February 10, 2020

Baylor School of Music Event – Hearn Innovators in Christian Music Series with Ryan Flanigan (Songwriter and Church Music Director) Monday, February 10, 5:45 p.m. in Recital Hall II. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information.

Gamma Alpha Omega Informational Monday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. in the White Room of the SUB. Gamma Alpha Omega is a Latina founded, but not exclusive, multicultural sorority. If you missed the first informational, you’re in luck! Come find out how you can be a part of this sorority. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Baylor School of Music Event – Hearn Innovators in Christian Music Series with Ryan Flanigan (Songwriter and Church Music Director) Tuesday, February 11, 5:45 p.m. in Recital Hall II. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information.

Softball vs Abilene Christian University Tuesday, February 11, 6 p.m., Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Gamma Alpha Omega Vision Boards Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m. in the White Room of the SUB. Your future is written in the stars! Bring a friend and join the Gammas as we create vision boards for our future. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Help us celebrate donors who give to Baylor each year! Wednesday, February 12 is Baylor Giving Day. Alumni, parents, and friends will be making gifts to support Baylor. Join us in thanking them! Stop by Waco Hall 9 a.m.–12 noon or the SUB 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. to sign a thank you card.

The first 1,000 students to write a note will receive a free gift.

Use #BaylorGives on your own social media posts to tell the world why you love Baylor, and share content coming out of Baylor departments this week!

ASL Club Conversation Hour Every Wednesday, 12 noon-1 p.m. in the Cashion Lobby. Hosted/sponsored by the ASL Club. Whether you need help perfecting your signing skills or don’t know American Sign Language but are interested in learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Come meet the ASL Club officers every Wednesday at noon and brush up on those ASL skills! For additional, contact [email protected].

Career Day Spring 2020 Wednesday, February 12, 3-7 p.m. in Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation and Cashion. Hosted/sponsored by Baylor University Career Center. If you are a Baylor University student and looking for an internship opportunity, seeking a full-time professional job, or exploring various career opportunities, Career Day Spring 2020 is for you! For additional information, click here or contact [email protected].

Baylor School of Music Event – Hearn Innovators in Christian Music Series with Ryan Flanigan (Songwriter and Church Music Director) Wednesday, February 12, 5:45 p.m. in Recital Hall II. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information.

Faith and Reason Panel Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. in the Baylor Sciences Building (BSB), Room E125. Hosted/sponsored by the Society of Physics Students and Oso Logos. Professors from Great Texts, math, philosophy, and physics will be panelists open to audience questions regarding the interaction between faith and reason. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Women’s Basketball vs. TCU Wednesday, February 12, 7 p.m., at the Ferrell Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

There's Still Time to Join MA Spring Book Club! Thursday, February 13, 5:30 p.m. in the Beckham Room of the SUB. Hosted/sponsored by Multicultural Affairs. Join Multicultural Affairs for their second Book Club meeting of the semester! There will be copies available of their semester read, American Like Me by America Ferrera & Friends. Purchase a copy of the book from MA for $3 or bring your own copy. Snacks provided! For additional information, click here or contact [email protected].

College Event: The Science Behind Chocolate Thursday, February 13, 7-9 p.m. at Mayborn Museum. Hosted/sponsored by Mayborn Museum. Enjoy a free night of chocolate and class while learning about all that goes into making our favorite treat. A college ID is required for entrance. For additional information, visit https://www.baylor.edu/mayborn/ or contact [email protected].

Gamma Alpha Omega Coloring Social Thursday, February 13, 7 p.m. in the Fentress Room of the SUB. Channel your inner artist and paint and color on canvases together. All materials are provided but feel free to bring your own. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Baylor School of Music Event – Guest Recital with Ayham Hammour (Piano) Thursday, February 13, 7:30 p.m. in Roxy Grove Hall. Hosted by the Baylor School of Music. Click here for more information.

Ubreak: Chocolate Fondue Friday, February 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the SUB, 1st floor lobby. Hosted/sponsored by the Union Board. Have you ever seen a 7- tier chocolate fountain? If you come to Ubreak this week, the answer will be YES! So many tiers of chocolate, all FREE! Enjoy a variety of fruits and pastries drizzled in chocolate along with a cup of Common Ground’s Baylor Blend. Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Softball vs Prairie View A&M (Getterman Classic) Friday, February 14, 3 p.m., Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Register for Love The Run You're With 5K Friday, February 14, 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Baylor Sciences Building (BSB) Fountain. Hosted/sponsored by the Department of Wellness. Mark your calendar and join the Baylor Department of Wellness in celebrating healthy relationships, self-love, and wellness with The Love The Run You're With 5K! The cost of $10 includes an awesome t- shirt! Register here. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Softball vs Grand Canyon University (Getterman Classic) Friday, February 14, 5:30 p.m., Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Baseball vs University of Nebraska Friday, February 14, 6:30 p.m., Baylor Ballpark. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Sundown Sessions: The Sun is Also a Star Friday, February 14, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the SUB Den. Hosted/sponsored by the Student Union Staff and Union Board. Enjoy Valentine's Day with a viewing of The Sun is Also a Star and enjoy popcorn at either a 9 p.m. or 11 p.m. showing. Additionally, free blacklight bowling is available in the Baylor Gameroom! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Softball vs Western Illinois (Getterman Classic) Saturday, February 15, 12:30 p.m., Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Men’s Basketball vs West Virginia Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m., at the Ferrell Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Baseball vs University of Nebraska Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m., Baylor Ballpark. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Softball Semiﬁnals (Getterman Classic) Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

With Love, Nu Iota Saturday, February 15, 7:30 p.m. in the Beckham Room of the SUB. Hosted/sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. This event is exclusively for the LadieZ. Come out for a night of self-love and celebrate the confident and beautiful woman that you are! You don’t need a Valentine when you have yourself! For additional information, contact [email protected].

Sundown Sessions: Sundown Hoedown Saturday, February 15, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. Hosted/sponsored by the Union Board and Baylor Country Dance. Dust off your boots and round up your friends for a fun night learning country line dances and partner dances with Baylor Country Dance. Additionally, free blacklight bowling is available in the Baylor Gameroom! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Softball Consolation Game (Getterman Classic) Sunday, February 16, 10 a.m., Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Softball Tournament Championship (Getterman Classic) Sunday, February 16, 12 noon, Getterman Stadium. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Women’s Tennis vs Illinois Sunday, February 16, 1 p.m. at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Baseball vs University of Nebraska Sunday, February 16, 1 p.m., Baylor Ballpark. For Baylor Athletics information, click here.

Welcome Week Leader Applications are NOW OPEN Continue YOUR Baylor story by helping BU24 start theirs! New Student Programs is now accepting applications for Welcome Week Leaders. This opportunity provides you with great leadership experience, can count towards volunteer hours for your organization AND meets requirements for your Fall Baylor Engagement Scholarship! Apply Today: www.baylor.edu/nsp/apply.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Kids Rock the STAAR Test! We have an urgent need for after school tutors to help 3rd - 5th graders at J. H. Hines Elementary School prepare for the STAAR test now through the first week of May. Volunteer slots are available Monday through Friday from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Duties: help students through self-paced workbooks using reading and math skills. The afternoon snack/recess program needs volunteers from 3:15-4:30 p.m. as well. Contact [email protected] and [email protected] for more information.

We Want to Hear from You! Baylor Community Engagement & Service is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to take part in a 45-minute listening session. Your participation will help provide us with valuable information about the perception of volunteerism at Baylor. Food will be provided. Sign up here. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Registration for Steppin' Out is open! Steppin' Out will be held on April 18th. Registration closes on April 5th. You CANNOT sign up your entire organization, but you CAN sign up as a team leader and the planning committee will send a registration link to your members. Everyone who participates must complete their own registration form. Not with a group? Complete the volunteer registration form and we'll match you to a site. To register, click on either link below or for additional information, contact [email protected].

Team leader registration Volunteer registration

URSA Scholars Week Application Deadline Application and Abstract are due Friday, February 28, at 11:59 p.m. Hosted/sponsored by Baylor University URSA (Office of Engaged Learning). URSA Scholars Week is a yearly undergraduate research symposium that takes place March 30 through April 3. For additional information or application, click here or contact [email protected].

Baylor Wellness - FitWell Tip of the Week Phone a friend. We’ve said it before and we will say it again, find your wellness support system! You could go for a walk while talking on the phone with a friend or, better yet, invite that friend to FitWell! These are just a couple of great ways to move your body while deepening friendships. Whatever you do, having a support system is crucial for success. 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.

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