Cost is $5. This clinic will equip climbers with the skills and technical knowledge required to belay at the Baylor Rock. Sign up on myrec.baylor.edu.

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day at Shamrocks & Safety hosted by Baylor's Department of Public Safety at Fountain Mall! Stop by to meet some of our Baylor Police officers, pick up helpful safety resources, grab a free coffee and donut, and connect with the individuals that helps keep campus safe! Swing by with friends, stop and chat, grab a treat, and enjoy a fun start to your morning 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.

Cost is $5. Join us for a beginner-friendly sailing clinic, no experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure! ⛵ Sign up on myrec.baylor.edu.e at a pay-what-you-can rate!

Shakes. Basketball. Community. Come to the BARC to celebrate the start of March Madness and St. Patrick's Day at a watch party!

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Sip. Relax. Chat. Come and have a fresh cup of coffee and chat with us at the BARC! Our recovery community would love to have you! Hosted by the BARC @ 134 Teal (Next to East Village Dining Hall).

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.  For more information, contact Leslie DeLaFuente.

Pie-A-Prez is Zeta Tau Alpha’s annual spring philanthropy event supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, Research, and Education. Pie-A-Prez is a fun, high-energy way to raise awareness while shedding light on a very serious cause. This year, over 80 campus organizations are participating, each giving students the chance to “pie” their organization’s president on Fountain Mall. In addition to the main event, attendees can enjoy hot dogs, a bounce house, a pie-eating contest, free Celsius, and live music throughout the event.

The Department of History will hold a roundtable titled “Body, Mind, Spirit: American Women in Journalism and Health” for Women’s History Month featuring three panelists from Baylor University’s Department of History. This event is free and open to the public. Click HERE for more information.

Curious about combining leadership, management, and a 90-mile backpacking expedition in the Sierra Nevada? Join us to learn more about the Operational Leadership Expedition, an interdisciplinary Summer II course offered through the Departments of Management and Health, Human Performance, and Recreation.
This immersive experience includes online coursework followed by a two-week expedition on the Tahoe Rim Trail, where students apply systems thinking, decision-making under uncertainty, and operational planning in real time.
All majors welcome. Limited spots available. Come explore whether this transformative experience is right for you. For more information, click HERE.

Join the Baylor Chamber Singers for a concert in Armstrong Browning Library. Students receive recital credit. 

Need a sweet study snack? Stop by our UBreak for a FREE mini Nothing Bundt cake! Swing by the SUB 1st floor on Friday, March 20th from 10am-12pm to grab your sweet treat. To learn more about Union Board, click HERE.

This concert explores jazz repertoire in connection with gospel and R&B, featuring the Heavenly Voices gospel choir. Students receive recital credit.

Ready to Ride? Join us for Mountain Bike Clinics and Trail Rides at Cameron Park from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 for just $10! Learn new skills, explore Waco’s scenic trails, and enjoy an unforgettable evening outdoors. Sign up on myrec.baylor.edu

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Join us for an afternoon of fly fishing—no experience needed and all equipment provided! Our guides will teach you how to cast and (hopefully) catch your first fish. Register now at myrec.baylor.edu.

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LASH is hosting our annual kickball tournament to raise funds for our philanthropy, La Puerta! Kickball, paletas, food, entertainment, and prizes are included! A minimum of 6 players is required, with a maximum of 10, including the Team Captain. It is $5/person to enter the tournament. For more information about LASH, click HERE.

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Gateway to India is Baylor University's 29th annual Bollywood Fusion dance competition that brings in teams from all across the United States. This year we have the pleasure of welcoming 7 different teams for a fun night filled with food, culture and dance! Students, get tickets HERE!

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Get creative with us at our Banner Making UNight! Join us in Barfield Drawing Room on March 21st from 8–11pm to design and paint your own banner on butcher paper. Bring your friends, enjoy FREE cake, and get crafty with us! To learn more about Union Board, click HERE.

Intramural Soccer Pool Play Begins - Intramural Soccer pool play starts TODAY at the Parker Bros. Intramural Fields beginning at 6:00 PM! Come out and support your friends and classmates as teams kick off the season.

Intramural 3v3 Basketball Registration Still Open - Get your team ready and don’t miss your chance to compete! Registration for Intramural 3v3 basketball is open now! Grab your friends, secure your spot, and get ready for some great competition. Sign up now through Fusion Play!

Intramural Table Tennis Registration Still Open! - Think you’ve got what it takes at the table? Registration for Intramural Table Tennis is open now! Sign up on Fusion Play, bring your competitive spirit, and get ready for some fast-paced matches. Don’t miss out!

Intramural Sand Volleyball Registration Extended - Registration for Intramural Sand Volleyball has been extended until tomorrow, March 17th. Don’t miss your chance to serve, spike, and have some fun in the sand. Grab your team and sign up now on Fusion Play!

Bring your friends, bring the energy, and come cheer on your fellow students as they compete for the green and gold!

Women's Lacrosse Game 3/21 - Parker Bros. Intramural Fields at 10 a.m.

Register to play intramural sports through the FUSION PLAY APP in 3 easy steps!

Giving Day should be fun—and we’re making sure it will be! Grab your friends and come see us on April 1 for competitions, prizes, experiential giveaways, the scavenger hunt, and a chance to earn some bragging rights.

Participation Competitions

Plus: Enter to win exclusive experiences like walking with Sailor Bear in the Homecoming Parade, Pigskin Revue tickets, and more.

*Nursing School students will have their own Giving Day celebration on campus in Dallas

Do you need a fun get together for students, faculty or staff, but you're not sure where to go? The Baylor Gameroom is the place for you! Bowl with friends or play pool, foosball and shuffleboard to see who wins. Email Us for a party now or visit our website for more information.

Halal meal options and ready-made suhoor boxes are available at East Village Dining Hall. Students can pick up meals in EV from 6–9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and in Penland from 6–8 p.m., Friday and Saturday. During Spring Break, meals will be available in Penland Market.

You have the opportunity to help welcome new Baylor Bears during Welcome Week and beyond! We are looking for Welcome Week Leaders and Welcome Mentors to lead groups of new students as they begin their journey at Baylor. These PAID opportunities also include Baylor swag and valuable leadership experience. Apply today!

The first ever Sophomore Retreat, now scheduled for April 10 & 11 in Glen Rose, TX, has been designed with you in mind—an opportunity for you to gather with other students and staff members to talk about the big questions such as "What should I do with my life?" and “What should my life be about?" During this overnight experience, you’ll gather in small groups, spend time with new friends, and hear from great speakers in a relaxed setting.  

The cost of the retreat is only $20 and includes lodging, transportation, meals, and a crewneck! Spots are limited, so register early! Click HERE to learn more and to sign up! If you have any questions, please email year2@baylor.edu. 

We want to recognize you and your organization at this year's celebration! Submit your nominations, tell us your stories, and prepare to join us in May to honor all the outstanding leaders, advisors, and student orgs who have shaped this school year. You can click the image above or visit this website to see all the awards accepting nominations as well as a description for each one. The deadline for nominations is April 6, so don't delay! Please reach out to leadership@baylor.edu with any questions.

Applications for The Student Foundation scholarship are now open! The Student Foundation scholarship is $3,000 ($1,500 in each of the fall and spring semesters) and will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. December graduates are eligible only to receive half a scholarship ($1,500 in the fall semester). The scholarship is only good for one year. All current recipients who wish to receive the scholarship in the future must reapply. Apply Here by Sunday, March 29, 2026!

Explore the frontiers of health and innovation at the 2026 Pruit Memorial Symposium - Keynote Address on Wednesday, March 24; sessions throughout the day on Thursday, March 25, 2026. Join leaders and researchers to examine how technology is reshaping modern healthcare. Sessions will consider the impact of emerging technologies on patient care, access, and health outcomes and the transformation AI and digital tools are bringing to work, wellness, and the future of healthcare professions. Registration opens today! To see the full schedule, visit pruit.web.baylor.edu.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Baylor Fitness Step Challenge! Lace up your sneakers as you track your steps for a chance to win prizes and fun giveaways. Open to students, faculty, and staff, and registration is free! Register on myrec.baylor.edu

Grab a FitPass for just $50 (students) or $60 (faculty, staff & faculty spouses) and get unlimited access to every group fitness class all semester long. One pass, every class! Purchase yours now at myrec.baylor.edu! 

Be sure to pick up your Punch Pass at your class — get it stamped each time you attend, and once you complete 40 classes, you’ll be entered to win a free FitPass for next semester! 

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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