Cost is $5. This clinic will equip climbers with the skills and technical knowledge required to belay at the Baylor Rock. For more information, click HERE.

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Interested in being a part of All-University Sing! Sing Alliance is the only competitive group available to ALL students including freshmen and graduate students! Sign-ups will be held on Monday, November 3 at 7:30 in Foster 240. No prior singing or dancing experience is required! Follow @singalliancebu for more details!

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.

Go on a trip with Baylor Missions! Whether you want to serve our global neighbors on a mission trip, earn your chapel credit on a spiritual pilgrimage, or anything in between, we have a trip for you. Apply before midnight on November 5 and get $100 off your trip cost. Learn more and apply here. 

Our neighbors impacted by the central Texas floods are still rebuilding, and we're still providing assistance! Join BearAid on a free service trip to San Angelo, Texas from November 14–15. Apply by November 5 here. 

The Office of Spiritual Life invites all graduate students to our monthly lunch gatherings. Enjoy free food and fellowship with your peers. 

Take a class break and join us for "What's Poppin", celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Join the MA staff this Wednesday in the SUB CUB from 3-4 PM. Learn the house rules for UNO, enjoy some fun games, snacks and popcorn.  For more information, contact Leslie DeLaFuente.

Come enjoy a peaceful night on the water at the Pullin Family Marina on Wednesday, November 5 from 7 – 10 p.m.! Paddle under the glowing full moon, relax with friends, and make memories under the moonlight! No registration needed! 

Ready to Ride? Join us for Mountain Bike Clinics and Trail Rides at Cameron Park from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6 for just $10! Learn new skills, explore Waco’s scenic trails, and enjoy an unforgettable evening outdoors. Sign up on myrec.baylor.edu

Join us at East Village Dining Commons on Thu., Nov. 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for a night Under the Tuscan Stars! Come for the beautiful, 3-course Italian dinner, stay for the fun painting session! Spaces are limited. Tickets can be purchased through the GrubHub Mobile App Here (Baylor Eats Special Events) using Meal Swipes/Dining Dollars. Ticket prices include a 3-course meal and art supplies! Click HERE.

Chili Cookoff and Bed Races is a fundraising event benefiting Make-A-Wish and Co-Hope. Located on the Quad to Fifth Street, there will be chili, Jump houses, and bed racing! This event is free and all are welcome!

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Baylor is presenting big ideas with its first-ever TEDx event, TEDxBaylor University: Innovation in Deeds, on Saturday, Nov. 8. Featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers from across campus and Waco, the day will showcase innovative ideas, groundbreaking research and inspiring personal stories. The event underscores Baylor’s commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration – demonstrating how bold thinking and action align with Baylor’s Pro Mundomotto. Talks will be livestreamed on Baylor University’s Facebook, YouTube and Virtual Events channels.

Join us on Saturday, November 8 for a Climbing Day Trip to Reimers Ranch in Austin, TX! For just $35, spend the day exploring one of Texas’s best outdoor climbing spots, taking in incredible views, and challenging yourself on real rock routes.  Register at myrec.baylor.edu

Join the Outdoor Adventure team at the Pullin Family Marina for a guided bike ride (bikes provided!) along the Brazos River through downtown Waco to Cameron Park. Then, trade your wheels for a paddle and kayak back to campus for the ultimate riverfront adventure! Register at myrec.baylor.edu

Set along the scenic Brazos River, the Battle of the Branches Flag Football Tournament is an annual Veterans Day tradition that bring together student veterans, their families, and the Greater Waco community. Hosted by Veterans of Baylor- SVA Chapter of the Year, this event celebrates service through camaraderie, friendly competition, and physical activity. Proceeds from the tournament help support VoB's mission to empower veterans as they transition into academic life. Click HERE for more information.

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.

3v3 Basketball Registration 11/03 - Get ready to hit the court! Registration for 3v3 Basketball opens TODAY, November 3rd! Grab your teammates and sign up on Fusion Play to secure your spot!

Flag Football Playoffs - It’s playoff time! Come out and watch the Flag Football Playoffs and cheer on your favorite teams as they battle for the championship! Don’t miss the action, games kick off at 5:00 pm on 11/4 at Parker Bros. IM Fields. Bring your friends, your energy, and your team spirit!

Cornhole and Spikeball Tournament 11/8 - Come out and watch the fun as teams face off in our Cornhole and Spikeball Tournament! Enjoy the excitement, cheer on your friends, and soak up the energy at Parker Bros. IM Fields!

Want to play instead? There’s still time! Registration is open until TOMORROW November 4th on Fusion Play, don’t miss your chance to join the competition!

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

Serve on the Board of Regents to provide a student perspective at the highest level. Priority given to graduate students able to serve two years. Info session: Nov. 18 @ 3:30 p.m. (Cashion 502 | Zoom). Applications due Jan. 23 to Staci_Penn@baylor.edu. All details are available on the Student Government website.

Students, do you need a ride to and from DFW Airport for the holidays? Check out Baylor Student Government's Airport Shuttle Program HERE.

The A.A. and Marjorie Hyden Endowed Scholarship application is now open for 2025. For more information, click HERE.

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 the image above 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!

Walk a path that Christians have taken for generations (and earn your chapel credit, too). This may, Baylor Chapel is hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and walking numerous historic paths through Rome. Learn more and apply here. 

🔥 FitPass SALE — ½ OFF starting 11/8! 🔥

Grab a FitPass for just $25 (students) or $30 (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 first 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!

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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