In his lecture last week at the Beall Poetry Festival, Christian Wiman recited some of my favorite lines of poetry from Lucille Clifton:
but when I wake to the heat of the morning
galloping down the highway of my life
something hopeful rises in me
rises and runs me out into the road
and i lob my fierce thigh high
over the rump of the day and honey
i ride i ride
They’re good lines for days like these, when much in the world seems challenging. Indeed, like Clifton, something hopeful rises in me this time of year, its sources manifold: recent alumni hitting full stride in their new post-Baylor lives; current students making grand plans to impact the world this summer; faculty colleagues recognized for the steady, faithful ways they mentor students; and students, new research discoveries in hand, offering to teach us what they’ve learned. This is just some of what you’ll discover below in this month’s newsletter. I hope that for you, like me, something hopeful rises when you read.
Cheers,
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In his lecture last week at the Beall Poetry Festival, Christian Wiman recited some of my favorite lines of poetry from Lucille Clifton:
but when I wake to the heat of the morning
/galloping down the highway of my life
/something hopeful rises in me
/rises and runs me out into the road
/and i lob my fierce thigh high
/over the rump of the day and honey
/i ride i ride
They’re good lines for days like these, when much in the world seems challenging. Indeed, like Clifton, something hopeful rises in me this time of year, its sources manifold: recent alumni hitting full stride in their new post-Baylor lives; current students making grand plans to impact the world this summer; faculty colleagues recognized for the steady, faithful ways they mentor students; and students, new research discoveries in hand, offering to teach us what they’ve learned. This is just some of what you’ll discover below in this month’s newsletter. I hope that for you, like me, something hopeful rises when you read.
Cheers,
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Andrew P. Hogue, PhD
Associate Dean
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OEL Team Profile: Dr. Rebecca Flavin |
Dr. Rebecca Flavin, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, serves as the Director of Engaged Learning Curriculum in the Office of Engaged Learning. She also directs Baylor's Model UN program and serves as Associate Director of Baylor in Washington. Read on for our second installment of "Get to Know the OEL."
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We on the OEL Team are celebrating with and extending our warmest congratulations to our beloved team member Amanda Nowlin Martinez on the birth of her baby boy on March 10.
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URSA Scholars Week is Here! Join Us, and Help Judge Presentations |
Scholars Week begins next Monday, Mar. 31 and runs through Wednesday, Apr. 2, and we're looking for faculty and graduate student judges to help us evaluate student presentations. Undergraduate students from across the university will deliver over 100 poster presentations in the BSB and over 35 oral presentations in the SUB.
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Applications Open for 2025-26 Baylor Engage Fellows and Provost's Scholars Cohorts |
Applications have opened for the Baylor Engage Fellows and Provost's Scholars programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Engage Fellows applications are due on Mon, Mar. 31 and Provost's Scholars applications are due on Thu, Apr. 17.
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Learn and Serve in an Innovative 1-Hour PPS Course in Fall 2025 |
For students interested in taking unique and innovative courses that introduce them to a range of different topics related to the common good and human flourishing and of local, national, and global importance, PPS 1100 is a perfect choice.
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| Six Baylor Faculty Members Honored with Elizabeth Vardaman Faculty Award |
The Elizabeth Vardaman Awards annually recognize Baylor faculty members who go above and beyond in mentoring undergraduate students. Five faculty members received the Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduates award, and one received the Excellence in Research Leadership award.
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Undergraduate Research Advocates Make Their Voices Heard in Washington, D.C. |
Chloe Kautt ('25), Berkley Ponce ('26), and Elise Zeigler ('27), along with their faculty mentor Dr. Tammy Adair, recently attended the Students Transforming Research (STR) conference in Washington, D.C. and visited the offices of our Texas representatives to highlight the critical role of undergraduate research in higher education and advocate for continued federal support.
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Fulbright Dispatch: Kaley Birchfield ('24) |
Read about Kaley Birchfield's (Comm. Sciences & Disorders, '24) experiences in Spain on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award.
"In pursuing a Fulbright ETA award, my comfort zone has been stretched in the best ways...the pivotal question that redirected my entire application: 'Where do you really want to spend a year of your life?'"
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URSA Scholars Week is Here! Join Us, and Help Judge Presentations |
Scholars Week begins next Monday, Mar. 31 and runs through Wednesday, Apr. 2, and we're looking for faculty and graduate student judges to help us evaluate student presentations. Undergraduate students from across the university will deliver over 100 poster presentations in the BSB and over 35 oral presentations in the SUB.
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Six Baylor Faculty Members Honored with Elizabeth Vardaman Faculty Award |
The Elizabeth Vardaman Awards annually recognize Baylor faculty members who go above and beyond in mentoring undergraduate students. Five faculty members received the Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduates award, and one received the Excellence in Research Leadership award.
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Applications Open for 2025-26 Baylor Engage Fellows and Provost's Scholars Cohorts |
Applications have opened for the Baylor Engage Fellows and Provost's Scholars programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Engage Fellows applications are due on Mon, Mar. 31 and Provost's Scholars applications are due on Thu, Apr. 17.
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Undergraduate Research Advocates Make Their Voices Heard in Washington, D.C. |
Chloe Kautt ('25), Berkley Ponce ('26), and Elise Zeigler ('27), along with their faculty mentor Dr. Tammy Adair, recently attended the Students Transforming Research (STR) conference in Washington, D.C. and visited the offices of our Texas representatives to highlight the critical role of undergraduate research in higher education and advocate for continued federal support.
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Learn and Serve in an Innovative 1-Hour PPS Course in Fall 2025 |
For students interested in taking unique and innovative courses that introduce them to a range of different topics related to the common good and human flourishing and of local, national, and global importance, PPS 1100 Citizenship and Community Service is a perfect choice.
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Fulbright Dispatch: Kaley Birchfield ('24) |
Read about Kaley Birchfield's (Comm. Sciences & Disorders, '24) experiences in Spain on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award.
"In pursuing a Fulbright ETA award, my comfort zone has been stretched in the best ways...the pivotal question that redirected my entire application: 'Where do you really want to spend a year of your life?'"
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Opportunities of Interest |
We think these opportunities may be of particular interest to students and campus partners in our network.
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URSA Scholars Week | Mar. 31 - Apr. 2
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Please join us in the BSB and the SUB Mon, Mar. 31 through Wed, Apr. 2 for Scholars Week, and please consider volunteering to evaluate student presentations as a judge. With over 100 poster presentations and over 35 oral presentations, we anticipate a wonderful showcase. Find more details and the full schedule below!
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| Baylor Engage Fellows Applications due Mar. 31 |
Students in their second or third year are invited to become Baylor Engage Fellows, a community committed to integrating scholarship, citizenship, and leadership in pursuit of the common good. Guided and mentored by Baylor faculty and staff, Baylor Engage Fellows pursue a variety of research, ambassadorial, and civic endeavors.
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| Provost's Scholars Applications due Apr. 17 |
Provost's Scholars have excelled in their scholarship, citizenship, and leadership pursuits during their time at Baylor and are deeply committed to the flourishing of all people. They will help shape the future of Baylor by developing a community of like-minded and like-hearted students and working with university leadership to promote engaged learning opportunities across campus. They also receive tailored mentorship, support, and guidance from faculty and staff as they prepare to chart their path beyond Baylor.
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URSA Scholars Week | Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 |
Please join us in the BSB and the SUB Mon, Mar. 31 through Wed, Apr. 2 for Scholars Week, and please consider volunteering to evaluate student presentations as a judge. With over 100 poster presentations and over 35 oral presentations, we anticipate a wonderful showcase. Find more details and the full schedule below!
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Baylor Engage Fellows Applications due Mar. 31 |
Students in their second or third year are invited to become Baylor Engage Fellows, a community committed to integrating scholarship, citizenship, and leadership in pursuit of the common good. Guided and mentored by Baylor faculty and staff, Baylor Engage Fellows pursue a variety of research, ambassadorial, and civic endeavors.
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Provost's Scholars Applications due Apr. 17 |
Provost's Scholars have excelled in their scholarship, citizenship, and leadership pursuits during their time at Baylor and are deeply committed to the flourishing of all people. They will help shape the future of Baylor by developing a community of like-minded and like-hearted students and working with university leadership to promote engaged learning opportunities across campus. They also receive tailored mentorship, support, and guidance from faculty and staff as they prepare to chart their path beyond Baylor.
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Chloe Kautt ('25), Berkley Ponce ('26), Elise Zeigler ('27), and Dr. Tammy Adair (left to right), outside Congressman Pete Sessions' office in Washington, D.C., where they advocated for the importance of federal funding and support for undergraduate research opportunities.
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Chloe Kautt ('25), Berkley Ponce ('26), Elise Zeigler ('27), and Dr. Tammy Adair (left to right), outside Congressman Pete Sessions' office in Washington, D.C., where they advocated for the importance of federal funding and support for undergraduate research opportunities.
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