Texas Tidbits
___ Baylor adds new degree. Regents of Baylor University meeting Nov. 12 in Waco approved addition of a new master of divinity/master of social work combination degree that is the first of its kind nationwide. The joint degree will be offered through Baylor's School of Social Work and Truett Seminary and will prepare social workers for service in congregations, religiously affiliated organizations and faith communities.
___ Schmeltekopf reception planned. Friends of Ed Schmeltekopf are invited to a reception in honor of his forthcoming retirement as associate executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The reception will be held Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Burleson. The church is located at 317 W. Ellison in Burleson, and the phone number is (817) 295-2221.
___ UMHB announces $13.5 million campaign. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has launched a $13.5 million capital and endowment campaign titled "Challenge Beyond 2000--You are the Key!" The campaign aims to raise $4.5 million toward endowment and $9 million for facilities and capital improvements. The $9 million capital goal includes two new buildings at $4 million each and $1 million in renovations to existing facilities. The Parker Academic Center will be a new building for the schools of business and education. The university also plans to build a Convocation and Wellness Center.
___ Clarification: An article in last week's issue about a proposed amendment to the Baptist General Convention of Texas constitution indicated that members of the BGCT Executive Board are drawn from associations but failed to make explicitly clear that those associations do not nominate or elect representatives to the Executive Board.
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MARY HILL DAVIS
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___ Clarification: The biographical article on B.H. Carroll published in the Nov. 10 issue noted he divorced his first wife for infidelity in 1863. Due to space limitations and the context of the article, it was not noted that he then married Ellen Bell in 1866. She died 30 years later, and he married Hallie Harrison in 1899. Both Ellen and Hallie bore him children.
___ Oops! Last week's biographical article on Mary Hill Davis was accompanied by a photo of Olivia Davis, former executive director of Texas Woman's Missionary Union, rather than Mary Hill Davis. The photo at right is of Mary Hill Davis.
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