Published: Aug. 28, 2020

This week bringsa live guided painting class; ascreening and conversation ofAmerican Son;workshops on goal setting, culture shock and more.

students walking on campusTuesday, Sept. 1

5 p.m. ܴǴdz
Join your fellow Buffs in conversation at this weekly event hosted by the Dennis Small Cultural Center (DSCC).This week, students will watch the movie American Son with a discussion after the viewing. Learn more about joining this event.

7 p.m. ܴǴdz
Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and Tracy’s Place for a virtual guided paint class of a Colorado aspen grove! Even if you do not have painting experience, you will still be able to create a piece of art you can be proud of!Space is limited, and . After registering for the event, supplies can be picked up at various locations on campus. Instructions for accessing the Zoom event will be included in the paint kit at pickup.


Wednesday, Sept. 2

Wellness Wednesdays: Goal setting

2–4 p.m. outside Wardenburg
Kick off the fall semester by starting a journaling practice and creating goals for yourself for the new school year!

5–6:30 p.m.ܴǴdz
When we serve communities that are different from our own, or when volunteering exposes us to someone else’s experience that is very different from what we know, we can experience a form of culture shock. This training offers skills for how to cope with challenges and embrace navigating differences in order to build resilience and volunteer more effectively. Registration is required for this event.

8 p.m.ܴǴdz
Join your fellow Buffs in learning about 鶹ӰԺ ghost tales, crime stories and history on this virtual ride! Space is limited, .


Thursday, Sept. 3

7 p.m. ܴǴdz
Are you coming? Laugh and learn about the “Big O” in this playful, honest approach to the topic of the female orgasm. This program is inclusive of people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations. Space is limited, so register today to attend!

This semester, the Center for Student Involvement is offering a variety of book clubs! This month, choose from one of three books:

  • Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know 鶹ӰԺ People When We Don’t Know by Malcom Gladwell
  • Queer Brown Voices: Personal Narratives of Latina/o LGBT Activism by Uriel Quesada, Letitia Gomez and Salvador Vidal-Ortiz
  • Motivating the Middle: Fighting Apathy in College Student Organizations by TJ Sullivan

Each participant will receive a free book, then engage in virtual discussions with members of the book club. Space is limited, and sign-up is first-come, first-served, so be sure to !

4:30–5:30 p.m. Handshake
Learn how to register for the virtual career fairs this semester, best practices for putting your best foot forward in employer chats and how to navigate Handshake.


Friday, Sept. 4

Noon to 10 p.m.
Join CU 鶹ӰԺ Esports and the Center for Student Involvement for a day of esports tournaments! Game titles including Fortnite, Valorant and Rocket League. Featuring a showmatch with a rival university, root for your fellow Buffs to crush our collegiate competition! Join in with a group of friends, or sign up solo and find a team to earn in-game prizes. begins at noon.

1–2 p.m.ܴǴdz
Join this event to meet other first generation college students, have fun, learn about first-generation scholarships and resources and win prizes.