Countdown to Kick-Off – September 3rd, 4:30 pm, Floyd Casey Stadium

Football season is around the corner and Baylor fans are anxious for the opener against TCU.  Fox Sports Net will televise the Sunday game which brings a lot of regional interest due to the Bears resurgence and the top 20 finish by former SWC foe TCU.  Don’t let the TV coverage keep you from attending in person as we need a great crowd.  The 4:30 pm kick-off leaves plenty of time for church then the game!

Wealth Management Seminar

Come join an outstanding group of speakers at the Baylor Wealth Management Seminar next Tuesday, June 27th from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Southwest Securities Investment conference center in the Hankamer School of Business.  Friends of Baylor Steering Committee member Phil Dorr (who helped establish the highly successful Phil M. Dorr Alumni and Friends Endowed Investment Fund) has organized a terrific lineup of experts as well as special guests appearances by Coach Mulkey-Robertson and Coach Drew.  Click here to get the details for the event.

Where Baylor Shouldn’t Be Like Harvard

Although Baylor 2012 seeks to improve the academic excellence of the University, such pursuit will not come at the expense of Baylor’s core values and Christian mission.  An interesting new book “Excellence Without a Soul,” by former Harvard Dean, Harry Lewis decries how many tier one universities have ceased to stand for anything.  To the contrary, Baylor intends to stand for Christ while producing an outstanding academic experience for its students.  Perhaps Baylor could conduct a Seminar for interested Harvard grads?  Click here to get the full story.

Baylor Bear and Chicago Bear Good Guy – Fred Miller

Former Baylor grad Fred Miller continues to give to the community as well as Baylor.  Fred is shown here inspiring the children at Mill Street Elementary School in Naperville, IL.  Fred is a great representative of Baylor. Sic’em Fred!

Goodbye Chairman Will and Hello Chairman Jimmy

Austin attorney Will Davis recently concluded his two-year stint as Chairman of the Board of Regents. Will’s tenure saw the resignation of President Sloan, the appointment of Interim President Bill Underwood and the inauguration of President John M. Lilley. Will’s character and commitment to Baylor 2012 steadied Baylor’s course throughout this time of change.  We are all in his debt.  Will’s successor, Jimmy Turner of Dallas is known to all Baylorites.  Jimmy was an outstanding basketball player at BU and has been an even more outstanding financial supporter of Baylor.  Jimmy was also instrumental in the hiring of Coach Drew, Coach Mulkey-Robertson and Athletic Director Ian McCaw.  Good luck Jimmy!

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