April 13, 2020 Happy Monday, Bears! For the remainder of this spring semester, What's New BU will continue to provide you with valuable resources and some fun activities to participate in virtually. We recommend that you save these emails as they will contain a number of contacts that you may need if you face challenges while working remotely. Also, be sure to follow all the Baylor Student Life social media accounts you'll find at the bottom of this email in order to stay connected. FM72 - 72 Hours of Prayer Monday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 15, students will be gathering for 72 hours of prayer. Each night at 8 p.m. CST we will also gather together online at www.fm72waco.com to worship, pray, and hear from God’s Word. Although we may be spread out all over the world due to the pandemic, FM72 will unite us under the name of Jesus. Prayer rooms will be held online through Zoom throughout the three days. We will be praying all day and night, so feel free to join us as much or as little as you can between classes or late into the night as we passionately seek God together. Find more information at the FM72 website or by following on Instagram @FM72Waco. Virtual Dr Pepper Hour with the Livingstones Tuesday, April 14, 3-3:30 p.m. CST Join President Livingstone and the First Gent as they make Dr Pepper floats live from their kitchen. Click on the graphic above or here to find the event on Baylor University's main Facebook page. Post fun questions for the Livingstones on the Facebook post that matches the graphic above for a chance to have your question answered during the live event. Díadeloso 2020: Social Distancing Edition Día is not just in Waco. It is wherever YOU are. Order your Díadeloso 2020 apparel and packages here. Díadeloso: Social Distancing Edition is taking place on April 21, 2020! For updates and announcements, follow the Día social media accounts: Instagram @baylordiadeloso2020, Twitter @baylordiadeloso, and Facebook @baylordiadeloso. National Collegiate Recovery Day Wednesday, April 15 Sponsored by the BARC. Wear purple and make a post with the hashtag #CollegiateRecoveryDay. On Wednesday, April 15, people all over the country will be wearing purple and using the hashtag above to demonstrate their support for people who are in addiction recovery. Make a post on April 15 with the hashtag and help reduce stigma! Sundown Sessions: Virtual Disney Trivia Night Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. CST on Zoom with Kahoot. Hosted/Sponsored by the Union Board. Show off your Disney knowledge by joining Union Board for a virtual Disney trivia night on Zoom! Please register at this link to receive the Zoom link and password. Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram. For additional information, contact [email protected] Ubreak: Chaotic Pantry Friday, April 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST on @baylorstuact Instagram. Hosted/Sponsored by the Union Board. Join Union Board on Instagram Live @baylorstuact from the comfort of your own kitchen for our second ever virtual Ubreak! UB members will show off their brunch-making skills and you are invited to create your own “Chaotic Pantry” recipe! Use whatever ingredients you have and tag us on social media to share your baking or cooking results! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram for additional information or contact [email protected]. Steppin’ In Challenge Saturday, April 18. Steppin’ Out Spring 2020 is going virtual. Introducing the Steppin’ In Challenge, a day of service dedicated to activities that can be done individually or as a family to positively impact your neighbors. Fling your Green and Gold afar and join the Baylor Family by taking an active role in service to your community. To accept this call to service, visit our page and challenge a friend or family member to keep it going! For more information, contact [email protected]. Virtual Bearathon Student Foundation is excited to bring race day to you! Sign up to run or walk a half marathon or 6K from wherever you are and we will send you your medal and t-shirt once completed. You get to run at your own pace, and all of the proceeds from the Virtual Bearathon will go straight to the President’s Excellence Fund to help students in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Register and complete the race by Sunday, April 26 to take advantage of getting your swag bag and finisher gear! Click here for more information. Leave Your Mark - Online The Leave Your Mark 100-level training promotes cultural humility on campus by providing an introduction to concepts related to personal identity, appreciating the differences of others, and understanding microaggressions. Email [email protected] to attend the online training scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30 p.m. CST. Missing the Academy Speaker Series? Each semester, the Academy for Leadership Development, in partnership with various campus partners, brings you three local, national, and international speakers to share their thoughts on leadership. With the changes to the semester, Ted Talk Tuesdays will take the place of the Academy Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 28. Connect with @Baylor.lead.serve on Instagram to watch the Ted Talk and join in the conversation with your peers! FitWell Online Our FitWell program is dedicated to providing movement to the Baylor community - which is why we are offering classes online!! Follow us on instagram @baylorfitwell and like us on Facebook at Baylor FitWell for daily workout videos. FitWell instructors are working hard from their own homes to provide these adapted at-home workouts and keep us all moving. Have fun!! Health Services: Open on Campus Health Services, including physical therapy, pharmacy and the Health Center, will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday. The COVID-19 dedicated phone line is 254-710-4939. Students may call to ask questions, and also can get an appointment for testing if they meet certain criteria. Telemedicine Telemedicine appointments for certain needs are available to students who are in the state of Texas. For more information, call 254- 710-1010 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday. Baylor Counseling is Available The Baylor Counseling Center is available for students 24/7 in the event of a crisis and is providing counseling through phone and video conferencing. Click here for more information. Virtual Better Together Meeting Wednesday, April 15th, 2:30-3:30 p.m. CST Better Together BU is a student group which emphasizes story-sharing between religiously diverse students and discussion of the intersections of spirituality with daily life. If you are looking for additional human interaction or spaces where you can talk about the difficulties of the past few weeks in a caring community, please join this week’s Better Together meeting on Zoom. If you are interested in joining, email [email protected] for the meeting link. Watch Baylor Chapels on Vimeo Watch current chapels by clicking on the image above or search for "Baylor Chapel" on Vimeo. Career Center Virtual Events The Career Center is hosting numerous virtual events to keep your career goals on target. Check Handshake for up-to-date information on each session. Goldman Sachs Ops Virtual 101 Session Monday, April 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. CST and Wednesday, April 15, 6:30- 7:30 p.m. CST Operations is a dynamic, multifaceted division that partners with all areas of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. Science & Environmental Studies Grad School Virtual Fair Tuesday, April 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CST Discover graduate schools across the nation and meet graduate admissions teams and Faculty in a Live Online Event. This is free for all prospective students. Attend the Fair from Anywhere. HubSpot Webinar Event: Grow Your Sales Career Grow Your Sales Career After BDR After BDR Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST Join a panel of sales recruiters at HubSpot to learn more about sales organization and roles you can explore, especially after starting at HubSpot as either an Inbound Success Coach or a Business Development Representative (BDR). Learn what your next career move can look like. Goldman Sachs Global Markets Virtual 101 Session Tuesday, April 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST and Thursday, April 16, 4:30- 5:30 p.m. CST The Global Markets Division facilitates client transactions and makes markets in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products, primarily with institutional clients such as corporations, financial institutions, investment funds and government. NIKE//Unlocked NIKE//Unlocked: All Access VIRTUAL Event Wednesday, April 15, 3-4 p.m. CST You are personally invited to an inside look at Nike Retail. Please join us for a VIRTUAL Unlocked and engage with Nike Recruiters directly. Social Work Grad School Virtual Fair Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CST Join the Virtual Fair featuring Social Work Graduate Schools and Programs presented by NAGAP. Fixed Income Investing Virtual Event Thursday, April 16, 3-4 p.m. CST This event will give students the opportunity to learn about the Fixed Income division, including how the research and investing process works, as well as what job opportunities look like in this work. BofA Career Lab: Building your Personal Brand Building your Personal Brand Thursday, April 16, 3-4 p.m. CST We invite interested freshmen and sophomores to join our team of recruiters and professionals for a live webcast. During our BofA Career Lab: Building Your Personal Brand, we will provide useful information on the importance of a strong personal brand and review tactics on how to develop a dynamic personal brand. Beyond The Classroom: Accounting & Risk at Goldman Sachs Friday, April 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. CST Beyond the Classroom events are designed to educate students about the numerous opportunities available in the financial services industry for those interested in careers in accounting. Professional Science Masters Programs Virtual Fair Friday, April 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. CST This Online Event is free to prospective students interested in learning more about Professional Science Masters degrees that offer technical and scientific research combined with professional skills. University Writing Center Online The University Writing Center is open and fully functioning online! We offer two options for online consultations to work with you on any type of writing you’re doing at any point in the process. Real- time online appointments allow you to video conference with a consultant, and eTutoring appointments allow you to upload your work to receive written feedback from a consultant within 48 hours. Schedule an appointment here or contact [email protected] for more information. Tutoring All Baylor Tutoring has moved to online services for the remainder of Spring 2020! 30-Minute private appointments can be scheduled with tutors Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. CST, on class days. For additional information, click here. Baylor Libraries Online The Baylor Libraries are here to support you online! Visit baylor.edu/library to find research resources using OneSearch and online assistance via Chat or by email at [email protected]. Visit Keep Learning to discover all the ways you can access library resources while you are away from the Libraries. HelpDesk+ HelpDesk+ is available to assist you with questions you may have about the systems we are using to support online learning. Call 254-710-4357, email [email protected], or visit Helpdesk.baylor.edu to submit an online service request. 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