41 things to do: Attend science vs. social media event, more
This week brings to campus VolunteerFest, a stress less event, a mobile food pantry, women and men's lacrosse, a chance to revamp your resume, Nepal Night and more.
Monday, April 6
听听April 6鈥�10听听听Rec Center
Grad Student Appreciation Week means free facility access, free bouldering from noon to 4 p.m., free rec skate and free fitness classes! Open to grad students with a Buff OneCard.
听听4-5 p.m听听听Wardenburg Student Health Center, Room 321
Join an open conversation about suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations and connect someone to resources. After the training, you鈥檒l receive a gold bandana to show you鈥檙e a trusted resource for support.
听听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听听听Virtual
Learn how to identify and effectively promote the skills you have developed in graduate school that are valuable to employers. Discover potential jobs that align well with these skills and how to effectively articulate them to employers.
听听Noon鈥�2 p.m.听听听Visual Arts Complex breezeway
Stop by for free lemonade and light snacks. If you are an international graduate student, bring your Buff OneCard to the lemonade stand to enter a raffle to win two tickets to the Colorado Rapids Game (transportation included) on Saturday, April 11.
听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听听Virtual
Participate in a guided discovery process and collaborative environment with other graduate students in the humanities who are interested in exploring broader career options. Learn about resources for job searching and how to begin the process of developing effective application materials. Students in any field whose work involves humanistic inquiry are welcome to participate.
听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听Wardenburg Student Health Center bricks
Think you spend too much time on your phone? Stop by to take a quick survey about your screen habits and whether you鈥檇 use tools to help cut back, like the Brick app. Your input will help shape future digital wellness efforts on campus.
听听4鈥�5 p.m.听听听UMC 425
Ready to make some ink magic? Join this Chinese calligraphy workshop and turn brushstrokes into art鈥攏o experience needed; just bring your curiosity!
听听4鈥�6 p.m.听听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Want to connect with Native and Indigenous faculty and staff on campus? Come to Turtle Talk, where we all come together to find support and community, both personally and academically. Plus, Native students can get a photo taken to be featured in the Native Student Spotlight. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to meet new people and celebrate our culture!
听听5鈥�6 p.m.听听听Virtual
Want a resume that stands out to employers? Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Students will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways, have opportunities to speak and work on their resume during the workshop. Our goal is that you'll leave feeling more informed, confident in your next moves and know how to reengage with staff as you dive into your job search.
听听7 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! Free to play; prizes for top teams! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk.
Tuesday, April 7
听听9 a.m.鈥搉oon听听听Visual Arts Complex
Stop by the Visual Arts Complex on Tuesdays (now through April 7) with your reusable cup/mug for free coffee and tea. Lug your mug and ditch single-use products! Milk, creamers and sugar provided.
听听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听听听Virtual
Participate in a guided discovery process and collaborative environment with other graduate students in the social sciences who are interested in exploring broader career options. Learn about resources for job searching and how to begin the process of developing effective application materials.
Things to check off your to-do list听
- 听听 for next week's Conference on World Affairs
听听1鈥�2 p.m.听听听C4C S350
Already landed an internship? Awesome! Now let鈥檚 talk about how to level up. This workshop is packed with tips to help you maximize your experience, build your skills and boost your professional growth. Come learn how to turn your internship into a launchpad for your career.
听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Join us at The Center for a creative and engaging experience! We alternate between crafts months, where you can create a takeaway art project and language months, where we dive into writing prompts and share our work. Plus, enjoy cookies and drinks while you create and connect. As Toni Morrison said in her 1993 Nobel Prize lecture, "We do language鈥攖hat may be the measure of our lives."
听听4鈥�6 p.m.听听听Village Center, Wellness Suite
Smoke happens. Burn bans happen. High AQI days happen. Learn how to protect your lungs, stay active safely and understand local fire restrictions.
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. Hosted by the Pre-Law Office and .
听听7 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. Free to enter; prizes for top finishers! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk.
Wednesday, April 8
听听11 a.m.鈥�3 p.m.听听听Koenig Alumni Center
Make an impact at VolunteerFest! Join this hands-on service event where you will dive into quick service projects to create big change in our community. No experience needed; stay as long as you are able!
听听12:30鈥�1:30 p.m.听听听UMC 330
Join CSI for some free pizza as we dive into understanding the importance of emotional intelligence as leaders.
听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C N238
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.
听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听听CASE E260
Make your Peace Corps application stand out from the rest! Attend this workshop to learn how to browse volunteer openings, find the right program and strengthen your application. You will be guided step by step through the online application.
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! Free to enter. Sign-ups start at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
听听7:30 p.m.听听听Imig Music, Ensemble Hall (S134)
The 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 Japanese Ensemble will perform Japanese music that illustrates Shinto religious ideals of harmony between the gods and human beings in nature, as well as Buddhist themes of the transient nature of existence in this world. They also will present modern music on traditional instruments.
Thursday, April 9
听听11鈥�11:45 a.m.听听听Virtual
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence 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. Leverage generative AI to empower your career path, navigate AI in career tools Copilot, NotebookLM, Handshake and Quinncia and explore the development of AI and Career Services! Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
听
听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听听Kittredge Central听
The 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 reusable bags or boxes! Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Free parking is available in . Please find the parking attendant in the lot for validation information.听If you would like to volunteer at the Mobile Food Pantry, .听
听听3鈥�4 p.m.听听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Ready to dive into the world of edible Native plants? The Native Foraging Series is back, and it's packed with exciting sessions you won't want to miss! This week, learn how to forage edible Native plants in an indoor "classroom" style learning session.
听听4鈥�5 p.m.听听听C4C S440
Want a resume that stands out to employers? Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Students will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways, have opportunities to speak, and work on their resume during the workshop. Our goal is that you'll leave feeling more informed, confident in your next moves and know how to reengage with our staff as you dive into your job search.
Club sports
Get out and support your Club Sport Buffs! With 30 clubs on campus, there's plenty of action each week. Find your game.
- 4/9:
- 4/10:
听听5鈥�6:30 p.m.听听听C4C N320
Join the Center for Cultural Connections and Community and CU's Mahjong Club to play mahjong and carrom鈥攐r bring your own game to share with others!听
听听5鈥�7 p.m.听听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Take a break from the books and refuel with a build-your-own ramen bar! Whether you鈥檙e cramming for finals, finishing a paper or just need a focused study vibe, this is the perfect place to settle in.
听听6鈥�10 p.m.听听听Village Center, Multipurpose Room
Join the Filipino Student Association in performing live in front of student and faculty judges from the College of Music. Only eight bands will be selected to compete in an epic live showdown of sound, stage presence and raw talent!
听听7鈥�8 p.m.听听听Fiske Planetarium and Space Center
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 students on Thursdays.听
听听7:30鈥�9 p.m.听听听Greenleaf Park
These weekly slow rides are free and welcome to everyone. Expect a lot of music and lights. Join the dance party at the end if it suits you!
听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听听The Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music from Hollow Head and Bailey Elora. Presented by 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 Program Council.
Friday, April 10
听听Noon鈥�2 p.m.听听听Rec Center lobby
Health advice is everywhere鈥擳ikTok, Instagram, podcasts and influencers. This interactive event explores how to evaluate trending public health claims with curiosity, critical thinking and media literacy, without shame or judgment.
听听1:30鈥�3:30 p.m.听听听C4C N320
Come celebrate the diverse colors of AAPI heritage; learn about culturally important flowers to queer, Asian and Pacific Islander communities; and bring both together in a chill flower stamping activity! Drop in anytime. All students are welcome.
听听4鈥�5:30 p.m.听听听C4C S350
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the CU community. Students, faculty, staff鈥攅veryone is welcome!
听听6鈥�8 p.m.听听听Village Center, Wellness Space
Celebrate yourself! Join us for activities and reflection designed to practice self-love and boost confidence. Take time to appreciate how far you鈥檝e come while connecting with others in a positive and encouraging environment. Leave feeling empowered, proud and ready to take on anything.
听听8 p.m.听听听Benson Earth Sciences, lawn
Join Program Council and the CU Car Club to watch "Tokyo Drift" on the big screen, with free popcorn and concessions!
Saturday, April 11
听听Noon听听听Prentup Field
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the University of Cincinnati Bearcats in women's lacrosse.
听听4鈥�9 p.m.听听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Nepal Night is a celebration of the rich culture and traditions of Nepal. Join the Nepalese Student Association for this showcase of Nepalese heritage through dance and singing performances, a movie screening and special artists visiting from Nepal. It is a wonderful opportunity for the campus community to learn about and experience Nepalese culture.听
听听7:30鈥�9 p.m.听听听Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall听听听Livestream
Performing high-energy, tightly knit traditional, neo-traditional and highlife dance music from Ghana, 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 West African Highlife Ensemble is the first university ensemble in the United States to perform highlife music. You won鈥檛 want to miss this exciting event.
These events are open to all and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal and Regent law.听
听