September 20-26, 2021

Full Moon Float

Monday, September 20, 7-10 p.m. Come down to the Pullin Family Marina to enjoy a paddle after sunset under the full moon. Full Moon Float takes place from 7-10pm. It is free to participate, and equipment is provided. Any questions? Email campus_rec@baylor.edu.

Dr Pepper Hour

Tuesday, September 21, 3-4 p.m. in the SUB (Bill Daniel Student Center). Since 1953, Dr Pepper Hour has been a long-standing tradition of the Student Union. Sponsored by Student Activities. Click here to learn about the Dr Pepper Hour Club! Don't miss the chance to earn your DP Hour Mug.

Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 21, 3-4 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB (Bill Daniel Student Center). Attend the Study Abroad Fair In-Person in Barfield Drawing Room or attend our virtual fair on Sept. 22-23. The time will vary see our website for details. Come chat with our study abroad faculty and staff about all your study abroad options! If you have questions, contact Holly_Joyner@baylor.edu.

Career Day

Wednesday, September 22, 3-7 p.m. at the Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. Career Day - Fall 2021 will have employers from across the country recruiting Baylor students for internships and full-time jobs. This event is for ALL MAJORS. Register on Handshake and get more information on the positions available. Please make sure that you follow Baylor University’s COVID guidelines. For more information, click HERE or email careercenter@baylor.edu.

Mountain Bike Trail Ride

Wednesday, September 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Cameron Park. Join Outdoor Adventure on a weekly Mountain Bike Trail Ride through Cameron Park on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm. Meet at Northern Gateway Park to begin the ride. Cost is only $10 to ride, and equipment is provided. Make sure to register at least 24 hours in advance, using the Campus Recreation App or the SLC front desk.

Martial Arts Fitness Wellness Wednesday Workout

Wednesday, September 22, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at Fountain Mall. Join the Department of Wellness FitWell instructors for a fit & fun Martial Arts fitness including Taekwondo and Black Belt HIIT Fitness programs. This special workout is appropriate for all fitness levels and no Taekwondo experience needed. Bring water to drink and all your friends. Door prizes will be awarded to five lucky winners following the workout. For more information, contact Van_Davis@baylor.edu.

CPR Training

Thursday, September 23, 4-6 p.m. in room 308 of the SLC. Sign up for the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training through the Campus Recreation App or the SLC front desk. Course fee is $25 (Credit Card payments only). Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Course Completion Card that is valid for two years. Seats are limited, so sign up in advance! Any questions? Email campus_rec@baylor.edu.

Family Weekend

Click on the logo above or HERE to see the full Family Weekend schedule and descriptions of events, but don't miss out on a ton of opportunities including:

Friday, September 24, 2021:

3-4:30 p.m. Welcome Hour
3-4:30 p.m. Traditions Scavenger Hunt
3-4 p.m. Up Close with Lady and Joy
4-5:30 p.m. Family Faculty Reception
5-9 p.m. Taste of Waco
6 & 8:30 p.m. After Dark
9-10 p.m. Vertical Family Worship

Saturday, September 25, 2021:

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Farmers Market
11:30 a.m. Family Tailgate
2:30 p.m. Football Game vs. Iowa
6:30 p.m. Under Summer Skies Concert at Magnolia

SophoMORE Dr Pepper Hour (For second-year students and your families)

Friday, September 24, 3-4 p.m. Join us in the President's Suite at McLane Stadium for a special sophomore-only Dr Pepper Hour. If your family is here for Family Weekend, they are invited too. Don't miss all the special BU swag give-aways and of course DP floats!

Family Weekend Choral Concert

Friday, September 24, 5-6 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. Choral groups (and conductors) to perform are A Cappella Choir (Brian A. Schmidt), Bella Voce (Lynne Gackle), Concert Choir (Lynne Gackle), Men's Choir (C. Randall Bradley), Women's Choir (Stephen Gusukuma), and VirtuOSO (Stephen Gusukuma). This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, click HERE.

Sundown Sessions at the SUB

Friday, September 24, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Come hang out in the SUB! The gameroom, located in the lower level of the Bill Daniel Student Center, is open every Friday night for an array of activities including state-of-the-art blacklight bowling, billiard tables, foosball tables, ping pong, classic board games and a TV lounge with Wii capabilities. Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram and @BaylorUB on Twitter! For more information, contact Shelby Hines at Shelby_hines1@baylor.edu.

Baylor Football vs. Iowa State

Saturday, September 25, 2:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium. For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.

Sundown Sessions: Family Feud Game Night

Saturday, September 25, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room of the SUB. Hosted by the Union Board. Given it's Family Weekend, what event should you take them to?... If you guessed Sundown Sessions, then you are correct! We will be having a multitude of Family Feud/Minute-To-Win-It style games to play with your families, friends, and peers. See you then! Follow @baylorunionboard on Instagram and @BaylorUB on Twitter! For more information, contact Shelby Hines at Shelby_Hines1@baylor.edu.

Self Defense Workshop for Women and Men

Sunday, September 26, 2-3:15 p.m. at Russell Gym. The workshop, led by Tim McFatridge with 30 years of experience in teaching martial arts, will include discussion on surrounding awareness, vital targets, and basic defense tactics. All participants will receive a participation certificate at the end of the workshop. To register, contact Van_Davis@baylor.edu by Friday, September 24.

Freerice Challenge

Help Baylor's Global Freerice Team beat TCU, Texas Tech and SMU as we all fight against hunger! Log in to https://freerice.com/. Join the BU Global Team (group code: DQW6PAPK). Then enter the challenge group code to help BU win: BZMMH9LT. Contact CES@baylor.edu for more information.

Serve on the RHA Dining Advisory Committee

Do you eat on campus? Do you have feedback about the food offered in our dining halls? Then join the Student Dining Advisory Committee. The Student Dining Advisory Committee is a group of students that meets once a month with Aramark staff to share feedback about Baylor’s dining services. If you are interested in joining this committee, please sign up here. Contact the Residence Hall Association at rha_cll@baylor.edu for more information.

CL&L Resource Rooms are Hiring

Campus Living & Learning is looking to hire Resource Room Managers who can write blogs, brainstorm hall events, create bulletin boards, and other creative and administrative tasks. Interested students can apply on Ignite at this application. If you have questions about the position, please contact Jasmine Jennings at jasmine_jennings@baylor.edu.

Intramural Sports Signups and Deadlines

Intramural Sports sign-ups are opening and closing on a weekly basis. If you are interested in participating in an intramural sport, follow @baylorimsports on Instagram and sign up in the Campus Rec App or by visiting https://myrec.baylor.edu. This week, Intramural Tennis Mixed Doubles games begin, Intramural Kickball registration deadline is Tuesday, September 21, and Intramural Canoe Battle Registration opens Tuesday. For more information, email intramurals@baylor.edu.

Complete a Quick Survey About Your Voice

Sponsored by the Baylor Vocal Health and Voice Physiology Lab in the CSD Department. Undergraduates 18-35 y/o are invited to take a 11- to 20-minute survey about voice use, how you take care of your voice, and if you have any problems with your voice. Go to this link to complete the survey. For more information, email brittany_perrine@baylor.edu.

Food Trucks on Campus and REVOLVE Restaurant

This year you can look forward to a robust line-up of food trucks rotating every two weeks Monday thru Friday on 5th Street. We will also have many of your favorite local eateries rotating at our Revolve space housed in the 1st Floor Lobby of the Bill Daniel Student Center every four weeks.

SCHEDULE

FOOD TRUCKS (9/20-10/1)
Waco Cha - 5th Street near the SUB
Gelato Mio Waco - 5th Street near the Rosenbalm Fountain
Churros' Time - 5th Street near the Rosenbalm Fountain

REVOLVE (8/23-9/24)
Oh My Juice - 1st Floor Lobby Bill Daniel Student Center

For more information about this program or to read some descriptions of our local partners on campus, click HERE.