Baylor Bears,
Good luck on Finals this week and congratulations to those of you who are graduating this coming weekend! As we head into this last week of the semester, please note some resources below for safety over the break, as well as some opportunities to serve this Spring as a Student Regent or two other exciting positions in Student Government. If you aren't headed home quite yet, drop by Foster Pavilion for one of the men's or women's basketball games this week and help cheer our teams to victory!
As always, be careful on the roads and Sic'em.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7 P.M. | FOSTER PAVILION |
Baylor Women's Basketball vs. Southern
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For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7 P.M. | FOSTER PAVILION |
Baylor Men's Basketball vs. Alcorn State |
For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 12 P.M. | FOSTER PAVILION |
Baylor Men's Basketball vs. Southern |
For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 3 P.M. | FOSTER PAVILION |
Baylor Women's Basketball vs. Texas Tech |
For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
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Holiday Travel Safety Tips |
For those of you traveling home this week, please remember to secure your residences both on- and off-campus. Double-check that you have everything you need with you for the break. Take it slow, and give yourself plenty of time. Traffic will be heavy on the roads. Please review the list of Holiday Safety recommendations below before you head home.
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Keeping your home/apartment/car/residence hall room safe while you are gone:
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Lock and bolt all doors and windows. Keep a light on or schedule a light to turn on to make your home appear occupied.
- Avoid posting vacation or travel information on social media.
- Hide valuables and any items that might come into view through windows.
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Keeping yourself safe while traveling:
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Make sure that someone knows where you are going and can get in touch with you.
- When driving, switch drivers or take breaks often, especially when you start to feel signs of fatigue. Do most of your driving during daylight hours.
- If you are driving, map out your travel routes and research any stops.
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Make copies of important documents such as a passport, driver's license or another form of identification. Do the same with your credit and debit cards in case they are lost or stolen.
- Prepare for the unexpected, and if you see something – say something.
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Dining Services on Campus |
If you are remaining on campus over the break, dining halls will be closed, but the Market at Penland Crossroads will remain open for adjusted hours. Please click HERE to view the schedule.
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If you need assistance while the University is closed |
Professional Health Advice and Medical Care: Baylor University students have access to a nurse line after hours, on weekends and holidays: (254) 710-1010. In addition, Academic Life Care is a free, 24/7 available mental and medical health support. Please see details here to access this resource for all Baylor students. In addition, Baylor has a wealth of resources available for students' ongoing health and well-being, including the Title IX Office and the Baylor University Counseling Center.
Department of Public Safety: Baylor University Police Department (BUPD) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is always available should the need arise. BUPD can be reached immediately by calling 254-710-2222 or 9-1-1 using BU Campus Guardian smartphone app or using one of the 81 emergency call boxes and 123 emergency telephones across campus to connect directly to BUPD.
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SLC Hours for Winter Break |
The SLC will be open 6 a.m.–10 p.m. on December 15 and 16, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. on December 17, and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on December 18 and 19. The SLC will be closed December 20–January 11.
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Register to play intramural sports through the FUSION PLAY APP in 3 easy steps!
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Visit the Campus Recreation website here, click memberships, and purchase the IM Play Pass.
- Download the Fusion Play app.
- Register your team!
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Serve on the Baylor Student Senate. More information HERE. Application available HERE. Applications close January 20, 2026.
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Student Government is Seeking a Director of Faith |
Student Government is currently looking for a new Director of Student Faith. This student role will serve to connect Student Government with the Office of Spiritual Life and other faith initiatives on campus. If you’re interested in engaging the student body through faith, apply here! Applications close January 20, 2026.
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Apply to be Baylor’s 2026–2028 Student Regent |
Serve on the Board of Regents to provide a student perspective at the highest level. Priority given to graduate students able to serve two years. Applications due Jan. 23 to Staci_Penn@baylor.edu. All details are available on the Student Government website.
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SUBMIT BY FEBRUARY 2, 2026 |
Class of 2030 Class Song Submissions |
Baylor Family! We would love to invite you into creating the official Class Song for the incoming class of 2030. The Class Song has been a long-standing Baylor tradition and now is your chance to bless next year’s incoming class with a song that reflects their hopes, spirit, and future. Join us in shaping a gift that will welcome and bless Baylor’s next generation! Submit your original work here by February 2 for a chance for it to become the official Class Song.
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REGISTER FOR SPRING 2026 | TUESDAYS FROM 5:30–8:30 P.M.
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MH 3342: Medicine, Missions, and Gospel
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Want to learn more about the role of medical missions? Consider registering for MH 3342 in the spring with Dr. Terry Lassiter. This course fulfills the religion and spirituality requirement in the Medical Humanities degree plan.
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Looking for a fun and rewarding campus job this spring? Campus Rec is now hiring intramural officials, certified fitness instructors, certified personal trainers, and customer service staff—click here to learn more or apply!
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Spring Meal Plans Now Available! |
FitWell Finals Week Schedule |
Beginning December 11, our FitWell class schedule will be modified for finals week. Check out the graphic above or click here for the full revised lineup.
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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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Stay connected with Student Life
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