Hello Baylor GSA ,
Welcome to the September GSA Newsletter!
Fall is underway, and plenty is happening across the graduate community! From upcoming GSA events and opportunities to resources and ways to connect, we’ve rounded up what's happening, what's coming up, and what you may have missed.
♦ Keep your eye out for the diamond symbols in these emails, which mean they are accessible to online/hybrid students!
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First-year graduate students joined the Baylor Line on Saturday, September 19, as Baylor took on Louisiana Tech.
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Rise & Shine: A morning with GSA |
💬 A message from Kate:
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Rise & Shine! We loved connecting with graduate students and welcoming our prospective Academic & Professional Affairs committee members.
Special thanks to the librarians who shared helpful resources and opportunities with our graduate community.
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💬 A message from Sixto:
Earlier this month, the GSA Online/Hybrid Community hosted its first Meet & Greet! Graduate students connected with GSA leadership, learned about resources for online and hybrid students, and shared ideas for the year ahead.
Interested in getting involved or staying connected? Join them through the links below.
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💬 A message from Mary:
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Grads on Water! I loved seeing everyone hop in the kayaks, play sand volleyball, and meet new people!
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Join us for Connections Across Communities, a special evening celebrating the people, cultures, and stories that make the Baylor graduate community extraordinary!
Come dressed to celebrate and enjoy a complete dinner, live performances, a cultural artifact showcase, and a plenary speaker.
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Want to participate? Sign up to perform or contribute to the cultural showcase, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for $200 toward a spring semester parking pass, credited directly to your Baylor One Stop account.
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📆 Thursday, October 15th
🕘 6:00 PM
📍 Truett Seminary
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📸 Free Professional Headshots |
Still using that headshot from your first year? Give your professional profile a refresh!
The Library MakerSpace is offering free professional headshot sessions, perfect for updating your LinkedIn, academic profile, résumé, or job-market materials. Just book an appointment and show up ready to smile!
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- Tuesday, October 13 · 7–9 PM
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Friday, October 16 · 3–5 PM
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Tuesday, November 10 · 7–9 PM
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Friday, November 13 · 3–5 PM
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Tuesday, December 1 · 7–9 PM
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Friday, December 4 · 3–5 PM
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⚠️ Appointments are required. Book through the Baylor Library Events Calendar by selecting “Makerspace and Studios Workshops.”
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💼 Career Day
Looking for an internship, job, or your next career opportunity? Career Day is coming up on September 30, with recruiters from industries across the country attending in person.
Before you go, consider scheduling an appointment with a Career Success Professional (CSP) at the Career Center to get feedback on your résumé and prepare for conversations with employers.
📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕐 1:00–6:00 PM
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🎵 Carter Faith in Concert
Looking for something fun outside the lab? Catch Carter Faith in Concert at Howdy at the Hurd!
📅 Friday, September 25
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Howdy at the Hurd
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🎉 Fiesta
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fiesta, hosted by the Baylor Activities Council and Hispanic Student Association!
📅 Friday, October 2
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Fountain Mall
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💪 FitWell Classes + Workouts at the SLC
Looking to stay active this fall? GSA is coordinating group sign-ups for FitWell classes and workouts at the Student Life Center (SLC) in October, and we have a limited number of $ 10-off registration coupons exclusively for graduate students!
Spots are limited, and completing the form doesn't guarantee a coupon, so sign up early if you're interested.
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Other Community Events and Opportunities
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♦ ✍️ Graduate Writing Consultation Hours
Need feedback on your writing? The Division of Graduate Writing offers drop-in consultations in person and online.
📅 Wednesdays: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 Thursdays: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Graduate Research Writing Center / Online
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🙏 Every Moment Holy Worship Night
Join us for a campus-wide worship night hosted by Spiritual Life, the Institute for Faith and Learning, and Truett's Anglican Episcopal House of Studies.
September 29, 7:00 PM at Bobo Spiritual Life Center
The evening will feature Douglas Kaine McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series, for a night of liturgical reflection, contemporary worship, and prayer.
Graduate students are invited to an after-hours event co-sponsored by the Graduate School. This event is open to the Waco community, so friends and family are welcome!
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🥐 Q&A Breakfast with Douglas Kaine McKelvey
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Join the Institute for Faith and Learning, Truett's Anglican Episcopal House, and Spiritual Life for a Q&A with Douglas Kaine McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series.
September 30, 10:00 AM at the Barfield Drawing Room in the SUB
The session will be moderated by Tish Harrison Warren, author and former New York Times columnist, and the C.S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence within Truett's Anglican Episcopal House of Studies. Breakfast will be served.
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☕ Free Coffee at the Bobo
Need a place to study, work, or simply take a break?
Stop by the Bobo Spiritual Life Center for free coffee from For Keeps!
Stay and hang out, study, or grab a cup to go!
Monday–Thursday from 8:00–10:00 AM
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🍽️ Free Wednesday Lunch
Join Baylor Spiritual Life for a free lunch at the Bobo Spiritual Life Center!
September 23rd,
12 - 1 PM
Stop by, grab a meal, and connect with fellow students and the Spiritual Life community.
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♦🙏 Graduate Chaplain
Learn more about the Graduate Chaplain and the spiritual care and resources available to graduate students.
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Know of any other events and opportunities you would like to see here? Email srimanjusha_tella1@baylor.edu with your ideas! |
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Stay connected with the Baylor Graduate School
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