February 16 - February 27, 2026 |
Happy Monday, graduate students! The Two Week Outlook is a weekly newsletter, highlighting events and opportunities in the following two weeks, curated by graduate students for graduate students. Check it out every week so you don't miss:
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- GPS workshops
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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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| February 19 @ 2:00 - 3:00 PM (BSB E301 Clocktower)
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PYPhD is a community of graduate students from diverse STEM fields who are passionate about inspiring younger learners and helping them see themselves in science, all while strengthening their own science communication skills. Involvement is flexible and can range from giving a single presentation to helping coordinate outreach events. Join us at our Meet & Greet to learn more!
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| February 19 @ 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Online Only)
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The Dissertation/Thesis formatters team will be hosting Q&A sessions Feb. 19th at 3pm & 6pm EST on Teams. We will go over the final approval process and have time for any questions. You can attend either or both sessions.  Please register by emailing us and we will send you an invite.Â
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Writing the cover letter can be a uniquely challenging part of the job application process. Between rhetorical concerns, effective self-marketing, and depicting a range of academic experience, there are many factors to keep up with. Register here for this in-person workshop.
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Join Dr. Dolan for an hour of discussing topics related to holistic wellness and success in graduate school. Â Each session will include information and skills for enhancing wellness, followed by group discussion. Â RSVP here.
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| February 27 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Online Only)
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Are you a graduate student with an ambitious dissertation project requiring extensive time abroad? Or perhaps you’d be willing to consider a project like that if you knew it could be fully funded? Or maybe you are a graduate student thinking of pursuing another degree but don’t know how to pay for it. Come learn more about funded opportunities through the Fulbright at this GPS Workshop led by former Baylor graduate student and Baylor’s Director of Major Fellowships & Awards, Dr. Daniel Benyousky.  A zoom link will be sent to registered participants the day before the event. Register here.
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Enhance your job search preparation by participating in a simulated committee interview with Baylor faculty and administrators! The entire session (interview and debriefing) lasts one hour and a video recording of the session is provided to the participant for further review. Recommended for: PhD level students nearing graduation and pursuing a faculty position at an academic institution. Prerequisite:  How to Interview workshop
Registration: Please email Annie Roufs to register for this event. Â
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GradRoots Counseling Group: Through open dialogue and interpersonal exploration, members process the unique challenges of graduate school—from isolation and stress to relationship dynamics and emotional wellness.  Meets Wednesdays at 3:00pm. To join us, schedule for a group information appointment with Drs. Margaret Kassel and Grace Kallimel.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Learn to recognize the signs of suicide and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer a peer to help. BUCC offers QPR each month — register today and help build a community of care! February 18th at 5:30pm - register here.
“Is Your Body a Battleground? It Doesn’t Have to Be!” Join bestselling author of Life without Ed and speaker, Jenni Schaefer for a talk, pizza and Q&A session on eating disorders, body image and recovery. February 23rd at 5:30 pm - register here!
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Feeling the weight of the semester? Join fellow graduate students for a weekly online devotional designed to renew your spirit, center your heart, and remind you that you're not alone in this journey. Sign up now to receive short, Scripture-rooted reflections crafted with grad life in mind, right in your inbox.
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Stay connected with the Baylor Graduate School
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