Texas Tidbits
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High schoolers invited to UMHB. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor invites high schoolers from around Texas and neighboring states to visit the campus in Belton on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20. Fall preview weekend is for high school juniors and seniors and their parents to learn about academic programs, financial aid and scholarships while experiencing college living for a weekend. For more information, contact the admissions office at (800) 727-UMHB.
___ Baylor creates Jewish studies center. Baylor University has announced establishment of a Center for American and Jewish Studies. Marc Ellis, university professor of American and Jewish studies, will be the center's first director. He cited two goals: "First, we want to create a leading forum for the discussion of religion and political life in the United States and on the international scene. Second, we want to establish the leading center for the study of Judaism and Jewish life among Christian-identified institutions of higher learning."
___ DBU plans homecoming. Dallas Baptist University will celebrate homecoming Nov. 19-20, highlighted by a Nov. 19 Thanksgiving Celebration at 7:30 p.m. in Burg Student Center and a Family Fall Festival beginning at 11 a.m. Nov. 20. Stephen Wyrick, chairman of the religion department at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus award. The Honorary Alumnus award will be presented to Harold Norris, the university's senior vice president for financial affairs.
___ Clarification: Last week's article about Operation Christmas Child did not make clear that some of the drop-off points listed are "relay" stations and may have earlier deadlines. For complete details, call one of the phone numbers listed in the article.
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