August 31 - September 12, 2026 |
Congratulations on finishing the first week of graduate school for the semester! The Two Week Outlook is a weekly newsletter curated by graduate students for graduate students. Check it out every week so you don't miss:
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- GPS workshops and GSA events
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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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Spotlight of the Week: GRADROOTS |
Week two may be where it all starts to feel real for you! Creating new friendships, starting your new program, or writing your first academic paper is a big deal. Thankfully, there are so many opportunities that are available to you below.
Even if you have been doing graduate school for some time now, consider reconnecting with our campus through the many events available to you!
As always, the Graduate School would not be what it is without YOU. Thank you for all you contribute to Baylor, whether here in Waco or beyond!
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| September 2nd @ 3:00 - 4:00 PM (GRC Classroom 201B)
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Starting out your grad student journey or coming back after a break? Join the Division of Graduate Writing for this workshop! We'll offer practical advice and rhetorical considerations to keep in mind as you develop a research question and engage in the writing process, from brainstorming to revisions. You'll also become familiar with writing and research resources at Baylor. This is for students anywhere in their graduate school journey. RSVP here.
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| September 4 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Graduate students have valuable insights that can help strengthen the academic community. This workshop invites participants to reflect on their experiences, identify growth opportunities, and develop skills for communicating their perspectives effectively.
Ideas and feedback shared during the session will help inform future discussions with university leaders and administrators, ensuring that student voices are represented thoughtfully and constructively.
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| September 11 @ 12:00 PM (Penland Crossroads Dining Hall)
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Christian Scholars Fellowship: First Meeting |
Christian Scholars Fellowship is an interdisciplinary group for Baylor graduate students and faculty. We host biweekly meetings to discuss books/articles exploring the implications of researching and teaching as Christians. This semester we will be reading To Know as We are Known, by Parker J. Palmer. Please email Ariadne Lewis (ariadne_lewis2@baylor.edu) to be added to the email list.
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| September 2 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM (GRC)
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🧑💻GSA September Assembly Meeting |
Join GSA for our monthly General Assembly meeting at noon in the GRC (Baylor Library). All graduate students are welcome to attend, share ideas, connect, and enjoy some pizza! Online students are welcome to join through the Zoom link.
Meeting ID: 838 3297 8386
Passcode: 496745
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| September 9 @ 9:30 - 11:30am (GRC 2nd Floor)
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Start your morning with free breakfast, coffee, and tea while exploring resources and building connections to make your graduate experience even better!
Meet librarians who specialize in supporting graduate students across STEM, the humanities, and the social sciences. They can help you locate sources, navigate research databases, and strengthen your scholarly work from day one.
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| September 9 @ 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Virtual, Zoom)
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🧑💻GSA Meet & Greet: Online Edition |
Join us for the GSA Meet & Greet: Online Edition, designed specifically for students studying online. You can join the meet and greet through this the Zoom link.
Meeting ID: 859 6240 9471
Passcode: 520001
Whether you're brand new to Baylor or returning for another semester, this is your chance to connect with fellow graduate students and learn how GSA and the Graduate School are working to create more opportunities for engagement and foster a genuine sense of belonging for students studying from anywhere.
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🧑💻 Grad Student Resources |
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Want to get involved in one of our GPS workshops? Many of the workshops are also recorded and stored for students to watch anytime! View our upcoming events and past recordings here.
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Looking to find a support network early? GRADROOTS, a support group for Graduate Students is offered through the Baylor University Counseling Center. Find out more information here.
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| New to Baylor and looking to get your Baylor Line jersey? You still can! This is a fun way to show your school spirit and connect to Baylor. Use the link here to purchase your Baylor Line jersey.
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University Events & Announcements |
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Sept. 7 - Labor Day Holiday. University is closed.
Sept. 9 - Last day to drop a Fall course or withdraw without a "W"
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Stay connected with the Baylor Graduate School
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