This Online Pulse is put together by the Graduate Student Association in collaboration with the Graduate School, SPECIFICALLY CURATED FOR OUR ONLINE STUDENTS! Each month, we inform you of upcoming events, relevant resources, and other information to help you!
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April 1 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Graduate Student Loans Information Session |
Please join the Graduate School and the Student Financial Aid staff for a virtual workshop on upcoming changes to graduate student loans. We will learn about changes to Grad PLUS loans, new annual and lifetime loan award limits, and resources for Baylor students. Zoom link available here.
GSA is well aware that these loans affect our online and hybrid students the most, so we highly encourage students to attend this virtual workshop.
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Graduate Student Appreciation Week
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Traditionally held at the beginning of April, Graduate Student Appreciation Week recognizes the work and research of graduate and professional students at Baylor. The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association team up each year to host a week of events celebrating graduate students. As Baylor strengthens its reputation as a leading Christian R1 institution, our graduate students are helping to shape that future through their scholarly excellence.
This year, all online and hybrid students received a discount at the bookstore, and we will hold daily giveaways for those participating in our trivia contests during Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
Make sure to follow the Graduate School's Instagram at the bottom of this email, and check the stories during Graduate Student Appreciation Week to be part of these giveaways!
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Baylor Alumni Speaker Series (BASS)
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Hosted by the School of Education's Online Learning Unit, the Baylor Alumni Speaker Series (BASS) is an opportunity to showcase the voices and expertise of alumni from any Baylor University doctoral program. Designed to inspire, inform, and connect, this series brings together alumni and current graduate students for meaningful conversations around leadership, career development, and personal growth. BASS is hosted virtually on Zoom and is open to all Baylor University faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni.
In the next event, Dr. Courtenay Lonnquist Forward will deliver a talk titled " Trusting the Process: Positivity, Patience, and Persistence." This talk will focus on strategies to successfully manage the stress, deadlines, and pressure of Graduate School.
This is a virtual event available to all Baylor University graduate students. Register to attend with this link.
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Healthy Bears TXT Message Campaign
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HealthyBearsTXT is a university-wide text message initiative designed to support Baylor students' academic and personal well-being. The program provides encouragement, resources, and practical strategies to help all students thrive.
Whether through tips for better sleep, reminders about healthy habits, or encouragements during stressful times, HealthyBearsTXT can help students stay on track. Plus, students who sign up will be entered for monthly giveaways!
To opt in, text "healthy" to 254-294-7029, and you will immediately start receiving 2-3 weekly supportive text messages that encourage healthy behaviors.
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OTD Students at the Student Life Center |
Just this past week, a new cohort of students pursuing their Doctorate in Occupational Therapy was welcomed to their first campus immersion. After a morning of training that ended with a white coat ceremony, they enjoyed an afternoon of tailgate games at the Student Life Center (SLC). There's no better way to end a day during a campus immersion than with a few rounds of pickleball and cornhole. Check out the full story in the Baylor Lariat!
If you belonged to a hybrid program, be sure to ask your program directors about working with the Graduate School to arrange an afternoon at the Student Life Center.
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National Postdoctoral Association
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Become a member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today! All Baylor graduate students are eligible, and it is FREE. The NPA offers resources such as professional development programs, mentoring support, and access to members‑only content that strengthen skills and career readiness. These resources also include networking opportunities, webinars, newsletters, and a national community supporting postdoctoral advocacy and best practices.
To join the NPA, click this link and select “Affiliate Individual Member, Postdoc” in the list of options.
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National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
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Baylor has partnered with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). NCFDD membership provides access to extensive professional‑development resources—including webinars, mentoring, writing challenges, and productivity tools—that help faculty and scholars improve research output, time management, and work‑life balance. It also offers a supportive national community and evidence‑based strategies that boost confidence, career clarity, and long‑term academic success.
This resource is also FREE and available to Baylor graduate students. To join the NCFDD, follow the directions here.
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