationships aren’t dependent. For additional information, visit www.baylor.edu/wellness.

Hot Opportunities

Baylor Activities Council 2010-11 Applications For additional information or for an application, visit www.baylor.edu/student_activities/bac/index.php?id=62234, or you may pick one up in the Student Activities office. The Baylor Activities Council is a leadership/service organization in the Department of Student Activities that provides program leadership for ten of Baylor’s major annual programs and traditions. Baylor Activities Council is currently recruiting students for the 2010-11 leadership committee who are dedicated to service and desire leadership and skills in programming major events on the Baylor campus. If you’re interested in experiencing leadership, dedication, tradition, service, and creativity, you’re welcome to apply. Applications are due on Wednesday, March 3, to the Student Activities office.

Outdoor Adventure LLC Applications For an application or for additional information, visit www.baylor.edu/oallc or contact [email protected]. Do you like to rock climb, kayak, and backpack? The OA-LLC could be a place for you to learn and experience outdoor adventure activities, meet friends who share your interest, and have a blast while doing so. Opportunities exist to develop outdoor leadership skills as well.

SUPPORT BAYLOR ATHLETICS

Baylor Softball vs. Houston Tuesday, February 23, 3 and 5 p.m., Getterman Stadium

Baylor Baseball vs. TCU Wednesday, February 24, 3 p.m., Baylor Ballpark

Men’s Tennis vs. Ohio State Wednesday, February 24, 3 p.m., Baylor Tennis Center

Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M Wednesday, February 24, 8 p.m., Ferrell Center

Baylor Baseball vs. Texas State Friday, February 26, 2 p.m., Baylor Ballpark

Baylor Baseball vs. Texas A&M Saturday, February 27, 1 p.m., Baylor Ballpark

Baylor Baseball vs. Western Kentucky Sunday, February 28, 1 p.m., Baylor Ballpark

Lady Bears Basketball vs. Kansas Sunday, February 28, 4 p.m., Ferrell Center

Log onto www.BaylorBears.com for all the latest information about Baylor Athletics.

Sic' em Bears!

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