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 ...

August 2019 – October 2020 Lois J. (Dreyer) Adriance, ’48, 92, Alpha Chi Omega, cheerleader, April 14, 2019, Lawrence, Kansas. Survivors include a granddaughter, Erin Adriance, ’09. Anthony F. Ahnemann, ’56, 85, Sigma Phi Epsilon, March 25, 2020, Olathe, Kansas. Survivors include his spouse, Roberta (Mouser) Ahnemann, ’56. Rosalind B. Askew, ’76, 66, Sept. 8, 2020, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. ...

Rex G. Allen, ’55, 84, Sigma Phi Epsilon, May 22, 2018, Overland Park, Kansas. Ernie Anselmi, ’52, 90, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Baker Athletics Hall of Fame, Dec. 13, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri. Thomas Jack Armstrong Jr., ’56, 86, Zeta Chi, Aug. 4, 2018, Sherman, Texas. Survivors include son David Armstrong, ’81, daughter Dana (Armstrong) Gaedtke, ’79, and brothers Gerald Armstrong, ’58, and Jim Armstrong, ...

Camilla Jo (Keener) Alderfer,’76, 63, Phi Mu, Dec. 28, 2017, Centralia, Kansas. Survivors include her sisters Janice (Keener) Towell, ’75, and Jennifer (Keener) Herre, ’85. Carol J. (Carter) Anderson, former student, 89, Alpha Chi Omega, Dec. 12, 2017, Kansas City, Missouri, Keith Anderson, ’93, 59, Nov. 26, 2017, Kansas City, Missouri. Penny L. (Asel) Besecke, ’65, 75, Alpha Chi Omega, Jan. 8, 2018, Schaumburg, Illinois. Survivors include ...

Betty M. Allen, former student, April 16, 2017, Carbondale, Kansas. Jean E. Attebury, former employee, 68, May 20, 2017, Topeka, Kansas. Alice J. Baker, ’60, 79, Sept. 22, 2017, Mission, Kansas. Laura M. Bartlett, former student, 86, Sept. 18, 2017, Atchison, Kansas. Genevieve L. Basler, ’61, 77, Phi Mu, June 19, 2017, Monte Vista, Colorado. Sharon L. (Ducate) Bedinger, ’58, 80, Alpha Chi Omega, Feb. 25, ...