Happy Thanksgiving, Bears! This will be a short newsletter, but we want to encourage you to secure your student football ticket this afternoon and come back to campus on Saturday to support our team in the last game of the season! If you will be in Waco this week, don't miss a couple of awesome Women's Basketball games at the Foster Pavillion as well. 

If you are remaining on campus over the break, the Market at Penland Crossroads will remain open 9 a..m.-9 p.m. all this week while dining halls are closed. 

Don't miss the Student Football Ticket drop. Regular student tickets will be available via your student athletic ticketing account at 4 p.m. every Monday before a football game. SENIORS: You can secure a Senior Line Run ticket today at 3 p.m. Any additional Baylor Line tickets will be available for freshman at 4 p.m. with the regular student ticket drop. For more information on student tickets and how to access your student ticket account, click HERE

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.

The SUB will be closing at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and closed Wednesday through Sunday this week. 

The SLC will be open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and closed Wednesday through Sunday this week. 

Professional Health Advice and Medical Care: Baylor University students have access to a nurse line after hours, on weekends and holidays: (254) 710-1010.  In addition, Academic Life Care is a free, 24/7 available mental and medical health support.  Please see details here to access this resource for all Baylor students. In addition, Baylor has a wealth of resources available for students' ongoing health and well-being, including the Title IX Office and the Baylor University Counseling Center.

Department of Public Safety: Baylor University Police Department (BUPD) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is always available should the need arise. BUPD can be reached immediately by calling 254-710-2222 or 9-1-1 using BU Campus Guardian smartphone app or using one of the 81 emergency call boxes and 123 emergency telephones across campus to connect directly to BUPD.

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. Applications due Jan. 23 to Staci_Penn@baylor.edu. All details are available on the Student Government website.

The Advent season is almost here—a time for us all to pause in preparation and anticipation of Christ’s birth and the promise it brings. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 30, Baylor faculty, staff and students will share daily written reflections through Christmas Eve.

And for the first time, we’re taking the journey to Instagram—join the Baylor Alumni channel today and get ready for guided questions, deeper conversation and a space to connect with other Bears throughout Advent.

Baylor Activities Council is looking for student volunteers to help bring one of Baylor’s biggest traditions to life! Volunteers will assist with event setup, greeting guests, activity stations, and keeping the night running smoothly. It’s a fun way to serve the Baylor community, earn service hours, and be part of the Christmas spirit on campus.

📅 Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
🎄 Event: Christmas on 5th
🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Sign-Up: Link

Interested in joining one of our 11 national organizations or our 2 local chapters? Formal recruitment for all eligible students is OPEN! Register today and reach out to chapters through Connect to attend specific events. Check out the Recruitment Website for more specific information, eligibility requirements and registration link. If you have further questions, please reach out to Lauren Fisher, IFC Advisor, Lauren_fisher2@baylor.edu. 

Sophomores, you're invited to Rooted, a retreat experience created just for you! This two-day experience will focus on big questions surrounding "what should I do with my life?" No matter where you are on your journey, the Sophomore Retreat will give you tools to walk with purpose toward the person you are becoming. The cost is only $20! Register today HERE.

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!

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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