February 9 - February 20, 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 faculty
- Relevant university and campus events, hand-picked for graduate students
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🧑💻 indicates resources also available to online & hybrid students.
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Written exams are common, but do they measure what we think they measure? This session will explore the ways our exams often create unnecessary anxiety in students and share simple habits for writing tests that target learning objectives. Zoom link will be provided to registrants. RSVP here.
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| February 13 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Penland)
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Looking for an opportunity to talk about what it means to be a Christian and a scholar, or a Christian and a teacher? Christian Scholars Forum hosts biweekly meetings to discuss books/articles exploring the implications of researching and teaching as Christians. This semester we are reading The Two Tasks of the Christian Scholar; we are discussing chapter 1 on the 13th. Email Anna Judd or Ariadne Lewis for details.
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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.
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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 only workshop.
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. View Baylor's calendar of events here!
PSA from the Libraries: The heat is fixed in the GRC! No more arctic temperatures!
🧑💻 Get the Most out of Box: It is far more than just cloud file storage. Attend Box training sessions on February 18 (Box 201) and February 24 (Box 301). Register TODAY! In Person and Online, multiple time slots available.
IFL Conference: Technology and the Human Person in the Age of AI free for Baylor students!
Sic 'Em Slam: Looking for performers! Interest form 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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