August 26, 2010
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Baker fall gradutes told commencement day just the beginning
As if on cue, two of her instructors interrupted Angel Woods’ post-graduation explanation of what made her years at Baker University special. After sharing hugs with the instructors, Woods, who was one of 181 Baker students to receive undergraduate degrees Sunday with the conclusion of the fall semester.
Baker University fall commencements Sunday
Baker University’s fall semester commencement will be Sunday at the George F. Collins Sports and Convention Center on the Baldwin City campus. There are 181 undergraduate and 197 graduates students who are candidates for degrees.
Baker to offer online nursing master's degree program
Baker University will launch next semester the latest of its online post-graduate degree programs. Baker Provost Brian Posler said the Baker University School of Nursing will offer its first online degree program with the start of the spring semester in January.
Baker jazz concert kicksoff tonight with concert
A jazz concert will kickoff the 18th annual Baker University Jazz Festival.
Baker marching band festival to bring 19 bands to Baldwin City
Those who go to football games for the halftime shows will want to be at Baker University’s Liston Stadium on Oct14. Baker University will be the host of its annual marching band festival from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. that day at Liston Stadium.
Fiber optic cable live in Baldwin City; Baker to have service soon
A little more than a month into his college experience, Baker University freshman Mitchell Lierz is about to get more value from dorm living. As of Tuesday, RG Fiber had two operating connections providing gigabit Internet capacity to Baker’s Baldwin City campus, said Mike Bosch, CEO of the Baldwin City-based RG Fiber. With a few tweaks, that service will be available on campus and the 500 of the school’s 900 students living in its on-campus dorms or apartments.
Baker sees dip in Baldwin City campus enrollment with decline in number of Kansas high school graduates
Walking from class Tuesday on the Baker University campus, freshmen Michael Mitchell, Mason Baum and Kasey Oehlert agreed one thing brought them to the Baldwin City school. “I’m planning a nursing career,” Mitchell said. “They have a great nursing program here. I think you’ll hear the same thing from all three of us.”
Baker Community Choir rehearsals to start
The Baker University Community Choir begins rehearsals for the 2015-2016 season on Thursday, Aug. 27. Membership is open to all singers 15 and older.
Baker Edition: University, Johnson County Community College partner
Baker University has partnered with Johnson County Community College to better assist students planning to continue their education.
Baker sees gigabit Internet as important competitive edge
When Chad Phillips returns to Baker University next month, the No. 1 complaint he and fellow members of the Baker University Student Senate heard in recent years should be resolved.
Baldwin City graduate season starts Saturday with Baker School of Professional and Graduate Studies commencemnts
Baker University will honor more than 300 undergraduates and 180 graduate students at three commencement ceremonies at the Collins Center on the Baldwin City campus. Undergraduate degrees for the School of Professional and Graduate Studies will be conferred at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 9. Graduate degrees for the School of Education, School of Professional and Gra
Baker Orange, website win awards
The Baker University student newspaper was recognized with two contest awards in the past week. The Baker Orange won the All-Kansas Award as the state’s top private college newspaper at the Kansas Collegiate Media spring conference in Wichita. The Tulsa Press Club named the Orange website the Great Plains Journalism Student Website.
No. 7 Baker ends tournament run, 52-47, against OBU
The No. 7 seeded Baker University women’s basketball team ended its national tournament run on Thursday afternoon in a, 52-47, loss to No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist in the First Round of the 2015 NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship Presented by the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Grater Kansas City at the Independence Events Center.
Annual Wellness Festival approaching
al Community Wellness Festival, sponsored by the Baldwin City Recreation Commission and Baker University, is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 18, at the Collins Center, Sixth and Fremont streets, on the Baldwin City campus.
Baker splits home-opening baseball double header
In its home opening doubleheader, the Baker University baseball team split its two-game series with rival Ottawa University, as the Wildcats won game one, 3-2, and fell in game two, 4-1.
19 Baldwin City area students named to Baker dean's list
Nineteen local students were among those named to the Baldwin University Dean's List from the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education for fall 2014 semester. To earn the honors, a student had to have a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.
Baker gathers in mutual support at time of canceled inauguration
On the day and hour Baker University was to celebrate the inauguration of a new president, the Baldwin City school came together for mutual support after the death of a student.
Baker University cancels president's inauguration following student's death
The inauguration of Baker University President Lynne Murray scheduled for today has been canceled following the death of a student at the Baldwin City campus. It a statement released last Wednesday night, Murray said she made the decision to cancel her inauguration with news of the death of sophomore Sione Maumau.
Baker football coach Grossner strong in battle against cancer
Baker University football coach Mike Grossner has led his team to the No. 2 ranking in the NAIA, the program’s highest mark since he took over the Wildcats’ head-coaching job in 2004.
Baker professor joins Kansas Humanities Council
Leonard Ortiz, associate professor of history and the Susan Perry chair of the American West at Baker University, has been elected to the board of directors for the Kansas Humanities Council.
Baker moves up in NAIA poll after road win
The Baker University football team moved up in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 poll with its win Saturday at Evangel. The 3-0 Wildcats haven’t been in this spot in the poll since they finished as the national runner-up in 1986.
US News & World Report names Baker top regional university
As they walked between classes Wednesday on the Baker University campus, freshmen Amanda Love and Rachel Lund were already aware the school had been named the top regional university in the state and the 44th such university in the Midwest. Moreover, the two freshmen said they were aware Baker was on the list last year when they were deciding where they would go to college.
Baker University weekend sports wrap up
Volleyball team splits in tourney: mens, womens soccer teams 0-2 in tough road trips
Baker soccer starts season with 1-1 tie The No. 8 ranked Baker University men’s soccer team began the 2014 season with a 1-1 tie at home against unranked Missouri Baptist inside Liston Stadium on a ho
The No. 8 ranked Baker University mens soccer team began the 2014 season with a 1-1 tie at home against unranked Missouri Baptist inside Liston Stadium on a hot Friday evening.
Baker mass media professor receives distinguished teaching award
Before becoming a professor in 2005 at Baker University, Joe Watson worked 15 years in television news and four years in public relations.
Baker names interim track, cross country coach
Tim Byers will serve as interim head cross-country and track-and-field coach at Baker University, Baker director of athletics Theresa Yetmar announced Thursday.
Baker football team to start season ranked No. 5 in NAIA
After a 2013 season that featured a school-record 11-2 record, a HAAC regular season championship and a NAIA-FCS Playoff victory, the Baker University football team will begin the season ranked No. 5 in the latest NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Preseason Poll.
Baker recognized as 'hidden gem'
Colleges of Distinction, a guidebook highlighting four-year colleges and universities that are considered “hidden gems,” has recognized Baker University in its 2014-2015 publication.
Baker football team picked to finish 2nd in HAAC
Defending Heart of America Athletic Conference football champion Baker University was selected second in the 2014 HAAC Coaches’ Preseason Poll on Tuesday afternoon at the annual HAAC Football Media Day at the NAIA National Office in downtown Kansas City, Mo.
Baker mourns death of longtime coach
Baker University is mourning the loss of its longtime men’s and women’s cross country coach and track and field coach Zach Kindler, who died suddenly Monday night after a medical emergency.
Baker's online MLA program recognized as one of nation's best
Like many other busy adults, Cheryl McCrary was concerned her full life would further delay her goal of earning a master’s degree.
Baker to play in Arrowhead this fall
The Heart of America Athletic Conference and the Kansas City Chiefs have partnered to present the inaugural NAIA Gridiron Challenge at Arrowhead, a football doubleheader to be played on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Arrowhead Stadium. The 2014 matchups of two highly-anticipated NAIA contests are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Missouri Valley College will square off with MidAmerica Nazarene University in the opener, before Baker University faces off with Benedictine College in the nightcap.
Second Baptist Church pastor to speak at Baker's MLK celebration
Event to be Jan. 30 on the Baldwin City campus
Baker fall semester commencement ceremonies Saturday, Sunday
President Pat Long to address graduates
Baker University fall 2013 degree candidates
Nearly 300 undergradutes and equal number of graduates set to receive degrees this weekend
Last of 3 finalists for Baker president to be introduced today
Carolyn Stefanco, vice president of academic affairs and dean at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga., to meet public at 4 p.m. at the Collins House.
Second finalist for Baker president to be introduced at 4 p.m.
Public invited to gathering at Collins House
Baker's education dean and director of health services to retire
Pair have been with university 25 and 30 years
Baker University to present play honoring first responders, police officers
Play 'New York' will start five-day run Sept. 11
4 Baker players named to basketball honors court
Players recognized for 2012-2013 academic achievements
Baker School of Arts and Sciences releases spring dean's list
GPA of 3.5 with at least 12 hours required
Baker students headed to Washington, D.C., for inauguration
Interterm class to take 16-day trip to nation's capital
Baker, Coffeyville Community College enter into agreement
Pact makes transition easier for Coffeyville students
Baker professor to receive citation
Jacobsen to be recognized for work with International Relations Council
350-plus students to receive degrees in Baker University fall commencement
Baker University’s fall commencement ceremonies will be Dec. 15and 16 at the George F. Collins Sports and Convention Center on the Baldwin City campus
Baker University Christman Candlelight Vespers moving to Rice Auditorium
Popular event moved to Rice Auditorium to accommodate larger crowd
Baker to feature jazz this week
The 15th annual Baker University Invitational Jazz Festival, featuring the Baker Jazz Ensemble, is this week in Baldwin City.
Baker Hall of Fame inductee remembered by former teammate
Former Baker to among Wildcats inducted into the school's sports hall of fame during ceremonies Oct. 5.
Baker volleyball star win weekly HAAC honor
After leading the Baker University volleyball team to a 2-2 finish at the Northwestern College Tournament over the weekend, the Wildcats Renata Dill was awarded the Heart of America Athletic Conference Libero of the Week award.
Baker football players earn weekly league honors
Linebacker, kicker help Wildcats prevail against Ottawa in battle of ranked teams
Baker University tops state's NAIA schools in sports
Baker University finished as the state’s best NAIA athletic program after fielding some of the nation’s most successful teams in the 2011-2012 academic year.
Baker University releases dean's list for spring semester
List honors those with 3.5 grade-point average or higher
Baker commencements start today
Baker University will honor nearly 700 graduates with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, and two ceremonies on Sunday, May 20, at the Collins Cente
Baker University releases names of spring graduates
This tentative list of graduates includes the names of students who submitted an application to graduate by the deadline to be included in the printed May 2012 commencement program:
Baker,Mungano plan month of activities to celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and for Baker University’s Mungano that means it is one of the busiest times of the year.
Baker University campus calendar
AUGUST 25 — First day of classes 30 — Comedian Greg Warren, 8 p.m., Rice Auditorium
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