Hello, everyone! It鈥檚 a good week to get out and take advantage of the nice weather before things turn snowy and cold, because, as Ned Stark always said, winter is coming.听
This week features the chancellor's annual State of the Campus address, active harmer training, an outdoor dog caf茅 in celebration of Conflict Resolution Week, a Colorado Creed-themed game night, screening of the documentary Chasing Coral,听career fair where the companies听pitch themselves to you, introduction to beekeeping听workshop, Sing Along 麻豆影院, CU's Ultimate Challenge and a night of self-care.
Tuesday, Oct. 17
State of the Campus address
Join Chancellor DiStefano for the fall State of the Campus address at 9 a.m.听in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. There will be free food, community discussion听and an update on how fares the campus and how it will progress into the future. Submit a question for the chancellor now.
CUPD is hosting an active harmer response class open to all CU 麻豆影院 students, staff and faculty to help make you aware of what to do during an active harmer situation. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in UMC 247, this class will be a resource for increasing your safety and well-being on and off campus should an听emergency situation happen. This class is free, but you must register听in advance at the link above and bring your Buff OneCard for entry.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
In celebration of Conflict Resolution Week, the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution is hosting an outdoor dog caf茅听from 1 to 5 p.m. at Norlin Quad. There will be therapy dogs, warm beverages听and sweet treats for students to enjoy while chatting with staff about听conflicts they might be experiencing on campus in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn more about your personal conflict style and strategies for effective conflict resolution.
Swing by the Dennis Small Cultural Center for a fun game night themed around the Colorado Creed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in UMC 204. Bring friends听and maybe a favorite game or two of your own, and enjoy this free chance to unwind from the stress of school.
Come and catch the free screening of the new documentary Chasing Coral, which discusses climate change and its impacts on the Earth and its vast blue seas. The film will be shown at 6 p.m. in Education 220,听and there will be free Half Fast subs, so don鈥檛 miss out.
Thursday, Oct.听19
Now here鈥檚 a refreshing thought: a career fair where the companies looking to hire pitch themselves to you rather than the other way around. From 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fleming Idea Forge, 麻豆影院 startups looking to hire innovative CU 麻豆影院 students will connect and network with you. There is no sign-up or tickets required鈥攋ust show up with your resume!
Friday, Oct. 20
Bees are incredible animals, but their numbers are declining. If you鈥檝e ever wanted to learn about caring for bees, now's your time! The CU Environmental Center is hosting a free workshop for CU 麻豆影院 students from 12:30 to 5 p.m., where you can learn about the art of beekeeping and examine a beehive. Be sure to register online by Oct. 18.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Celebrate World Singing Day with a crowd of enthusiastic 麻豆影院ites, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the 麻豆影院 Courthouse. You can sing along to Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and Justin Timberlake at this free event, which is open to all regardless of singing ability or experience.
Based on The听Amazing Race, the second听annual CU Ultimate Challenge is an epic competition for a hundred teams of two, from noon to 7 p.m. You can register online to participate in this glorious field of battle听to win $2,000, and then celebrate at the after party at the Koenig Alumni Center. Registration is $10 for Herd members and $20 for non-members. Bring your A-game!
Monday, Oct.听23
In the whirlwind of midterm activities, it鈥檚 important to take some time to care for yourself. That鈥檚 why the Cultural Unity and Engagement Center is hosting听a free self-care night in honor of Latinx Heritage Month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the C4C Flatirons Room.听There will be free dinner, music, facemasks and loter铆a for your enjoyment.
