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Punxsutawney Phil predicted that spring is coming early this year, and we're certainly loving the warmer days and sunshine that February is bringing! Whether or not the groundhog was accurate, GSA has lots of indoor and outdoor events to keep you fed, having fun, and serving this semester.
Be sure to read these biweekly emails (along with the Two Week Outlook!), keep up with us on
social media, and regularly check the calendar on
our website (which also has links to an abundance of useful resources).
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Wednesday, Feb. 7 / 12 pm / GRC Commons
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Join GSA leaders and department representatives for the first assembly meeting of the semester! We'll provide lunch (pizza), updates on what we're working on, and time for you to connect with committees to plan and prepare for events this semester. This month's guest is Dr. Mark Bryant – Director of International Student & Scholar Services – who will share information about all the resources available to international students along with current projects to improve the student experience. Can't join us in person?
Join us on Zoom!
We invite ALL grad students to attend the monthly assembly meetings because this is an important space where you can make your voice heard! We talk about things like policy changes we're working on, upcoming events, and occasionally bring in guest speakers who share about resources just for grad students.
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Saturday, Feb. 24 / 1–4 pm / Brazos River
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Join GSA's Collegiality & Community Committee for an afternoon of caring for the city we call home! This is a great opportunity to connect with other grad students, boost morale among a group serving together, and demonstrate our commitment to giving back.
After the river clean-up, head to Slow Rise for some dinner and casual conversation. GSA will cover the cost of pizza for anyone who helped clean up the river. Sign up below to be added to our interest list! Additional details will be sent to this list closer to the project date.
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Saturday, April 6 / 7:30 pm / Indian Spring Park
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It’s Glow Time! Celebrate the Eclipse Weekend with your crew at the Glow Run! The Greater Waco Sports Commission has graciously created a promo code just for students. Use promo code 'GLOWGREEN' for 50% off. Group prices are available, so tell your friends! No stacking promo offers. All proceeds will benefit the TEAM Waco Initiative—which supported one of our very own Baylor grad students last year as she trained for the Ironman 70.3!
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Save the Date: Upcoming GSA Events |
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More details to come in future newsletters!
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Wednesday, March 13 / 12 pm / GRC Commons
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Wednesday, March 13 / all day / MOD Pizza
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April 1-5 / various events across campus
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Graduate Student Appreciation Week
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Wednesday, April 3 / 12 pm / GRC Commons
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We have a limited number of BEAR Grants available for departments to use for recruitment of new graduate students and promoting collegiality, scholarship, and community among current graduate students and faculty. The Graduate School and GSA jointly fund these grants, which have a maximum of $300. Departments will be expected to contribute an additional 50% of the requested grant amount, making the maximum amount of funding a single department may apply for in one school year $450 ($300 from the BEAR Grant, $150 from the department). To learn more and apply for a BEAR Grant, visit the
GSA website.
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InterVarsity Graduate Events |
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GSA has partnered with Baylor Spiritual Life and InterVarsity to offer several events to strengthen the graduate community throughout the year. Reach out to
Christian Brown or follow on
Instagram to get connected and to receive updates.
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- UNITE InterVarsity Bible Study
Looking for Christian community? Want to learn more about the Bible? Join other graduate students
Monday nights at 7 pm in the chapel in the Bobo Spiritual Life Center. - UNITE InterVarsity Prayer Gatherings
Join other grad students on Wednesday nights at 6 pm for a time of prayer in the Bobo Chapel. - UNITE InterVarsity Lunches
On
Fridays from 11–1, join us for a come-and-go lunch and casual conversation in the SUB. Bring your lunch or grab food at the SUB. Details on where to meet in the SUB will be sent to those who express interest.
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The Graduate School produces
research profiles on select graduate students and faculty, and they have asked GSA to assist in finding graduate students who are doing incredible research! If you are interested in promoting your research agenda, you can
complete this survey to express your interest in being featured on the Grad School's social media pages and website.
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The Graduate Writing Center is a resource for all Baylor graduate student writers (online and on-campus) who desire to improve their writing skills. Consultants help with writing projects at all stages of the composition process—generating ideas, organizing, and revising—whether students are working on academic papers, reports, personal statements and applications, papers intended for publication, theses, dissertations, or grant proposals. You can
make an appointment here.
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The
Daily Bread Cafe (located in East Village Dining Commons) offers hot and refrigerated meals to all students, faculty, and staff for only $2 (weekdays, 11am - 2pm). This location also accepts meal swipe donations and canned food items for Baylor's On-Campus Food Pantry. Join us in giving back to the Baylor community!
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In addition to our work advocating for reduced rates in dining halls, all Baylor students can grab $2 meals at the
Penland POD. This is a great way to ensure you’re eating nutritious food at a price that works with your grad student budget.
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All Baylor students are eligible to make use of
The Store (located on the 1st floor of Sid Rich) as often as you need to; all you need to do is complete the
intake form and within 1 working day you will receive an email to your Baylor email address, notifying you that you can use your Baylor ID card to swipe yourself into The Store when you need to.
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Don’t forget to follow us on social media for real-time updates on GSA events, Baylor happenings, and the occasional giveaway. Tap on any of the icons below for a direct link to Twitter or Instagram, or search “Baylor GSA.”
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Is your department hosting an event you think GSA and other grad students should be aware of?
Submit it through this link, and we’ll advertise it in our next newsletter if appropriate!
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As always, we’re here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone on GSA leadership or your department representative with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions for the future.
GSA Leadership
Baylor University Graduate School
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