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Crusader a Chick-fil-A Express and a Starbucks. The building will also feature a band hall, student life offices, and a third floor ballroom that can be used to host conferences and banquets. Adjoining the neighboring Crusader Stadium and Mayborn Campus Center, The Bawcom Student Union will create a central location for all student activities and recreation. Since his retirement, Dr. Bawcom and his wife continue to remain active in UMHB activities and the within the Belton community. The couple also enjoys traveling abroad and this past year they have visited Italy, Ireland, and Greece.
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For over 17 years, Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom served as the President of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where he led an unprecedented crusade to increase academics, expand campus resources, and accelerate the success of athletic programs and other vital initiatives. However, Dr. Bawcom’s degree-driven crusade did not end after he stepped down as president. He went on to serve another three years as chancellor, where he continued to support the university’s mission and goals through a host of fundraising, public relations, and community events. Upon his retirement as chancellor in 2012, the University of Mary HardinBaylor Board of Trustees awarded Dr. Bawcom President Emeritus. “It is so rewarding to follow students throughout their years on campus and to watch them blossom into good leaders and citizens who go on to do meaningful work and share that leadership in their own communities. One of the things I am the most proud of, is the fact that students can come to UMHB and live out their faith,” says Dr. Bawcom. In honor of the former president and first lady, Dr. Jerry and Vicky Bawcom and their commitment and service to the university and students, the university has announced it is dedicating the new student union building in their name. The 107,613 square foot building will offer students a variety of fresh, home-style cooked meals and dining options, including
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