Baylor University

Baylor University is an independent coeducational Baptist institution of higher learning located in Waco, Texas. It is the largest Baptist university in the world and oldest university chartered by the Republic of Texas (1845).

Traditions

Homecoming

Every year since 1909, Baylor celebrates Homecoming. Homecoming activities include Pigskin Revue, a song and dance featuring the top acts from the previous spring's All University Sing; the Freshman Mass Meeting; the oldest and longest collegiate parade in the United States.

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1909 - Pigskin Revue - All University Sing

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Mascot

As the school mascot is the bear, Baylor traditionally hosts a live mascot on campus, which is always given the name of the current president's wife and the title "Judge" in honor of Judge Baylor. Currently there are two black bears on campus named "Judge Joy" Joy Reynolds and "Judge Lady" Sue Sloan. Both bears recently moved into a brand new habitat which replaced the old "bear pit"; now visitors can see the bears up close and at eye level. The habitat is also much more natural and includes pools, rivers, waterfalls, logs, and other various natural items. The bear habitat is a favorite spot for visitors and students of all ages.Official Bear Mascot Page

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Black bear - "Judge Joy" Joy Reynolds - "Judge Lady" Sue Sloan

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Diadeloso

Every spring since 1934, Baylor takes a day off from classes for "Diadeloso." The Baylor University Chamber of Commerce organizes the event which consists of entertainment of all types - tug o' war contests, 3-on-3 basketball, ping pong, indoor soccer, board game tournaments, comedians, an all-University dance, multi-player console games, gospel choirs, etc. This tradition often baffles new professors, who then require quite a bit of convincing to not hold class (or worse, give an exam) on a seemingly arbitrary Thursday in April.

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1934 - Baylor University Chamber of Commerce

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