A Season of Thanksgiving calls the Baylor Family to join in an intentional time of thankfulness. This week, there will be activations in dining halls and buildings on campus inviting us to slow down and express gratitude for the people and many blessings God has given us. Stop by one of the Season of Thanksgiving tables, write something you're thankful for on a colorful note, and attach it to the gratitude board. During the week of November 17, the gratitude boards will come together in the Hurd Welcome Center in a display that reminds us all that even in the busyness of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season (and all year long), it is important to slow down and appreciate the blessing of life – large and small. Click HERE for more information. 

Join in the fun of International Education Week! This showcases lectures, presentations, and interactive activities that highlight the profound impact of international education at Baylor. Click on the image above or link below to see all programs. All event attendance will count towards the Certificate in Global Engagement. For more information, click HERE.

Celebrate International Education Week with a themed lunch every day at Penland Dining Hall! Each day will highlight a new cultural menu. Learn more at Baylor Eats' website. For more information, click HERE.

Dr. Van C. Gessel, an expert on the literary art of Shūsaku Endō, will speak in the Armstrong-Browning’s Treasure Room on November 10, 3:30pm. Dr. Gessel also served as the main script consultant when Martin Scorsese worked on his 2016 filmic adapatation of Endō’s historical novel, Silence.

Don't miss the Student Football Ticket drop. Student tickets will be available via your student athletic ticketing account at 4 p.m. every Monday before a football game. The queue begins in the system at 3:30 p.m. For more information on student tickets and how to access your student ticket account, click HERE

Cost is $5. This clinic will equip climbers with the skills and technical knowledge required to belay at the Baylor Rock. For more information, click HERE.

Join us for an evening of music with the Baylor Symphony Orchestra. Students receive recital credit. 

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.

Sign up for an LCG 101 session to explore how personal values and leadership habits empower us to faithfully and authentically lead for the common good. All students, especially leaders or those interested in leadership, are invited to attend this free event! Click the image above to RSVP and reach out to leadership@baylor.edu with any questions. This session counts toward completion of the Certificate in Experiential Leadership. Click here to learn more or enroll today!

Presented by the Honors College, the Drumwright Family Lecture welcomes Jennifer Frey, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa, who will explore how liberal arts education cultivates wisdom, nurtures virtue and shapes lives devoted to truth and human flourishing. For more information, click HERE.

Since 1969, Student Foundation has stood as Baylor's steward of service, leadership, and generosity. Come learn more about how we give back to our community and how you can join the legacy! Click HERE for more information. 

Second-year students, grab some friends and join us for a FREE movie under the stars! We'll be gathering at the SUB Bowl to watch National Treasure together. There will be hot apple cider, a caramel apple bar, and kettle corn! The weather will be cool, so make sure you bring a blanket and bundle up! Click HERE for more information. 

This concert will feature a variety of jazz styles from swing to bebop to Latin jazz and everything in between. Students receive recital credit.

Baylor Preaching and Pastoral Leadership Professor Matthew Kim, Pastor Tara Beth Leach, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Ranked Adjunct Assistant Preaching Professor Patricia Batten along with Baylor Associate Practical Theology Professor Dr. Angela Reed and Baylor University President Dr. Linda Livingstone will discuss the latest Baylor Press publication, “We Follow Christ: Helping Women to Discern God’s Call,” as part of the Baylor Libraries Author series. Reception with light refreshments and book signing to follow. 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 PM. Learn the house rules for UNO, enjoy some fun games, snacks and popcorn.  For more information, contact Leslie DeLaFuente.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and International Education Week with Celebrity Chef Reb Mari Click HERE for more information. 

Take your climbing to the next level at our Intro to Lead Climbing Clinic! Cost is $10. Participants must have a current belay certification from the Baylor Rock Climbing Wall to register. To register, click HERE.

Celebrate International Education Week with a powerful Story Exchange created by Narrative 4, a global nonprofit that uses storytelling to build empathy and connection. In this immersive experience, you’ll share a personal story about a cross-cultural or international moment and then retell someone else’s story as if it were your own. Whether you’ve traveled the world, grown up between cultures, or had cross-cultural experiences here in the United States, your story matters. Come connect, listen, and grow deeper in community with fellow Baylor students. Join Intercultural Engagement on Thursday, November 13 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the North Russell Classroom for a time of connection and connection. RSVP early as space is limited. 

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Join us for an evening of performances, music, and cultural displays featuring students and organizations from across campus.

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It's tiiiiimmmmmeeee! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, so come join Union Board to get into the Christmas spirit early with ornament decorating and hot chocolate in Barfield Drawing Room on the 2nd floor of the SUB! Enjoy a cozy, festive night with friends! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram for more information about upcoming events.

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3v3 Basketball Registration Still Open - Get ready to hit the court! Registration for 3v3 Basketball is open until 11/18! Grab your teammates and sign up on Fusion Play to secure your spot!

Flag Football Semi Finals - Come out and watch the Flag Football Semi Finals and cheer on your favorite teams as they battle for the championship! Don’t miss the action, games kick off at 6:00 pm 11/13 at Parker Bros. IM Fields. Bring your friends, your energy, and your team spirit!

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

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. Info session: Nov. 18 @ 3:30 p.m. (Cashion 502 | Zoom). Applications due Jan. 23 to Staci_Penn@baylor.edu. All details are available on the Student Government website.

Students, do you need a ride to and from DFW Airport for the holidays? Check out Baylor Student Government's Airport Shuttle Program HERE.

The A.A. and Marjorie Hyden Endowed Scholarship application is now open for 2025. For more information, click HERE.

Celebrate National Philanthropy Day (November 15) by making activities like game day, campus events, guest lectures and more, free or more affordable for students. Seniors who make a gift of $5+ are eligible to receive a philanthropy cord for graduation. Last year, more than 300 seniors participated. Can you top that this year?

If you are interested in acting as Mary or Joseph in the live nativity scene outside the SUB during Christmas on 5th Street, please contact alyssa_guajardosali1@baylor.edu to secure your spot! Shifts will be 1 hour each from 5-9 p.m.

Interested in joining one of our 11 national organizations or our 2 local chapters? Formal recruitment for all eligible students is OPEN! Register today and reach out to chapters through Connect to attend specific events. Check out the Recruitment Website for more specific information, eligibility requirements and registration link. If you have further questions, please reach out to Lauren Fisher, IFC Advisor, Lauren_fisher2@baylor.edu. 

Three chances to win $100 in GrubHub in-app credit! Get your free sweepstakes raffle ticket through the GrubHub mobile ordering app. Get an extra raffle entry when you subscribe to Baylor Eats' Sic 'em Scoop Dining Newsletter! Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Three winners will be selected on December 8. Click HERE for more information. 

Grab a FitPass for just $25 (students) or $30 (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 first 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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