Published: Sept. 3, 2020

This weekend brings National College Colors Day,Ìýsucculent potting classes, a CU esports match, the CU Museum of Natural History at home and more.

students talk on campus Friday, Sept. 4

On the Friday before Labor Day, National College Colors Day encourages everyone to display their team spirit. Across the country, students, parents, family, fansÌýand alumni will be wearing their team colors. Be sure to celebrateÌýby wearing your black and goldÌýand Buffs gear.

ÌýNoon to 10 p.m.Ìý Zoom
Join CU Â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.

12:30–1:30Ìý±è.³¾. Zoom
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.

Apply to the CU GOLD leadership program

Closes at 5 p.m.
CU GOLD (Gaining Opportunities through Leadership Development) provides free leadership development opportunities to all CU students. There are two tiers of advanced leadership training that include semester-long weekly seminars (the introductory Core Leadership Program and the advanced Applied Leadership Program). Applications close at 5 p.m., so complete yours today!


Saturday, Sept. 5

2–4 p.m., 6–8 p.m.Ìý Village Center, UMC
Looking for some greenery for your space? Join the Center for Student Involvement for this free event from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Village Center Innovation Station and then from 6 to 8 p.m. in the UMC South Terrace Tent.Ìý

8 p.m. Zoom
Think you are an expert on The Office? Test your knowledge and win prizes! You can participate by yourself or with a team. Drop in any time!Ìý


Sunday, Sept. 6

7Ìý±è.³¾. UMC South Terrace Tent and Zoom​

All supplies are included for this free event! . If joining via Zoom, please pick up your supplies in UMC 330 by Friday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m.

The CU Museum is now offering a wide range of exhibits and educational offerings for students, families and community members on theirÌýMuseum From HomeÌýpage. Find recent exhibits, engaging activitiesÌýfor kids and even some Zoom backgrounds.Ìý


Monday, Sept. 7

Free fitness classes at The Rec

11 a.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.Ìý Various locations
This Labor Day, The Rec is offering free fitness classes including cycling by the Buff Pool, outdoor yoga and more! Learn more and register today.