Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Welcome to November! This month brings movie screenings, Native American Heritage Month events, free food, career development workshops, events for first-gen students, trivia and craft nights, gratitude postcards and more.

Featured events

听Nov. 1 6鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵anyon Theater, Main Library
Honor Native American Heritage Month and prepare for the upcoming election by joining this lecture and discussion on the history of Native Americans鈥 access to the polls and the tremendous power of the Indigenous vote. Hear from Colorado Law Professor Christina Stanton on the laws, advocacy and modern movements to increase Native American participation in elections and from Native American Rights Fund Attorney Allison Neswood on the ongoing fights to defend Native American voting rights in the courts. Learn how you can support national and local efforts to ensure everyone who wants to vote is able. Light refreshments provided.听

听Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C N320
Join the Pride Office every Friday to craft, create and conversate! Drop in anytime to decompress and enjoy some queer company.听

听Nov. 1 6:30鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Grotto听
Come out to The Grotto and enjoy some Halloween and horror movie trivia. Bring some friends or make new friends as you form a group of up to six, enjoy some snacks and refreshments, and compete for awesome prizes.听

听Nov. 1 8 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵HEM 140听
Join Program Council to watch 鈥淐oco鈥 on the big screen鈥攆or free!听

听Nov. 1, 2 8鈥11:59 p.m.听鈥嬏齋tearns Hall basement听

Join for a scary good time at RHA鈥檚 annual Haunted Halls event!听

听Nov. 3 Noon鈥6 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Gaming Lounge听
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other CU 麻豆影院 students to be named the Ultimate Gamer! Each event of the Ultimate Gamer tournament features a different game genre, from Battle Royales to Survival to Roguelikes. Players can win each event and earn points toward the yearlong competition. At the end of the year, the player with the most points will be named CU 麻豆影院's Ultimate Gamer.听

Networking: The Basics and LinkedIn

听听 Noon鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C S350
听听 3:30鈥4:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C S435听

Learn about networking basics at this workshop. Find out how to network in a genuine way and take networking to the next level. We鈥檒l also talk about LinkedIn鈥攚hat it is and how to use it.听

听Nov. 4, 18 10鈥10:30 a.m. 听Virtual听
This is a workshop geared toward student employment assistance and updates鈥攍earn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job!听

听Nov. 4 2鈥3 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC north dining area听
Stop by for some cookies on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听听听

听Nov. 4, 18 7鈥9 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
Come down to The Connection for trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome. Free to enter and sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

Free flu shot clinic

听Nov. 4鈥8 1鈥4 p.m.听鈥嬏齂ittredge Central听
Stay healthy all season long by getting a free flu shot at this clinic on campus. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins can be accommodated depending on availability.听

听Nov. 4, 11, 18 5鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C N320听
Need a space to study or an accountability buddy? Join us at the Study Caf茅 in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby. Free study snacks and productivity rewards provided. All first-generation students are welcome.听

Grateful Buffs: Postcards

听听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏齊ec Center lobby听
听, 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m., Engineering Center lobby

Research shows that writing gratitude letters can increase your happiness and boost your mood. Learn more about the science of gratitude and write a postcard to someone you are grateful for. We will mail your letter anywhere around the world!听

听Nov. 5, 19 7鈥9 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
Come test your luck at a single or double knock-out pingpong tournament! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

听Nov. 6 6鈥8:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵ASE auditorium and Chancellor鈥檚 Hall
Celebrate excellence in gaming听with John Romero.听Born in Colorado and holding Mexican, Yaqui and Cherokee heritage, Romero is a director, designer, programmer and developer in the video game industry. He has helped develop classics like Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, Hexen and Quake. John will present on indigeneity and gaming remotely to a live audience in the CASE auditorium. Catering, provided by Tocabe, will also be served with a curated Q&A in the Chancellor's Hall.听

听Nov. 6 11 a.m.鈥搉oon听鈥嬏齍MC 330听
Learn how to manage your organization's money, from funding resources to budgeting tips and tricks. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.听

听Nov. 6, 13, 20 5鈥10 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
Show off your skills at a Wednesday night Super Smash Bros tournament hosted by CU Gaming and The Connection!听

听Nov. 6, 13,听20 11 a.m鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵ASE E352听
Join CMCI Career & Internship Office Hours, an easy way for CMCI students to get quick career and internship related questions answered, without having to make an appointment!听

听Nov. 6 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵ASE Exploratory Studies lobby听
Join to听write and send postcards giving thanks to our support systems, and treat yourself to some light cookies and refreshments!听

听Nov. 6听 11 a.m.鈥搉oon听鈥嬏鼵4C Abrams Lounge听
Calling all first-generation students living off campus or commuting to campus! Enjoy a free lunch and good company with Beyond Campus Buffs to kick off National First-Generation Celebration Week.听

听Nov. 6听 3:30鈥5 p.m.听鈥嬏齏ardenburg, Room 321听
Connection plays an important role in recovery from substance use and other behaviors. Join this workshop to learn about recovery, ways to provide support and connect with community resources.听

听Nov. 7听 4鈥5 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC 457听
Join us for a special Native Strength Yoga Session as we celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month! This unique class will honor the resilience, wisdom and traditions of Native American and Indigenous cultures through a blend of mindful yoga practices and mindfulness exercises. The first 30 participants get a free yoga mat!听

听Nov. 7听 8鈥10 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
Enjoy free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke at The Connection!听听

听Nov. 7听 10鈥11 a.m.听鈥嬏齍MC听
Come grab a free breakfast and tour the Buff Pantry with the Basic Needs Center. All first-generation students are welcome.听

听Nov. 7听 6鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join fellow Buffs for food, games, music and giveaways at the annual National First-Generation College Celebration Day! All first-generation students are welcome.听

听Nov. 8听 10:30 a.m.鈥搉oon听鈥嬏鼵4C Abrams Lounge听
Celebrate National First-Generation Celebration Week and learn more about Career Services. All first-generation students, staff and faculty are welcome.听

听Nov. 8听 8 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵HEM 140听
Join Program Council to watch 鈥淏etter Off Dead鈥 on the big screen鈥攆or free!听

听Nov. 9听 8鈥10 p.m.听鈥嬏齎illage Center multipurpose rooms听
Join Program Council for a fun night showcasing CU 麻豆影院 talent!听

听Nov. 10听 7鈥10 p.m. 鈥嬏齊ec Center climbing gym听
Interested in trying climbing for the first time? Looking for new rad climbing partners? This event is for you! Join the Pride Office and Outdoor Pursuits and find support, empowerment, laughter and community while climbing! 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 members of our LGBTQ+ community and allies. All experience levels welcome.听

听Nov. 10听 11 a.m.鈥搉oon听鈥嬏齍MC 247听
Pack cold weather kits to distribute to unhoused individuals in the 麻豆影院 community. .听听

听Nov. 11听 11 a.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join fellow Buffs for a special Veterans Day ceremony followed by a reception. Keynote speaker will be Geno Paluso, Chief Executive Office of the Sargent.听

听Nov. 11听 Noon鈥1 p.m., 3:30鈥4:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C S435听
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.听

听Nov. 11听 2鈥3 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC North Dining Room听
Celebrate National Sundae Week at I Love Mondays! Grab a sundae on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听听听

听Nov. 11听 6鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C Flatirons Room听
Learn about essential financial tools and government assistance programs. Open to CU 麻豆影院 students only鈥.听听

听Nov. 11听 7鈥9 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
Show off your skills at an 8-ball or 9-ball billiards tournament at The Connection. Free to enter. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

听Nov. 12听 2鈥3 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C N320听
Join us for a slice of cake, hang out with other queer and trans folks and learn about resources on campus. Free and confidential health testing available.听

听Nov. 12听 5鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏齋aint Aidan鈥檚 Episcopal Church听
Eat a free, family-style meal with fellow CU 麻豆影院 students. Open to CU 麻豆影院 students only鈥.听

听Nov. 12听 5鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC 235听
Enjoy a chill night of crafting by making clay miniatures.听 All supplies are provided, space is limited and .听

听Nov. 12听 5:15鈥6:30 p.m.听鈥嬏齏illiams Village, Demo Kitchen听
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! All materials provided and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times when you鈥檙e in the kitchen. .听

听Nov. 12听 7鈥9 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
All skill levels are welcome at our free Texas Hold鈥檈m poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 pm at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

听Nov. 12听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC loggia听
Practicing gratitude is good for both your mental and physical health. What are you feeling grateful for this week? Stop by and write some words of gratitude on our CU Buffalo cut-out. Our annual gratitude postcards will be available as well!听

听Nov. 13听 5:30 p.m.听鈥嬏齏olf Law,听Schaden Commons
Join the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) for a public Fall Harvest Feast to celebrate Native American culture and community. The feast features food, family and laughter.听

  • Plains dances by Iron Family Dancers听
  • #LandBack speech by Spirit of the Sun听
  • Indian tacos by Tocabe听

听Nov. 13听 Noon鈥4 p.m.听鈥嬏齏illiams Village North, Darley South听
听Nov. 15听 4:30鈥6:30 p.m.听鈥嬏齏illiams Village North, Darley South听
Make blankets to donate to A Precious Child for at-risk youth and families. .听

听Nov. 13听 2:30鈥3:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C 336C
BYOG is a social group for students who are transgender, nonbinary or gender-questioning. Come celebrate who you are with games, snacks and friends.听

听Nov. 13听 3鈥4:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C Abrams Lounge听
Join fellow Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students for a casual coffee and tea hour.听

听Nov. 13听 5鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏鼸keley Science, Room E1B20听
Learn about student food insecurity on college campuses through a documentary screening and panelists from campus partners that engage in advocacy.听Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Buff Pantry for admission.听

听Nov. 13听 6鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Aspen Rooms听
Indulge in new ideas, connections and, of course, free desserts! Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.听

听Nov. 13听 1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC 235听
Students are invited to join this festive market as a way to de-stress and reset before exam season kicks into gear. Join Health & Wellness Services for free food, warm drinks and fun activities, including DIY crafts, gratitude journals and more!听

听Nov. 13听 5鈥6:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C Abrams Lounge听
Want to work on your resume? Join our first-generation community and Career Services for a workshop to update and perfect your resume. Dinner provided. All first-generation students are welcome.听

听Nov. 13听 5:30鈥7:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C Dining Center听
Visit the C4C Dining Center for a special event in honor of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month. In addition to the lunch and dinner, there will be a cultural display and traditional music.听

听Nov. 14听 8:30 a.m鈥5 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC听
Mental Health First Aid training is designed to help individuals assist someone experiencing mental health or substance use concerns or crises. Participants will learn about risk factors and warning signs, engage in experiential activities, discuss professional and self-help resources and practice a five-step strategy to provide support. Mental Health First Aid for higher education provides tailored information for college and university communities. .听

听Nov. 14听 2 p.m.听鈥嬏齋t. Aidan's Episcopal Church听
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU 麻豆影院 students, faculty and staff, and community members of 麻豆影院 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.听

听Nov. 14, 21听 7鈥10 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Connection听
Come on down to Club 156 for live music presented by CU 麻豆影院's Program Council!听

听Nov. 14听 8鈥10 p.m.听鈥嬏齌he Grotto听
Come watch 鈥淭he Nightmare Before Christmas鈥 to celebrate the transition from fall to winter! Free popcorn and snacks will be provided.听听听

听Nov. 15听 10 a.m.鈥2:30 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC听
Prepare and distribute lunches to unhoused individuals in the 麻豆影院 community. .听听

听Nov. 15听 1鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏齊ec Center turf gym听
Lacrosse's origins can be traced back to North America's Indigenous people who began playing variations of the game as early as the 12th century. SPEED Lacrosse is a variation that emphasizes skill and finesse over physicality and is like flag football in that there are no positions and players don't wear protective gear.听

听Nov. 15听 3鈥9 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Gaming Lounge听
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind before the weekend. Play your favorites or try something new in good company! Play with friends and make new ones with survival co-op games.听

听Nov. 15 8 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵HEM 150听
Join Program Council to watch 鈥淭he Nightmare Before Christmas鈥 on the big screen鈥攆or free!听

听Nov. 16听 9 a.m.鈥5 p.m.听鈥嬏齊ec Center climbing gym听
Come on out for some fun games and contests鈥攄ynos, crate stacking, obstacle course and more. Discover some new ways to get vertical!听Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders.听

Student Gameday Huddle

听Nov. 16听听TBD听鈥嬏鼺arrand Field听
Come cheer on the Buffs before the home football game at this student tailgate tradition. There will be free food, giveaways, games, music and a chance to be highlighted in Folsom Field if you are chosen as the Student Fan of the Game.听听听

听Nov. 18听 Noon鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C S350听
Attend this workshop to learn about interviewing. We鈥檒l cover the different types of interviews, common questions, how to use the START method and resources you can use to ace your next job or internship interview.听

听Nov. 18听 2鈥3 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC north dining area听
Grab a slice of pizza on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听听听

听Nov. 18听 5鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC 235听
Join Beyond Campus Buffs along with the Transfer Buffs for a fun-filled night of gingerbread house decorating! Bring a friend to help you with your house, or do it solo, but bring your best effort because the top three houses voted on by our online audience will win a prize! Supplies will be provided. Sign up is required and limited to 50 people, so if you are interested!听

Feeling Hangry? Nutrition Trivia

听听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C N238听
4鈥6 p.m.听鈥嬏齎illage Center

Fueling your body is an important part of your physical and mental health. Stop by to play trivia and learn more about nutrition for your overall well-being. Snack included!听

听Nov. 19听 3鈥5 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC 457听
Join this screening of the documentary 鈥淩ISE: Sacred Water Standing Rock鈥 and a discussion to follow. Food and beverages provided. Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.听

听Nov. 19听 5鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏齏illiams Village Recreation Center, East听
Join us for a special Foodie Tuesday event celebrating Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with Ch'il Indigenous Foods. This event promotes plant medicine and food sovereignty through grassroots activism, featuring the sharing of traditional Indigenous plant foods and practices. Attendees will also receive plants to take home and grow, encouraging sustainable food practices.听

听Nov. 19听 5鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏齏illiams Village, Innovation Station听
Fuel up for finals! Join CU's Center for Student Involvement in building your own finals survival kit complete with a variety of snacks, drinks and wellness items such as hand sanitizer and Kleenex. And stick around to destress with fun coloring pages! All supplies are provided, space is limited and .听

听Nov. 20听 2鈥4 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵U Art Museum听
Join for an evening of conversation, art and community with Tiana Boisseau-Palo (she/her), a Creek-Cherokee printmaker. Tiana will share insights into her work, which explores patterns from beadwork and weaving as expressions of memory and ritual rooted in her family and cultural upbringing. Her unique printmaking approach incorporates techniques inspired by loom work to evoke the texture and essence of traditional beadwork. This event provides an opportunity to engage with Boisseau-Palo's听artistic journey, connect with the community and celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month.听

Nov. 20听 10 a.m.鈥3 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations to explore housing options off campus. Dozens of landlords and property managers will be there to talk about hundreds of available properties and rentals. Free pizza provided!听

Nov. 20听 11 a.m.鈥搉oon听鈥嬏齍MC 330听
Join fellow student leaders and learn about addressing burnout in activism. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.听

Nov. 20听 3:30鈥4:30 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C S435听
Attend this workshop to learn about interviewing. We鈥檒l cover the different types of interviews, common questions, how to use the START method and resources you can use to ace your next job or internship interview.听

Nov. 20听 5:30鈥7 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C N320听
Join us for a monthly gathering to learn about leadership and community-building opportunities for students who identify as women of color. Stop by to enjoy dinner, learn valuable skills and connect with peers and mentors in leadership for women of color.听

Nov. 20听 2鈥4 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵4C N238听
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.听

Nov. 21听 8鈥10 p.m.听鈥嬏齍MC Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join fellow art aficionados to create a work of art that even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro. This is a great way to engage with your peers while creating a painting you can鈥檛 wait to show off! All supplies included鈥.听

Nov. 22听 5鈥8 p.m.听鈥嬏齊ec Center, ice rink overlook听听
Goal ball is a game designed to be played by athletes who are blind or visually impaired. The object of the game is to throw a ball past the opponents and into their net to score points. Players stay on their hands and knees to defend their net and score against their opponents while wearing opaque eyeshades.听

Nov. 22听 8 p.m.听鈥嬏鼵HEM 140听
Join Program Council to watch Student Film Night on the big screen鈥攆or free!听