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Around the QuadHomecoming 2008
After months of preparation and a whirlwind of activities, Homecoming 2008 is now part of Baylor history. We've got comprehensive coverage on the Homecoming website, which includes photo galleries of the main events, a story on the Baylor Alumni Association's annual meeting, and lots more. Go to the Homecoming site to get in on all the action. If you have feedback about Homecoming 2008 or suggestions for next year's event, e-mail us at Between the Lines. And don't forget--Homecoming 2009 is scheduled for October 23-25. We'll see you there!
 Questions, Questions
by Meg Cullar
Novelist and political commentator Mark Helprin presented Baylor's annual Roy B. Albaugh lecture on October 21. His topic, "Five Questions About Iran," provoked a lively discussion. Questions, Questions
Admissions 101
by Lisa Asher
For most of you, it's been a few years (or maybe quite a few years!) since you applied for admission to Baylor. In that intervening time, much has changed about the process--from online applications to specialized campus visits, the admissions process is not what you remember. Find out about the process, upcoming deadlines, and more. Admissions 101
BAA NewsAn Unusually Grand Trip by George Wang
When retired Baylor professors George and May Wang went on the Baylor Alumni Association trip down the Danube River, they were struck by the beauty and diversity of the area, including this vineyard in the Wachau Valley. The Baylor group of forty-two included retired Master Teacher James Vardaman and current Baylor philosophy professor Dr. Robert Baird. For more on this trip--and others that are offered by the alumni association--click here: An Unusually Grand Trip
Insurance Program
The alumni association is pleased to offer a new short-term health insurance program, along with auto, homeowners, and long-term care. Go to our Insurance Program page for more information.
The Baylor FamilyTexas Monthly Offer
In last month's e-mail newsletter, we featured a special subscription offer to Texas Monthly--just $6 a year for Baylor alums. Unfortunately, we had some technical problems with the link. So the magazine has graciously extended the offer for another month. Click here to get a Texas-size deal!
Happy Holidays
Carol Bailiff Bullman '99 has written a children's book, The Christmas House, which celebrates the power of music. Illustrated by Jim Madsen, the book tells the story of an enchanted piano that revitalizes a neighborhood. Go to idealsbooks.com for more information.
After graduating from Baylor, Carol taught elementary school in Frisco while taking creative writing classes at night. She and her husband, John '00, live in Allen with their son. This is Carol's first children's book.
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.
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