Published: Jan. 16, 2020

This weekend brings International Coffee Hour,听a special Beethoven performance, museum tour, the CU Ski Bus to your favorite resorts, a McNair Scholars info session and more.

Students walking on campusFriday, Jan. 17

12:15鈥12:45听辫.尘. 贵濒别尘颈苍驳听150
Thinking about grad school, or pursuing research? Join this information session听to learn more about how McNair Scholars Program could support you in your goals.

4鈥5:30听辫.尘. UMC, main dining area
This weekly social event听is a great opportunity to connect with the international community here at CU 麻豆影院. All students, scholars, staff听and faculty are welcome to stop by for free coffee, tea听and snacks.听

Fri-Yay Nights: Roaring 鈥20s party

5鈥8 p.m. UMC 235
Celebrate 2020 and your return to CU! Join the CU Swing Dance Club for food, dancing, decorations and 1920s costume crafting.

8鈥10:30 p.m.听 Chem 140
The Program Council Friday Night Film Series returns! Watch the latest hit film from director Quentin Tarantino, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. As always, film screenings and popcorn are free.


Saturday, Jan. 18

Catch the ski bus to Keystone, A-Basin, Copper

听6 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 听Will Vill, Kittredge, Farrand Field
The CU Ski Bus provides you an affordable and convenient way to get to the ski slopes and back without driving. There are a limited number of tickets available for each trip, and they often sell out far in advance. Busy on Saturday? Visit Breck or Winter Park on Sunday instead. Learn more.


Sunday, Jan. 19

Kickoff Week at The Rec

Jan. 13鈥20听 Rec Center
Join The Rec听for free ice skating, bouldering and fitness classes during kickoff week听Jan.听13鈥20

1鈥2 p.m.听听$8 for students
Learn about the development of the permanent exhibit, The 麻豆影院 Experience, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum with lead docent听Tom Bogdan. Bogdan, a听longtime 麻豆影院 resident, retired scientist听and bass player,听has volunteered with the museum since 2015.听Free with admission. Please check in with front desk upon arrival.

2鈥3:30 p.m.听 麻豆影院 Public Library,
The Colorado Chamber Players present a performance that includes many of Beethoven鈥檚 compositions written after he went deaf. Actor Mare Trevathan will narrate a script outlining Beethoven鈥檚 life and his emotional isolation from deafness.听The CCP hopes to inspire patrons with the amazing story of an artist who dealt with a disability and rose above it to create great art.


Monday, Jan. 20

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 legacy

3鈥5 p.m. UMC听Glenn Miller Ballroom
Attend the听Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, "Remembering His Life, Renewing His Legacy.鈥澨鼳 reception and conversations about Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy will be held听3鈥4 p.m., followed by a community celebration from听4 to 5 p.m.