Dear Division Colleagues,
Welcome to August. It's hot. Am I right? Well, start hydrating now because Move2BU is right around the corner. Like two weeks. If you haven't signed up, you should. The link is below. Other than that, we on the Spotlight team hope you had a great summer. As shown in the "Oso Fun" section below, so many of you spent most of the months of June and July making presentations to incoming new students, representing your areas at Campus Connections, or acting as a weekly Line Camp Director or staff volunteer around campus. Thank you for your hard work. What an awesome incoming class we have! And what an awesome Student Life team we have to support our students!
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This sub-section features news, initiatives, or changes across Student Life—whether it's a new program, staff transition, resource, or timely reminder—keeping you informed on what’s happening across the Division.
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Student Life Fall Kick-Off Breakfast | September 4, 2026 8:30-10 am | Griddle me this: what better way to begin a new year than with good food and great colleagues? We are thrilled to invite you to the Division of Student Life Fall Kickoff Breakfast! It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow staff, share ideas, and roll into the new semester together. We have great egg-spectations for the year ahead! RSVP by August 26!
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Rent the Bear Den & Gameroom | The Baylor Gameroom is available for private party rentals, offering exclusive access to bowling lanes, games, and space for food, music, and fun gatherings for up to 50 people! Host your event with us. For information on renting this space for your activity, click here!
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Health Center Pharmacy | We offer a CVS Caremark Preferred Pharmacy on campus! Baylor employees can take advantage of their maximum benefits by choosing this convenient, on-campus option. Your prescription may even be eligible for curbside delivery. For more information, click here.
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FITPASS Fitness Classes | Faculty and Staff have access to fitness classes at the SLC year-round. For $60 per semester, enjoy unlimited access to every group fitness class offered through Campus Recreation. Passes are available for purchase beginning August 16 (but you can do a free trial up until then!) Find more information on the Campus Recreation website here!
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Partnership Opportunities |
This sub-section highlights the ways departments (or individuals) within Student Life can collaborate with other departments within or outside of the division.
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We still have volunteer openings during MOVE2BU that we need to fill, especially the later shifts. Volunteer below. |
Volunteer for Move2BU | Join us in welcoming new students to campus during Move2BU. Faculty and staff can assist students by moving their belongings, assisting trash/recycling efforts, distributing snacks and water, or holding doors. Volunteers can select shifts from 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and choose to help on one or both days. Sign up as an individual or department here!
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This sub-section demonstrates how our work in Student Life is making a difference in students’ lives and advancing Baylor’s mission.
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We'd like to say a big THANKS to everyone who contributed to making the Student Life Annual Report truly great this past Spring, including our writers:
Andre Baesa, Intercultural Engagement
Daniel Champagne, New Student Programs
Tyler Conway, Pastoral Care
Terri Garrett, Campus Living & Learning
Geoffrey Griggs, Multicultural Affairs
Michelle Herbelin, Health Services
AJ Norris, Campus Recreation
Mike Ottenad, Student Life
Chelsea Sentell, Student Leadership Development
Hayley Thomas, Student Care & Well-Being
Chad Warner, Spiritual Life
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Welcome Week | Thursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Welcome Week is a week of events and activities that help new students connect with one another, get to know campus, and explore what the Waco community has to offer.
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First Day of Class | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Each semester, President Livingstone shares a treat with students on the first day of classes. This year, students will enjoy “Popsicles with the President” in the afternoon.
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First Dr Pepper Hour | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Since 1953, Dr Pepper Hour has been a long-standing tradition in the SUB. Join us every Tuesday from 3-4 pm for Dr Pepper floats and exhibits from offices across campus. Fill a punch card to join the Dr Pepper Hour Club!
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Mosaic Mixer | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Mosaic Week includes events that connect students with different cultural organizations, coalitions, and other departments on campus.
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Late Night | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Students have the opportunity to meet student leaders from 400+ student organizations and learn about the many opportunities for campus involvement.
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Staycation Weekend | Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7, 2026 | A campus-based weekend experience where students stay in Waco, enjoy special events, and explore local activities and discounts together. Offered the first weekend after the start of fall classes.
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Sign the Line | Friday, September 11, 2026 | A meaningful Baylor Tradition where new students write their names on the actual Baylor Line at McLane Stadium before running across the field at the first home football game.
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Baylor Football vs Prairie View A&M | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | The first home game of the year. Come see students run the line, participate in Athletics’ new “Fan First” era, and watch Baylor Football take on the Panthers. Sic’ Em, Bears!
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Ashley Patterson
Senior Coordinator for Student Organization Risk Prevention and Training
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Fun/Interesting Fact: "I love singing and am also a mystery, true crime junk - TV show and books!"
What are you looking forward to most about working at Baylor? “I love that everyone loves working here; I also love that you can express your faith wholeheartedly and know that the people you work with are praying for you!”
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Visit our Division of Student Life webpage to view current openings and help us recruit great people to Baylor! Submit any roles we missed using the button at the end of the email.
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Thank you to the staff across Student Life who helped to make New Student Orientation as informative and foundational as it is to our incoming students.
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