March 16 - March 27, 2026 |
Happy Monday, graduate students! The Two Week Outlook is a weekly newsletter, highlighting events and opportunities in the following two weeks, curated by graduate students for graduate students. Check it out every week so you don't miss:
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- GPS workshops
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Opportunities to connect with other graduate students, staff, and facultyÂ
- Relevant university and campus events, hand-picked for graduate students
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🧑‍💻 indicates resources also available to online & hybrid students.Â
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This workshop introduces graduate students to common grant types, major funders, and a clear roadmap for navigating the grant-writing process. Participants will learn how to use tools such as Pivot to identify funding opportunities and leave with practical strategies to begin applying for grants with confidence. Â Register here, link will be sent to registrants.
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| March 20 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Moody 104)
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Learn best practices in working with international students and the unique issues that they navigate as they acclimate into the Baylor community. The primary target audience for this event is Teaching Assistants who work with international undergraduates, but any graduate student is welcome to attend and participate. Pizza lunch provided - please register in advance here.
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So you have a draft of a seminar paper or article, but it's not ready for submission. Now what? In this workshop, we'll discuss the most important things to focus on when revising a document and techniques and strategies for approaching major changes. The workshop will include time to practice implementing recommended strategies on your own draft! Â Register here.
Note that this workshop is not focused specifically on reviewer feedback from peer-reviewed journal submissions (although some of the strategies can apply to revising any document!). For more information on publishing, join us for our faculty panel on April 10th.
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Join Dr. Dolan and the Chartwells culinary staff for a Wellness Wednesday cooking class.  We will learn to prepare a pasta dish that is healthy, inexpensive, and easy to meal prep.  First come, first served registration. Maximum 12 attendees.
Due the limited size of this event, please do not register unless you are committed to attend. If you do register and discover you will be unable to attend, please email Laura Sepanski to cancel so we can open your spot to another person.
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March 26 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Online Only)
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Join the Graduate School and GSA for a virtual workshop led by Kate Griege, Registered Dietitian at the Baylor Counseling Center. Kate will discuss practical tips for eating well on a limited budget, choosing foods that support focus, energy, and academic performance, and building sustainable habits during busy seasons.  Zoom link available here!
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| March 27 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Online Only)
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Who are you as an instructor, and how does a teaching persona shape relationships with your students and engagement in your course? This interactive workshop will help you explore and refine your teaching persona, aligning it with your goals and values to create a more authentic and effective classroom presence. Register here. Â Zoom link will be provided to registrants. Â
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2026 D-Lab Application (for doctoral candidates only) now open through April 7th!  The Division of Graduate Writing is proud to offer the Dissertation Writing Lab, a weeklong event designed to help students develop productive writing habits while making significant progress on their dissertation. DLab is held each year during the week following May commencement.  Learn more and apply here.
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Do you have a writing question or want writing feedback but aren’t sure you need a full writing consultation? The Division of Graduate Writing is now hosting walk-in hours on Wednesdays for the remainder of the semester. No appointment required!Â
In-person: Wednesdays, 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Graduate Research Center
Online: Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm in our Zoom meeting room
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Baylor Ramadan Neighbor NightÂ
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Neighbor Nights are monthly community dinners open to all Baylor students, staff, and faculty! Our Neighbor Nights feature different traditions and stories shared by students over cultural cuisine around a table with our neighbors. These dinners are a wonderful time of enjoying fellowship and delicious food. Â The Ramadan Neighbor Night will be March 17th, from 7-8pm in the Bobo Great Room.
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Join Springer Nature for focused virtual workshops on navigating the publishing process, led by Aleta Kalkstein, Senior Publisher. Learn how to structure a strong research article, choose the right journal, explore Open Access options, understand the peer‑review process and editorial opportunities, and discover how AI tools are influencing and supporting the modern research and publishing workflow. This interactive online workshop offers practical tips and guidance to help you publish with confidence. We look forward to connecting with you virtually!
Humanities & Social Sciences: Thursday, March 26, 3:30pm - register here
STEM: Friday, March 27th, 3:30pm - register here
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