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This week brings an evening with chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, football and soccer games, International Coffee Hour, an annual student drag show, free food, movies and more.

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Have you been focusing solely on your time in college and wondering what you will do next? Get a better understanding of what you might want to do after graduation, what your priorities are and how to set yourself up for success.

  2–3 p.m.    UMC North Dining Room
Stop by the mashed potatoes bar on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.

  4–6&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;   Visual Arts Complex, Auditorium – 1B20 (lower level)
Enjoy a night of viewing a curated selection of short films by Jane Steuerwald, director of the Thomas Edison Media Arts Consortium.

  7–9 p.m.    ​The Connection 
Come down to The Connection for trivia—teams and individuals are welcome! Free to enter; sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers! 

Tuesday, Oct. 8

  11 a.m.–4 p.m.    ​UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom 
This fair is ideal for students who are seeking internships, part-time or full-time positions. Employers will be recruiting majors in arts and sciences. CU �鶹ӰԺ students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event. Students are not required to pre-register to attend this fair—just show up!

  7 p.m.    ​Macky Auditorium
The student-run Distinguished Speakers Board will host chess grandmaster and political activist Garry Kasparov, perhaps best known for his famous chess matches against IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer.

Wednesday, Oct. 9

  11 a.m.–2 p.m.    ​Rustandy Building, Leeds School of Business, Olson Atrium
Give a 30- to 60-second business pitch for prizes! No experience needed. Food provided.

  11 a.m.–noon    ​UMC 330 
Meet other student leaders who are interested in community organization and share ideas and tools. This event is a part of the Activate and Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.

New RA info session

  3–4 p.m.    ​Kittredge Central, Multipurpose Rooms C–D 
Learn more about being a resident advisor (RA) at CU �鶹ӰԺ! As an RA, you will gain leadership skills, work with a diverse group of people, create an inclusive community and so much more. At this information session you will learn more about the RA role and the application process and timeline.

  5–6:30 p.m.    ​Williams Village, Demo Kitchen 
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! All materials provided. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times in the kitchen. Hosted by the Basic Needs Center. The menu is subject to change. 

  5:30–7&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;   ​Kittredge Central, N114 A & B
A young, conservative environmentalist provides a vision for both solving our climate crisis and prioritizing the American national interest in this public talk.

Thursday, Oct. 10

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Test your knowledge of CU's ombuds services in a fun, fast-paced virtual game. Winners will be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes!

  2–4 p.m.    ​UMC 457 
Dive into the world of civic engagement with delicious burritos as we help you research your election ballot! Knowing and understanding the propositions are crucial to making informed decisions, whether it’s local elections, state issues or national races.

  2 p.m.    ​UMC south terrace 
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU �鶹ӰԺ students, faculty and staff, and community members of �鶹ӰԺ and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Registration is required. Review instructions and more information. 

  6–8 p.m.    ​C4C Abrams Lounge 
Make new friends, connect with community and play Lotería with the Center for Inclusion and Social Change. Free street tacos! 

  6:30–8:45 p.m.    ​Wolf Law, Student Commons
Join panelists for a discussion on how they transformed their concerns about the climate crisis into a diverse range of actions, ranging from sustainable food production to political advocacy, and everything in between.

   7–8 p.m.    ​Fiske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for CU �鶹ӰԺ students on Thursdays. 

  7:30 p.m.    ​Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Join CU �鶹ӰԺ's choral ensembles in person or via .

Friday, Oct. 11

  4–5:30&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;   ​UMC, across from the Alferd Packer Grill
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation!

  5–7 p.m.    ​Rec Center ice rink 
Calling all first-generation and BIPOC students! Join us to build community while ice skating and enjoying cozy winter snacks. 

  8–10&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;   ​Sommers-Bausch Observatory, Room S220
Sommers-Bausch Observatory has been exploring the night sky since 1953. Let them show you the universe! 

Saturday, Oct. 12

Student Gameday Huddle

  6:15–8:15 p.m.    ​Farrand Field 
Come cheer on the Buffs before the home game and enjoy free food, games, music and a chance to be chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. The selected Student Fan of the Game gets to walk onto Folsom Field during the game! 

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Support the Buffs as they take on Big 12 opponent Kansas State under the lights at Folsom Field.

Sunday, Oct. 13

  Noon    ​Prentup Field
Cheer on your nationally ranked women's soccer team as the battle the University of Central Florida Knights on the pitch.

  7–10 p.m.    ​Rec Center climbing gym 
Interested in trying climbing for the first time? Looking for new rad climbing partners? This event is for you! Climb with the Outdoor Pursuits team and find support, empowerment, laughter and community! Trained staff will be there to show you the ropes, offer you a belay and keep the stoke high. This event is free and open to all who identify as women or nonbinary. All experience levels welcome. 

  8–11 p.m.    ​UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom 
Join GSA for their annual student drag show! Cheer on your fellow student performers and enjoy a night of fun, complete with movie theming and more.