Hello Graduate Student,
We are almost to the end of the semester! Thank you for making this semester great. We have loved getting to see so many of you at events. GSA will finish this semester with the return of a favorite--YESSSnacks. We hope you have a restful break, and look forward to seeing you at our exciting new lineup of activities next semester!
Make sure to keep an eye out for emails and social media updates for more information. See you soon!
♦ Keep your eye out for the diamond symbols in these emails, which mean they are accessible to online/hybrid students!
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DECEMBER 11th-14th - YESSSnacks:
Our biannual tradition is back--"Your End of Semester Survival Snacks" will be located in the GRC beginning Thursday, December 11th and going until Sunday, December 14th. Everything from beverages to granola bars and trail mix to chips and cookies will be out all week long. We hope this helps to fuel you through finals and semester projects.
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♦ GSA at the Farmer's Market: We loved seeing you at the Farmers Market! Check out our social media for photos.
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Celebrating Graduate Student Milestone Reports - We are excited to celebrate along with you!
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Debi K. Torres - Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology - Debi K. Torres was honored with the Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award at the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) annual conference on November 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. This national award is presented to doctoral students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarly research contributions in the field of gifted education, along with educational service contributions, membership in professional organizations, and presentation experience to professional groups in the field.
https://www.nagc.org/news/nagc-announces-2025-award-recipients-to-be-honored-at-annual-convention-in-pittsburgh
Note: Debi K. Torres is accompanied in the photo by her award nominator, Dr. Bea Ruiz Buentello, a Baylor PhD Educational Psychology graduate, and Dr. Todd Kettler, her mentor and advisor.
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♦ Join the GSA Events Calendar - - After receiving input from some graduate students, we have created a GSA Event Outlook calendar. If you'd like access to this calendar, please email our president, Alexis D. Hooker to get access. She can be reached at alexis_hooker@baylor.edu.
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♦ Celebrating Success: Graduate Milestones - Navigating graduate studies is no easy feat, but celebrating the small wins along the way can make a world of difference. GSA would love to share and celebrate all graduate student accomplishments, and you get to decide where this information will get shared! Please fill out this link if you'd like GSA to announce, acknowledge, and celebrate your milestones alongside you.
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♦ GSA Connections - So much is happening across the country and the globe. If you are, or another graduate student you know is, experiencing any type of hardship in meeting basic needs, please contact GSA at graduatestudentassociation@baylor.edu. We can help by connecting you with campus partners and departments ready to assist.
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♦ Get GSA Updates- Join the GSA GroupMe for quick updates, reminders, and announcements.
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Community Events and Updates |
Baylor Graduate Unite Intervarsity:
- Recurring Events:
- Graduate Student Bible Study from 7-9pm on Mondays in the Bobo Chapel
- Weekly Prayer Gathering from 6-7pm on Wednesdays in the Bobo Chapel
- Come and Go Community Lunch from 11am-1pm on Fridays in the SUB
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Know of any other events and opportunities you would like to see here? Email emma_fenske1@baylor.edu with your ideas!
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Stay connected with the Baylor Graduate School
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