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A new fall semester is officially underway, andÌýthere are plenty ofÌýopportunities to help you get involved andÌýfind your place on campus. This week brings Kick-Off Week at The Rec, a campus sustainability walking tour, CUnity Fest, Campus Startup Hub open house, Be Involved Fair, party with The Herd at the Buff pool,ÌýCenter for Student Involvement open house fun,ÌýPIPsÌýRewards scavenger hunt,ÌýInternational Coffee Hour and the annualÌýCU vs. CSU Rocky Mountain Showdown.

Monday, Aug. 27

Kick-Off Week at The Rec

Come try out some of the most popular options at The Rec for free during , Aug. 26 to Sept. 1.ÌýTry a group fitness class, go for a climb, or skate with friends. All necessary gear is included for free, including adaptive items.Ìý

Did you know CUÌýBoulder is one of the nation's leading green schools? Learn more on a tour of Main Campus with the CU Environmental Center. Explore a sampling of LEED green buildings, chemical-free landscapes, pollinator sanctuaries, zero-waste and recycling programs, bike stations, renewable energy andÌýsustainable food; and learn more about the initiatives that are helping CU achieve its sustainability goals. Meet at UMC 355. Tour begins at 5 p.m. (The tour will be held again Friday, Aug. 31, at the same time and location.)

Join theÌýCenter for Inclusion and Social ChangeÌýfor CUnity Fest,Ìý4–7 p.m.Ìýon the north lawn of theÌýRegent Administrative Center.ÌýStop by to share food and music, and learn how the center can help youÌýand how to get involved through student groups for students of color, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and social justice-themed opportunities on campus.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

Calling all innovators, dreamers and change agents:ÌýIf you're curious about how to get started solving problems (large or small), and how to make money, find partners and mentors, and get resources while doing it, then stop by and check out the Startup HubÌýat Village Center. The open house runs Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

Be Involved Fair

Perhaps the most well-attended networking event of the calendar year, the Be Involved Fair is your annual opportunity to learn about student groups and organizations on campus, find new volunteer possibilitiesÌýand get involved in the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø community. There will be tons of tables set up from 2 to 6 p.m. onÌýNorlin Quad, all representing a different group and a new opportunity.ÌýThere will also be free food and prizes.

Join The HerdÌýat the Ralphie pool from 7 to 10 p.m. for food, live music and prizes during the Herd Pool Party. The first 100 attendees will receive a pool partyÌýexclusive gift! TheÌýevent is exclusively for Herd members, but you can sign up at the party. Each Herd member can bring one guest. Please bring your Buff OneCard for entry.Ìý

Thursday, Aug. 30

Stop by the Center for Student Involvement,ÌýUMC 330, from 3 to 5 p.m. to discover how you can get involved on campus, student organizations you can join and events happening throughout the year! Meet fellow students and CSI staff, sign up to win door prizes and play our giant Plinko game.

Get started as a sustainable Buff by participating in the PIP program.ÌýPIPsÌýare "positive impact points" that you can earnÌýfor Earth-Ìýand health-friendlyÌýbehaviors, whichÌýare tracked and rewarded through an appÌýthat has been customized for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students.Ìý(Note: The PIP scavenger hunt was held last week, congratulations to the winners who won a season ski pass to Arapahoe Basin, a $750 PACT Organics Wardrobe makeover, and moreÌý today to stay up to date on the trivia contests and scavenger hunts happening later this semester).

Friday, Aug.31

International Coffee Hour

Stop by the UMC across from the Alferd Packer Grill, 4–5:30 p.m., to unwind at the end of your first week of school at the semester's first International Coffee Hour. Drop by at the same time each week to drink free coffee, eat free snacksÌýand meet awesome new people.

Don your white for College Colors Day,Ìýand get out to support your Buffs football team in arguably the most important game of the season: when we take on our rivals from the north. Held in the Ìýin Denver, this is certainly the biggest, most fun football game you’ll go to.ÌýGame starts at 7:30 p.m, and tickets start at $35. The is also available now.