Alfred Service, a professor of music at Baker University from 1945 to 1983 and former music department chair, passed away on Aug. 27 at age 93.

JoAnne Fluke, a 2000 Baker University graduate and member of Phi Mu sorority, will share her inspirational story at 9 p.m. CST, during a one-hour documentary titled “Dancer with Tiny Legs.”

It’s rare now that I have reached the age of 60+ that I recall with great certainty or clarity any classroom material from my days as a student on the Baldwin City campus. But, this summer while on an extended car trip to the Gulf Coast and farther down into Florida, one of the class subjects that I had studied at Baker came roaring back to mind.

In his role as vice president of enrollment management and student development, Mark Bandré, CAS 1989, will focus on Baker students from the time they apply until they graduate.

“Approval by NCATE, the national accrediting body, is the gold standard that teacher education programs work toward. We are proud that our program met this standard.” —Peggy Harris, dean of Baker’s School of Education

Jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany, CAS 1981, will perform Aug. 6 at the “Celebrating Our KC Roots” festival.

Alpha Chi Omega adds National Chapter of the Year award to numerous honors received this year.

Associate Professor of English Tracy Floreani, who joined the Baker faculty in fall 2000, finished her tenure here with the spring 2010 semester. She taught courses in liberal arts and English and helped develop the minor in social justice. Floreani also served as the faculty advisor to Mungano, 2002-06, and for Watershed, 2002-10. Read her letter to the Baker community.

I’d like to announce the Wandering Wildcats 2011 trip—Alaska, June 18-29. See the best of Alaska by land and sea: breathtaking views, dazzling glaciers, spectacular wildlife, unspoiled national parks, and charming ports. And enjoy it all with fellow Wildcats.