When the coronavirus pandemic forced widespread shutdowns, many businesses, spanning diverse industries, were forced to quickly change their processes and adapt to the current circumstances. Laura Schmidt, MSM ’90, is among countless local business owners who have had to adjust their business practices. Schmidt, CEO and founder of Notes to Self Socks, credits Baker University with giving her the confidence ...
The Baker University Wetlands is no stranger to change. Created over thousands of years through repeated flooding of the Wakarusa River, it was drained in the early 1900s for farming. When Baker University acquired the land in 1968, biology students and faculty began the long process of restoring the property back to wetlands. Today, nearly 100 percent of the 927 ...
It’s long been known that if a prospective student visits campus to take a walk under the maple trees, meet faculty members and coaches, and sit down for lunch with current students, there’s a good chance he or she will choose to become a Wildcat. So what do you do when campus is closed to visitors? You get creative, of ...
The music flowing out of Owens Musical Arts Building is a little richer thanks to the generosity of Bill Grubb. His $23,000 gift helped purchase a tuba, bassoon, and five-octave marimba for Baker’s band program. “I just wanted to help,” said Grubb. “I knew [the department] was looking for instruments, and that’s what I wanted to help get for Baker.” ...
Suddenly moving home last March when campus closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and being away from friends was difficult for students, but it was also a jarring transition for faculty and staff. It was especially difficult for Dean of Students Cassy Bailey, who is known for her close connection with students. Missing those relationships, Bailey took to social ...
The Baker family is known for its generosity and willingness to jump in when help is needed. During the current pandemic, when so many people and organizations are facing challenges and financial burdens, Baker alumni and friends have once again come together and created the Baker University Emergency Relief Fund. This fund supports the university and provides direct benefits to students, faculty, and staff members across the four schools. As of October 20, 2020, alumni, faculty and staff, Baker University Board of Trustees members, ...
Most people don’t usually give much thought to how the toilet paper and disinfecting wipes reach their grocery store shelves, whether their mechanic can get the part needed to fix their car, or whether they will be able to refill their prescriptions. But since last spring, people have become aware of supply chain management and understand the impact of a ...
Dr. John Buehler and Dr. Cal Cink are the latest additions to Baker University’s Faculty Hall of Fame. They were honored at an induction and faculty appreciation reception on Sept. 17. Dr. John Buehler joined the faculty in the fall of 1984 as the Youse-Rice Chair in Choral Music. His choral ensembles enlivened the campus for 25 years until he retired in May 2009. Well-known for his work in the Kansas Music Educators ...
The Wildcats have gotten off to a strong start this fall, all while facing frequent schedule changes and new safety protocols during training, competition, and travel. At the beginning of the season they also competed at home without fans. Because the number of active COVID-19 cases on campus remained low throughout the early part of the season, in October, Liston ...
The Commencement Ceremony is a highly anticipated milestone, a tradition that formally marks the end of years of study. Because this rite of passage holds such an important place in higher education, the decision to cancel is rare and difficult, and last year Baker administrators faced this unusual decision not once, but twice. A snowstorm hit Baldwin City the morning ...