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Around the QuadLearning Community by Elizabeth Herring
The newly renovated Kokernot Hall will be home this fall to the students enrolled in Baylor's three new Engaged Learning Groups (ELG). The students will also have the opportunity to study together in a specialized curriculum that includes writing and producing a play, creating a life plan, and studying the global community. Find out more about Baylor’s three new ELGs. Learning Community
Scenes of Summer by Elizabeth Herring
Think the Baylor campus is deserted during the summer months? Well, think again! From the beehive of construction to the bustling of students in summer school, there’s plenty to see and do before school starts in the fall. Take a look at our Scenes of Summer photo gallery of Baylor in August.
The Baylor Family
 Going for the Gold by Meg Cullar
Amidst the pageantry and competition of this summer’s Olympic Games, five Baylor graduates are in Beijing, China, but for an entirely different purpose. As part of a ministry called Action Ministries International, they are able to witness to an international community during the world’s largest sporting event. Prior to leaving for his fourth Olympics, Donnie Martinez ’83 (pictured, far right) talked to Between the Lines about his past experiences and what he hoped to find in China. Going for the Gold
Volunteer of the Year
Edna Penny Bridges, MS ’66, EdD ’76, has been named the 2008
 Volunteer of the Year by the Texas Volunteer Conference for her work as a volunteer in a residential setting. For the last eleven years, she has volunteered at Park Place Manor in Belton, where she serves coffee every morning at 6:30 a.m. In an interview with the Temple Daily Telegram, Bridges--who sometimes comes dressed as Minnie Pearl--explained that it’s the residents who keep her coming back every morning. “I try to make every day a special day for them. It’s so gratifying to see their faces light up.”
In 1993, Bridges retired as director of elementary education at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor after twenty-six years of service. She and her husband, Bobby, live in Temple.
Family Album by Lisa Asher
Check out the family photo album to view baby, graduation, and celebration pictures that alumni have shared. And share your own favorite photo in next month's Family Album by e-mailing Lisa_Asher@baylor.edu.
BAA News
 Homecoming 2008
Have you made your plans for this year's Homecoming, to be held from October 31 to November 2? Well, it's not too late! Go to Baylor's Homecoming website for a schedule of events, a ticket order form, and lots more.
By Decree by Judy Prather
On Saturday, September 13, the alumni association will host its annual Alumni by Choice ceremony, during which "diplomas by decree" will be given. Included among this year's honorees is new head Baylor football coach Art Briles. Get to know some of the other recipients in "By Decree."
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