09/16 Weekly Email
Important Membership Updates!
From the Spring 2025 semester on, AED will now be requiring all general members to complete two scholarship credits. All other general member requirements will remain the same. With a variety of events and opportunities available, we hope that this new requirement aims will enhance member engagement and support the continued growth and success of the organization. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Executive Board!
Upcoming Events:
Enzyme-Substrate Speed Dating | Thursday, September 18th from 6-8pm | SUB 301
Puppy Promenade Social | Saturday, September 20th, 9:00 am | Waco Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge Street Waco, Texas 76704
Goodness with Genesis LSE | Thursday, September 18th from 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Earle Hall
Andy’s Profit Share | Wednesday, September 17th from 3:00-9:00 pm | 900 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706
Fall 2025 New Member Class!
Forms and Deadlines:
General Membership Form is due 10/01 after the 2nd GM at 11:59pm. It is REQUIRED FOR ALL GENERAL MEMBERS!
Fill out the Enzyme Interest Form by Wednesday and complete your intro slide (included on the form) by Thursday 5pm!!
Be sure to review the Master Spreadsheet periodically throughout the semester for your credits. Email sahil_billakanti1@baylor.edu if you have any questions!
General Meeting Dates:
Our general meetings this semester will be from 7:30-8:30pm on 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, & 12/3! Go ahead and plan on putting those on your calendar so you can meet the GM requirement.
Our first meeting will be in Foster 240!
Socials
Intramurals:
AED Intramurals are beginning and interest forms for Ultimate Frisbee and Flag Football are out! Please fill these out by Friday, Sep 19th if you’re wanting to participate in either IM sport and fulfill ⅔ social credits for the semester. Text Tyler (630) 346-9545 with any questions!
Scholarly Events
AED x ASDA Interview Workshop: Have an interview coming up and want to practice before the big day? Well come to the AED x ASDA Interview Workshop on Wednesday, 9/24 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Cashion (room TBD) to hear from Dr. Kellaway, the Associate Dean of admissions at Long School of Medicine, to hear tips and tricks to knock your next interview out of the park! After her presentation, we will have mock interviews with juniors and seniors to hone your skills, giving you a competitive edge as an applicant. Attendees will earn 1 scholarship credit.
Service
Weekly Service Form and Updates
Clinical Service Opportunities (If you are volunteering with one of these opportunities, you do not need to fill out the Weekly Service Signup Form)
Waco Family Medicine: Please email connor_dixon1@baylor.edu if you are volunteering with WFM this semester. Make sure to respond to Nicki if she has emailed you, so she can finalize scheduling.
Ascension Providence: If you applied to Ascension Providence or are a returning volunteer, please email Hana_Jang1@baylor.edu.
Mission Waco Health Clinic: Please email taylor_sterzing1@baylor.edu if you have applied to this opportunity.
Bluebonnet Hospice: Please reach out to rutger_vanhees1@baylor.edu if you have questions about this opportunity.
If you are concerned about a weekly service time commitment, car/carpool situation, or if you are already involved in valuable service that you are passionate about, please reach out to Ada at ada_khoja1@baylor.edu with any questions!
Upcoming Large Service Events
AED requires general members to attend 3 Large Service Events each semester! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ada (ada_khoja1@baylor.edu).
1 Large Service Event can be “carried in” from another organization per semester, and 1 Large Service Event can be a “pay for credit” opportunity.
Please check the Master Spreadsheet, and reach out to Lexi if there are any discrepancies in service credits!
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The Salvation Army LSE will has moved to Saturday, September 27th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Volunteers will be helping out at the thrift store. Sign-ups are limited. Fill out this form to register. Reach out to brahmi_prayaga1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
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Goodness with Genesis will be holding an LSE on September 18th at Earle Hall from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. Volunteers will be making cards for patients at the Dallas Children’s Hospital. Sign-ups are limited.Fill out this form to register. Reach out to aadi_sharma1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
Finance
Dues
Semester Dues are $25 and must be paid by GM #3 (10/15)!
Dues will be raised to $35 after GM #3
Dues can be paid to our Venmo: @BaylorAED or Zelle: “ALPHA EPSILON DELTA” at aed.txbeta@gmail.com
Do not mark your dues as a service as it charges AED
Feel free to reach out to Danny at danny_le1@baylor.edu for any questions or if Venmo does not work for you.
Fundraising
Andy’s Profit Share Wed 9/17
The profit share will be at the greasepit Andy’s (900 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706) from 3pm-9pm, come by for a treat and to mingle!! Show the flyer and send a selfie/image of your receipt to danny_le1@baylor.edu to earn one social credit!
New Member Events
New Member Applications! YAY!
Thank you everyone who helped with interviews this past week! We appreciate all of your help and thoughts.
WE HAVE 35 NEW MEMBERS!!! This past Sunday new members and general members were able to chat and play some very intense jeopardy. Thank you to those that attended!
Speed Dating on 9/18 from 6-8pm
It’s your time to be an enzyme!! Make sure to fill out this form and say YES to being an enzyme this semester! If you are a current senior and want a graduation cord, you NEED to fulfill your enzyme requirement THIS SEMESTER. If you have not indicated you want to be an enzyme already, please notify Neva Khan or Molly Laporte on Groupme.
Upcoming Events
AE-Detect & Collect on 9/28 from 1-4pm
Come to our FIRST AE-Detect & Collect! A campus wide, scavenger hunt, New Members and general members will team up to try and find the clues as fast as possible!
Upcoming Events:
Speed Dating on 9/18 from 6-8pm
It’s your time to be an enzyme!! Make sure to fill the general membership form and say YES to being an enzyme this semester! If you are a current senior and want a graduation cord, you NEED to fulfill your enzyme requirement THIS SEMESTER. If you have not indicated you want to be an enzyme already, please notify Neva Khan or Molly Laporte on Groupme.
Pre-Health Spotlight
This year, the AED executive board will be highlighting exciting opportunities happening in the broader pre-health community!
Hillis Scholars Program
The application to join the William & Argye Hillis Scholars in Biomedical Sciences Program is now open! If you are a Pre-Medical Sophomore or Junior, attend an interest meeting from the flyer below to learn more about this exciting opportunity for mentorship, research, and community!
Novus Cura
The Medical Service Organization is hosting an exciting TedTalk-style speaker event featuring student speakers on Friday, October 3rd from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in Foster 240. Speakers compete to win a $1000 scholarship, and the last day to sign up to speak is September 17th. Send a selfie from the event to ian_stahl1@baylor.edu to earn 1 scholarship credit for attendance at the event.
Sign up to speak with the link: https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lFIBco4q397ajY
Other Updates
Our Stories
AED Google Calendar
Here is the link to join the 2025-2026 Baylor AED Google Calendar!
This will be great to use to stay up-to-date on everything going on this year! We will still be using the calendar on the website as well!
AED Photocircle
Join the AED Photocircle! If you take photos at AED events, you can upload them directly here to be featured on the AED Instagram and website gallery.
Free Blueprint MCAT Study Guides
Blueprint has let us know that they have released 4 new MCAT study guides that can be utilized by our members! here is the link to download them.
AED Resources Spreadsheet
Are you interested in applying for internships, scholarships, and/or research labs?! Check out the AED Resources Spreadsheet!!! This is a great compilation of many opportunities that often go unnoticed and unused. If you have any questions/concerns or any suggestions for improvement, please contact the respective Networking Chair:
Research: Sophia (sophia_wright1@baylor.edu)
Shadowing: Henry (henry_sedberry1@baylor.edu)
Internships: Alex (alexander_dentchev1@baylor.edu)
Scholarships: Piper (piper_patterson1@baylor.edu)
Kaplan MCAT Partnership
Thanks to AED’s continued partnership with Kaplan, we have a plethora of resources/discounts available to us! Visit http://campus.kaptest.com/baylor-jorge for free MCAT resources. Good luck!
If you are looking to purchase a Kaplan course, our member discount code for 15% off is BAYLOR15 (includes In Person, Live Online or On Demand; excludes Tutoring).
If you are interested in becoming a Kaplan Brand Ambassador (benefits include free course, flexible schedule, competitive pay and professional development opportunities), you can learn more here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our current Brand Ambassador, Rajiv Edara.
Meet with your Kaplan Test Prep Expert, Caroline, to get answers to all your questions about preparing for your exam, Kaplan courses, building a study plan, and more. Caroline can also provide exclusive discounts in addition to those currently available on Kaplan’s website. Caroline's email is caroline.hazlett@kaplan.edu, and you can use this link to book a time with her: https://carolinehazlett.youcanbook.me/.
The Princeton Review MCAT Partnership
AED has renewed our partnership with The Princeton Review (TPR)! With that, comes an array of awesome discounts that all members can take advantage of!
BAYLORAED202526 - for 20% off Test Prep courses
BAYLORAED102526 - for 10% off tutoring packages and Med School Admissions Counseling Products
Master Spreadsheet Info
Have a blessed week everyone! Email any members of the executive board if you have any questions!
