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

Register for Lifeguard Certification Class To register, contact [email protected]. Classes will be held on Friday, February 15, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, February 17, 3-8 p.m. in the McLane Student Life Center, Room 308. The registration fee of $70 includes books, materials, and Red Cross certification fees. The deadline to register is noon Thursday, February 14. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Magellan Society Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Monday, February 11, to Thursday, February 14, noon-4 p.m. at the SUB. There will be cookie stacks and Kisses rosebud flowers. All proceeds will benefit the Save Darfur campaign. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Bear Backers Meetings Monday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 12, 5 p.m. in the Fentress Room of the SUB. Everyone interested in Baylor Athletics is welcomed. For additional information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

CHI’S Service Sorority Formal Rush Monday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. All women interested in rushing are welcomed to attend. For additional information, contact [email protected] or [email protected] or visit www.baylor.edu/CHIS.

Relay for Life Kick-Off at Dr Pepper Hour Tuesday, February 12, 3-4 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. Come and enjoy a float as you discover how you can help the American Cancer Society fight cancer through this all night university-wide event. For additional information, contact [email protected] or visit www.baylor.edu/relayforlife.

Lyceum Series with Vincent DuBois Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call the Baylor School of Music at 254-710-3571.

The Langston Hughes Project Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. in the Roxy Grove Hall. Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz is a multimedia concert, with a performance by Dr. Ronald McCurdy, accompanied by a live jazz quartet and video images of the Harlem Renaissance. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call Baylor School of Music at 254-710-3991.

Kappa Delta Open Recruitment The following events will be held in the Kappa Delta Chapter Room of the Panhellenic Building at 8 p.m.: Tuesday, February 12: Come join the ladies of Kappa Delta for a Tea Party. Wednesday, February 13: Come join the ladies of Kappa Delta for a night of fun games. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Movie Night at Common Grounds Tuesday, February 12, 8 p.m. at Common Grounds. Baylor Activities Council presents “Bella.” For additional information, contact [email protected].

Walt Disney College Program Presentations Wednesday, February 13, 6 p.m. in Kayser Auditorium, and noon-5 p.m. at the Ferrell Center during the career fair; and Thursday, February 14, 12:30 p.m. in the Baines Room of the SUB. Come and learn how to receive five-to-seven month paid internships for fall 2008. Open to all majors and classifications. For additional information, call Baylor Career Services at 254-710-3771.

Habitat for Humanity Meetings Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. in the Bennett Auditorium. For additional information, visit www.baylorhabitat.org.

Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir Presents Gospelfest 2008 Saturday, February 16, 5:30 p.m. at Waco Hall. Come and enjoy performances from Heavenly Voices, other college choirs around Texas, and Waco’s own Dejuan Adamson. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact [email protected].

One Book, One Waco The Student Life Office (1st Floor SLC) still has free copies (while supplies last) available of the One Book, One Waco spring book, Same Kind of Different As Me. For additional information, visit www.wacochamber.com/onebook.php or contact [email protected].

Needed for a Proteolytic Enzyme Supplement and Eccentric Exercise Study Researchers in the Exercise and Biochemical Laboratory at Baylor University are recruiting 30 healthy and physically active, endurance trained men between the ages of 18 and 30. Eligible men will be participating in a study designed to evaluate the effects of a proteolytic enzyme supplement with eccentric exercise of the lower body. Participants will be required to ingest orally either a protease or placebo supplement for 24 days and then perform a single bout of eccentric exercise, while also submitting a blood sampling and muscle biopsies of the leg. Those completing the study will receive $150. For additional information or if you are interested, call the Exercise and Biochemical Nutrition Laboratory, Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at 254-710-4012 or contact [email protected].

Men Needed for a Creatine Supplement and Training Status Study Researchers in the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Baylor University are recruiting 40 healthy men between the ages of 18 and 30. Eligible men will be participating in a study designed to evaluate the effects of creatine supplement and training status on physiological markers associated with energy production. Participants will be required to ingest supplements and undergo muscle biopsies and blood sampling. Those completing the study will receive $100. For additional information, call the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory at 254-710-7199 or contact [email protected].

THIS WEEK IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate Confirms New Positions Student Senate confirmed seven nominations in Thursday's senate meeting. To read more, visit www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=49106.

Hay-Day Straw Poll Results Over 500 students voted in last Tuesday's Student Government Hay-Day Presidential Straw Poll. Among Republicans, Mike Huckabee finished first with 37.8 percent. Senator Barack Obama led the way for the Democrats with 74.9 percent. For complete results, visit www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=49041. Student Government wishes to thank all students and faculty that participated in the poll.

Hot Opportunities

Teach for America Applications Applications are available online at www.teachforamerica.org. Teach for America, a non-profit organization that calls upon the most determined and talented from all academic and career interests, is seeking for students. Applications are due Friday, February 15. For additional information, call Baylor Career Services at 254-710- 3771, or contact [email protected] or [email protected], or visit www.teachforamerica.org.

SUPPORT BAYLOR ATHLETICS

Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Saturday, February 16, 5 p.m., Ferrell Center

Softball vs. Syracuse Friday, February 15, 3 p.m., and Sunday, February 17, 11 a.m., Getterman Stadium

Softball vs. Purdue Friday, February 15, 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 16, 3 p.m., Getterman Stadium

Softball vs. Centenary Saturday, February 16, 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 17, 3 p.m., Getterman Stadium

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

Sic' em Bears!

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