1. If you aren't registered to VOTE in this Fall's election, time is running out to register. Click HERE and see info below! 
2. Speaking of voting, Freshmen, watch your email Wednesday to vote for your class officers for 2026-27!
3. Fiesta is Friday night on Fountain Mall.
4. Need some bling? You know what to do. Make it like Saturn this week.

Stop by the Bobo Spiritual life Center in the morning for free coffee! You’re welcome to stay, hang out, and study, or just take it to go. Coffee is available every Monday–Thursday from 8–10 a.m.

Ring Week starts today! Jostens will be in the Hurd Welcome Center from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday this week. Be sure to stop by and order your Baylor Ring! More information HERE.

Join us at the Study Skills Center for our first Homework Hour of the semester! This is a come-and-go opportunity to work on that project or assignment that you’ve been procrastinating, or to start prepping for that exam coming up. In addition to a comfortable space to study, you can receive personalized assistance and study-skill advice from graduate academic coaches on site. Come for the extra accountability, encouragement, and snacks! For more information, click HERE.

Advocate. Support. Know. All are invited to come learn how to support those in recovery in our Recovery Ally Training here at the BARC. This will be an informative session designed to increase advocacy and awareness for those impacted by life controlling behaviors. Lunch provided while supplies last.

Since 1953, Dr Pepper Hour has been a long-standing tradition of the Student Union. Sponsored by Student Activities. Click here to learn about the Dr Pepper Hour Club! Don't miss the chance to earn your DP Hour Mug. Contact sarah_patterson@baylor.edu for more information.

Two Time Chopped Champion Chef Fernanada Tapia will be serving her signature dish of braised ribs and will be teaching students how to make her chimichurri sauce! The Baylor Mariachi Band, the Mariachi Osos Dorados, will be performing at 6 p.m., so come for good food, good music, and good times!

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

You’re invited to a campus-wide worship night with Douglas Kaine McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series. This will be a night of liturgical reflection, contemporary worship and prayer. There’s an after-event for students at the Bobo Spiritual Life Center with free food, giveaways and more! RSVP here.

Stop by any of the tables around campus in Moody Library, Penland Dining, Memorial Dining, the SUB, Fountain Mall, or the BSB to get registered to vote in this Fall's elections. The deadline to register is almost here so there isn't much time left! Texas voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 5.

IFL and Truett’s Anglican Episcopal House welcome you to join a Q&A with Douglas Kaine McKelvey , author of the Every Moment Holy series. This session will be moderated by Tish Harrison Warren, author and former NYT columnist, who currently serves as the C.S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence within Truett’s Anglican Episcopal House of Studies. Breakfast will be served as part of this event. Please RSVP here to ensure the proper amount of food is ordered. 

Fall 2026 Career Day is at Foster Pavilion this year! This event truly has something for every student. Students interested in grad school, looking for internships or full-time positions, can network and explore career opportunities with more than 175 organizations from across a wide spectrum of companies, institutions, and non-profit entities of all types. Register now for Career Day through Handshake. For more information, click HERE.

Take a class break and join us for "What's Poppin Wednesday"! Join the MA staff this Wednesday in the SUB CUB from 3-4 p.m. Learn the house rules for UNO, enjoy some fun games, snacks and popcorn.  

More than 70 law schools are coming to Baylor! The Baylor University Law School Fair is Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in Foster 250. Open to all Baylor students and alumni, this come-and-go event is your chance to meet admissions representatives and discover your options. For more information, click HERE.

Annette Gordon-Reed, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize in History, will deliver the 2026 Beall-Russell Lecture in the Humanities. She will speak on “The Story of Our Founding, and Its Impact on Us Today." The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click HERE.

Dogs. Community. Fun. Join us at the BARC for our monthly Pause with PAWS event. Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and relax as you pet some pups! Stay a little or a while, just know you’re welcome here.

Big Man on Campus (BMOC) is Baylor Zeta Tau Alpha's fall philanthropy event. We host a "male pageant show" for over 20 different campus organizations for a fun night in Waco Hall. All proceed go back to find a cure for breast cancer. Click HERE to donate! And find us around campus tabling this week.

Gain the skills and confidence to respond to emergencies with American Red Cross First Aid training at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 2, in SLC 308, and earn a certification valid for two years. Register HERE!

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

Celebrating Hispanic and Latin American culture and honoring our roots through a night filled with music, food, and games! Join us for a night of festivities that highlight traditions and foster new memories!

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

Get into the fall spirit with Union Board for a fun and relaxing night of pumpkin painting! Whether you’re going for spooky, cute, or totally unique, unleash your creativity and take a pumpkin home with you. Snacks and supplies are provided, so just bring yourself and a friend!

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

Be ready to step up and learn a life-saving skill! CPR Training is happening Sunday, October 4 from 3-5 p.m. in SLC Room 308. Don’t miss your chance to get trained! Sign up at myrec.baylor.edu.

Freshmen: Check your email inbox Wednesday morning for a link to vote for your class officers! More information can be found HERE.

Interested in law? Baylor Student Government is opening applications for Associate Justice to the entire student body. Associate Justices serve on Student Court, the judicial branch of Student Government. The Court has broad jurisdiction over the student body and hears cases ranging from electoral appeals to parking citation disputes, giving justices hands-on experience with legal reasoning, hearings, and written opinions. How to apply: Complete the application HERE. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through December, so early applicants are encouraged.

First-year students, this one’s for you! Join the Freshman League (TFL) Flag Football division to represent your residence hall, meet other freshmen, and earn points toward the inaugural TFL Cup. Register today through HERE!

Registration is STILL OPEN! Gather your team, get ready to hit the field, and compete for campus bragging rights this season. Register today through Fusion Play!

Catch the thrilling Intramural Canoe Race this Saturday at the Pullin Family Marina — paddles hit the water at 9 a.m.!

Oct. 5: Last day to register to vote in McLennan County, if you want to vote here. Registration can be done by mail or in person at the County Records Building downtown. You cannot register online to vote in Texas, so don’t wait to the last day!

Oct. 19-30: Early voting. Nearest site is the County Records Building downtown. Students registered in other Texas counties can go there during early voting and vote a limited ballot—statewide offices only.

Nov 3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting at the Hurd Center for McLennan County registered voters only. Students who are registered in the county may go to any vote center in the county on that day; the Hurd Center is just the closest.

Click HERE for more information! 

Want to make a difference in the lives of your fellow students? Apply to be a Community Leader (CL) today! CLs serve students in one of Baylor’s residential communities by exemplifying the values of Campus Living & Learning while fostering community, cultivating meaningful relationships, and mentoring residents. Through their leadership, CLs help facilitate learning and support student growth in areas such as faith development, academics, and relationships. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, serve, build community, and make an impact where you live, we’d love to have you apply! For more information about the Community Leader position and to find the application, please visit our website!  

Application Closes October 18th at 11:59 p.m. CST!  

Do you need a fun place to get together with friends on a Friday or Saturday Night, but you're not sure where to go? The Baylor Gameroom during Unight is the place for you! Bowl with friends or play pool, foosball and shuffleboard to see who wins. Free Bowling 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Earn your chapel credit abroad with Pilgrimage Chapel! This year, we have groups hiking El Camino de Santiago in Spain, or visiting various Holy Sites throughout Rome. These trips and accompanying chapel course can count for up to two chapel credits. Interested? Fill out this form to learn more.

Registration is now open for the Bearathon and Sic ‘Em 6k on March 20, 2027! Proceeds from both races directly benefit student scholarships. Make a lasting impact by clicking here to register before ticket prices are raised.

Sophomores, don't miss this retreat crafted for you! You'll hear from speakers, gather in small groups for meaningful conversation, and enjoy time with new friends in a relaxed camp setting. No matter where you are on your journey, this retreat will give you tools to walk with purpose toward the person you are becoming. $20 registration includes travel, lodging, meals, retreat materials, and a crewneck. For more information, click HERE. Register HERE or click the graphic above. Questions? year2@baylor.edu

Baylor’s Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking students for our 2026-27 casting pool for marketing materials for the University. We employ a variety of students on an as-needed basis for photo and video shoots for assets like our national commercial. We’re looking for authentic Baylor students who represent the University well and come from a variety of backgrounds, cities, and majors. If you love Baylor, enjoy being on camera and sharing your Baylor story, and would like the bonus of occasionally getting paid, this is the opportunity for you! 

If you are interested in participating in Baylor marketing campaigns as a featured student, please fill out the interest form HERE.

BearAid Disaster Relief is continuing its flood rebuilding work across Texas. Join us on a student trip to Menard, Texas from October 23–25. This trip is FREE and open to all students! Learn more and apply here.

Adventure is calling! Registration is NOW OPEN for OA’s Fall Break Trips! Choose from backpacking, rock climbing, or whitewater kayaking. Spots are limited!Register HERE.

Grab a FitPass for just $50 (students) or $60 (faculty, staff & faculty spouses) and try the new F45 HYROXclass along with all your favorite group fitness offerings all semester long. Get a FitPass HERE.

If you are a department or Baylor student organization and have items you would like to see appear in What's New BU, submit them for consideration by Friday at 8 a.m. by clicking here or emailing them to whatsnew@baylor.edu. View past issues of What’s New BU here. 

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