Spread the love with free events this month! February may be the shortest month of the year, but there are still plenty of activities happening around campus: Black History Month events, a variety of game nights, the Inclusive Sports Summit, live music, career workshops, Bike to Work Day and much more.
Body Image Awareness Month events
听All month听听Rec Center听
Body Image Awareness Month is all about appreciating the uniqueness of all human beings on campus. Throughout the month, there will be various events promoting a positive body image. This includes Nutrition Talks, Special Free Friday Power Hours and 鈥淏e Me!鈥 workshops.听
Feb. 2 听10:30 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
The First-Generation Programs and Enrichment, Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations, University Housing and the Basic Needs Center are teaming up to provide resources for first-generation students living off campus.听
Friday Night Stargazing at Sommers-Bausch Observatory
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23听听8 p.m.听听鈥婼ommers-Bausch Observatory
Stop by the observatory for an evening of stargazing and good times.听Open houses are only available when the skies are clear, so be sure to check the weather ahead of time. Sessions typically last one to three hours.听
Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23听听1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Queer Cheer is a weekly event held by the Pride Office. Drop in to enjoy queer company while learning ways to prepare for the future.听
Feb. 2听听4鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge听
Stop by the gaming lounge to learn new games and make new friends. There will be two game sessions, one at 4 p.m. and the next at 7 p.m.听
Feb. 2听听5鈥6 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center, Mind Body Studio听
Yoga is an activity for everyone, even those with limited flexibility. Truly appreciate all your body can do during this free yoga class.听
Feb. 3听听8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Get ready for college prom! Fancy attire is optional, so dress up in whatever makes you feel best. Free food and activities provided.听
Student recitals in February
Feb. 4鈥29 听听Various times 听鈥媀arious locations
Students are performing all month in degree qualifying recitals. Although every recital is free, attendees have the option to donate to College of Music's听world-class education program.听
Feb. 4听听7鈥10 p.m. Rec Center, climbing gym听
If you鈥檙e unsure where to start with your climbing journey, this event is for you! This beginner-friendly climbing night will have trained climbing staff available to show you the basics.听
Feb. 5听听2 p.m.听听鈥婾MC North Dining Room听
Start your day off with a complimentary breakfast burrito provided by the Center for Student Involvement.听
Feb. 5, 19听听10鈥11 a.m.听听鈥婥4C S350 窜辞辞尘听
Interviewing is an essential part of the job search process. Learn the basics at this workshop held by Career Services.听
Feb. 5, 19听听7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Every other Monday, Trivia Night is held at The Connection! Prizes are available for top finishers.听
Feb. 6听听1鈥5 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your community and make new connections. Learn more about opportunities during the Spring Volunteer Fair.
Feb. 6, 20听听2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S341 窜辞辞尘听
Get some tips on making your resume pop during this free event.听
Feb. 6听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 235听
Get involved with peers by making a free candle. Held by the Center for Student Involvement.听
Pre-Law Tuesday Talks
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27听听5:30 p.m.听听痴颈谤迟耻补濒
Pre-Law Tuesday Talks are weekly talks from law experts across the country. Each week, there will be a different expert and topic at the event.
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Faculty Tuesdays
Feb. 6, 20, 27听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
On Faculty Tuesdays, renowned College of Music faculty artists perform with students and colleagues. Some themes this month include Resonant Renaissance and a celebration of the legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim.
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27听听10鈥10:30 a.m. Virtual听
Navigating career platforms is an essential part of the job search process. This presentation will have a central focus on the university鈥檚 top career platform, Handshake.听
Feb. 6听听7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Try out a single or double knock-out pingpong tournament at The Connection. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk.听
Feb. 6听听5:30鈥6:30 p.m.听 Virtual听
This workshop will help you prepare for the virtual career fairs coming up this semester. Learn how to tailor your resume, network and more!听
Feb. 6听听11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center lobby听
The beginning of the semester can be a busy time; it鈥檚 important to set time aside for your physical and mental health. Take a break during this Health Hut.听
Feb. 7听听2鈥3:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Members of the AAPI community are invited to enjoy chai, treats听and each other鈥檚 company.听
Feb. 7听听5鈥6:30 p.m.听听鈥媁illiams Village North, Room 107听
Join fellow queer engineers and the Pride Office at Will Vill for a fun time, including games and crafts.听
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28听听10 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婥ASE, Room W344听
How鈥檚 your career and internship search going? Get your questions answered by the CMCI career team.听
Feb. 7, 14, 28听听5鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Let's-a go! The Connection is having multiple Super Smash Bros tournaments this month.听
Feb. 7听听3:30鈥5 p.m.听听鈥媁ardenburg Health Center, Room 321听
Sleep is linked with health and academic performance. Participants will learn strategies for better sleep and have the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge.听听
Feb. 7听 Noon鈥6 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge听
Cozy up with some friends and play indie Switch and PC games.听
Feb. 7听 Noon鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 330听
Build your leadership skills while connecting with like-minded peers at Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons. The topic of February鈥檚 luncheon is event planning.听
Feb. 8, 23听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婱acky Auditorium
During this performance from the Windy Symphony and Symphonic Band, the former director of bands at the University of Illinois, Steve Peterson, will be conducting. Listen to some of the College of Music鈥檚 most outstanding wind, brass and percussion students.听
Feb. 8听听2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
The Pride Office is giving out a slice of cake and a chat about LGBTQ+ life and culture.听
Feb. 8, 22听听Noon鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Come talk with fellow queer and trans grad students over a cup of joe.听
Feb. 8听听2鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婼t. Aidan's Episcopal Church听
The Mobile Food Pantry is free to Buffs and community members. Resources will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.听
PC Presents: Live music in Club 156
Feb. 8, 15, 29听听7鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection
Enjoy the vibes of Club 156 with live music provided by Program Council:听,听听and听.
Feb. 8听听2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S350 窜辞辞尘听
Attend this workshop to bring your LinkedIn skills up to par. This professional social networking platform can help boost your career.听
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29听听12:30鈥1 p.m.听 Virtual听
During this series, participants will learn about CMCI industry trends听and ways to stand out in the job market.听
Feb. 8听听8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 235听
Whether you鈥檙e a novice painter or a seasoned artist, this guided art class is great for all skill levels. All supplies included.听
Feb. 8听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婥4C lobby听
Are you considering taking a meaningful service trip over spring break? Stop by the info table for information on costs, what to expect, the application process and more.听
Feb. 9听听7:30 p.m.听 Imig Music,听鈥婫rusin Music Hall (C112)
Andrew Wilder is a musician with an expertise in classical guitar. He will be presenting a unique program along with his own transcriptions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.听
Feb. 9听听7鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center, climbing gym听
Enjoy fun climbing activities and Valentine鈥檚 Day treats during this themed climbing event.听
Feb. 9听听7鈥9 a.m.听听鈥婻ec Center听
Bike to Work Day is all about the environment. Stop by the Rec Center plaza for hot beverages, grab-and-go snacks and cool swag.听
Feb. 10鈥11 听鈥婻ec Center听
Calling all grad students: You are invited to use Rec Center on select weekends this semester!听Feel free to take advantage of the facilities, fitness classes, free skate rentals and more.听
Feb. 12, 26 听听11:15 a.m.鈥12:15 p.m.听听鈥婥4C 336C听
If you鈥檙e someone who identifies as transgender, nonbinary, gender-questioning and/or gender-creative, this social support group is for you.听
Feb. 12听听2 p.m.听听鈥婾MC north dining room听
In celebration of Valentine鈥檚 Day, stop by the UMC to write a letter and grab some candy.听
听Campus map
Bookmark the to find where you need to go, or听save a link to the map on your smartphone home screen and use it like an app.
Feb. 12听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Enjoy a performance that is part of the Colorado Luminaries Project, a collaboration between the CU 麻豆影院 Philharmonia Orchestra and five student composers.听
Feb. 13听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 235听
Flap your wings and your very own pom-pom birds during this DIY Night. is required.听
Feb. 13听听5鈥6 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 417听
Groceries can put a major dent in your budget.听Join the Basic Needs Center for money saving tips.听
Feb. 13, 27听听2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S341 听 窜辞辞尘听
Learn how to make your resume and/or cover letter pop with this document workshop.听
Feb. 13, 27听听7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Test out your poker face during a tournament at The Connection. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
Feb. 13听听鈥婦al Ward Athletic Center听
The theme of this year鈥檚 annual Inclusive Sports Summit is 鈥淯nity: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges through Sports and Recreation.鈥
Feb. 13听听11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婲orlin Library east entrance听
Take a moment to celebrate the things and people you鈥檙e thankful for.听Learn about the health benefits of gratitude, and pick up a gratitude journal.听
Feb. 13听听5:15鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婥ASE E422听
Learn more about regenerative food systems and creating a circular economy during this presentation.听
Feb. 14听听11 a.m.鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Come together for a gathering hosted by the Center for Inclusion and Social Change and the Pride Office.听
Feb. 14听听3鈥5p.m.听听鈥媁ardenburg Health Center, Room 321听
During this session, attendees will learn the difference between stress and anxiety. Additionally, they will learn helpful management strategies.听
Feb. 14, 28听听3鈥3:45 p.m.听 Virtual听
Get some help with your internship search during this virtual presentation. Topics may include where to search online, how to interview, application materials and more.听
Feb. 14听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婣TLAS Center, B2 Black Box Experimental Theater
The听College of Music presents Soundworks, an evening of contemporary electronic and electroacoustic music.听
Feb. 15听听12:30鈥1:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C 336C听
If you identify as a queer and/or trans person of color, this group is for you!听
Feb. 15听听10 a.m.鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Set your future housing plans in stone with the Spring Housing Fair. You鈥檒l have the chance to learn more about the leasing process and meet with landlords, city offices and vendors.
Feb. 15听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婱acky Auditorium
In 2021, Reena Esmail composed 鈥淩EMember,鈥 a piece reflecting the losses and gains of the global pandemic.听
Feb. 15听听8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center, Studio 1听
Learn how to dance the salsa with the Center for Student Involvement.
Feb. 15听听5鈥6:30 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 457听
Musicians and poets are coming together for Black Love Day. The event helps spread love and peace in the community and stands against racism and violence.听
Feb. 16听听5鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge听
Celebrate the Black and African American experience with video games created by Black creators/developers or games that center around their lives.听
Feb. 16听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婭mig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
Check out a performance by Brazilian pianist Diego Caetano.听
Feb. 17听听8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge and Room 235听
Stop by game night for board games, card games and free food and drinks.听
Feb. 19听听2 p.m.听听鈥婾MC north dining room听
Build your own yogurt parfait as a great snack in-between classes.听
Feb. 19听听3:30鈥5:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Join the Pride Office for a celebration of the lesbian community at CU 麻豆影院. Attendees will decorate cookies and play lesbian trivia.听
Feb. 20听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 235听
Craft whatever you鈥檇 like during this week鈥檚 DIY Night. in advance.
Feb. 20听听4鈥4:45 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S452听
College of Arts and Sciences students are invited to get resume advice from a Northwestern Mutual professional.听
Feb. 20听听4鈥5 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S350 窜辞辞尘听
The thought of life after graduation can be daunting. Get prepped with this presentation by Career Services.听
Feb. 21听听6鈥7:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Kitchen Table is a monthly gathering that offers community and leadership-building opportunities to students identifying as women of color at a predominantly white university.听
Feb. 21听听8 a.m.鈥6 p.m.听 Virtual听
Engineering majors are invited to practice their interview skills with CU 麻豆影院 alumni.听Once you , you will be able to see who is available and schedule a time to interview.听
Feb. 21听听2鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N238听
Disability Services is holding their monthly Stress(Less) event in the C4C. Participants can make their own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress ball.
Feb. 21听听3:30鈥5 p.m.听听鈥媁ardenburg Health Center, Room 321听
During this talk, attendees will learn about suicide prevention. Topics include noticing the signs, connecting people with resources and more.听
Feb. 21听听5鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge听
Unwind from the stressors of the week during an evening with games and friends.听
Feb. 22听听2鈥3 p.m.听听窜辞辞尘听
Don鈥檛 be intimidated by grad school applications;听Career Services is here to help! Get the rundown during this virtual workshop.听
Science under the Dome: Our Human Right to a Healthy Environment听
Feb. 22 听7鈥8 p.m.听听鈥婩iske Planetarium听
The ongoing climate crisis is also a human rights crisis, determined by the United Nations last year.听In this presentation, you will learn about the human right to a healthy environment.听
Feb. 22听听8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Who doesn't love a party? Stop by for free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke!听
Feb. 22听听Noon鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S350听 窜辞辞尘听
Network your way to the top and attend this workshop held by Career Services.听
Feb. 22听听Noon鈥2 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 247听
Celebrate Black History Month with the DSCC and all things jazz. Attendees will learn about jazz origins while enjoying听pastries and beverages.听
Feb. 22听听10 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婾MC 330听
Stop by and pick up a free ticket to watch the Colorado Mammoth take on the New York Riptide on Feb. 23 in Denver.
Feb. 22听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婱iramontes Baca Education, Idea Forge (Room 33)
Do you have a passion for sustainability? Learn more about making a difference during this interactive workshop.听
Feb. 25听听7鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center, climbing gym听
Get support from other women and nonbinary identifying individuals at this rock climbing event.听
Feb. 25听听7:30 p.m.听听鈥婱acky Auditorium
Enjoy a听full-length Jamaican choral music concert that chronicles the country鈥檚 journey to finding its musical voice.
Feb. 26听听2 p.m.听听鈥婾MC North Dining Room听
What鈥檚 not to love about good ol鈥 mashed potatoes? Stop by the UMC for a free serving.听
Feb. 26听听7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Are you a pro at billiards? Visit The Connection for 8 or 9-ball tournaments. Prizes available for top finishers.听
Feb. 27听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾MC 235听
Create a friendly and stuffed sock animal during this DIY Night. Space is limited, so be sure to in advance.听
Feb. 27听听4鈥4:45 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S452听
During this presentation, attendees will get some professional pointers from Camille Neu, director of client relations at Northwestern Mutual.
Feb. 27听听5鈥6 p.m.听 Virtual听
Prepare a simple and delicious meal with this virtual cook along. This week, attendees will learn how to make a delicious vegan chickpea curry that uses ingredients from the Buff Pantry.听
Feb. 27听听1鈥2 p.m. Virtual听
Are your note-taking skills up to par? Learn more about strategies and the importance of note-taking during this workshop.听
Feb. 27听听11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婤OLD Center听
Learn about the correlations between sleep and health. Afterward, you will leave with a complimentary pair of earplugs and a sleep mask.听
Feb. 27听听5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Flatirons Room (N300)
Have a productive discussion about the intersection of disability and queer identity. Sonja, who identifies on the autism spectrum, has OCD and uses mobility aids, will be hosting the dinner.听
Feb. 28听听3:30鈥5 p.m.听听鈥媁ardenburg Health Center, Room 321听
Have fun and stay safe with smart partying techniques. Those interested should online.听
Feb. 29听听9 a.m.鈥5 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
This symposium focuses on leadership for women at CU 麻豆影院. People of all genders are welcome.听
Feb. 29听听8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge听
The Center for Student Involvement is hosting a video game night at the new UMC Gaming Lounge. Food and drinks will be provided.