October 21 - November 1, 2024 |
Happy Monday, graduate students! The Two Week Outlook is a weekly newsletter curated by graduate students for graduate students. Check it out every week so you don't miss:
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- GPS workshops
- Opportunities to connect with other graduate students, staff, and facultyÂ
- Relevant university and campus events, hand-picked for graduate students
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🧑‍💻 indicates resources also available to online & hybrid students.Â
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Come join GSA for the Baylor Homecoming Parade! Meet us at the Graduate School tent across from Hankamer Academic Center along the parade route to get some coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts and to watch the parade with other graduate students! The first 100 graduate students can also get a free T-shirt! More information will come in the next Graduate Pulse email.Â
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Interested in representing students and working alongside the Board of Regents? Â Apply to be a Student Regent. Â The Student Regent is a member of the Board of Regents who works on behalf of the best interest of Baylor University through facilitating and communicating the views and interests of students. Â Read about eligibility and the application here.
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November 1, 2024 @ 2:30 - 3:30 PM (Moody 104 and Online)
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In this session, instructors will share concrete examples of how they have brought AI into their teaching in a range of courses, reflecting on its benefits and challenges. Participants will gain ideas for using AI to enrich and extend learning for their students. Â Zoom link will be sent to participants. Â Register here.
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October 22, 2024 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Schumacher Flex Commons)
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The first session of this year's Readers Meet the Author Series features Dr. Elesha J. Coffman, Professor of History, and her recent publication "Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith" (Baker Academic, 2024). Dr. Elizabeth Flowers, Associate Professor of American Religion, will converse with Coffman about her work. A reception and book signing will follow. Copies of "Turning Points in American Church History" will be available for purchase.
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October 30, 2024 @ 2:00 - 3:15 PM (GRC 201B Classroom)
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Whether you’re just starting out, or an experienced student in your program, learning to navigate the IMRaD can be a tricky task. Register here to join the GWC and GPS for a workshop and learn helpful practices for increasing your efficiency, using clearer language, and focusing your writing at every stage of the process. There will also be a brief period of Q&A afterwards to address your writing questions.  Light snacks will be served!
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Looking for some ways to brush up on professional development skills? Â The Graduate School has a library full of recorded GPS (Graduate Pathways to Success) workshops, which feature a variety of topics. Â Check them out here! Â
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The Graduate School is eager to support students and their original research through two kinds of travel support to students who are formally registered for credit hours: Travel to Professional Meetings and Travel to Support Doctoral Research. **ALL applications must be submitted at least four weeks prior to travel to be considered.**  Please see more here.
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November 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Barfield Drawing Room)
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The Graduate Research Showcase is an opportunity for you to share your research with other graduate students across campus! Fill out this form to sign-up to contribute a poster to the showcase. Research posters will be judged by faculty and a winner will be chosen from the categories of STEM, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Winners will receive a prize of $100! Â Coffee and donuts will be provided. Â All current graduate students are eligible to participate. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon. Â If you have questions, please email one of the GSA Academic Affairs Committee Co-Chairs, david_nanninga1@baylor.edu or grace_mccright1@baylor.edu.Â
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We are so excited to have Jackson Giwa (chaplain for online students) and Kyle Perry (chaplain for residential students) developing a variety of programming for students navigating their walk with faith. Â Sign up here to be included on an email list, where you'll receive devotionals, communication, and other information from the chaplains right to your inbox!
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November 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Fountain Mall)
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English Department's Book & Bake Sale |
The English Graduate Student Association is hosting its annual Book and Bake Sale on November 1st in Fountain Mall. Funds from the book sale support EGSA's social and professional development opportunities. Come find some great reads and support fellow graduate students!
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October 21, 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 1 PM (The Bobo)
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The Table Lunch and Fellowship
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Join us for a free lunch for graduate students to connect, enjoy fellowship, and briefly hear from a faculty speaker. This is a great opportunity to relax, network, and grow together in community! Email any question to Kyle Perry, new grad student chaplain for residential students.
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Deadlines for the next two weeks - and a few other important ones too!
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Spring 2025 time tickets viewable in BearWeb
| Deadline to electronically submit departmentally defended and approved copy of the dissertation to the Graduate School.
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Deadline to complete the Oral Exam (defense) for thesis candidates
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Stay connected with the Baylor Graduate School
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