Feed yourself and your mind and gain insights into the opioid epidemic and find out how you can make a difference as a lifesaver. For more information, follow the BARC on Instagram HERE.

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

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. Register HERE.

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Get SEVEN free meals at Chick-fil-A AND be entered to win a $350 Tecovas Gift Card when you join Baylor Eats' Campus Dining Focus Groups! Give us your thoughts, feedback, and ideas to grow our dining program and help us better serve you! Available for all students. Session times and locations vary. Learn more on our website!

Looking to expand your knowledge and skills on the Box content management and collaboration platform, including their AI tools? Now is your chance! Join February, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.. Box is ready to blow your mind! For more information, 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.

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The Leadership Speaker Series is honored to host Rev. Dr. Erin Moniz for an evening of meaningful reflection and conversation. Rev. Moniz (DMin, Trinity School for Ministry) is a deacon in the Anglican Church in North America and Associate Chaplain and Director for Chapel at Baylor University. Join us as Rev. Dr. Moniz shares insights on the topic "The Art of Vulnerability: Leadership, Relationships, and Courage".   A limited number of free copies of her book, Knowing and Being Known, will be available to attendees.

A special Black History Month-inspired concert featuring the music of Black American jazz composers and performers: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ella Fitzgerald. 

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Coffee. Connection. Fun. Come and have a fresh cup of coffee and chat with us at the BARC! Our recovery community would love to have you! Hosted by BARC's Katie Macy @ 134 Teal, next to East Village Dining Hall.

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.  For more information, contact Leslie DeLaFuente.

To honor the Collegiate Day of Prayer and the Baylor community, the Hankamer School of Business will host a worship and prayer event open to all students, faculty, and staff. Donuts and coffee will be provided. Join us for a special time of worship, prayer, and fellowship!

Meet and hear Dr. Scott Kenworthy, Professor of History at Miami University (Ohio), as he explores the fight for religious freedom in revolution-era Russia as Patriarch Tikhon Bellavin, a former archbishop in the United States, contended for Christian faith in the face of Soviet-era scientific atheism. A reception and book signing will follow the presentation. For more information, click HERE.

Stop by our UBreak for a sweet snack! We will be handing out FREE fruit kabobs Friday February 17th in the SUB (1st floor). Don't miss this opportunity to grab a refreshing treat between classes!

Grab your team and get ready for a night of competition, energy, and fun! Join the Rho Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for our Dig, Spike, Tip volleyball tournament where teams will battle it out, advance through rounds, and play for the win. Form a team of 6–8 players and secure your spot for $5 per person, with all proceeds benefiting our Torch of Wisdom Scholarship. Sign up using the link HERE to lock in your spot! 🏐

For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.

For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.

For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.

Join us for UNight this Saturday where we will be watching All-University Sing! Come experience Baylor's most iconic tradition, Sing features student organizations performing broadway-style productions in a fierce competition. You won't want to miss it!

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Intramural Co-Rec Pickleball and Sand Volleyball Registration Opens 02/23 - Get ready to serve, spike, and have some fun! Registration for Co-Rec Pickleball and Sand Volleyball opens Monday, February 23rd. Don’t miss your chance to join the action, meet new friends, and show off your skills on the court. Sign up now on Fusion Play

Intramural Soccer Registration Still Open - Intramural Soccer registration is Open! Gather your team and sign up through Fusion Play to get in on the action. ⚽️

Singles Tennis Registration Closes 02/24 - Serve. Rally. Win. Sign up now on Fusion Play and be part of the action! The last day to sign up is February 24th.

IM Basketball Champ Night, Wednesday 2/25 6 P.M. | SLC Basketball Courts - Cheer on your favorite teams at Intramural Basketball Championship Night on Wednesday, February 25th starting at 6:00 pm at the SLC Basketball Courts.

Women's Club Soccer Game 2/28 - Support Women’s Club Soccer at Parker Bros. Intramural Fields at 3:00 PM on February 28th. Don’t miss out on an exciting game!

Men's Club Baseball Game 2/28 - Join us at 10:00 AM February 28th at Falcon Park for Men’s Club Baseball  bring your friends, bring the energy, and come watch!

Women's Club Gymnastics 2/28 - Gymnastics Club will be hosting a meet on February 28th at 9:00 AM at Texas Dynasty. Entrance Fee: $10 Come out and support our athletes.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Men's Club Baseball Game 3/01 - Come out and support Men's Club Baseball at Falcon Park at 12:30 PM on March 1st. Cheer on your friends and enjoy an exciting afternoon of competition and Baylor spirit!

Register to play intramural sports through the FUSION PLAY APP in 3 easy steps!

Filing opened 2/9 and closes on 3/2. Interest Meeting is on 3/2. Click HERE for more information.

Click HERE to learn about Baylor Student Government's Airport Shuttle Program. Shuttles will run March 7, 14 and April 3, 6. 

Do you need a fun get together for students, faculty or staff, but you're not sure where to go? The Baylor Gameroom is the place for you! Bowl with friends or play pool, foosball and shuffleboard to see who wins. Email Us for a party now or visit our website for more information.

Are you a student going on a spring break or summer mission trip? Please join President Livingstone and other campus leaders for a mission trip commissioning ceremony. Your Baylor Family wants to pray for you, your missions team and the people you will encounter as you serve in the field. Snacks will be available and a small gift will be given in recognition of your work as God’s hands and feet in the world. RSVP at this link.

Halal meal options and ready-made suhoor boxes are available at East Village Dining Hall. Students can pick up meals in EV from 6–9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and in Penland from 6–8 p.m., Friday and Saturday. During Spring Break, meals will be available in Penland Market.

You have the opportunity to help welcome new Baylor Bears during Welcome Week and beyond! We are looking for Welcome Week Leaders and Welcome Mentors to lead groups of new students as they begin their journey at Baylor. These PAID opportunities also include Baylor swag and valuable leadership experience. Apply today!

Baylor is launching Sic ’Em Sampling, a student-led initiative led by the Baylor University Innovation Fellows (UIF) in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, Baylor Eats, and Well-Being initiatives within Student Life! Sampling stations are now active in all dining halls, and everyone is encouraged to try menu items before taking full portions to help reduce food waste!

This year, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Steppin' Out Day of Service. For the past four decades, Baylor students have "stepped out" to serve our Waco community. Do you have a story from your involvement with Steppin' Out? Share it with us here!

We want to recognize you and your organization at this year's celebration! Submit your nominations, tell us your stories, and prepare to join us in May to honor all the outstanding leaders, advisors, and student orgs who have shaped this school year. You can click the image above or visit this website to see all the awards accepting nominations as well as a description for each one. The deadline for nominations is April 6, so don't delay! Please reach out to leadership@baylor.edu with any questions.

Applications for The Student Foundation scholarship are now open! The Student Foundation scholarship is $3,000 ($1,500 in each of the fall and spring semesters) and will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. December graduates are eligible only to receive half a scholarship ($1,500 in the fall semester). The scholarship is only good for one year. All current recipients who wish to receive the scholarship in the future must reapply. Apply Here by Sunday, March 29, 2026!

Prehealth students are invited to join us at the Christian Community Health Fellowship Conference this April! Join us to foster a deeper understanding of the integration of faith in medicine. Apply by February 25!

Since 1969, Student Foundation has passionately served Baylor University and its students by recruiting qualified students, raising scholarship funds, and building goodwill among alumni and friends. Additionally, Student Foundation plans and executes All-University Thanksgiving and The Bearathon. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in making history are encouraged to apply HERE by March 13th!

Visit the Off-Campus Housing Fair on Tuesday, March 3 from 11am-1pm in the Vara Martin Daniel Plaza (outside next to the SUB). Speak with local apartment complexes and management companies to learn more about off-campus housing options. Check out https://www.baylorareahousing.com/listing for more information.

Explore the frontiers of health and innovation at the 2026 Pruit Memorial Symposium - Keynote Address on Wednesday, March 24; sessions throughout the day on Thursday, March 25, 2026. Join leaders and researchers to examine how technology is reshaping modern healthcare. Sessions will consider the impact of emerging technologies on patient care, access, and health outcomes and the transformation AI and digital tools are bringing to work, wellness, and the future of healthcare professions. Registration opens today! To see the full schedule, visit pruit.web.baylor.edu.

Registration is still open for The Bearathon and Sic ‘Em 6K on March 28, 2026. You can register for the race up until 12 p.m. on the day before (Friday, March 27). However, there is a chance all registration spots will fill up before then. If you know you want to participate, we encourage you to register here as soon as possible to guarantee yourself a spot. All proceeds from the races fund Baylor University scholarships. 

Grab a FitPass for just $50 (students) or $60 (faculty, staff & faculty spouses) and get unlimited access to every group fitness class all semester long. One pass, every class! Purchase yours now at myrec.baylor.edu! 

Be sure to pick up your Punch Pass at your class — get it stamped each time you attend, and once you complete 40 classes, you’ll be entered to win a free FitPass for next semester! (Graphic attached, if you think it's relevant)

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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