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December 5th - December 18th

The Two Week Outlook is a weekly newsletter curated by graduate students for graduate students. Your one-stop shop for everything of interest to graduate-level students, including events online, on campus, and in the Waco community.

Newest Bear Tracks Blog "How to Stay Sane in Graduate School: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Case from the Baylor Counseling Center"

Get Nutritious $2 meals at the POD Friday through Sunday

Graduate Student Job Listings! Need a Job? Click image to find the right job for you!

Graduate Student Association. International Graduate Students, we want to hear from you! Your feedback can help GSA improve the quality of your Baylor experience. Scan the QR code to take the survey or visit https://tinyurl.com/mu9mn

 

Is this your final semester? Do you know your deadlines? 

12/05 IACUC - Submission Deadline

12/07 Last day for students in non-thesis programs to take an oral or comprehensive examination

12/07 Last day for the department to electronically submit Results for Oral or Comprehensive Exam to the Graduate School for non-thesis program students. Submit by 5:00 P.M. (CST)

12/07 Last class day for Fall 2022 semester

12/08 Study Day

12/09 - 12/14 Fall 2022 Final Exams

12/13 IRB - Meeting (Full Board Review), 2:00 - 4:00 pm

12/14 Last day for completion of Self-paced online courses (SPOCS) to apply toward December graduation.

12/14 Last day for removal of incomplete grades.

12/15 Grades due at 12:00 noon for graduating students (Graduate level and Seminary only)

12/15 - 12/16 Administrative checks/Commencement preparations

12/16 Truett Commencement

12/17 Commencement

Baylor Graduate School Travel Award Procedures. As of January 1, 2023, travel award applications submitted after the time of travel will not be processed. Please apply four weeks in advance of travel.   “Do I Qualify for a Travel Award?” you qualify if: You are presenting your work at a conference and are affiliated with Baylor in the program. You’re registered for hours during the term of travel. You haven’t requested more than $400 for a single trip nor more than $800 total for the fiscal year.  Online Application: complete the online travel award application. Be prepared to provide proof of presentation (not just attendance).  Professor Support: Your sponsoring professor will receive an email requesting confirmation of their support.   Processing: Once approved, the award will be sent to Baylor Scholarships for processing. Please allow several days for direct deposit.   Travel Report: After travel, email a brief report about your conference experience to GradTravel@baylor.edu.   Questions? If you have questions related to Travel Awards, please visit our website for more details or email GradTravel@baylor.edu.

Need Help with Your Writing? The Graduate Writing Center (GWC) offers consultations to help with organization, clarity, coherence, and style. The GWC does not offer proofreading services. Go to https://blogs.baylor.edu/gwc/ to learn more or email gwc@baylor.edu to schedule an appt.

Baylor Libraries Data Scholar Program. Self-paced Canvas course that has 3 steps. 1. Take workshops. 2. Pass quizzes. 3. Become a data scholar.

Heading to a conference? Print you poster on campus. Email your poster to copy_center@baylor.edu with: It sized how you need it. As a PDF. If you want matte ($3 sqft) or glossy ($4 sqft). What department you are in. Department Ignite number. Please make sure that you send it at least a week prior to needing it.

 

BU Learning Together Resources

ATL Teaching Guides

 

Monday, Dec. 12th, 1-4 pm. Mock Interviews. Are you a doctoral student pursuing a faculty position? Bolster your job search preparation by participating in a simulated committee interview. Limited spots available. Email anna_beaudry1@baylor.edu for more info!

myIDP Science Careers. Define and Pursue your Science Career Goals During you PhD

The mission of the Baylor University Career Center is to ensure each student has the opportunity and support to achieve their career potential. This includes graduate students in pursuit of internships, jobs, and furthering their education.  Whatever your professional needs, the Career Center is here to help you. Make an appointment through Handshake today.

 

SACNAS Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM. General Meeting on Monday, Dec, 5th at 5pm in BSB 114. Let us know you are coming: sacnas.baylor.edu@gmail.com. SACNAS supports all underrepresented minorities and is an inclusive group. Everyone is welcome!!!

Etruscan Ceramics & More: a Balancing Act in the Professional World. Join Dr. Veronica Ikeshoji-Orlati, lab director and ceramicist for the San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project, at the Mayborn Museum on the Baylor University campus for a lecture focused on Etruscan discoveries from the Baylor-led interdisciplinary research program and field school located in Barbarano Romano, Italy. Mayborn Museum, Monday, December 5th 6:30 – 8 pm

12/05 Chamber Singers Christmas Concert, Armstrong Browning Library, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

12/06 Baylor Bronze Concert, Roxy Grove Hall and online, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

12/06 Chamber Singers Christmas Concert, Armstrong Browning Library, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

12/08 2022 Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit

GSA YESSSSnacks  The GSA biannual tradition is back! Your End of Semester Survival Snacks

12/09 Christmas Lights in the Village, Mayborn Museum Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

12/10 Christmas Lights in the Village, Mayborn Museum Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

12/11 Waco Symphony Orchestra Presents HOLIDAY MAGIC: The Nutcracker, Waco Hall, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

12/11 Christmas Lights in the Village, Mayborn Museum Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

12/16 Christmas Lights in the Village, Mayborn Museum Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

12/16 Wind Ensemble Concert, Jones Concert Hall, Glennis McCrary Music Building and Online, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

12/17 Christmas Lights in the Village, Mayborn Museum Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

12/18 Christmas Lights in the Village, Mayborn Museum Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

UNITE InterVarsity Bible Study Looking for Christian community? Want to learn more about the Bible? Join other graduate students Monday nights at 7:45 PM in the Gregory room in the SUB. This semester, we will be studying the book of Luke. Click Image, fill out form to connect.

UNITE InterVarsity Lunches Share a weekly meal with other graduate students! We will meet Tuesdays from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm for a come and go lunch at the SUB. Bring your lunch or grab food at the SUB, and join us for lunch and conversation. Click Image! Fill out form to connect. Details on where to meet in the SUB will be sent to those who express interest.

Baylor Authors for 2022 – 2023. Readers meet the author. Click here to see and sign up for the special events!Waco Farmers Market

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