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Student awardsFCS students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during 2007. Listed below are students recognized in Child and Family Studies, Nutrition Science, and Fashion Design programs. Page two of this newsletter highlights numerous awards gleaned by our Interior Design program.

Baylor Students Excel in Research and Design Competitions

Three students from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences had research papers accepted for national presentation at the 2007 Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) national conclave. In addition to the honor of presenting, their expenses were paid to attend the meeting. Those presenting at the National Meeting in Dallas were: Jennifer Marquez (The effect on quality characteristics in yeast bread rolls

when substituting rice flour for all-purpose flour at two levels), Mary Ellen Herndon (The effect of egg substitute on traditional quick-bread muffins), and Lauren Darr (The Darr Family: Family Genogram Analysis Paper). Local sponsors for KON, a national honor society for Family and Consumer Sciences are Drs. Janelle Walter and Margaret Baier.

Julie Thomas, San Antonio senior was named winner of the Texas Council on Family Relations Student Paper Contest. She was

honored at the TCFR annual conference in Austin, TX.

The Dallas and Houston Chapters of Fashion Group International sponsor “Career Days” for university students. At these events students hear professionals from the fashion industry discuss their jobs and potential career opportunities. Another event is a design competition for the fashion design students. Two Baylor University students were among the scholarship winners in these competitions.

Stefenie Shieh, Arlington, TX double major in fashion design and business was the first place winner in the Dallas Fashion Group Career Day Competition. Stephanie designed a wool pants and vest which was inspired by 1940’s menswear.

Rachelle McDonald, Lago Vista, TX senior fashion design major was a third place winner in the Houston Fashion Group Career Day. Rachelle entered a wool suit and lace shell, which was designed to take a professional woman from day to night events in the business world.

Professionals empowering individuals, families, communities, and their environment.

Child & Family StudiesStudent selected for practicum in Ghana Page 2

Fashion DesignFashion Design wins big at Career Day competitionsPage 1

Fashion MerchandisingNYC Alumni reception held in June & students go to NYC and Montreal for apparel field studiesPage 8

General Family & Consumer Science

GFCS students prepare for entrepreneurial careers

Interior DesignInterior Design students win numerous national awards & Nikki Feilner joins the Interior Design facultyPage 2

Nutrition ScienceNutrition Science student selected for prestigious internshipPage 7

Annual Newsletter Fall 2007

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Working with outstanding colleagues and students to build on the strong foundation and commitment to excellence in each of the six programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is exhilarating. Enrollment in each program in the department continues to increase. The number of students selecting to study in the exciting fields of child and family studies, fashion design, fashion merchandising, general family and consumer sciences, interior design and nutrition sciences continues to increase. Each of the academic areas in the department seems to be on the cutting edge of societal needs and interests. Faculty are energized with such eager students and the environment is electric. A great place to be! If you have been on campus over the last year, you noticed that a lot of construction is underway. Across the street from the Mary Gibbs Jones Building is a new parking garage (hopefully, the parking woes will minimize) and just on the other side of the creek is the new Brooks Village Complex. Baylor University continues to expand and improve the facilities on campus. It is great to view such growth and progress. It will certainly be exciting when renovation and expansion of the facilities for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences becomes a reality. Plan to come to campus and visit us during this upcoming year. We especially want to see you at Homecoming – November 2 – 3. The reception in your honor will be on Friday, November 2 from 5 – 6:30. Make your plans now to include FCS in your schedule! If you are not able to come then, come by another time and experience past memories and begin to form new ones!

Suzy Weems, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD, CFCS

Interior design students win national competionsThe 2006-2007 academic year was another one of outstanding accomplishments by both interior design students and alumni. In the fall, six interior design students placed in the ASID Student Day Design Competitions. The design team of seniors, Kate Lagoy, Megaan Pelaar, and Hung Cao, placed in the hospitality design category as a runner-up with their design of the

Boiler Room, a trendy restaurant concept. Also in the commercial arena, senior April Heflich received recognition with her children’s retail space, Quack and Oink. Junior Rebecca Taddia brought home first place with her design of a Kosher Kitchen.

The spring semester brought more award recognitions and outstanding activities. In January, April Heflich, senior and LEED AP (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design—Accredited Professional), hosted a six week seminar for her peers entitled, Think Green. The seminar was sponsored by the ASID student chapter. She did an outstanding job and is truly an inspiration to her fellow design students. In February, seniors, Ashley Goad, April Heflich, Kate Lagoy, and Megaan Plelaar participated in the IIDA Student Day and Charette in Houston. The design charette is a team-based, time intensive, problem solving design experience. Each student was placed on a team with interior design students from other schools in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Ashley Goad represented the Baylor interior design team on the winning design concept. Two senior projects were submitted to the IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) Student Competition. The project involved the design of a Battered Women’s Shelter in connections with the IDEC International Conference theme of Social Justice. Three projects were chosen from each regional area and then judged again at the national level.

The team entry of Ashley Goad and April Heflich and the entry of Megaan Pelaar and Kate Lagoy, placed at the Southwest Regional level. With great pride, the Baylor team of

Megaan Pelaar and Kate Lagoy took third place nationally, an outstanding accomplishment as these students competed with design students across the country.

Senior Laura Paulus, received the first BKM Architecture and Design Scholarship of $1000.

Dallas-based BKM Total Office of Texas is a office furniture company specializing in creative, comprehensive furniture solutions for higher education

The incoming 2007-2008 ASID Student Chapter President, Kristin Rose, was chosen by the ASID National Association to participate, all expenses paid, in the ASID Leadership Training Conference in Chicago in July. Kristin has attended two national ASID meetings as a student participant where her leadership skills have been recognized. She trained with student chapter leaders across the country.

Interior design Program welcomes Nikki Feilner, IIDA, IDECThe faculty, staff and students in the department are excited and pleased to welcome Nikki Feilner to the Interior Design Program at Baylor University. Ms. Feilner brings over fifteen years of professional experiences and fourteen years of university teaching experience to the program. She comes to Baylor University from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi where she served as the interim program director for Interior Design and Assistant Professor. In addition, she has teaching experiences at the University of Memphis, Western Kentucky University and California Polytechnic State University. Ms. Feilner holds her B.S. and M.A. degrees in Interior Design from the University of Missouri. She brings experience with accreditation standards

and processes for programs in Interior Design. Ms. Feilner’s professional practice includes a variety of experiences including healthcare, contract and residential design. She has

worked at the corporate levels as well as entrepreneurial businesses. Nikki’s research and creative interests are currently directed toward creating and designing Healthcare and Healing Environments. She says that her pioneering spirit and experiences in the design of healthcare facilities have given her the opportunity to design concepts and establish standards for new and renovated hospital facilities. In addition to her professional commitments, Ms. Feilner is active in The American Quarter Horse Association and The Equestrian Ministries International. Plan to come to the department and meet her!

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FCS Professors Active in ResearchIn addition to being dedicated to their teaching responsibilities, our faculty has been busy conducting, publishing, and presenting research in their respective fields. The department is proud of the many contributions our professors have made, furthering BU’s reputation.

Publications/PresentationsSoliah, L.: Enova TM brand oil: A review of the

research. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 2(1): 27-28, 2006.

Soliah, L., Walter, J., and Antosh, D.: Dieting behaviors of young women post-college graduation. In Press. College Student Journal (2007).

Soliah, L., Walter, J., and Antosh, D.: Physical activity patterns of young women post-college graduation. In Press. College Student Journal (2007).

Parker, E.L. and Soliah, L.: Nutrition in dental school curricula. Today’s Dietitian, 8 (2): 26, 2006.

Soliah, L., Walter, J., and Antosh, D.: College women and their food preparation ability.

Journal of Extension. 44(5) Article #5RIB5, October (2006).

Soliah, L., Walter, J. and Antosh, D.: Quantifying the impact of food preparation skills among college women. College Student Journal 40(4): 729-739, 2006.

Canales, M. Magrans-Courteny, T., and Soliah, L.: Supermarket price check, healthy can be less expensive. Today’s Dietitian, 8 911): 51-54, 2006.

Soliah, L.: Nutrition and You, Chapter 3, Digestion and Chapter 15, Hunger, An Introductory Nutrition Textbook, Benjamin Cummings Publisher, September, 2007.

Nuner, J.E. & Chenoweth, L. (2006). Mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships: Building positive relationships. TAFCS, 2(1), 12-13.

Horner, Tyler (2007). Work/Life Balance: Linking Relevant Initiatives to Costs, Performance, Recruitment and Retention. National Conference for the American Association for Affirmative Action.

Nuner, J. and Eitel, S. (2007) Exploring Diversity Through Experiential Learning and Creating Successful Relationships in a Diverse Workplace. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Reno, Nevada.

Nuner, J. and Eitel, S. (2007). Families Forced to Compromise Quality for Cost: The Childcare Dilemma. 15th Annual National Conference on Parent Education, Denton, Texas.

Nuner, J. and Gill, P. (2007). Helping Hands: Family Focused Early Education andCare. Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Galveston, Texas.

The contributions of all of the faculty of the FCS department have made our department the vibrant, engaging place it is, where students are continually challenged and faculty are bringing their research finding to members of academia at institutions all around the world.

Professional LeadershipLuAnn Soliah, PhD, RD, LD -- Texas Association of

Family and Consumer Sciences, Chair, Nutrition, Health & Food Management.

Janelle Walter, PhD, RD -- Central Texas District Dietetic Association, President.

Janelle Walter, PhD, RD -- TAFCS, Chair of the Nominating Committee.

Jaylie Beckenhauer, PhD, CFCS - TAFCS, Secretary & member of the Nominating Committee.

Suzy Weems, PhD, RD, LD – American Dietetic Association, Chair Legislative and Public Policy Committee.

Dr. Adair Bowen and Mrs. Michelle Brown of the Interior Design faculty at Baylor will be hosting the IDEC Southwest Regional Conference—October 18-20, 2007.

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Nutrition Sciences Student Chosen for Prestigious InternshipMary Ellen Herndon was selected by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Foodservice Management Internship Program (FSMI) to spend the summer at the University of Connecticut. The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS)

Foodservice Management Internship Program (FSMI) is sponsored by NACUFS and offered in cooperation with the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I). In existence for more than 45 years, the program selective chooses

student interns to work in a campus food service department for eight weeks each summer. It is designed to help interns gain first hand and experiential information about careers in college and university food service. This internship included rotations through all areas of production with hands on application, additional rotations were offered in: retail operations, catering, unit management and administrative support positions, job shadowing, health inspection, special event planning, menu planning, and recipe development. Some additional highlights offered through this internship include: New York Fancy Food Show, back of the house tours at Mohegan Sun Casino, other New England universities and local vendors.

Rising Young Professionals for ’06-‘07Faculty in each of our six program areas select outstanding students in that area each year as the ‘rising young professional/s’ in their academic program. At the end of the academic year one student is identified as the one ‘Outstanding Student’ for all FCS programs. Individuals identified by their program faculty are showcased by having their picture displayed in the building and with special recognition at the end of school celebration. During the 2006-2007 academic year, the following students were identified as rising young professionals: Dani Dude – Child and Family Studies Meri Harvey – Fashion Design April Heflich – Interior Design Jeff Kabat – Interior Design Cheree Moore – Nutrition Sciences Tamra Wilkerson – Fashion Design Lijia Zevada – Fashion Merchandising

The 2007 Outstanding Student was April Heflich. April is currently employed by HOK in Dallas, TX.

Ambassadors Named for ‘07-’08Each year the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty select exceptional students from each of the six program areas to serve as ambassadors for the department. They serve as public relations officers for the department and the programs they represent. As student leaders in the department, the ambassadors are called on to meet and speak with prospective students and their parents. The most active periods of interaction are during Baylor Premiers held in the fall, winter, and spring. The ambassadors named for the 2007-2008 academic year are Lauren Beaver from Scottsdale, AZ and Marybeth Sparks-Beaver from Tyler, TX for Child and Family Studies; Kristin Rose from Marlin, TX and Angelica Brem from Houston, TX for Interior Design; Baily Dizdar from McAllen, TX and Mary Ellen Herndon from Sugar Land, TX for Nutrition Sciences; Emily Joyner from Phoenix, AZ for Fashion Design; Mina Afsharirad from Allen, TX for Fashion Merchandising; and Amy Hoover from Guerneville, CA represents General Family and Consumer Sciences. We look forward to a super year with our new ambassadors!

Outstanding FCS Alumni AwardsJennifer Marett Burggraaf (’99) owner and principal of Count and Castle Designs entered Design Ovation Awards sponsored by ASID Dallas Design Community Board. She won 1st Place for a Bath Under $25,000 and Honorable Mention for a Bath Over $25,000.

Jennifer is presently based out of Waco, but will soon be opening locations in Austin and San Antonio. Visit her website www.countandcastle.com.

Megan Ybarra (’04) with Duncan and Miller Designs in Dallas was chosen as one of 18 up and coming designers in the hospitality field. She is

featured in Boutique Design, a High-End Hospitality publication. Ms. Ybarra is featured with 18 other rising young hospitality designers across the country.

NCIDQ Certification: Congratulations go to the following alums for their recent certifications:

Greta Griffith Buehrle (‘05)Michelle Dalton (’05)Wright Gaffney (’04)Tiffany Martin (’03)Elizabeth Stanfield (’05)Megan Ybarra (’04)

Becky Cook Leach (’04)

Child and Family Studies Student does Practicum in GhanaSaskia Van Der Linden completed a practicum

experience this summer in Nkoranza, Ghana as a part of the annual Dutch Medical Ministry. For two months she lived in Nkoranza, Ghana and worked through the organization Operation Hand in Hand/ Peace of Christ.

Operation Hand in Hand functions as a community for children with disabilities, who were abandoned at very young ages with no place left to go. As a Child and Family Studies Premed student, she was specifically selected to work in the hospital

connected alongside the community. Saskia states “I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime and I am very excited for all the challenges that I will face.”

Kudos to the ‘06-’07 FCS AmbassadorsWhat a great job the 2006 -2007 ambassadors did at the Fall, Winter, and Spring Premiers. They represented the department and each program with skill and expertise! Visitors were pleased to have the opportunity to visit with ‘actual students’ in the sessions and asked very thoughtful questions. The Ambassadors were terrific at giving honest and sincere answers.

Especially, thanks to Samantha Buehler, General Family and Consumer Sciences, Cummings, IA; Bailey Dizdar, Nutrition Sciences, Mission, TX; Danielle Dude, Child and Family Studies, Wildwood, MO; Ashley, Goad, Interior Design, Arlington, TX; Amy Hoover, General Family and Consumer Sciences, Guerneville, CA; Jenna Jerome, Fashion Design, Burleson, TX; Kristi Lumbley, Fashion Merchandising, Port Arthur, TX; Kristin Rose, Interior Design, Marlin, TX; Danielle Tonnesen, Child and Family Studies, Machesney Park, IL; Tamra Wilkerson, Fashion Design, The Woodlands, TX; and Lijia Zevada, Fashion Merchandising, Waco, TX.

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Piper Child Development CenterPiper is beginning our new school year with three new lead teachers. We are excited to find three very qualified teachers to add to our team. Teachers joining Erin Jacobus toddler lead teacher and Frances Koen Pre-K lead teacher are Candice Coulter, Krystle Warren and Chesley Barth

Maeyaert.

Candice is a Baylor grad ’03 in Secondary Ed and MS from U of North Texas ’06 in Human Development and Family Studies. Candice completed a Child Life Internship at

Children’s Medical Center in Dallas and mission work in Romania at an orphanage and in Africa. We welcome Candice to our infant classroom.

Krystle is a Mary Hardin-Baylor grad ’04 in EC-4. Krystle has taught Pre-K at Valley Mills Elementary for the last two years. She and her husband are the proud parents of a daughter, Paislee, fourteen months old. Krystle’s knowledge and energy make her the perfect fit for our twos class.

Chesley is a Baylor grad ’06 in Child and Family Studies. Chesley served an internship at Bluebonnet Youth Ranch and then was hired to work with the children there as a case manager. She brings to Piper her knowledge and experiences from being a lab student at Piper during her class work in Child and Family Studies. Her enthusiasm and energy are great for our three’s classroom.

We are continuing to work on our NAEYC self study and will submit for accreditation in fall of 08. With the new NAEYC accreditation criteria and our new teachers we feel we need additional time to adequately prepare for the final submission.

The Piper Child Development Center staff will attend the TAEYC conference in Ft. Worth in October. This will be the first time everyone will be able to go and experience a conference for early childhood development at this level. The conference will have three nationally know speakers in the field of early childhood education. We will be closing for one day for this special staff development.

Preparation for the upcoming school year is in full swing as we prepare for the lab students to come to Piper for hands on and practical experiences. Once again our classes are full for the 2007-08 school year. We continue to have a long waiting list for the coveted spots at Piper. We are increasing our infant classroom this fall to have eight babies. This will allow more observation and interaction with the infant stages for our students.

FCS Alumni updates

1977Valerie Gover Bergstrom, BSHE1221 Normandy Drive, Carrollton, TX 75009; Wedding Coordinator, Park Cities Baptist and coordinate funerals and alter flowers. Married to Mark Bergstrom (BU ‘79) and has two sons Taylor (BU ‘07) and Matt (BU student).

1980Robin Lowry Moore, HEED605 Sunnyside Ave, Redland, CA 92373; School psychologist for Colton Joint Unified School district evaluating students for special ed, counseling, crisis intervention. Her son Daniel is currently at Baylor and Luke is a senior in high school.

1983Rachel Byrd Baty, ID5081 Mertola Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; Married to Brent T. Baty and two children Brennan (15) and Isabel (4).

1986Karen Gibson Hunter, HEEDDirector of Developmental Learning Center for First Baptist Dallas. Married to Steve and they have six children Sarah (10), Abigail (8), Joshua (7), Anna Joy (4), Julia (2), and Jordan (2).

1989Matthew Burchette, ID8505 East Alameda Ave., Denver, CO 80230; Received his MA in Museum Administration in 1998 at Baylor. Curator and director of operations at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver. Matthew was one of the Baylor’s Outstanding Young Alumni Awards winners at the 2006 Homecoming.

1990Christine Nall Lyle, CFS380 Brandywine Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80906; Development Director for Community

Partnership for Child Development in Community Relations Department. Two children Dallas Jack (8) and London (7).

Danna Barnett Harris, HEED818 Epperson Way Court, Sugar Land, TX 77479; She is a decorator and constructs soft home furnishings in her home business, “Sew Little Time”. Married to Mike Harris (’91) and three children Lexi (11), John (9) and Mitch (5).

1995Dana Kloeppel Sharitt, CFS164 Whirlaway St., Jefferson GA 30549Associate Consultant for Georgia Baptist

Convention and Assistant at Georgia Baptist Church in the area of discipleship and family ministries. Married 5 years and has one child.

1999Allison Storrs Sheets, GFCS12475 Bruschetta Dr. Frisco, TX 75034; Received her Master’s degree from TWU in Textiles & Apparel in 2000. Project analyst/evaluate test data on children’s apparel for quality and safety at J.C. Penney. Married to Vincent Sheets.

2002Marleene Choate Wible, CFS1501 Waterfall Ave., Leander, TX 78641: Ambassador Family Specialist with The Arrow Project. Case manager working with foster families and children.

2003Emily Parker, CFS4239 McKinney Ave. #211, Dallas TX 75205; Certified Child Life specialist at Our Children’s House at Baylor in Dallas.

Olivia Austin Mijares, ID848 Mataga Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134; Received her Master of Architecture in 2005. Architect at de la Guasdia Victoria Architects. Married to Ruben in October 2006.

Lisa Stanford McCauley, CFS13518 E. Cypress Forest, Houston, TX 77070; Early Childhood Professions Director/Teacher at Cypress Creek High School in Houston.

2005Tamara Spiegel, FM5925 East University Blvd. #232, Dallas, TX 75206; Event Producer for Bella Flora of Dallas.

KONu Leaders 2007-2008KONu elected the following new officers for 2007-2008:

President: Mary Ellen HerndonVice President: Rebecca Taddia Treasurer: Lauren Darr Secretary: Amanda ParetHistorian: Sylvia Hernandez

The co-sponsors for the honor society are Drs. Janelle Walter and Margaret Baier.

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FCS Internships 2007Nutrition SciencesCheree Moore TX A&M Dietetic Internship College Station, TXJaclyn Stewart TX A&M Dietetic Internship College Station, TXRachel Ritchison TWU Dietetic Internship Denton, TXAllison Jeter TWU Dietetic Internship Houston, TXWhitney Clark BU Physician Asst. School Dallas, TXJillian Striker UT Graduate School Austin, TX Fashion Design & MerchandisingKate de Para Anna Sui New York, NYWalta Staggers Shoshanna New York, NYLijia Zevada Mint Collection New York, NYTaylor Moon Prophet Showroom New York, NYAdriane Bennett Shiki Austin, TXBrittney Bergman Julian Gold San Antonio, TXLauren Bibby Neiman Marcus Dallas, TXKatie Burciaga Cupidz Clozet Austin, TXRegina Clarke Haggar Dallas, TXHeather Cunningham Sharon Young Dallas, TXCourtney Douthit Neiman Marcus Dallas, TXLindsey Givens San Diego Magazine San Diego, CACollette Granberry Stanley Korshak Dallas, TXKortni Harris Dillard’s Waco, TXHeather Hensley Polo Ralph Lauren Dallas, TXJess Hill TC2 Cary, NCJenna Jerome Jil Stuart NYC, TXMegan Lewis Abercrombie & Fitch Dallas, TXKristi Lumbley Ten Monkeys Dallas, TXTaylor Moon Prophet Showroom NYC, NYKrae Rodriquez Nordstrom Dallas, TXAshley Simmons Sharon Young Dallas, TXJennifer Strickland Eurway Austin, TXGitanjali Venkatrao People’s Liberation Los Angelas, CACaylin Whitten Target Dallas, TXLijia Zevada Mint Collection NYC, NYGeneral Family and Consumer SciencesKerry Duggan K&S Properties Waco, TX Meredith Moran Garner Millard Contracting Waco, TX Betsy Norris Dillards Waco, TX Tarren Oswald Vanguard College Prep. Waco, TX Interior Design Teri Bowman Beres Design Group Palm Beach, FL Lauren Darr Thacker-Davis Architects Longview, TX Sarah Denning TDL Architects Inc. Houston, TX Jamie Dredla Catherine Dolen &Assoc. Waco, TX Bethany Gamel Charissa Seipp Interiors Houston, TX Sylvia Hernandez Classic Interiors Plano, TX Amy James Neenan Architstruction Fort Collins, CO Katie Jenkins Hayslip Design Assoc. Dallas, TX Melissa Kelly R. V. Buric Architecture, Somerville, NJRegan Lloyd Lucas Eilers Design Assoc. Houston, TX Rose Lugo HomePlace Waco, TX Leigh A. Morgan Design House, Inc. Houston, TX Amanda Paret HKS, Inc. Fort Worth, TX Laura Paulus BU Design/Construction Waco, TX Kristin Rose All About Design Angel Fire, NM Child and Family StudiesAmanda Brown Waco Montessori School Waco, TX Rachel Curlin Head Start Program Waco, TX Kellie Frnka Cooks Children’s Dallas, TX Emily Johnson Children’s Medical Center Dallas, TX Jennifer Lee McLennan Coalition Abstinence Waco, TX Carrie Meyer Mission Waco Waco, TX Megan Weaver Mission Waco Waco, TX

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Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Program holds Alumni Reception in New York CityFashion Programs at Baylor University have a strong history of producing successful professionals. This year saw the initiation of an alumni reception for Baylor University fashion program alums in the New York City area. The reception was hosted by the Baylor University Alumni Association.

Thirteen Study Tour Participants, hoping to obtain internships with key companies in New York and two faculty members, Drs. Judy Lusk and Lorynn DiVito served as hosts for the reception in New York City on June 9, 2007.

The reception was a success thanks to the participation of alumni currently working in the city along with the Baylor University summer 2007 interns.

Alumni in attendance included:

Christine Slocum with Liz Claiborne ApparelLindsey Klesmit with Betsey Johnson Apparel Cassidy Watson with Chloe HandbagsBrennan Lowery with Kate Spade CorporateCarol McColgin with U.S. Weekly MagazineApril Zimel with BloomingdalesAshley Saltzer with A&G StylistKasey Kahler with Shoshanna ApparelJodi Arnold with Mint Collection by Jodi Arnold

The interns who attended included:

Kate de Para at Anna SuiWalta Staggers at ShoshannaLijia Zevada at Mint Collection ShowroomTaylor Moon at Prophet Showroom

Apparel Field Study 2007 - Visits New York City and MontrealDrs. Judy Lusk and Lorynn Divita took thirteen students on the 2007 Apparel Field Study Tour to Montreal and New York June 2-12. Students earned three units of elective credit while viewing first-hand how the apparel industry in two major fashion centers operates.

In Montreal, students met and learned from up-and-coming designers such as Bodybag by Jude, Cluc Couture, and Andy The-Anh, while also visiting established mass market brands such as Foxy Jeans, and such high-end retailers such as Holt Renfrew and fur manufacturers Hercules Furs.

After visiting New York, the students were treated to personal meetings with designers including the following:

Jodi Arnold - Baylor University Fashion Design alumna and designer of MintBetsey Johnson who employs alumna Lindsey Klesmit.

Students visited support industries as well, including:

Dulken & Derrick silk flowers, who provide silk flowers for couture lines such as Marc Jacobs and Chanel.Tobe Report, a forecasting and retail analyst service which provides information to many major retailers; Cone Denim, a premium manufacturer of denim.

Students visited the fashion collections of the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Paul Poiret exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and even took in a performance of the musical Legally Blonde on Broadway. Students returned exhausted, but had many great memories from their trip that will forever be a part of their Baylor University experience.

Employment for Recent GraduatesInterior Design

Alisha Jugert Anderson - Schwartz Design Center, Waco, TX Jill Davis - Home Place, Waco, TX Ashley Goad - Count & Castle Designs, Austin/Waco, TX April Heflich – HOK, Dallas, TX Stephanie Hofer - Duncan & Miller, Dallas, TXAmanda Jones - November Group, Austin, TX Jeff Kabat - HKS, Inc., Dallas, TXChristie Poenitzsch - RSP Architects, Minneapolis, MNJennifer Poole - Robert Quintana Architects, Dallas, TXGeorge Thornton - BU Design & Construction, Waco, TX

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Allison Balla - Dillard’s Corporate, Fayetteville, ARKellie Fischer - Dillard’s Corporate, Fayetteville, ARHaley Powell - Dillard’s Corporate, Fayetteville, ARLauren Viser - Dillard’s, Waco, TXKatie Myer - Pier One, Waco, TXMegan Lewis - Abercrombie and Fitch, Dallas, TXTamra Wilkerson - Gerber Technology, Los Angles, CALijia Zevada - Mint, NYC, NY

Child and Family Studies

Nicki Dreher Covington - Betty Hardwick Center, Abilene, TXJennifer Lee - Infants Little Learners Academy, Waco, TXLaura Reed - ECI Program, Rockwall & Kaufman countiesCicely Webb - Garland County CASA, Hot Springs, AK

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SEPTEMBER 28Baylor FCS will host the TAFCS Northeast District Meeting, Hughes-Dillard Alumni Center from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

OCTOBER 6Parent’s Weekend - Design Showcase from 9:00 - 11:00 am Mary Gibbs Jones Building. Co-sponsors are Baylor Student Chapter ASID & Baylor Fashion Club.

OCTOBER 18-20IDEC Southwest Regional Conference, Baylor University Campus, and Hosted by Baylor University Interior Design Faculty.

NOVEMBER 2Homecoming Reception, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Mary Gibbs Jones Room 114.

Baylor FCS Fall 2007

Department of Family & Consumer SciencesOne Bear Place #97346Waco, TX 76798-7346.

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2007-2008 FacultySuzy Weems, PhD., RD, CSSD,

LD, CFCS*Professor and Chairperson

Margaret Baier, PhD., CFCSLecturer

Adair Bowen, PhD., ASID, IDECAssistant Professor

Lorynn Divita, PhD.Assistant Professor

Jaynie Fader, M.S.Lecturer

Nikki Feilner, M.S., IIDA, IDECLecturer

Tyler M. Horner, PhD.Lecturer

Michelle Brown, M.A., IIDA, IDEC, IALD

Lecturer

Judith Lusk, PhD., CFCSProfessor

Joyce Nuner, PhD.Assistant Professor

Rita S. Purdy, PhD., CFCSProfessor

Nancy Rodman, PhD., AIA, CFCSLecturer

LuAnn Soliah, PhD., R.D., CFCSProfessor

Janelle Walter, PhD., R.D., CFCSProfessor

Part-Time Faculty

Harold Fischer, B.S.Lecturer

Patricia Hassell, B.S.Lecturer

Eugene Johnson, M.S.Lecturer

Stan Love, AIALecturer

Mary Simpson, M.S.Lecturer

Kay Williams, M.Ed., R.D.Lecturer

Jaylie Beckenhauer, Ph.D., CFCS

Lecturer

Terry Brown, AIALecturer

Barbara Crosby, M.S. Lecturer

Harold Fischer, B.S.Lecturer