This week brings an evening with chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, football and soccer games, International Coffee Hour, an annual student drag show, free food, movies and more.
Monday, Oct. 7
狈辞辞苍鈥�1听辫.尘.听听C4C S435
Have you been focusing solely on your time in college and wondering what you will do next? Get a better understanding of what you might want to do after graduation, what your priorities are and how to set yourself up for success.
2鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC North Dining Room
Stop by the听mashed potatoes bar on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.
4鈥�6听p.m.听听Visual Arts Complex, Auditorium 鈥� 1B20 (lower level)
Enjoy a night of viewing a听curated selection of short films by听Jane听Steuerwald, director of the Thomas Edison Media Arts Consortium.
7鈥�9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Come down to The Connection for trivia鈥攖eams and individuals are welcome! Free to enter; sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听
Tuesday, Oct. 8
11 a.m.鈥�4 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
This fair is ideal for students who are seeking internships, part-time or full-time positions.听Employers will be recruiting majors in arts and sciences. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event. Students are not required to pre-register to attend this fair鈥攋ust show up!
7听p.m.听听鈥婱acky Auditorium
The student-run Distinguished Speakers Board will host chess grandmaster and political activist Garry Kasparov, perhaps best known for his famous chess matches against IBM鈥檚 Deep Blue supercomputer.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m.听听鈥婻ustandy Building, Leeds School of Business,听Olson Atrium
Give a 30- to 60-second business pitch for prizes!听No experience needed. Food provided.
11 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婾MC 330听
Meet other student leaders who are interested in community organization and share ideas and tools. This event is a part of the Activate and Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.
New RA info session
3鈥�4 p.m.听听鈥婯ittredge Central, Multipurpose Rooms C鈥揇听
Learn more about being a resident advisor (RA) at CU Boulder! As an RA, you will gain leadership skills, work with a diverse group of people, create an inclusive community and so much more. At this information session you will learn more about the RA role and the application process and timeline.
5鈥�6:30 p.m.听听鈥媁illiams Village, Demo Kitchen听
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! All materials provided. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times in the kitchen. Hosted by the Basic Needs Center. The menu is subject to change.听
5:30鈥�7听p.m.听听鈥婯ittredge Central, N114 A & B
A young, conservative environmentalist provides a听vision for both solving our climate crisis and prioritizing the American national interest in this public talk.
Free ticket giveaway
鈥�鈥�Joker: Folie 脿 Deux鈥� private screening听
Join your fellow Buffs for a private screening of 鈥淛oker: Folie 脿 Deux鈥澨齛t Cinemark Century Boulder on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets available.听
You can pick up tickets on Oct. 9 between 3 and 5 p.m. at the Program Council office (UMC 401). One ticket per student and you must have a Buff OneCard to pick up your ticket. If you want to go to the screening with a friend, please plan to pick up your tickets together. No tickets will be held.听
Thursday, Oct. 10
12:30鈥�1听p.m.听听鈥媀irtual
Test your knowledge of CU's听ombuds services in a fun, fast-paced virtual game. Winners will be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes!
2鈥�4 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 457听
Dive into the world of civic engagement with delicious burritos as we help you research your election ballot! Knowing and understanding the propositions are crucial to making informed decisions, whether it鈥檚 local elections, state issues or national races.
2 p.m.听听鈥婾MC south terrace听
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Registration is required. Review instructions and more information.听
6鈥�8 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Make new friends, connect with community and play Loter铆a with the Center for Inclusion and Social Change. Free street tacos!听
6:30鈥�8:45 p.m.听听鈥媁olf Law, Student Commons
Join panelists for a discussion on how they听transformed their concerns about the climate crisis into a diverse range of actions, ranging from sustainable food production to political advocacy, and everything in between.
听7鈥�8 p.m.听听鈥婩iske Planetarium
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 CU Boulder students on Thursdays.听
7:30 p.m.听听鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Join CU Boulder's choral ensembles in听person or via .
Friday, Oct. 11
4鈥�5:30听p.m.听听鈥婾MC, across from the Alferd Packer Grill
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks听and conversation!
5鈥�7 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center ice rink听
Calling all first-generation and BIPOC students! Join us to build community while ice skating and enjoying cozy winter snacks.听
8鈥�10听p.m.听听鈥婼ommers-Bausch Observatory, Room S220
Sommers-Bausch Observatory has been exploring the night sky since 1953. Let them听show you the universe!听
Saturday, Oct. 12
Student Gameday Huddle
6:15鈥�8:15 p.m.听听鈥婩arrand Field听
Come cheer on the Buffs before the home game and enjoy free food, games, music and a chance to be chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. The selected Student Fan of the Game gets to walk onto Folsom Field during the game!听
8:15 p.m.听听鈥婩olsom听Field听
Support the Buffs as they take on Big 12 opponent Kansas State under the lights at Folsom Field.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Noon听听鈥婸rentup Field
Cheer on your nationally ranked women's soccer team as the battle the University of Central Florida Knights on the pitch.
7鈥�10 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center climbing gym听
Interested in trying climbing for the first time? Looking for new rad climbing partners? This event is for you! Climb with the Outdoor Pursuits team and find support, empowerment, laughter and community! Trained staff will be there to show you the ropes, offer you a belay and keep the stoke high. This event is free and open to all who identify as women or nonbinary. All experience levels welcome.听
8鈥�11 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join GSA for their annual student drag show! Cheer on your fellow student performers and enjoy a night of fun, complete with movie theming and more.听
