7 things to do this weekend: Street dance competition and more
This weekend, check out several events onÌýcampus, off campus and from the comfort of your home: a free screening of the movieÌýWonder,ÌýLeft Right TimÌýimprov comedy show, the annual street dance competition,Ìýspring colorguard camp with the CU Marching Band, a freeÌýworkshop on how race is handled in the media, a Fiske FullDome screening of Habitat Earth and the chance to nominate aÌýfaculty or staff member who has positively influenced your experience at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ.
Friday, March 9
Presented by Program Council, Wonder is a film starring starring Julia Roberts, Owen WilsonÌýand Jacob Tremblay based on a New York Times best seller. Admission is free, and popcorn will be served. Chem 140 doors open at 8Ìýp.m., and the movie will run until 11 p.m.
Join CU’s top student comedy group for an evening of entertainment and laughter. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Left Right Tim will be performing their weekly show,Ìýcreating an improv comedy harold, in Hale 270. There is an entry fee of $3 at the door.
Saturday, March 10
Join the VeRVEÌýCollisionz student organization and the Cultural Events Board (CEB) for the annual street dance competition. There will be free dance workshops at the Rec Center beginning at noon and performances in the UMC beginning at 7Ìýp.m. Free admission for students. Read how the VeRVE dance team is pushing boundaries at CU.
From 10Ìýa.m. to 2Ìýp.m., the CU Marching Band will be hosting a free, informal workshop for any high school or college student passionate about colorguard. It will be held on Farrand Field, and lunch will be provided.
The College of Communication, Media, and Information (CMCI) will be sponsoring a free community workshop on how race is handled within media and the press. This all-day workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers and professionals within the industry will share their insights.Ìý
Sunday, March 11
This Fiske Planetarium screening will be fun for the whole family: The filmÌýplunges below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems. Running time is an hour, and tickets can be found on theÌýFiske's website. After the film, there will be a 30-minuteÌýtalk about emerging scientific finds.
Nominate your favorite faculty or staff member
Do you have a favorite ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ faculty member? Is there a staff member who has gone above and beyond to help you succeed? Nominate that person for a by March 19! These awards let students show appreciation for the faculty and staff who have positively influenced their experience at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ.
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