GLOBAL BEARS
WEEK
FALL 2024
WELCOME
T O B A Y L O R
You are welcome here!
Wherever you come from, wherever you
have been before, we are so glad that you
are here with us this year! We pray that for
however long you are here, you will know
that you are an important part of the Baylor
community. We are here to help in any way
that we can, so enjoy this week as we get
ready to start a great semester.
Sic ‘em Bears!
- The International Student and
Scholar Services Team
SCHEDULE
A U G U S T 1 8 T H
SUNDAY
Check out all of the fun things happening for International
Students this week. Every event is designed to provide you with
helpful information to aid in your transition to Baylor, while also
allowing time to connect with other new students.
For any questions about your
events, reach out to your
Ambassador Group. Family
members are welcome at all
events during Global Bears Week.
This check-in is for any undergraduate students who are
moving into their Residence Halls early on this Sunday.
*In order to move into the Residence Halls early, students
must have registered for early move-in using the My
Housing Portal.
EARLY CHECK-IN
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SID RICHARDSON LOBBY
A casual pizza dinner will be provided for any students and
their families who have arrived early.
EARLY ARRIVAL DINNER
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SID RICHARDSON LOBBY
MONDAY
A U G U S T 1 9 T H
Start the week by coming to our office to check-in, receive
a gift bag and t-shirt, and meet the Center for Global
Engagement Staff. ALL students are required to check-in
by coming to the office in person.
CHECK-IN
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SID RICHARDSON LOBBY
WALMART SHOPPING TRIP
2:00 PM, 3:30 PM
MEET IN SID RICHARDSON LOBBY
WELCOME DINNER
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
CASHION 506
Scan the code to sign up for a spot on one of the shuttles
heading to Walmart to shop for food and supplies. You
must sign up for a spot in advance to attend.
Join all new international students for a celebratory
welcome dinner provided by Baylor catering. Vegan and
vegetarian options will be provided.
MEET YOUR AMBASSADOR GROUP
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
CASHION 506
All students are assigned an ambassador group, a small
group led by CGE Ambassadors. This group is designed for
you to make new friends and have a resource to get any
questions answered!
TUESDAY
A U G U S T 2 0 T H
Breakfast is provided for all students. Come and eat with
your Ambassador groups. If you have a meal plan, you will
be able to swipe in for breakfast. If you do not have a meal
plan, this meal will be paid for by Baylor.
BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
EAST VILLAGE DINING HALL
CAMPUS TOURS
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MEET OUTSIDE PENLAND DINING HALL
Join your Ambassador group for a tour around campus.
Led by International students, this tour will highlight
specific buildings and resources that you may need. Bring
you course schedule with you to identify where you classes
will be on the first day!
FAMILY RECEPTION
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CASHION ACADEMIC BUILDING
All parents, spouses and other family members are invited
to join us for this family reception hosted by Dr. Mark
Bryant, Director of ISSS. This is a chance to enjoy
refreshments, meet other families, and be encouraged by
ISSS staff members.
GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HURD WELCOME CENTER
This orientation is hosted by Baylor Graduate School
and is for ALL new graduate students, international
and domestic students. Attend this orientation for
important information .
Learn about different ways to get involved this semester,
as well as the various events created specifically for
International Students. Also, learn about Baylor sports and
how to get student tickets to sporting events!
FALL ACTIVITIES PREVIEW
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BOBO SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
WALMART SHOPPING TRIP
1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
MEET IN SID RICHARDSON LOBBY
GREEN AND GOLD DINNER
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CASHION 506
Scan the code to sign up for a spot on one of the shuttles
heading to Walmart to shop for food and supplies. You
must sign up for a spot in advance to attend.
Our favorite Global Bears Week tradition! Come enjoy a
meal, meet faculty and staff from around campus, and
have a chance to meet and take photos with Baylor’s
President, Dr. Linda Livingstone and First Gent Brad
Livingstone. Semi-formal attire is encouraged.
Appetizers and Photos with the President
Dinner Begins
LUNCH
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
EAST VILLAGE DINING HALL
Lunch is provided for all students. Come and eat with your
Ambassador groups. If you have a meal plan, you will be
able to swipe in for lunch. If you do not have a meal plan,
this meal will be paid for by Baylor.
GLOBAL GATEWAY PROGRAM LUNCH
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SID RICHARDSON 340
This lunch is for all new Global Gateway students. Meet the GGP
faculty and receive important information about your program.
This lunch is REQUIRED for all Global Gateway students.
6:00 -
6:30 -
WEDNESDAY
A U G U S T 2 1 S T
Breakfast is provided for all students. Come and eat with
your Ambassador groups. If you have a meal plan, you will
be able to swipe in for breakfast. If you do not have a meal
plan, this meal will be paid for by Baylor.
BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
EAST VILLAGE DINING HALL
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE FAIR
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CASHION LOBBY
A favorite event of Global Bears Week! Walk through the
room where over 25 resources from around campus and
the Waco community will be present to talk with you,
answer questions, and get you plugged in!
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LUNCH:
“NAVIGATING THE US CLASSROOM”
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BOBO SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
GRADUATE STUDENT LUNCH:
“BALANCING WORK AND STUDY”
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CASHION 506
Led by Debra Wainscott from the International Student
Academic Support Office, this session will provide you with
helpful tips and advice for entering the US classroom.
Come listen to a panel of experts from the Graduate School
including faculty, current students, and administrators on
how to navigate the many responsibilities of being a
graduate student.
Enjoy dinner while getting to hear from a panel of
Ambassadors about their experiences adjusting to the US<
understanding US culture, and finding a home here at
Baylor.
DINNER
“NAVIGATING US CULTURE”
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BOBO SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
WORKSHOPS
10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM
BOBO SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
Chose one or attend all of these important workshops
geared created to help you understand and navigate key
parts of your time at Baylor. Workshops will last for 45
minutes, with time for questions and conversations after.
THURSDAY
A U G U S T 2 2 N D
Breakfast is provided for all students. Come and eat with
your Ambassador groups. If you have a meal plan, you will
be able to swipe in for breakfast. If you do not have a meal
plan, this meal will be paid for by Baylor.
BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
EAST VILLAGE DINING HALL
FREE AFTERNOON
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WORKSHOP OPTIONS
Chose one or attend them all!
10:00 AM
UNDERSTANDING BAYLOR FINANCES
USING YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE
FINDING A JOB ON CAMPUS
Baylor One Stop will be here to talk all things
finances - from paying your Baylor bill,
understanding your scholarships, and more.
Spend time learning from the Student Insurance
office about how to use your Baylor student
insurance, what it covers, and what it doesn’t.
Are you ready to start working? Need help finding a
job? Want to ask some questions before you start
applying? Student Employment is coming to
answer your questions and help you start the
process of getting employed on campus.
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
This is a required meeting for all exchange students! Meet
the other Baylor exchange students and get important
information from ISSS staff.
EXCHANGE STUDENT MEETING
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SID RICHARDSON 231
E N D O F O F F I C I A L G L O B A L
B E A R S W E E K E V E N T S
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F O R I N F O R M A T I O N , A N D R E A D T H E N E X T P A G E
F O R I N F O R M A T I O N O N A F E W F E A T U R E D E V E N T S .
INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WACO
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BOBO SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
CHURCH & FAITH
COMMUNITIES FAIR
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
10:00 AM
VARA MARTIN DANIEL PLAZA
EVENTS
AROUND
CAMPUS
A WACO WELCOME
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HURD WELCOME CENTER
*UNDERGRADUATES ONLY*
WE ARE HERE
T O H E L P
MARK BRYANT
DIRECTOR OF ISSS
MARK_BRYANT@
BAYLOR.EDU
GRACE SEMPLE-PAUL
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF
ISSS
GRACE_SEMPLE-PAUL@
BAYLOR.EDU
TIM JOHNSON
SR. INT’L STUDENT
ADVISOR
TIMOTHY_JOHNSON3@
BAYLOR.EDU
LESLIE HICKS
INT’L STUDENT ADVISOR
LESLIE_HICKS@
BAYLOR.EDU
DELORES MELENDEZ
INT’L STUDENT RECORDS
MANAGEMENT ASSOC.
DELORES_MELENDEZ@
BAYLOR.EDU
KATIE KLINGSTEDT
COORDINATOR OF INT’L
PROGRAMS
KATIE_KLINGSTEDT1@
BAYLOR.EDU
KATHERINE ZHENG
GRADUATE APPRENTICE
YAXUAN_ZHEN1@
BAYLOR.EDU
