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Fall break is almost here! Before your time off, enjoy a gingerbread house building contest, the off-campus housing fair, Indigenous heritage month events, a campuswide swap shop, basketball and more.

Monday, Nov. 18

10–10:30 a.m. | Virtual 
This is a workshop geared toward student employment assistance and updates—learn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job!

Noon–1 p.m. | C4C S350 
Attend this workshop to learn about interviewing. We’ll 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.

2–3 p.m. |​ UMC north dining area 
Grab a slice of pizza on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.  

4–5 p.m. | Visual Arts Complex, Auditorium – 1B20 (lower level)
Join the Visiting Artist series as it welcomes Jammie Holmes, an artist who draws heavily on his own recollections to depict the stories and experiences of Black life in the deep American South, capturing moments of celebration and struggle.

5–7 p.m. |​ C4C N320 
Need a space to study or an accountability buddy? Join us at the Study Café in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby. Free study snacks and productivity rewards provided. All first-generation students are welcome.

5–7 p.m. | UMC 235 
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!

5:30–6:45 p.m. | Ramaley Biology, N1B23 – CC 
Join the third and final installment this semester of Politics and Pizza. The topics are the 2024 election post-analysis and the 2025 presidential-congressional transition.

7–9 p.m. |​ The Connection 
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! 

Tuesday, Nov. 19

3–5 p.m. |​ UMC 457 
Join this screening of the documentary “RISE: Sacred Water Standing Rock” and a discussion to follow. Food and beverages provided. Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.

5–7 p.m. | Williams Village Recreation Center, East 
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.

5–7 p.m. | Williams Village, Innovation Station 
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 .

7 p.m. | CU Events Center
Support the women's basketball team as they take on the Utah State Aggies. The game also includes a 100th birthday celebration of Buffs superfan Peggy Coppom!

Wednesday, Nov. 20

10 a.m.–3 p.m. |​ UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom 
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!

11 a.m.–noon |​ UMC 330 
Join fellow student leaders and learn about addressing burnout in activism. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | UMC 386 
Hear different international student perspectives on culture, their lives here in the U.S., and their lives back home while you enjoy a slice of pizza, and the opportunity to ask your own questions. This event is free and open to the entire campus community.

11 a.m.–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!

2–4 p.m. |​ CU Art Museum 
Join for an evening of conversation, art and community with Tiana Boisseau-Palo, 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 artistic journey, connect with the community and celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month.

2–4 p.m. |​ C4C N238 
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls at this month's Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.

6 p.m. |​ C4C S350 
Are you looking to develop leadership skills or make connections with fellow Buffs? Apply to be a journey leader! Not only can you build professional skills in your role, you'll also get to help welcome new students and families to CU �鶹ӰԺ. Attend this info session to learn more about the role, meet current journey leaders and enjoy pizza and crafting.  

Thursday, Nov. 21

11 a.m.–5 p.m. |​ UMC, West Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the Environmental Center for Drop ’N’ Swap—a campuswide swap shop where CU �鶹ӰԺ students, faculty and staff can donate and pick up new-to-you items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, outdoor gear, office supplies, housewares, room decor and more! You don’t need to bring anything to take new-to-you items at this free event. You can bring donations to the Environmental Center in UMC 355, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., now through Nov. 20, or bring your donations on the day of the event.

4–6 p.m. | Village 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! Nutrition trivia will also be hosted in the C4C.

7–10 p.m. |​ The Connection 
Come on down to Club 156 for live music presented by CU �鶹ӰԺ's Program Council!

8–10 p.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom 
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’t wait to show off! All supplies included—. 

Friday, Nov. 22

5–8 p.m. |​ Rec Center, ice rink overlook  
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.

8 p.m. | CHEM 140 
Join Program Council to watch Student Film Night on the big screen—for free!