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The oldest student organization at Baylor University, the Baylor University Chamber of Commerce (usually called "Chamber of Commerce" or simply "Chamber;" was founded in 1919.) Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...
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Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ...
Purpose
The organization's stated purpose: "In order to promote the general welfare of Baylor University the purpose of this organization shall be: to stress the importance of Leadership, Service, and Scholarship in daily life; to promote an active interest in the Athletic, Academic, Traditional, and Cultural aspects of Baylor University; to foster an atmosphere of unity among the membership which creates effective service; and to encourage communication and good will among all the peoples of Baylor University, as well as among those with whom this organization comes in contact."
Changes The organization has undergone many changes over the years. Founded on February 26, 1919 as the Baylor Business Men's Club, the name was changed on March 10, 1920 to reflect the wider scope and intent of the organization as Baylor Chamber of Commerce. The most notable change of late came when women were allowed to rush and pledge as part of the membership accession process. As an organization, the Chamber has experienced its ups and downs; most notably in its history, the Chamber has mourned two tragic deaths. Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ...
One of those deaths happened in 1990 on Diadeloso, a holiday unique to Baylor University students that takes place every Spring. Spanish for "The Day of the Bear", Diadeloso is hosted by Chamber, and consists of a day-long festival of events on the Baylor campus. The 1990 Diadeloso was chaired by Scott Adams, a senior religion major from Edmond, Oklahoma. As the event winded down late in the day, a group of Chambermen including Scott were sitting in the bed of a pickup truck while breaking everything down and unloading from the day’s events. As the group was driving down University Parks Drive, Scott was knocked out of the bed of the truck along with a sign he was holding after strong gust of wind came by. Scott fell head-first to the ground, and never gained consciousness. He was pronounced dead several hours later. Scott, who intended on going into ministry, had planned on staying at Baylor for a fifth year to train and take care of a cub in preparation for becoming the next Baylor Bear mascot. The cub was subsequently named "Judge Scotty" in remembrance of Scott. Edmond is a rapidly growing suburban city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma in the central part of the state. ...
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Today Notwithstanding those low-points, Chamber members have always remained extremely dedicated in their service to the university. Today, Chamber is mostly known for its role in caretaking for the live Baylor Bear mascots, as well as orchestrating major university-wide events at Baylor such as Homecoming, Diadeloso, Winter Premiere, and Parent's Weekend. The organization is also known for odd, secretive, and traditional behavior - all of which contribute to the reputation of its members as student-guardians of Baylor. Chamber is also in charge of the Baylor Line during home games. The organization has undergone many changes over the years. Founded on February 26, 1919 as the Baylor Business Men's Club, the name was changed on March 10, 1920 to reflect the wider scope and intent of the organization as Baylor Chamber of Commerce. The most notable change of late came when women were allowed to rush and pledge as part of the membership accession process. As an organization, the Chamber has experienced its ups and downs; most notably in its history, the Chamber has mourned two tragic deaths. One of those deaths happened in 1990 on Diadeloso, a holiday unique to Baylor University students that takes place every Spring. Spanish for "The Day of the Bear", Diadeloso is hosted by Chamber, and consists of a day-long festival of events on the Baylor campus. The 1990 Diadeloso was chaired by Scott Adams, a junior religion major from Edmond, Oklahoma. As the event winded down late in the day, a group of Chambermen including Scott were sitting in the bed of a pickup truck while breaking everything down and unloading from the day’s events. As the group was driving down University Parks Drive, Scott was knocked out of the bed of the truck along with a sign he was holding after strong gust of wind came by. Scott fell head-first to the ground, and never gained consciousness. He was pronounced dead several hours later. Scott, who intended on going into ministry, had planned on staying at Baylor for a fifth year to train and take care of a cub in preparation for becoming the next Baylor Bear mascot. The cub was subsequently named "Judge Scotty" in remembrance of Scott. For the suburb of Sydney, Australia, see Mascot, New South Wales. ...
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External links - Baylor University web site
- Baylor University Chamber of Commerce web site
- Baylor University Homecoming web site
- Baylor University Parents Weekend web site
- Baylor University Diadeloso web site
- Baylor University Bear Program web site
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