Free things to do in November
Welcome to November! There are a ton of fun events coming up this month including gaming tournaments at The Connection, resume and professional help, self-care tips, DIY Nights, free Rec classes and more.
听听Nov. 5听听听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听听听UMC 330
Join other student leaders for food and discussion around civic engagement. Gain tips on how to combat and prevent burnout while being active in your community.
听听Nov. 5, 12, 19听听听12:30鈥�1 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Take a midweek pause with the Mindful Campus team at 蜜桃传媒破解版下载. This 30-minute weekly session offers a rotating mix of contemplative practices led by Crown Wellness Institute facilitators and community members. Open to all experience levels, and a virtual option is available upon request.
听听Nov. 5, 12, 19听听听4鈥�10 p.m.听听听The Connection
Think you鈥檝e got what it takes to dominate the arena? Join CU Gaming and The Connection for an epic Super Smash Bros tournament! It鈥檚 free to enter, and sign-ups start at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
听听Nov. 5, 19听听听1鈥�3 p.m.听听听UMC
Show your support for mental health and suicide prevention by joining the Buffs Bandana program. This campuswide campaign helps raise awareness, reduce stigma and connect students with resources. Grab a green bandana, learn how to support a friend in need and be part of a community that cares.
听听Nov. 6听听听10鈥�11 a.m.听听听C4C S440
Come learn the basics of interviewing, how to use the START method to answer questions and what tools are available to help you practice. These tips will help you feel confident and do your best in your next job or internship interview.
听听Nov. 6听听听2鈥�4:30 p.m.听听听UMC 235
Join us for food, games, music and giveaways at our annual National First-Generation College Celebration Day! All first-generation students are welcome.
听听Nov. 6听听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Stop by Access+ for drop-in hours hosted by the Josephine Jones Speaking Lab to receive a听 1:1 consultation for any part of the presentation process.
听听Nov. 6听听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join your fellow art aficionados to create a work of art even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro with all supplies included. Please for the event to guarantee your spot. Registration will open one week prior.听听
听听Nov. 7听听听5鈥�6 p.m.听听听Rec Center, Studio 2
Enjoy a high-energy Les Mills SHAPES workout for free with your Buff OneCard鈥攏o registration required!
听听Nov. 7听听听5鈥�6 p.m.听听听The Connection
Stick around after the Collegiate Recovery Community meeting for a fun, sober night of bowling! Enjoy some friendly competition in a supportive, recovery-focused space.
听听Nov. 7听听听3鈥�7 p.m.听听听UMC Gaming Lounge
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind from a stressful week. Play your favorites or try something new in good company!
听听Nov. 7听听听8 p.m.听听听CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch the PC Student Film Festival on the big screen, with popcorn and concessions鈥攆or free!
听听Nov. 7听听听7鈥�9 p.m.听听听Rec Center, climbing gym
Give thanks, give back and get on the wall! Join us for a festive night of climbing, community and gratitude.
听听Nov. 7, 14, 21听听听1:30鈥�3:30 p.m.听听听C4C N320
Join The center鈥檚 pride staff every Friday for a fun and relaxing time! Whether you鈥檙e into crafting, creating or just want to hang out and chat, we鈥檝e got you covered. Each week, there will be a new and exciting craft for you to try. It鈥檚 the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some awesome queer company. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and let鈥檚 make some memories together!
听听Nov. 7, 14, 21听听听1鈥�2 p.m.听听听Virtual
Do you want to learn new coping skills to manage overwhelming emotions or feeling out of control? This three-part workshop provides practical skills to help you get back on track and feel better fast.
听听Nov. 7听听听10 a.m.鈥�5 p.m.听听听Norlin Library, British and Irish Studies Room
Get ready for an exciting day at the first annual Center Symposium hosted by the Center for Cultural Connections & Community!
听听Nov. 8听听听8 p.m.听听听UMC 235
Hold on tight, spider monkey鈥攖he Center for Student Involvement is hosting "Twilight" bingo! Play along on your phone as we watch the film for a chance to win prizes.
听听Nov. 10听听听Noon鈥�2 p.m.听听听C4C Flatirons Room
Connect with fellow Buffs who are motivated and ambitious, and hear from accomplished women leaders from both 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 and the broader community. Enjoy a free lunch, meet new friends and build a supportive network that helps CU women create positive change. RSVPs are welcome but not required鈥攅mail tamara.williams@colorado.edu if you鈥檇 like to let us know you鈥檙e coming!
听听Nov. 10听听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听听UMC North Dining Room
Start your Monday off right! Enjoy a snack and learn about ways you can get involved at 蜜桃传媒破解版下载.
听听Nov. 10听听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Do you want to improve your reading comprehension? Do you spend hours reading and then struggle to recall the details later? Join this workshop focused on reading strategies and techniques to improve reading comprehension.
听听Nov. 10听听听5:30鈥�7:30 p.m.听听听C4C Dining
Join the Inspired Dreamers each month at C4C Dining for a space to connect, share a meal and build community. Each dinner features special guests from local organizations who will share valuable resources and support to help you in your journey.
听听Nov. 10听听听7鈥�9 p.m.听听听The Connection
Rack 鈥檈m up and show off your skills in our 8-ball and 9-ball tournament! It鈥檚 free to enter, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and there are prizes for top finishers.
听听Nov. 11听听听5鈥�7 p.m.听听听UMC 235
Feeling creative? Join this weekly craft program on Tuesday evenings! All supplies are provided. Space is limited. is free and required to participate.
听听Nov. 11听听听11 a.m.听听听UMC Ballroom
Join the UMC and Veteran and Military Affairs to celebrate Veterans Day. The keynote speaker will be USAF Major General (ret.) Jack Briggs, associate vice chancellor for public safety operations. There will be a ceremony followed by a reception.
听听Nov. 11听听听3:30鈥�4:30 p.m.听听听C4C S440
听听Nov. 13听听听10鈥�11 a.m.听听听C4C S440
Ready to make your resume shine? Join Career Services for a hands-on session where you鈥檒l learn smart strategies to showcase your skills and experiences. You鈥檒l have chances to quietly reflect, speak up if you鈥檇 like and actively work on your resume during the workshop. Walk away feeling confident, informed and ready to reconnect with our team as you dive into your job search.
听听Nov. 11听听听1鈥�2 p.m.听听听C4C S350
Don鈥檛 know where to start or feeling stuck in your internship search? No problem! Join Career Services to learn about strategies for finding, applying for and successfully getting internships.
听听Nov. 11, 18, 25听听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Stop by Access+ to work with a writing consultant from the Writing Center on Tuesday afternoons.
听听Nov. 11, 18听听听3鈥�5 p.m.听听听UMC Gaming Lounge
Level up your Tuesdays! Drop by the Gaming Lounge for two free hours of gaming every week. Whether you鈥檙e into co-op, competition or just chilling with fellow players, staff will be there to help you get the most out of your playtime. Bring your crew or make new friends鈥攅ither way, it鈥檚 game on.
听听Nov. 11听听听7鈥�9 p.m.听听听The Connection
Ready to raise, bluff and go all in? Join our free Texas Hold鈥檈m tournament鈥攏o pressure, just cards, competition and a shot at some sweet prizes. It鈥檚 free to enter and open to all skill levels. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and there are prizes for top finishers!
听听Nov. 11听听听5:30鈥�7 p.m.听听听C4C Dining, Treehouse Room
Looking for a fun and meaningful evening? Join us for dinner, community, engaging activities and dialogue! It's the perfect chance to make new friends or reconnect with familiar faces. Connect with peers and mentors who support wellness and nurture leadership, all while centering the experiences of women of color. Don't worry if you don't have a meal plan鈥攎eal cards are available at the Center for Cultural Connections & Community鈥檚 front desk on the day of the event. Spaces are limited to 20 folks, so be sure to secure your spot!
听听Nov. 12听听听11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m.听听听UMC 235
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听听Nov. 12鈥�13听听听9 a.m.鈥�5 p.m.听听听Various locations
Join the eighth annual Health & Wellness Summit鈥攁 two-day event dedicated to enhancing well-being and connecting our community with essential resources.
听听Nov. 12听听听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听听听UMC 330
Join student leaders to discuss how to delegate and promote collaboration as a leader.
听听Nov. 12听听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Join this monthly stress-reduction event. You can make your slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls. Snacks and supplies included!
听听Nov. 13听听听11鈥�11:45 a.m.听听听Virtual
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on career development. Gain the knowledge and tools to harness AI. Learn valuable insights into how AI is shaping the job market and how you can leverage it for your career journey.听听
听听Nov. 13听听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听听The Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music from The Cattledogs with support from Deleto.听Presented by 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 Program Council.
听听Nov. 13听听听5:30鈥�7:30 p.m.听听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Join us for a powerful encuentros during UndocuWeek 2025!
听听Nov. 13听听听5鈥�6:30 p.m.听听听C4C N320
Join your fellow Buffs for Native Arts and Crafts. This is a casual makerspace to build community and work on projects. Some materials will be provided, and you can also bring your own projects to work on.
听听Nov. 13听听听1鈥�2 p.m.听听听C4C S350
Connect with "Dr. Mull," vice chancellor for Student Life, during informal office hours.听
听听Nov. 14听听听3鈥�7 p.m.听听听UMC Gaming Lounge
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 students to earn the Buff Cup! Each event features a different game genre, from Battle Royales to Survival to Roguelikes. Players can win each event and earn points in the yearlong competition. At the end of the year the player with the most points will be awarded 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 Buff Cup. No-skill, novice and pro players are always welcome!
听听Nov. 15听听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the Center for Student Involvement and Program Council for a night of roller skating, music and fun!
听听Nov. 17听听听2鈥�3 p.m.听
I Love Mondays is on the go! Stop by to learn about resources available to you on campus. Location will be announced soon!
听听Nov. 17听听听1鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Join Disability Services for an afternoon of trivia and board games! Whether you want to test your pop culture knowledge or play a round of Uno, stop by Access+ for an afternoon of fun. There will be puzzles, games, slime and more!
听听Nov. 17听听听7鈥�9 p.m.听听听The Connection
Think you鈥檝e got the brains to beat the best? Grab your friends (or fly solo) and head to The Connection for a night of trivia, laughs and prizes! It's free to play, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and there are prizes for top teams.
听听Nov. 18听听听6鈥�8 p.m.听听听UMC 247
Calling all graduate students! Enjoy free desserts and conversation while getting to know other grad students on campus.
听听Nov. 18听听听3:30鈥�4:30 p.m.听听听C4C S440
听听Nov. 20听听听10鈥�11 a.m.听听听C4C S440
Explore your post-college path beyond the traditional job search. This session invites graduating students to consider alternative opportunities like graduate school, gap years or service programs such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. Discover how these paths can help you grow, gain experience and clarify your goals before entering the workforce.
听听Nov. 18听听听5:30 p.m.听听听Virtual
Hear from admissions deans at law schools nationwide about their schools and their admission process. This week鈥檚 speaker is Aubrie Bailie, assistant director of compliance and legal operations, Georgia Tech Athletic Association.
听听Nov. 18听听听1鈥�2 p.m.听听听Virtual
Learn how to recognize and respond to alcohol- or drug-related emergencies, understand campus resources, policies and Colorado laws that can help you take action safely and confidently.
听听Nov. 18听听听3鈥�4:30 p.m.听听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Get inspired and get crafty with fellow Buffs at our bi-monthly creative meetups! Cookies, drinks and good vibes included. No experience needed鈥攋ust bring your curiosity and creativity!
听听Nov. 18听听听7鈥�9 p.m.听听听The Connection
Ready to serve up some serious competition? Whether you鈥檙e a casual player or a table tennis champ, swing by The Connection for a single- or double-elimination tournament. It鈥檚 free to enter, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and prizes for top finishers.
听听Nov. 19听听听10 a.m.鈥�3 p.m.听听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Kickstart your off-campus housing search at this fun and informative event featuring dozens of landlords, hundreds of rental listings, free pizza and prizes. It鈥檚 a great chance for students to explore housing options and connect directly with property managers.
听听Nov. 20听听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听Kittredge Central
The mobile food pantry is free and open to 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food (weight can vary). Be sure to bring your own reusuable bags or boxes! Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
听听Nov. 20听听听3鈥�5 p.m.听听听CASE E351
Celebrate gratitude and connection with a cozy Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the recovery community. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a welcoming space, join us for good food, meaningful conversation and a chance to unwind before the holiday break.
听听Nov. 20听听听5鈥�7 p.m.听听听C4C Flatirons Room
Come join a delicious dinner and an engaging discussion on intersectional issues and identities affecting the LGBTQ+ community. It's a great opportunity to connect, share experiences and learn from each other. Open to all students, so bring your friends and your appetite!
听听Nov. 20听听听5鈥�6:30 p.m.听听听C4C N320
Join for mahjong or carrom, or bring your own game to share! Connect with others and have a blast. Don't miss out!
听听Nov. 20听听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听听The Connection
Join the Center for Student Involvement for a night of free bowling, billiards, pingpong and pizza at The Connection. Bring your friends, play some games and enjoy the vibes鈥攊t鈥檚 all free!
听听Nov. 21听听听Noon鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Join for a thought-provoking movie afternoon to watch "Crip Camp" (2020), a powerful documentary that chronicles the inspiring journey of a group of teenagers with disabilities who attended a Camp Jened in the 1970s and their role in the disability rights movement.
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