10 things to do this week: βStar Warsβ trivia, panel centering Indigenous perspectives, more
This week brings Health and Wellness Summit sessions, an in-person book club, LGBTQ+ movie night, a volunteer opportunity, the all-campus career fair and more.
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Virtual
Join the ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ Watershed Collective and CU ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies for an online panel discussion on Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship. The panel will present local and regional views on climate change; environmental and social justice; traditional ecological knowledge and cultural fire; tribal governance; and material, spiritual and political ties with the lands.
5β6:30 p.m.
C4C, Abrams Lounge (third floor)
In honor of Indigenous People's Day, attend the screening of Two Soft Things, Two Hard Things at LGBTQ+ Movie Night. As a small group in Nunavut, Canada, prepare for a seminal LGBTQ Pride celebration in the Arctic, the film explores how colonization and religion have shamed and erased traditional Inuit beliefs about sexuality and family structure and how, 60 years later, a new generation of Inuit are actively βunshamingβ their past.
7β9 p.m.
UMC, The Connection
Sharpen your brain and bring a friend for Monday night trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome, and itβs free to enter. May the force be with you in this week's Star Wars-themed questions. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
Health and Wellness Summit keynoteββAligning Values into Action: A Panel on Mental Health with CU Leadership
9β9:50 a.m.
Zoom
Join campus leaders as they talk about how they have addressed challenges to mental health and well-being in their personal journeys and how their experiences impacted their decisions, values and work they do.
Oct. 12β15
Virtual sessions
β In-person sessions (location varies)
Learn about a holistic approach to health and wellness, and programs and services available to you. Topic areas include mental health, self-care, connection and belonging and more. Participate in virtual presentations, in-person fairs and expos and free fitness class at The Rec.
Register in advance and check out a full list of events happening during the summit.
CSI Book Club
5β6 p.m.
In person
Join your fellow Buffs to read and explore the Buffs One Read book, American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures. Donβt miss the opportunity to meet in person and discuss the book with the CSI Book Club.
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Come test your luck at a single or double knock-out ping pong tournament.
Wednesday, Oct. 13
5β7 p.m.
Meet outside of CASE
Get outside to care for the environment and make friends. Come help pick up litter in the community with the Environmental Center. After cleaning up, youβll get the chance to grab a bite to eat (provided by the E-Center) and connect with fellow Buffs. Groups will be limited to 10 participants. Be sure to to reserve your spot.
11 a.m.β4 p.m.
Virtual
No matter what youβre studying, come and meet employers who will be recruiting from all major backgrounds including accounting, government, management, sales, communications and more. For a chance to speak to employers one-on-one, make sure to complete your profile and before the event!
Thursday, Oct. 14
11:30 a.m.β1 p.m.
UMC 245
What is food insecurity? Who does it affect and why is it important to address? How can Buffs help? In this workshop, youβll learn about food insecurity and how it impacts university and college students across the nation, specifically at CU ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ. With special guest facilitators from the Buff Pantry, this is an opportunity you donβt want to miss!
Friday, Oct. 15
7:30 p.m.
CHEM 140
Bring your popcorn, prepare to be scared and come watch The Conjuring. Every Friday, Program Council will have a movie showing so you donβt have to worry about Friday night plans! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the film begins at 8 p.m.