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.

Have a Business Idea? Put It to the Test! Have an idea for a business but aren't sure where to start? Join us for Baylor's Startup Sprint, a fast-paced, one-hour workshop designed to help you explore your idea and take the first steps toward building a business. Who should attend? Baylor students, faculty, and staff with a business idea they want to explore. No previous business experience required!
Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your idea further, Startup Sprint is a great place to begin. For more information, click HERE.

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

Cost is $5. This clinic will equip climbers with the skills and technical knowledge required to belay at the Baylor Rock. Sign up HERE!

Enjoy an evening of music with the Baylor Wind Ensemble. This concert is free. For more information about the Baylor School of Music, click HERE.

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.

Cost is $5. Join us for a beginner-friendly sailing clinic! No experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure! Sign up HERE!

Ready to feel more confident and in control of your money? Join us Tuesday for free pizza and our workshop! We'll discuss the key accounts everyone should consider, including Checking, Savings & Investing! For more information, click HERE.

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.  

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 from 3-4 p.m. at the Pullin Family Marina on Thursday, October 22 for an active, intentional hour of kayaking!

Stop by our charcuterie Ubreak to create your own custom plate! We will provide a variety of meats, cheese, fruits, and more!

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

Join ADPi and BAC for a fall-themed event featuring food, axe throwing, s’mores, a dunk tank, petting zoo, live music, and more! Come to Fountain Mall on October 23, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House in Temple, Texas! For more information, click HERE.

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

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

Join us for a day of whitewater kayaking on the San Marcos River! Learn a new skill, enjoy some river camaraderie, and soak up the sun. Registration costs $35–$50. Sign up HERE!

The Baylor OT/PT Open House is an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs at Baylor University. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour facilities, hear more about program requirements and structure, meet faculty and current students, and get their questions answered. Spots are limited, so register soon! Click HERE for more information.

Enjoy a cozy evening of live performances with free Chick-fil-A, Milk Bottle Cookies, HTeaO, Common Grounds, and more! First 50 people also get a free exclusive Acoustic Cafe coffee mug!

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

MONDAY, Oct. 19 through THURSDAY, Oct. 22 | MARRS MCLEAN TENNIS COURTS - Come enjoy some friendly competition and see who serves their way to the top! 

Have an event idea? Let's make it happen! Baylor Activities Council is looking for new partners to bring an exciting new event to the Baylor Community this Spring semester. Currently we help plan some of the most recognizable events on Baylor, such as Christmas on 5th, Fright Night, and Chili Cook-Off and Bed Races! We can help bring your organization's existing event or new event idea to life through logistical planning, marketing, and up to $5,000 in additional funding! Applications are open until the end of October and can be submitted HERE. If you have any questions please reach out to Hannah_Tanner1@Baylor.edu

Join us for Chalk Up, our annual fall bouldering competition! Open to Baylor students, faculty/staff, and their families ages 15 and up. Come challenge yourself and enjoy a fun, encouraging climbing atmosphere! Registration costs $5–$10. Sign up HERE!

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! 

Take our Dining Survey to influence the dining program for the Spring Semester! Complete the survey and be entered to win a free iPad by sending the completed page to @baylor.eats on Instagram! Click HERE.

LA-based indie rock band Mt. Joy has been selling out venues across America with what critics call, “a masterclass in musicality that reminds you what it means to be a band.” Don’t miss this show with special guests Ax and the Hatchetmen brought to you by Magnolia and Baylor University on Thursday, October 22, at Foster Pavilion, as part of the full weekend of Silobration events.  Click HERE.

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Want to make a difference in the lives of your fellow students? Apply to be a Community Leader (CL) today! CLs serve students in one of Baylor’s residential communities by exemplifying the values of Campus Living & Learning while fostering community, cultivating meaningful relationships, and mentoring residents. Through their leadership, CLs help facilitate learning and support student growth in areas such as faith development, academics, and relationships. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, serve, build community, and make an impact where you live, we’d love to have you apply! For more information about the Community Leader position and to find the application, please visit our website!  

Application Closes October 18th at 11:59 p.m. CST!  

Do you remember the Leaders who helped start your Baylor journey? Here's your chance to do the same for new Bears! The application for Orientation and Baylor Line Camp Leaders is now open! Let's have the best summer ever making an impact on new students while serving together and learning valuable leadership skills! This paid position also includes housing and program meals! So what are you waiting for? Apply today! Click HERE.

Connect, share experiences, and find support across all pathways of recovery. Lunch is provided. Every Tuesday in October, 12:30 p.m. in the SUB, Room 209.

The study focuses on learning directly from Texans with disabilities and their families about their needs and priorities, what advocacy means in their lives, and how disability organizations can better support them. We are currently hoping to hear from more adults with disabilities and siblings of people with disabilities. For more information about Raising Texas Voices and to take the survey, click HERE.

Grab a FitPass for just $50 (students) or $60 (faculty, staff & faculty spouses) and try the new F45 HYROX class 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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