International Education Week (IEW) is a weeklong celebration taking place from November 9-13. This event showcases lectures, presentations, and interactive activities that highlight the profound impact of international education around the world. Click HERE or the graphic above for a full list of events this week! 

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.

Did you know that carrying Naloxone (Narcan) can help save someone's life? Whether you're looking to learn something new, support a friend, or become better equipped to help your campus community, you don't want to miss this opportunity! Join the BARC for an informative Lunch & Learn to discover what Naloxone is and how to make a life-saving difference.

Join panelists Dr. Liana Kirillova, Linda Moldovan, and Željko Oset, along with moderator Julie deGraffenreid, as they discuss the work they have done in the Keston Center archives. The subjects range from research on Modern Europe, the Soviet Union, the Cultural Cold War, and more! For more information, click HERE.

Join Spiritual Life and International Justice Mission for a screening of the film Handmade Future, followed by a Q&A session with producers and Baylor alumni Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson. The documentary explores the ethics, artistry, and equity of the global craft economy, highlighting traditional skills that face extinction from mass production and fast trends.

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.

This May, a student team is serving with Orchard: Africa in South Africa, focusing on youth ministry and mentorship. We invite anyone interested to attend our meeting this week! Learn more about the trip here. 

Student loans got you stressed? Get answers at our Student Loan Repayment workshop: repayment plans, grace periods, and smart ways to pay less over time. Oh yeah, and free pizza!

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

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

Join Spiritual Life and BSM for free lunch and fellowship with a new missionary each month. Come and go any time between 12–1:30pm! RSVP here to reserve your meal. 

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.  

In this riveting program, historian and author Dr. Richard Bell invites audiences to rediscover the Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents. Join us for this lecture on November 11, at 3:30 p.m. in Foster 250.

Want to go on a Baylor mission trip during the May Minimester? Final applications are due this Wednesday. Submit your applications here! 

Earn your chapel credit abroad on a pilgrimage with Spiritual Life! This year, we have groups hiking El Camino de Santiago in Spain, or visiting various Holy Sites throughout Rome. These trips and accompanying chapel course can count for up to two chapel credits. Interested? Apply for Spain here and apply for Rome here. 

The Network of Enlightened Women at Baylor will be hosting Lily Kate. A TPUSA Ambassador, PragerU Influencer, and co-author of We Can’t Do It: 50 Reasons Feminism Failed, Lily Kate will discuss contemporary cultural narratives, the evolving role of feminism in society, and the role of tradition in today's culture. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional perspectives and encourages students to think critically about issues affecting women today. All Baylor students are welcome!

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. 

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

Join Union Board for free cup noodles to help fuel your morning! Stop by to grab a cup of instant ramen and enjoy a quick, easy snack between classes.

Join us for lunch at the BARC as we hear from our chaplain, Katie, create prayer journals, and discuss prayer in relation to faith in recovery.

Learn essential lifesaving skills and gain the confidence to respond in an emergency. Join us to practice CPR techniques and learn how to help when it matters most!

Relax. Play. Connect. Like bowling, games, or free food? Come join the BARC for an evening of fun in the SUB Basement for our last recovery collective of the semester!

Join Baylor Activities Council, Alpha Tau Omega, and Chi Omega for Chili Cook-Off & Bed Races! Come taste and vote for your favorite chili, cheer on your friends as they compete in exciting bed races, and enjoy live music, inflatables, a photobooth, hot chocolate, food pop-ups, and more! Don’t miss this fun-filled evening benefiting Make-A-Wish and Co Hope!

Enjoy an evening of music with Mariachi Los Osos Dorados. This concert is free. For more information about the Baylor School of Music, click HERE.

Join Union Board for a fun evening of cookie decorating! Get into the holiday spirit with sweet treats, creative designs, and good company as we celebrate the upcoming season together.

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

It’s win or go home! The competition is heating up as teams battle it out for the championship. Who will take home the title?

Come out to the McLane Student Life Center and cheer on participants as they compete in our Cornhole and Spikeball tournaments! Enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, exciting matchups, and campus fun.

Men's Rugby Game | SATURDAY, Nov. 7 | 3 P.M. | BSB - Come out to the BSB and cheer on Baylor Men's Rugby as they take the field! Bring your friends, show your support, and help bring the energy for game day!

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament | SATURDAY, Nov. 14 | ALL DAY | IM FIELDS - Head out to the IM Fields and support Baylor Ultimate as they compete in an all-day tournament! Come cheer on the team, enjoy the competition, and show your Baylor spirit!

Make a gift of $5 or more to Baylor at any point during your senior year to qualify for a philanthropy cord at graduation. Click graphic for more information.

Help combat food insecurity this holiday season! In support of All-University Thanksgiving, Baylor Eats is partnering with Student Foundation to host the Share-A-Meal campaign. Donate your guest meal swipes at any dining hall to support students facing food insecurity. 

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary All-University Thanksgiving by purchasing an exclusive shirt! Click here to purchase until November 19. 

If you are interested in acting as Mary or Joseph in the live nativity scene outside of the SUB during Christmas on 5th Street, please contact alyssa_guajardosali1@baylor.edu to secure your spot! Shifts will be 1 hour each from 5-9 p.m.

Registering for your Chapel credit for next semester? Wondering which Chapels are the best fit for you? Take our Chapel Buzz Quiz and find out! Answer a few questions and we’ll match you with the right Chapels for your interests, backgrounds, and more. Take the quiz here.

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

Baylor, SMU, TCU, and UTA are teaming up for the Lone Star LeaderShape® Institute! This fully funded leadership development experience will be held at the Lakeview Retreat Center in Waxahatchie, TX on January 6-10th! If you are interested in developing your unique leadership style and making connections with student leaders and emerging leaders from different campuses, this is the opportunity for you! You can learn more about the LeaderShape organization here. You can also email leadership@baylor.edu for more information!

Spaces are limited, so applications received by November 8 will be given priority consideration. Apply Today!

Sign up for an LCG 101 session to explore how personal values and leadership habits empower us to faithfully and authentically lead for the common good. All students, especially leaders or those interested in leadership, are invited to attend this free event! Click HERE to RSVP and reach out to leadership@baylor.edu with any questions. This session counts toward completion of the Certificate in Experiential Leadership. Click here to learn more or enroll today!

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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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