November 16, 2020

Dr Pepper Hour

Tuesday, November 17, 3-5 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. Since 1953, Dr Pepper Hour has been a long-standing tradition of the Student Union. This year we will be offering Dr Pepper Hour in a "Grab and Go" style to accommodate social distancing. Click HERE to learn about the Dr Pepper Hour Club! Don't miss the chance to earn your DP Hour Mug.

Learn about the McNair Scholars Program!

Tuesday, November 17, 6 p.m. on Zoom. The Baylor McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare first generation and other underrepresented students in acquiring the knowledge, skills and capacities necessary to successfully navigate a path to a Ph.D. program following graduation from Baylor. Program open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors! For more information, click HERE or contact [email protected].

Thanksgiving: The Native Perspective

Wednesday, November 18, 2 p.m. at the Mayborn Museum. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims arriving in the New World, and while most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as a day for rejoicing, Native peoples take a much different approach and call it a "National Day of Mourning" instead. Speaker: Dr. Julie Anne Sweet. For more information, click HERE or contact [email protected].

Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 18, 5-8 p.m. This year, Thanksgiving Dinner will be open to all students in a grab-n-go style. The meal will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, and a dessert. On-campus, residential students can utilize walk-up access at any of the three dining halls (Penland, Memorial, or East Village.) Off-campus students should use the drive-thru option at Penland Hall to pick up your meal. No meal plan is necessary to participate. NOTE: You will receive an email tomorrow with details about how to participate. Due to COVID-19, this year's Thanksgiving Dinner will not be available for faculty and staff in order to reduce overall numbers and minimize risk.

Last Wellness Wednesday Workout... JOIN THE FUN!

Wednesday, November 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in Russell Gym. The Department of Wellness will be hosting the last Wellness Wednesday Workout for this semester at Russell Gym. This special workout will consist of a 30 minute TABATA CIRCUIT workout, followed by a 15 minute YOGA cool down. Participants are asked to bring water to drink and masks are required. The event is free for all students, faculty, and staff!

All University Worship Service

Wednesday, November 18, 8 p.m. at McLane Stadium. Join Baylor Spiritual Life as we partner with Vertical Ministries for a worship service and Bible Study on the field at McLane Stadium. All COVID-19 protocols will be in place including masks and physical distancing. You must sign up HERE in order to attend. Seating is limited, so sign up ASAP!

Sundown Sessions

Friday, November 20, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the SUB. Hosted/Sponsored by Union Board and Student Union staff. Hang out in the SUB and enjoy free blacklight bowling with friends in the Baylor Gameroom! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, call 254-710-2819 for Baylor Gameroom or contact [email protected] for Sundown Sessions.

Sundown Sessions: Christmas Extravaganza

Saturday, November 21, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the SUB in Barfield Drawing Room Hosted/Sponsored by Union Board. Christmas time is... a month away... BUT that doesn't mean we can't celebrate together now! Join us for ornament and cookie decorating, a Christmas photo booth, Christmas music, and free Common Grounds hot chocolate and apple cider. Free blacklight bowling is also available in the Baylor Gameroom! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, call 254-710- 2819 for Baylor Gameroom or contact [email protected] for Sundown Sessions.

Ubreak: Recreating Dining Hall Favorites

Hosted/sponsored by Union Board. This semester Ubreak will live in a somewhat silly, rarely educational, but always fun biweekly video series on the Baylor Student Life Youtube Channel. If you've missed any of this semester's U-Break videos, you can find them all HERE. This week, be sure to watch Union Board members make their favorite dining hall entrees and treats from the comfort of their own home! That video will be added to the page on Friday. Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram to get Ubreak updates. For additional information, contact [email protected].

Football Student Ticketing Information

Due to the proximity of the upcoming football games with the holidays, the next football launch will be moved forward to aid in your holiday travel planning. The ticket launch for the December 12 football game for Oklahoma State University (rescheduled from homecoming) will launch Tuesday, November 17 at 3 p.m. if you are still eligible for early access and 4 p.m. for everyone else.

In order to give the highest equitable chance for all students to attend a football game this season, the 3 p.m. early access will be available only to those who have not yet secured a ticket to any section for any game this season.

To be ready for the randomized Queue selection during each launch, be sure to check your access to your student ticket account prior to launch day. Ensure you have your password is correct, and that you have not inadvertently created a separate public account (non-student account) that is linked with your Baylor email. Creating a separate public account with your Baylor email will lock out your student access to tickets. If you have questions or concerns about your ticket account, please contact [email protected] and include your BU ID and concern in the email.

Sponsor a Child for the Holidays!

Help turn wishes into smiles for children in the care of Child Protective Services by sponsoring a child this season. For more information about this program, click HERE and email [email protected] if you are interested in sponsoring a child.

Justice Film Festival

Wednesday, November 18-Saturday, November 21 Don't miss free access to this year's Justice Film Festival, the premier showcase for films that celebrate social justice and affirm the sacred dignity of the human person. Since 2013, JFF has been dedicated to creating a platform for redemptive stories of marginalized people and ecosystems bravely overcoming challenges and bringing hope, compassion and light to a world in need of inspiration.

The four-day virtual film festival will consist of over 40 selected features and shorts including world premiere screenings, content from studios and emerging filmmakers as well as “Behind The Lens” talkback sessions recorded with filmmakers. Using Eventive’s secure screening platform Justice Film Festival’s partnership with Baylor will offer students, faculty, alumni and partners from Waco and beyond the opportunity to screen this year's top films promoting a more just world from the comfort of your home.

For more information, movie trailers, and login code, click HERE.

Get Ready to Serve! (Steppin' Out)

Fall Steppin' Out is Nov. 20-22. Sponsored by Steppin' Out Planning Committee, CES. Join us anytime 11/20-11/22 as we continue our tradition of service. Check out the list of available projects and register HERE! For more information, email [email protected].

On-Campus Positions with Baylor Dining Services

On-campus positions starting at $9 per hour. Positions available across campus (Retail and Dining Halls). Build your resume with our open management positions! FREE shift meals and meal plans! Click HERE for more information or contact [email protected].

myStrength App

The myStrength app is available to all Baylor students to help with the challenges of college life. This online tool helps teach students skills to feel happier, reduce stress, and confidently face life’s challenge, big or small. Sign-up today and learn new ways to stay well!

Get the "Preparing for Finals" Packet!

Are you ready to finish the semester academically strong? The “Preparing for Finals” packet on the ASP website can help you get organized and give you the tools to study effectively for you final exams! Click HERE to download it.

Updates From Student Government

The new Diversity Coalition has begun meeting and is working on providing guidance about how we can restructure Student Senate. Student Body President Sutton Houser recently met with the Regents and discussed how to improve students’ health and wellness, as well as advocated to provide opportunities to help students to meet more socially. The Sic Hunger Food Drive is a campus wide effort to fight against food insecurity benefitting The Store, Baylor’s free on campus food pantry. You can drop off canned goods until Wednesday, November 25th at the SUB, Moody, East Village, Penland, or Memorial Dining Hall. As President Livingstone mentioned in last week’s Presidential Perspective email, “Baylor has partnered with AcademicBlue to offer students free access to myStrength, a behavioral health solution that provides evidence-based activities to bolster mental health and wellness. The program includes activities to support working through challenges related to COVID-19, depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain and other issues. Students who sign up can engage via the web or mobile app, allowing 24/7 access to self-help resources. Students can sign up for a free account online. To learn more about the service, watch this brief video.” In Student Senate, this week Senators voted unanimously to provide $25,000 of funding to benefit the new bear pit renovation. This money is going to go to help the university pay for a renovation for our beloved school mascot’s home. Specifically, the $25,000 from student senate is going to fund a sign which will light up whenever the bears are home, and will be dark when they’re not, better letting passer-bys know when they should stop by the bear pit!

Crime Prevention Tips From Baylor PD For the Thanksgiving and Christmas Break

When Shopping:

When parking your vehicle to go shopping, remember where you parked it! Always park in a well-lit and well-traveled area. Do not park in a remote dark area. Use a pin drop feature on a smart phone to mark where you park When you return to your vehicle, scan the interior of your car to be sure no one is hiding inside and underneath the vehicle. Check to see if you are being followed. Avoid being pre-occupied while walking to your vehicle. Keep your head up and walk with confidence. Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. You will be ready to unlock the door and will not be delayed by fumbling and looking for your keys. When storing items purchased at the stores, place them out of sight. The best place is in a locked trunk. Keep a wallet and phone in your front trouser pocket. Do not resist if someone tries to take any of your belongings. Do not chase someone who robs you, they may have a weapon. Call 911 instead. If you go to an automatic teller machine check your surroundings and make sure it is well lit and in a safe location. Check the ATM for external “skimmers” or devices that copy your credit card information. Look for the red seal at gas pumps. Carry only the credit cards you need and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

Your Vehicle:

Do not leave your purse, wallet, or cellular telephone in plain view unattended in your vehicle. Lock your vehicle and make sure your windows are always up even while you are driving. Drive defensively. Traffic is heavier during the holidays. Drivers may also have indulged in too much holiday spirits.

For the Home/Apartment:

Always lock doors and windows when you leave your house or apartment, even for a few minutes. Don’t advertise…burglars look for occupancy cues like outdoor lights burning 24 hours a day, piled up newspapers, mail, or advertising flyers hanging on the door knob and merchandise boxes such as TV, Computers, etc. Use an inexpensive light timer when you are away and ask a neighbor to pick up your newspapers and mail. If you are going away for the Holidays you can stop your mail online at https://holdmail.usps.com/holdmail/. Before leaving, report any building security issues to hall director or apartment manager. Properly secure your bicycles to a bike rack using a U-lock. Determine who the last person will be to leave and ensure they do a double check prior to leaving. If you go out for the evening, turn on lights and a radio or television so the house or apartment appears to be occupied. Burglars know to look for the hidden door key near the front entrance. Don’t hide spare keys under rocks, in flowerpots, or above door ledges. Instead give the spare key to a trusted neighbor. Burglars prefer to enter through unlocked doors or windows at the rear of the building to avoid detection. Turn on intruder alarm if you have one. When packing your vehicle for the holidays, never leave your vehicle unsecured or unattended between loads. Do not leave valuable items in plain sight. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DUI arrest are the highest between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Thanksgiving Eve is referred to as “Black Wednesday” because it is the heaviest traveled day of the holiday. It is estimated that there will be approximately 400 traffic related fatalities and 40,000 injuries from Wednesday November 21- Sunday November 26. Please drive defensively and remember the Baylor Police Department wants to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving and Christmas Break.

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