Howdy, Buffaloes! I hope you鈥檙e all thriving this week. It feels a little bit like spring today, but if you're suffering from the winter blues check out听some of our events this week! I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful 抖阴旅行射 Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot, and supreme fun. As always, have a fabulous week.
Wednesday, Feb.听1
Student Involvement Fair.听If the Winter Blues have got you, then I suggest a little more community involvement to help you feel better. Joining one of the millions of student groups and clubs on campus offers an exciting chance to make new friends and contribute to your 抖阴旅行射 community. To peruse the options, swing by the Glenn Miller Ballroom听between 11 a.m.听and 2 p.m. for the Student Involvement Fair and make some meaningful connections.
Nutrition Resource Clinic.听If you are looking to improve your nutrition, I have just the thing. Every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m., the Rec Center FitWell Office accepts walk-ins for nutrition consultation and education. They have a registered dietitian from Wardenburg who can answer all your questions and help you formulate a plan for your dietary health. The service is totally free and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition. Nutrition clinic
Branch Out: Spirited Away 厂肠谤别别苍颈苍驳.听The animated Japanese film Spirited Away is a cult classic, and for good reason. To catch a free screening, swing by the Dennis Small Cultural Center (UMC 204) with your friends听at 5 p.m. Don鈥檛 forget to bring some popcorn and wear your comfiest movie watching clothes!听
Thursday, Feb.听2
The Nile Project.听Be sure to catch The Nile Project, an African musical performance by musicians from 11 African nations, in Macky Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Nile Project has been internationally hailed for its original, rhythmic world music. Tickets start at $20.
Friday, Feb.听3
What Now: Kevin Hart.听The Program Council will hold a free听screening of Kevin Hart鈥檚 new film, What Now,听at 8 p.m. in Chem 140. If you enjoy the comedian鈥檚 witty humor, then be sure to catch this! Popcorn and admission are free to those with a valid BuffOneCard.听
Fourteenth听Front Range Eco-Social Solutions: A Bioneers Network event.听This conference of workshops, speakers, music, networking听and activism celebrates and strives for sustainable living on听planet Earth. Join with your community from 10 a.m.听to 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) for this Bioneers event at 抖阴旅行射 SEEC (4001 Discovery Drive), which is free to students with a valid Buff OneCard. Be sure to register online in advance.
Anthem for Ancestors.听From 7:30 to 9 p.m., the Atlas Black Box Experimental Studio hosts Anthem for Ancestors, the conversion of music, storytelling, dance听and Native American history. The concert features the work of musician Leon Joseph Littlebird and performers from 抖阴旅行射 Boulder鈥檚 music and dance departments. The event is free and open to all!
Saturday, Feb.听4
Jake Shimabukuro, ukelele, with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra.听I鈥檝e always been a massive fan of the Boulder Phil, not only for its obvious talent, but also for its many themed concerts, including this week鈥檚 ukulele guest performance concert. Jake Shimabukuro, master of the ukulele, throws down some skill in Macky Auditorium with a philharmonic orchestra behind him听at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15.
Lunar New Year show.听Join the Vietnamese Student Association听at 7 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom to celebrate the lunar New Year, eat free Vietnamese food, and watch modern and traditional dance and music performances. This free event is open to all, so I will see you there!
Around the World: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.听Come and try out the super fun sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from 11 a.m.听to 1 p.m. at the Rec Center.听 As part of the Around the World series, you can practice the sport, even if you are a beginner, and learn a bit about its significance in Brazilian and international culture. It's free; just bring your BuffOneCard!
