1. Make sure to secure your Student Game Ticket for this weekend's football game. TODAY at 4. It's vs. Colorado. This is gonna be a great game!
2. Howdy will be one of the DO NOT MISS events of the year, Friday night. 
3. Pat Green Concert on Saturday after the game. (That's the second awesome, free country music concert in one weekend!!) 
4. If you aren't registered to VOTE in this Fall's election, time is running out to register. Click HERE and see info below! 

Stop by the Bobo Spiritual life Center in the morning for free coffee! You’re welcome to stay, hang out, and study, or just take it to go. Coffee is available every Monday–Thursday from 8–10 a.m.

The Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, D.D., Bishop of El Paso and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, will present “What the Plight of Immigrants Teaches Christians About Humanity.” Drawing on his experience serving a border community and advocating for migrants and refugees, Bishop Seitz will reflect on immigration through the lens of Christian faith, human dignity, and our responsibility to one another. For more information, click HERE.

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.

Baylor’s student ticket policies are designed to give as many students as possible the chance to attend football games, encouraging responsibility and active participation in filling McLane Stadium. Students who miss games without returning tickets face restrictions, while those who sell, attempt to sell or transfer tickets improperly risk losing access for the rest of the year. For full details, please visit the Student Gameday webpage.

Join us as Chef Joel teaches us how to make a Baja Shaker Salad! No cooking necessary-this shaker salad will become your go-to meal or snack!

Join us at the Study Skills Center for our first Homework Hour of the semester! This is a come-and-go opportunity to work on that project or assignment that you’ve been procrastinating, or to start prepping for that exam coming up. In addition to a comfortable space to study, you can receive personalized assistance and study-skill advice from graduate academic coaches on site. Come for the extra accountability, encouragement, and snacks! The Study Skills Center is located in The Learning Commons, Sid Richardson Bldg, First Floor.

We are excited to welcome Aaron Williams to Baylor University as the featured guest for the Hearn Innovators Series. Aaron is widely respected for his work as a worship leader, songwriter, and advocate for authentic congregational worship, and his visit promises to offer valuable insight, encouragement, and inspiration for students, church musicians, worship leaders, and the broader Baylor community.

This week is National Hazing Prevention Week! Stop by to learn about hazing prevention, campus safety, and resources available to you from Baylor DPS, Student Activities, the BARC, and the Equity Office. You don’t have to be part of Greek life to attend! Have questions or know someone who may need support? Come by, grab some resources, and learn how you can look out for yourself and your friends. Can’t make it Tuesday? We’ll also be at Fountain Mall Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 23–24, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Swing by when you can—we’re here for you!

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.

Ready to feel more competent and confident about your finances? Join us Tuesday for 7 Essential Personal Financial Steps for College Students, an engaging workshop covering practical money skills and actions every student should know. Do you have the right bank accounts set up? Should you build credit? If so, are you building it wisely? What financial pitfalls should you avoid during college? We'll answer these questions and more that will help you build a strong financial foundation during your time at Baylor and beyond. For more information, click HERE.

The Office of Spiritual Life invites all graduate students to our monthly lunch gatherings, held the last Wednesday of each month. September’s lunch is Wednesday the 23rd. Enjoy free food and fellowship with your peers.

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.  

Join us at the Baylor Bookstore for a Student Appreciation Event! Stop by for free bandanas and boot ribbons while supplies last, plus raffle drawings every 15 minutes. Come show your Bear pride and grab some swag while you're at it!

Empower Hour is a time set aside to empower students on their wellness journey through fun and physical activity. A brief devotional will also be shared to start the hour off on the right foot. Come join Chaplain Katie of the BARC this Thursday for an active, intentional hour of fun!

The John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America & Professor of History presents, "Embodied Encuentros: Oral History Archives of Latinas/os/es Experiences," a contribution to oral history scholarship and praxis from Dra. Elena Foulis which offers the first comprehensive conceptual framework for engaging Latina/o/e communities through culturally grounded and ethically driven methodologies. For more information, click HERE.

Baylor Spiritual Life invites all international students to a special potluck event. Free food and beverages will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring side dishes to share.

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

Join Union Board and LASH for free paletas heladas! 

Join author and editor Kara E. Nelson and Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley to discuss Nelson’s recent book “Black at Baylor: Vital Voices of the First Generation,” which shares the stories of thirteen Black Baylor students who enrolled at Baylor in the 1960-70s. For more information, click HERE.

Get your ducks in a row and come to the BARC Duck Hunt! You are invited to come hang out at the BARC, Friday evening for a Duck Hunt. Meet inside for free food and new friends. Then head out into the Teal yard to see how many ducks you can find. The more ducks you find, the better the prize! 

A tradition at Baylor since 1962, Pi Phi’s All-University Howdy serves as the “first official Texas welcome to campus.” The event takes over Dutton Avenue and the Hurd Welcome Center and includes local food trucks and vendors, line dancing and more, all beginning at 6:30 p.m. Rising country star Carter Faith takes the Howdy at the Hurd stage on Dutton Avenue for a free concert at 8:30 p.m. 

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. For more information on student tickets and how to access your student ticket account, click HERE.

Don't miss Texas legend Pat Green as he takes the Baylor Backyard Live stage following Saturday's home football game. Green is known for his mix of traditional country storytelling with upbeat, rock-leaning energy. Concert begins 15 minutes after the game.

Join Union Board for a fun and relaxing night of painting pots and planting succulents! We’ll have all the supplies you need, so just bring yourself and a friend! Come get creative and make something to take home with you at the SUB Barfield Drawing Room from 8–11 p.m.!

Registration is OPENS TODAY 9/21! Gather your team, get ready to hit the field, and compete for campus bragging rights this season. Register today through Fusion Play!

Intramural Canoe Race registration STILL OPEN — find your paddling partner and join the fun! Register via Fusion Play.

Oct. 5: Last day to register to vote in McLennan County, if you want to vote here. Registration can be done by mail or in person at the County Records Building downtown. You cannot register online to vote in Texas, so don’t wait to the last day!

Oct. 19-30: Early voting. Nearest site is the County Records Building downtown. Students registered in other Texas counties can go there during early voting and vote a limited ballot—statewide offices only.

Nov 3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting at the Hurd Center for McLennan County registered voters only. Students who are registered in the county may go to any vote center in the county on that day; the Hurd Center is just the closest.

Click HERE for more information! 

The Baylor Libraries is now accepting applications for the Baylor Libraries Student Advisory Council for Fall 2026–Spring 2027. The council is composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who provide feedback on library services, spaces, programming, collections, and technology, and who help communicate library resources across campus. Application deadline: October 8, 2026. APPLY HERE! 

Do you need a fun place to get together with friends on a Friday or Saturday Night, but you're not sure where to go? The Baylor Gameroom during Unight is the place for you! Bowl with friends or play pool, foosball and shuffleboard to see who wins. Free Bowling 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Earn your chapel credit abroad with Pilgrimage Chapel! This year, we have groups hiking El Camino de Santiago in Spain, or visiting various Holy Sites throughout Rome. These trips and accompanying chapel course can count for up to two chapel credits. Interested? Fill out this form to learn more.

Registration is now open for the Bearathon and Sic ‘Em 6k on March 20, 2027! Proceeds from both races directly benefit student scholarships. Make a lasting impact by clicking here to register before ticket prices are raised.

Sophomores, don't miss this retreat crafted for you! You'll hear from speakers, gather in small groups for meaningful conversation, and enjoy time with new friends in a relaxed camp setting. No matter where you are on your journey, this retreat will give you tools to walk with purpose toward the person you are becoming. $20 registration includes travel, lodging, meals, retreat materials, and a crewneck. For more information, click HERE. Register HERE or click the graphic above. Questions? year2@baylor.edu

Baylor’s Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking students for our 2026-27 casting pool for marketing materials for the University. We employ a variety of students on an as-needed basis for photo and video shoots for assets like our national commercial. We’re looking for authentic Baylor students who represent the University well and come from a variety of backgrounds, cities, and majors. If you love Baylor, enjoy being on camera and sharing your Baylor story, and would like the bonus of occasionally getting paid, this is the opportunity for you! 

If you are interested in participating in Baylor marketing campaigns as a featured student, please fill out the interest form HERE.

BearAid Disaster Relief is continuing its flood rebuilding work across Texas. Join us on a student trip to Menard, Texas from October 23–25. This trip is FREE and open to all students! Learn more and apply here.

Adventure is calling! Registration is NOW OPEN for OA’s Fall Break Trips! Choose from backpacking, rock climbing, or whitewater kayaking. Spots are limited!Register HERE.

Grab a FitPass for just $50 (students) or $60 (faculty, staff & faculty spouses) and try the new F45 HYROXclass along with all your favorite group fitness offerings all semester long. Get a FitPass HERE.

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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