January 16, 2020 MLK Weekend Special Edition
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January 16, 2020 MLK Weekend Special Edition For more details and updates on MLK events, visit www.baylor.edu/diversity/MLKevents. Baylor School of Music: Guest Recital with Cameron Leach (Percussion) Thursday, January 16, 6 p.m. at Meadows Recital Hall. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information. Black Justice Speakers & Poetry Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Waco, located at 1100 Austin Avenue. Organized by Global Revive and Community Race Relations Coalition. Ubreak: Breakfast on a Stick Friday, January 17, 10 a.m.-12 noon on the 1st Floor Lobby of the SUB. Hosted/sponsored by the Union Board. Ubreak is back in 2020 with the newest trend of the decade--Breakfast on a Stick! All of your favorite breakfast fruits and treats just got better, stacked together, on a stick. This is the future. Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram for more information. For additional information, contact [email protected]. 33rd Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony Friday, January 17, 12 noon at the MLK Park, located at 300 MLK Boulevard. Women’s Tennis vs. Georgia State Friday, January 17, 6 p.m., at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. Sundown Sessions: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Friday, January 17, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the SUB Den. Hosted/sponsored by the Student Union Staff and Union Board. Let Hobbs and Shaw help you prepare for a fast and furious spring semester in the new Fast & Furious movie! Enjoy free popcorn at a 9 p.m. showing. Additionally, free blacklight bowling is available in the Baylor Gameroom! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, contact [email protected]. MLK Day of Service Lunch Prep with Campus Kitchen Saturday, January 18. For additional information, contact [email protected]. Baylor School of Music: Baylor Concerto Competition (Final Round) Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. at Jones Concert Hall. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information. Men’s Tennis vs. Boise State Saturday, January 18, 2 p.m., at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. Men’s Tennis vs. UT – Arlington Saturday, January 18, 6 p.m., at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. Baylor School of Music: String Faculty Gala Recital Saturday, January 18, 6:30 p.m. at Armstrong Browning Library. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information. Women’s Basketball vs. West Virginia Saturday, January 18, 7 p.m., at the Ferrell Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. Sundown Sessions: Ping Pong Tournament Saturday, January 18, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. Hosted/sponsored by the Union Board. Show off your table tennis skills and compete for a grand prize, plus bragging rights! There will be a tournament every hour with a final champions bracket at midnight. Additionally, free bowling is available in the Baylor Gameroom. Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, contact [email protected]. 24th Annual Peace March and Observance Monday, January 20, 9 a.m.-12 noon at Indian Spring Park in Downtown Waco. Organized by Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma. Lunch and entertainment will follow at Bledsoe Miller Center. Mission Waco MLK Program and Service Monday, January 20, 10 a.m. at the Jubilee Theatre, located at 1319 N. 15th St. For additional information, call 254-753- 4900 or contact [email protected]. Women’s Tennis vs. McNeese State Monday, January 20, 11 a.m., at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. MLK Day of Service Monday, January 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at various locations throughout Waco. Organized by The Office of Community Engagement & Service. For additional information, contact [email protected]. MLK Day of Service: Brazos River Cleanup Monday, January 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at the Waco Paddle Company Truck, located at 200 S. University Parks Dr. Organized by Keep Waco Beautiful, Waco Paddle Company, and Act Locally Waco. Men’s Tennis vs. Nebraska Monday, January 20, 1:30 p.m., at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. Women’s Tennis vs. UTSA Monday, January 20, 6 p.m., at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil Monday, January 20, 6 p.m. at the Suspension Bridge, located at 300 MLK Boulevard. Bring a candle. Seating available. Men’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma Monday, January 20, 8 p.m., at the Ferrell Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here. Neighbor Night celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Tuesday, January 21, 6 p.m. in the Bobo Spiritual Life Center. Free food provided. Annual MLK Luncheon: “What if We Could Interview Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2020?” Wednesday, January 22. Hosted by Baylor University Department of Multicultural Affairs. For ticket information, contact [email protected]. Saturday, January 18 • Baylor Health Center and Pharmacy, open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • McLane Student Life Center (SLC), open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. • Moody/Jones Libraries, open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. -----Moody Library Starbucks, open 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. • Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB), open 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, January 19 • McLane Student Life Center (SLC), open 1-10 p.m. • Moody/Jones Libraries, open 1-10 p.m. -----Moody Library Starbucks, open 2-9 p.m. • Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB) open 2-11 p.m. • Baylor Health Center and Pharmacy, closed Monday, January 20 • Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB), open 7 a.m.-12 midnight • McLane Student Life Center (SLC), open 1 p.m.-12 midnight • Moody/Jones Libraries, closed -----Moody Library Starbucks, closed • Baylor Health Center and Pharmacy, closed • Retail Dining Hours: -----SUB Food Court, open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. -----Common Grounds in the SUB, open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. -----Penland POD, open 12 noon-9 p.m. -----Panda Express in SUB, open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. -----All other retail locations, closed • Residential Dining Hours: -----Penland Crossroads, normal hours -----East Village Dining, open 5-9 p.m. -----All other residential dining, closed Join the Student Dining Advisory Committee Applications are now being accepted for the Student Dining Advisory Committee for Spring 2020. This is your opportunity to hear about new things from Baylor Dining and to speak into improvements for on-campus dining processes and programs. This Spring, there will be three meetings held on January 29, February 26, and April 1 (all Wednesdays) from 4-5 p.m. For additional information or application materials, contact [email protected]. Scientia Submission Deadline Extended! Hosted/sponsored by BURST and the Office of Undergraduate Research. Would you like to see your research published in Scientia, Baylor's undergraduate research journal for science and technology? They are currently accepting undergraduate research articles and abstracts until Friday, January 31. What better way to showcase the awesome work that you do! For additional information, click here or contact [email protected]. Apply to be a 2020-2021 Peer Leader! Hosted/sponsored by the Academy for Leadership Development. Peer Leaders are engaged student leaders who are dedicated to helping guide, educate, and support Baylor students through building meaningful and educative relationships with them. There are six different iterations to allow you to work within your unique strengths and interests. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 10. To apply, click here. For additional information, contact [email protected]. FitWell FREE Week! FitWell's FREE Week is next week! Try out F45, yoga, cycling, boxing, and more. Follow the link below to view the fitness class schedule and locations on campus to try out all of our classes! Free week starts January 21st and ends Monday, January 27; after which classes are closed to everyone but FitWell members. Try out F45, yoga, cycling, boxing, and more. For additional information, click here or contact [email protected]. Volunteers Needed: MLK Day of Service This event, hosted by Campus Kitchen and Office of Community Engagement & Service, will be held on Monday, January 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at gardens across Waco. Join us in service as we honor Dr. King's legacy. Volunteer registration here. Team leader registration here. Registration closes Wednesday, January 15, at 12 noon. Spaces are limited. For additional information, contact [email protected]. Need Money? Apply to the Telecounseling Center! The Telecounseling Center is looking for students who love Baylor and want to help recruit the next incoming class! Student Telecounselors call prospective students to guide them through the admissions process and answer questions about Baylor. Interested? For additional information or an application, contact [email protected] or contact [email protected]. Personal Training & Nutrition Advisement! Not only does FitWell offer group fitness classes, they also offer Personal Training and Nutrition Advisement opportunities!! Sign up for Personal Training at the SLC front desk ($20 per session) and follow their website to sign up for Nutrition Advisement ($10 for three, 1-hour sessions). For additional information, click here or contact [email protected]. With more than 300 student organizations to choose from, there is a place for YOU! Click on the graphic above or here to see the full list, then message the organization contact for more information. If you'd like to meet with a Student Involvement Specialist to talk about opportunities to join a group, click here. Note to new students: CONNECT is your way at Baylor to stay connected to more than 300 student organizations.