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Graduate Student Appreciation Week aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of graduate students to the Baylor University community. This week serves as an opportunity for the university to express gratitude and highlight the valuable role graduate students play in advancing Baylor's academic and institutional goals. This year we'll celebrate with events, food, prizes, student spotlights, and more. Be sure to check out the full schedule of events!
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April 4, 2024 @ 3:00 PM (GRC 201B)
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Are you interested in exploring careers outside of traditional academic positions? This workshop will provide an overview of the Career Center and ways it supports graduate students. Specifically, this workshop will cover creating and tailoring resumes, including how to add academic experience onto a resume and how to convert CVs into resumes. Register here.
Anyone who attends 3 GPS workshops this year will receive a free professional development book from the Graduate School. Recordings of most previous workshops can be viewed on the GPS website.
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The Conyers Scholars Program is currently accepting applications from doctoral and MFA students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program explores connections between faith, learning, and vocation. It meets 3-4 times each semester for book discussions over dinner. Find more information here. Applications are due by 12 noon, Friday, April 5, 2024.
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April 12, 2024 @ 8:15 AM (BSB E234)
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Dr. Melanie Sekeres will discuss the major differences between the US and Canadian post-doc systems, strategies for searching for post-doc opportunities at Canadian universities and research institutes, and will explain the Canadian funding system for post-doctoral fellowships. A light breakfast will be served. Register here.
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April 4, 2024 @ 5:30 PM (Carroll Science Building 101)
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Ruben Quesada will deliver the 2024 Virginia Beall Ball Lecture in Contemporary Poetry as part of the 30th annual Beall Poetry Festival at Baylor University. For more information and the festival’s full schedule of events, visit the BPF website.
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April 5, 2024 @ 9 AM-5 PM (Cashion 506)
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Join the Biology, Environmental Science, and Anthropology departments for this research symposium. All graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend and participate. Presenters are eligible to win prizes and awards, and lunch will be provided. Submit an abstract for a poster or short talk here by March 27th.
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The Symposium seeks to examine hunger as a key driver of migration and explore ways in which food security, food justice, and food systems can be strengthened to address the large-scale movement of refugees and migrants from a Latin American perspective. During a three-day event, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students will come together to explore the crucial intersections between food, migration, religion, economic opportunity, and human flourishing, including the culinary contributions of migrants to U.S. communities. Register for symposium sessions here by April 8th.
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April 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM (Graduate Research Center)
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The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by graduate students. 3MT challenges students to condense their research communicate its significance to a general audience in just three minutes, using a single presentation slide. Come support your fellow graduate students and vote for the audience choice winner! Free dinner will be provided to all presenters and audience members.
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April 11, 2024 @ 12:15 PM (Schumacher Flex Space, Moody Library & Zoom)
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The final installment of our "Readers Meet the Author" series will spotlight the scholarly work of Baylor faculty member Philip Jenkins, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of History & Co-Director of the Program on Historical Studies of Religion, who has authored "A Storm of Images: Iconoclasm and Religious Reformation in the Byzantine World." Register here to attend virtually.
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April 11, 2024 @ 2:00 PM (Moody 104 & Zoom)
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This interactive session will focus on how we as content experts can more effectively engage students. We’ll look at common challenges and student frustrations, and simple adjustments we can make to improve the learning environment. You will leave with practical tips you can implement to capture student attention, aid in understanding, and further present yourself as a confident and compelling expert. Register to attend here.
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EDL 6302 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
This 3 credit elective course is open to any and all graduate students. It meets Tuesdays 2-5. The course may especially be of interest to those who are considering enrolling in the TeaCHE program, as this course not only fulfills Category 1, but also incorporates work that is the basis for several other TeaCHE requirements, like syllabus design and teaching philosophy statements. Email Dr. Christopher Richmann with questions or for more information.
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The Baylor Libraries are proud to offer internship opportunities to current and admitted Baylor graduate students this summer. These paid internships will enhance the skills and future marketability of our students through learning experiences in Moody and Jones Libraries and our special collections libraries. Find out more about the available internships and application process here.
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Are you looking for additional sources to fund your research? The Graduate School offers numerous resources to help you at every stage of the process, from finding grants to writing the application. Check them out here!Â
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Don’t forget that the Graduate School offers financial support for travel to conference presentations and dissertation research. Travel awards must be submitted four weeks prior to travel. Find out more about the application process here.Â
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April 6, 2024 @ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (Waco Downtown Farmers Market)
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Grad Day at the Farmers Market Â
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Come out to the Waco Downtown Farmers Market (500 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701) to enjoy a $5 voucher for all graduate students courtesy of GSA. You'll find the GSA table near the front of the market.Â
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Remember that classes will not be held on Monday, April 8th for Diadeloso and the total solar eclipse. Check the Dia website for a full schedule of events, attractions, and food options (including a free lunch!). You may also purchase tickets for the Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event held at McLane Stadium. Be aware of increased visitors to the Waco area, and be sure to read these helpful FAQs.
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The Baylor Libraries wants input from graduate students regarding future changes to the Graduate Research Center space. Please fill out this survey to let them know how you use the space and what improvements you would like to see. The survey will close at the end of April.
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Last day to electronically submit of the departmentally defended and approved copy of the thesis to the Graduate SchoolÂ
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Last day to drop a class or withdraw from Spring 2024 semesterÂ
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Deadline for renting doctoral regalia for May Commencement
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