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January 18th - January 29th

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.

Bear Tracks Blog "How Do I Know if I Should Drop Out of Graduate School? An Interview with Associate Dean Sara Dolan"

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? 

01/23 Last day to register or add classes for the semester

01/23 IACUC - Meeting (Full Committee Review), 2:30 - 3:30 pm

01/25 Spring Physics Colloquium Series: Prof. K. Freese, BSB E231, 3:35 - 5:00 pm

Need Writing Support? Sign up for writing groups. Groups will meet at the same time watch week for 2.5 hours. Members commit to meeting every week of the semester with exception of Spring Break, beginning the week of 1/23/23. In-person and virtual options are available. Follow this image to sign up by the extended deadline, 1/18 at 5 pm. Groups will be formed and contacted by 1/20. Email anna_beaudry1@baylor.edu with questions.

Dissertation/Thesis formatting workshop. Tuesday, January 31, 5 – 6 pm, Morrison 100. Email Dissertation_Thesis@baylor.edu with questions or to RSVP.

Are you graduating this semester? Last day to file for May graduation is February 1st. Click for more info.

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.

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

 01/18 Learning to Build Your Canvas Course, Online, 9:00 - 10:00 am

 01/19 Canvas Advanced Topics, Online, 1:00 - 1:30 pm

 01/20 Learning Canvas New Quizzes, Online, 2:00 - 2:30 pm

 01/23 Canvas Advanced Topics, Online, 10:00 - 10:30 am

 01/24 Learning to Build Your Canvas Course, Online, 10:00 - 11:00 am 

 01/24 LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor, Webinar, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

 01/25 Canvas Advanced Topics, Online, 3:00 - 3:30 pm

 01/26 Learning to Build your Canvas Course, Online, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

 01/27 Learning Canvas New Quizzes, Online, 3:00 - 3:30 pm

 

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.

 

01/18 Village Wednesday, Mayborn Museum Complex

01/19 Waco Symphony Orchestra Presents A MAGICAL EVENING IN THE AMERICAN WEST, Waco Hall, 7:30 - 10:00 pm

01/20 LLL Coffee: The God Particle with Dr. Jay Dittmann, Mayborn Museum Complex, 9:30 - 11:00 am

01/21 Baylor Concerto Competition (final round, session 1), Jones Concert Hall, Glennis McCrary Recital Building, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

01/21 Waco Downtown Farmers Market, Courthouse Parking Lot 500 Washington Ave., 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

01/21 Baylor Concerto Competition (final round, session 2), Jones Concert Hall, Glennis McCrary Music Building, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

01/21 Art a la Carte Opening Celebration, Art Center Waco 701 S. 8th St., 6:00 - 8:00 pm

01/21 -01/22 ATG Expo, Waco Convention Center 100 Washington Ave., Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm

 01/23 3D Printing Basics, Design & Data Lab, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

01/24 All-University Sing Ticket Launch, Online, 10:00 - 11:00 am

01/25 Village Wednesday, Mayborn Museum Complex

 01/25 Laser Cut Photo Frame Workshop, Design & Data Lab, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

 01/26 Adobe Express Workshop, Design & Data Lab, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

01/26 Youth Theater Double Feature, Waco Civic Theatre 1517 Lake Air Dr, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

01/27 Art a la Carte - A Collective Exhibition, Art Center Waco 701 S. 8th St., 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

 01/27 DSLR Oriention, Design & Data Lab, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

01/27 Youth Theater Double Feature, Waco Civic Theatre 1517 Lake Air Dr, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

01/28 Waco Downtown Farmers Market, Courthouse Parking Lot 500 Washington Ave., 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

01/28 Art a la Carte - A Collective Exhibition, Art Center Waco 701 S. 8th St., 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

01/28 Youth Theater Double Feature, Waco Civic Theatre 1517 Lake Air Dr, 2:00 - 10:00 pm

01/29 Youth Theater Double Feature, Waco Civic Theatre 1517 Lake Air Dr, 2:00 - 5:00 pm

01/29 Faculty Recital: Sounds from Home, Roxy Grove Hall, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Alumni Speaker Series. It won’t work without a solid network! Description of talk: We all need people! Let me show you how to find yours. Come learn very practical tips on how to build meaningful relationships with your peers, faculty, and industry professionals. Tuesday January 31, 2023. 7 pm CST. Online. Scan to sign up.

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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