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For Parents Who Want to Order a Finals Care Package

     Each semester during the week of final examinations, the Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) gives parents the opportunity to purchase care packages for their students living in residence halls and the Colonial Village Apartments.  The semi-annual care package ministry also serves as a fund raiser for the BSM student missions program. All of the money raised will help send DBU students around the world on summer missions.

    Each care package costs $15.00 and will contain gum, candy, beverages, various snack foods, pens, and highlighters. We will personally deliver the care packages to any on-campus resident along with a personalized message, prayer, and scripture passage from the sender.

     If you would like to purchase a care package for your student or an international student on campus, please contact the BSM at 214.333.5431, or email Jason Hatch at jasonh@dbu.edu.  In order to make deliveries on May 1, 2007, the form and payment need to be received by April 20, 2007.

Note to Parents:  The event summaries and "Student Life Calendar Highlights" that follow are provided to give you a window into the student life experiences that your son or daughter may encounter in the upcoming month.  

Coke Break—Wednesday, April 4

     Join Student Life on Wednesday, April 4, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. for free food, fun, and all the Coke you can handle!  We'll be in the Loft on the 2nd floor of the Mahler Student Center.  See you there!

All-University Carnival and Battle of the Bands—Friday, April 13

     Join Student Life on Friday, April 13, for our favorite spring event, the All-University Carnival!  Play on huge inflatables, eat dinner, hang out with friends, and celebrate the end of the semester.  The carnival starts at the Soccer Field at 3:00 p.m., but don't leave too early.  Starting at

6:00 p.m., the student bands will compete for a cash prize at the annual Battle of the Bands competition.

Pack the Park—Tuesday, April 17

     Let Student Life "take you out to the ball game" on Tuesday, April 17, as DBU takes on Stephen F. Austin at our very own Patriot Baseball Field.  The first pitch is at 6:00 p.m., and it's Dollar Dog Night at the concession stand.  Come join the fun as we cheer on the team, play fun games, and just have a great time.

Student Government Elections—Wednesday, April 18

     SGA elections will be held during chapel on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.  SGA is an organization committed to service, leadership, and representation.  Do you enjoy making an impact on the people around you?  Here is your chance.  Apply today to become a Student Government Senator.  You will have an awesome opportunity to hear the voice of the students and make changes to enhance the lives of your peers.

     If you are interested in running for office, please access and print the application found at www.dbu.edu/sga, and then click on "Election Information" to download the application.  The completed application is due by 12:00 noon, Monday, April 2, to the SGA office, located behind the Student Life Office in the Mahler Student Center.  If you have any questions, please email Ryan at r.towson@gmail.com.

Grandparents’ Day—Friday, April 20

     Invite your grandparents to come and visit you at DBU!  The day starts at 11:00 a.m. with a special luncheon in the Rogers BSM Center.  You and your grandparents can stay and enjoy the Nineteenth Annual Norvell Slater Hymn Sing in the Burg Center, starting with a pre-hymn sing concert at 1:30 p.m.  If you would like your grandparents to receive a brochure and registration form, just send an email to angela@dbu.edu with their names and addresses.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the special people in your life.

Wild, Wild West—Thursday, April 26

     Join Student Life at Bush Pond on Thursday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. for a delicious BBQ dinner and country dance!  We will have a live band and a dance floor perfect for boot-scootin!  Just bring your boots, a dance partner, and $5 for dinner!

Pancake Study Break—Thursday, May 3

     Staying up late for a late-night cram session right before finals?  Get your second wind at the Crowley Dining Hall on Thursday, May 3, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.  Enjoy a FREE, late night, all-you-can-eat breakfast with Student Life!

Cinco de Mayo Coke Break—Friday, May 4

     Ok, maybe it's really Quatro de Mayo, but we are still going to have a fiesta!  Join Student Life on Friday, May 4, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at Turner Park for a special Coke Break outside.  Enjoy fun music, great food, and take a swing at the piñata!

Ministry and Missions In Action

Chick-fil-A Night!

          Everyone likes Chick-fil-A!  Join us on Tuesday night, April 10th between 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A on Carrier Pkwy.  Help raise money for student missions while you enjoy your favorite chicken! Simply tell the cashier before placing your order that you are with DBU and 15% of evening's proceeds will go directly to support our missionaries. See you there!

 

Noondays

          Like free food? Like international ministry? Like friends and fellowship? Then     come hang out with us on Wednesday, April 25, in the BSM at 12:00 noon.  Enjoy Chinese food while we learn about what God is doing all over the world.

 

BSM Worship Night

          Wednesday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m., the BSM will host a monthly night of worship. No program. No speaker. No agenda. Just worship.

 

Women's Spring Retreat

          Are you ready for a break? Come spend time with your girlfriends and plenty of chocolate! The retreat will be held this year at Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian, April 20-21. The cost is $25, and you can sign up by contacting Christy Brashier at 214.333.5862 or christy@dbu.edu.

Commencement Services—Thursday, May 10, 3:00 p.m. and                                                    

Friday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

     Unlike many universities, Dallas Baptist University considers the graduation ceremony to be a worship experience, as well as an opportunity for celebration.  Each year we receive letters from parents and friends expressing how much they appreciated the respectful atmosphere in our ceremony.

     As a student, you can play a vital part in ensuring that our commencement services continue to reflect a worshipful attitude.  If you plan on attending, you are asked to follow the instructions that will be given for acknowledging graduates.  Thank you for helping us make our commencements something special for everyone.

Registration for May-Mini and Summer Terms begins April 9.

Register during the Advance Registration period, April 9-20, with no registration fee.

May-Mini Term I (Day Classes Only) – May 14-18, M-F, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

May-Mini Term II (Day Classes Only) – May 21-25, M-F, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

May-Mini Term III (Evening Classes Only) – May 14-25, M-F, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Long Summer Term – May 29-August 3

Online Extended Long Summer – May 29-August 17

Summer I – May 29-June 29

Summer II – July 2-August 3

Online Extended Summer II – June 25-August 31

     See your academic advisor to register.  Check the schedule for classes being offered at http://www.dbu.edu/schedule/default.asp.

Check Out Online Classes!

     All DBU students may take summer online classes.  Register for online classes with your academic advisor.  Visit http://www.dbu.edu/online for more details.

Student Life Calendar Highlights for April & May, 2007

DBU Athletics – Support the Patriots and Lady Patriots!

• Patriot Men’s Baseball - http://www.dbu.edu/athletics/schedule.asp?SportID=1
• Patriots' Track and Field - http://www.dbu.edu/athletics/schedule.asp?SportID=13 
• Patriot Men’s Tennis - http://www.dbu.edu/athletics/schedule.asp?SportID=5 
• Patriot Women's Tennis - http://www.dbu.edu/athletics/schedule.asp?SportID=6 

Timeless Words!

“The Lord will keep you from all harm; he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:7-8).