Hello Baylor GSA ,
Now that the semester is underway, we’re excited for all that’s ahead with GSA this fall! Whether you’re looking to meet fellow graduate students, get involved, explore new opportunities, or simply take a break from research, GSA has something for you. Take a look at our upcoming events and resources for September!
♦ Keep your eye out for the diamond symbols in these emails, which mean they are accessible to online/hybrid students!
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♦ 🗣️ September GSA Assembly Meeting |
Join us for our first GSA General Assembly Meeting!
Attend in person at the Graduate Research Center (GRC, 2nd-floor hallway between Moody and Jones Library) or join us online via Zoom.
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Join us this month as we welcome Austin Brown from the Counseling Center! He will introduce mental health resources designed specifically for graduate students, including Grad ROOTS, a group therapy program that helps students connect with peers, manage stress, find balance, and navigate the unique challenges of graduate school.
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📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
🕑 12:00 - 1:00 PM
📍 Graduate Research Center / Online
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🍕 Free pizza lunch will be provided for everyone attending in person!
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Grab a slice, meet fellow graduate students, and connect with the GSA community.
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♦ 🎤 Voices That Matter: Communicating the Graduate Student Experience |
Join us for Voices That Matter, a GPS Workshop focused on communicating the graduate student experience.
📆 Friday, September 4th
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎧 Online
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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An hour of your Friday can help shape the future of graduate education at Baylor for you and those who follow.
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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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📆 Wednesday, September 9th
🕘 9:30 - 11:30 AM
📍 Graduate Research Center
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Come grab breakfast, meet fellow graduate students, and connect with your librarians!
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♦ 💻 GSA Meet & Greet: Online Edition |
Calling all online graduate students!
Join us for the GSA Meet & Greet: Online Edition, designed specifically for students studying online.
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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📆 Wednesday, September 9th
🕘 7:30 - 8:30 PM
🎧 Online
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♦ 🐻 BEAR Grants: Funding for Graduate Student Events |
Planning a graduate student event this academic year? The GSA/Graduate School BEAR Grants provide supplementary funding for departmental-level events that support graduate student recruitment, collegiality, scholarship, and community.
💰 Up to $150 in funding, with at least $150 in matching funds from the host department.
⭐ Apply early! We give preference to groups that submit applications within the first 6 weeks of the semester. Also submit applications at least 4 weeks before your event.
For eligibility, application details, and more information, visit the link below.
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♦ 🐻 Run the Line - Are you a first-year graduate student? Learn more about the opportunity to Run the Line and join this Baylor tradition.
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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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Other Community Events and Opportunities
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Baylor Spiritual Life:
Baylor Spiritual Life offers a variety of events and resources for students throughout the academic year.
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🙏 Every Moment Holy Worship Night
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Join us for a campus-wide worship night hosted by Spiritual Life, the Institute for Faith and Learning, and Truett's Anglican Episcopal House of Studies.
September 29, 7:00 PM at Bobo Spiritual Life Center
The evening will feature Douglas Kaine McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series, for a night of liturgical reflection, contemporary worship, and prayer.
Graduate students are invited to an after-hours event co-sponsored by the Graduate School. This event is open to the Waco community, so friends and family are welcome!
[RSVP Here]
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🥐 Q&A Breakfast with Douglas Kaine McKelvey
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Join the Institute for Faith and Learning, Truett's Anglican Episcopal House, and Spiritual Life for a Q&A with Douglas Kaine McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series.
September 30, 10:00 AM at the Barfield Drawing Room in the SUB
The session will be moderated by Tish Harrison Warren, author and former New York Times columnist, and the C.S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence within Truett's Anglican Episcopal House of Studies. Breakfast will be served.
Please RSVP here to help ensure enough food is available.
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☕ Free Coffee at the Bobo
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Need a place to study, work, or simply take a break?
Stop by the Bobo Spiritual Life Center for free coffee from For Keeps!
Stay and hang out, study, or grab a cup to go!
Monday–Thursday from 8:00–10:00 AM
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🍽️ Free Wednesday Lunches
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Join Baylor Spiritual Life for a free lunch every Wednesday at the Bobo Spiritual Life Center!
Stop by, grab a meal, and connect with fellow students and the Spiritual Life community.
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Learn more about the Graduate Chaplain and the spiritual care and resources available to graduate students.
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♦ Baylor University Counseling Center (BUCC):
The Baylor University Counseling Center (BUCC) has a number of resources for students.
Resources Crisis Line (24/7): (254) 710-2467 – Immediate support is available any time.
Baylor Telehealth Services – Students can access virtual counseling and health support at no cost.
Mental Health Ally Initiative – Become a trained ally and help create a culture of support at Baylor.
Request an Outreach – Invite BUCC staff to present workshops or trainings for your department or group.
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Baylor Graduate Unite Intervarsity:
- The following recurring events will begin the second week of the semester:
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- Graduate Student Bible Study on Matthew from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Tidwell Bible Building in GL03.
- Weekly Prayer Gathering on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Tidwell Bible Building in room GL03.
- Come and Go Community Lunch from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Fridays in the SUB.
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Get weekly supportive messages with tips and resources to help you stay healthy and connected throughout the semester. Sign up by texting “HEALTHY” to 254-294-7029 for the Healthy Bear texts and also earn a chance to win monthly giveaways!
[Learn more here]
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Enjoy an evening of student talent featuring music, dance, comedy, musical theater, and more on September 18 at Waco Hall.
[Learn more here]
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Know of any other events and opportunities you would like to see here? Email srimanjusha_tella1@baylor.edu with your ideas! |
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Stay connected with the Baylor Graduate School
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