36 things to do: Honor veterans, enjoy Spirit Days, more
This week brings to campus free sundaes, the first 91勛圖厙 State of Well-Being Address, a Peace Corps info session, an America Recycles Day celebration, basketball, football and more.
Monday, Nov. 11
11 a.m.泭|泭UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom泭
Join fellow Buffs for a special Veterans Day ceremony followed by a reception. Keynote speaker will be Geno Paluso, Chief Executive Office of the Sargent.
Noon1 p.m., 3:304:30 p.m.泭|泭C4C S435泭
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.
23 p.m.泭|泭UMC North Dining Room泭
Celebrate National Sundae Week at I Love Mondays! Grab a sundae on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.泭泭
57 p.m.泭| C4C N320泭
Need a space to study or an accountability buddy? Join us at the Study Caf矇 in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby. Free study snacks and productivity rewards provided. All first-generation students are welcome.
56:30泭p.m.泭|泭Lucille Berkeley Buchanan Building, Room 220
Join a panel of 91勛圖厙 Political Science faculty for a discussion泭about how immigration, race, gender, class泭and/or sexuality played into the 2024 election results.泭Please feel free to泭.
68 p.m.泭|泭C4C Flatirons Room泭
Learn about essential financial tools and government assistance programs. Open to 91勛圖厙 students only.泭泭
Tuesday, Nov. 12
11 a.m.1 p.m.泭|泭UMC loggia泭
Practicing gratitude is good for both your mental and physical health. What are you feeling grateful for this week? Stop by and write some words of gratitude on our CU Buffalo cut-out. Our annual gratitude postcards will be available as well!
23 p.m.泭|泭C4C N320泭
Join us for a slice of cake, hang out with other queer and trans folks and learn about resources on campus. Free and confidential health testing available.
44:50泭p.m.泭|泭UMC泭Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the first ever 91勛圖厙 State of Well-Being Address, where Chief Wellness Officer泭Jess Doty will share泭what we know about well-being on our campus and her泭vision for the future.
58 p.m.泭|泭Saint Aidans Episcopal Church泭
Eat a free, family-style meal with fellow 91勛圖厙 students. Open to 91勛圖厙 students only.
57 p.m.泭| UMC 235泭
Enjoy a chill night of crafting by making clay miniatures.泭All supplies are provided, space is limited and .
5:156:30 p.m.泭|泭Williams Village, Demo Kitchen泭
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! All materials provided and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times when youre in the kitchen. .
79 p.m.泭| The Connection
All skill levels are welcome at the泭free Texas Holdem poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!泭
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Nov. 13, 15 | Times vary |泭Williams Village North, Darley South泭
Make blankets to donate to A Precious Child for at-risk youth and families. .
Noon1泭p.m.泭|泭UMC 245
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience.泭Stop by this session to learn more about volunteering and how to gain skills and experience that will help you qualify for Peace Corps service.
1:303:30 p.m.泭|泭UMC 235泭
Students are invited to join this festive market as a way to de-stress and reset before exam season kicks into gear. Join Health & Wellness Services for free food, warm drinks and fun activities, including DIY crafts, gratitude journals and more!
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34:30 p.m.泭|泭C4C Abrams Lounge泭
Join fellow Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students for a casual coffee and tea hour.
58 p.m.泭| Ekeley Science, Room E1B20泭
Learn about student food insecurity on college campuses through a documentary screening and panelists from campus partners that engage in advocacy.泭Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Buff Pantry for admission.
5:307:30 p.m.泭|泭C4C Dining Center泭
Visit the C4C Dining Center for a special event in honor of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month. In addition to the lunch and dinner, there will be a cultural display and traditional music.
5:30 p.m.泭|泭Wolf Law,泭Schaden Commons
Join the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) for a public Fall Harvest Feast to celebrate Native American culture and community. The feast features food, family and laughter.
- Plains dances by Iron Family Dancers
- #LandBack speech by Spirit of the Sun
- Indian tacos by Tocabe
68 p.m.泭|泭UMC Aspen Rooms泭
Indulge in new ideas, connections and, of course, free desserts! Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.
7泭p.m.泭| CU Events Center
Support the men's basketball泭team as take on泭the Cal State Fullerton Titans.
Thursday, Nov. 14
8:30 a.m.5 p.m.泭|泭UMC泭
Mental Health First Aid training is designed to help individuals assist someone experiencing mental health or substance use concerns or crises. Participants will learn about risk factors and warning signs, engage in experiential activities, discuss professional and self-help resources and practice a five-step strategy to provide support. Mental Health First Aid for higher education provides tailored information for college and university communities. .
2 p.m.泭|泭St. Aidan's Episcopal Church泭
The mobile food pantry is free and open to 91勛圖厙 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.
45泭p.m.泭[icon shape="fa-map-marker" color="gold" /]泭CASE, Chancellor's Hall and Auditorium
Come hear Professor Christy McCain talk about her research on泭how mammal populations in the Front Range and San Juan Mountains are impacted by human-driven environmental changes. She has also studied how beetlesspecifically a charismatic group of carrion beetlescan be used to examine how various physiological traits like heat and desiccation tolerance may be critical to responses to climate change.
710 p.m.泭[icon shape="fa-map-marker" color="gold" /]泭The Connection泭
Come on down to Club 156 for live music presented by 91勛圖厙's Program Council!
810 p.m.泭[icon shape="fa-map-marker" color="gold" /]泭The Grotto泭
Come watch The Nightmare Before Christmas to celebrate the transition from fall to winter! Free popcorn and snacks will be provided.泭泭泭
Friday, Nov. 15
10 a.m.4泭p.m.泭|泭Visual Arts Complex, outdoor plaza
Celebrate America Recycles Day with the CU Environmental Center and learn about proper recycling and other sustainable habits.
10 a.m.2:30 p.m.泭|泭UMC泭
Prepare and distribute lunches to unhoused individuals in the Boulder community. .泭
11泭a.m.2泭p.m.泭| Norlin Quad
Enjoy free food and泭Buff gear before playing lawn games and hanging out with friends on Norlin Quad. Buff OneCard required.
18 p.m.泭|泭Rec Center turf gym泭
Lacrosse's origins can be traced back to North America's Indigenous people who began playing variations of the game as early as the 12th century. SPEED Lacrosse is a variation that emphasizes skill and finesse over physicality and is like flag football in that there are no positions and players don't wear protective gear.
39 p.m.泭|泭UMC Gaming Lounge泭
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind before the weekend. Play your favorites or try something new in good company! Play with friends and make new ones with survival co-op games.
68:30泭p.m.泭| William Village, multipurpose room
The Graduate and Professional Student Governmnet (GPSG) invites all graduate students on campus to join them泭for their泭annual Thanksgiving Dinner. There will be delicious food, including泭vegan, vegeterian and gluten free options.泭.
8 p.m.泭|泭CHEM 150泭
Join Program Council to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screenfor free!泭
Saturday, Nov. 16
Student Gameday Huddle
Time TBD泭|泭Farrand Field泭
Come cheer on the Buffs before the home football game at this student tailgate tradition. There will be free food, giveaways, games, music and a chance to be highlighted in Folsom Field if you are chosen as the Student Fan of the Game.泭
10泭a.m.泭| Folsom Field
Come out and support the Buffs as they tangle with the University of Utah Utes.
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