Howdy to all of you! We’re in the final haul of the semester now and rounding the corner to home. Time really does fly when you’re a busy college student. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. Per usual, have a wonderful week!
Tuesday, April 25
Bark Buddies.ÌýFrom 1 to 3 p.m., there will be furry dogs specifically for your cuddling-snuggling-relaxing purposes in the Music Library of Imig. Come and play with the Therapy Dogs of Boulder County to help you de-stress before finals begin, totally for free today. Don’t miss out!
Wednesday, April 26
Mute Smith W/ Nadi and NC Weezy.ÌýThe Program Council has been rocking your world lately with all these concerts, and they are bring you yet another oneÌýfrom 8 to 11 p.m. in Club 156. Funky hip-hop and rap artists Mute Smith and Nadi will show you their skills this evening, and you can check out their sounds online before you go. Admission is free and all are welcome!
Multicultural HijabÌýfashion show.ÌýIf you consider yourself fashion forward, then come check out a global fashion showÌýfrom 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Dennis Small Cultural Center at UMC 204. There will a multicultural Hijab fashion show where you will learn about the student models, followed by a semi-formal reception. This stylish and totally free event will be a celebration of diversity and clothing from around the world. All are invited!
Finals prep workshop.ÌýTry as we might to ignore the fact, finals are looming heavily and nearly upon us. As it turns out, there’s a lot more to preparing for a final exam than just studying. Fear not though: SASC is here to prep you for any kind of exam that might be given to you. Swing by C4C N320Ìýbetween 5 and 6 p.m. for a free workshop aimed towardÌýyour academic success.
9-Ball billiards tournament.ÌýCome and show your skills in a tournament of that old school gameÌýat 7 p.m. in The Connection. A $5 entry fee gets you into a competitive 9-ball billiards tourney, but you could win some excellent prizes if you perform well. Best of luck!
Thursday, April 27
Warped Factors: 51stÌýGamow lecture.ÌýTheoretical physicist and gravitational wave researcher Kip Thorne will be joining usÌýat 7:30 p.m. in Macky Auditorium for the 51stÌýannual Gamow lecture. Thorne will be speaking about black holes, gravityÌýand advances in theoretical astrophysics. This pubic lecture is free and open to all, so come and listen to one of the great scientists of our time.
Friday, April 28
Party for the Planet.ÌýCelebrate your Mother Earth with a swinging party at the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Museum of Natural HistoryÌýfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be free food, games, prizesÌýand music to help you celebrate belated Earth Day in style, as well as the omnipresent and awesome exhibits that the Museum brings us. This party is free of charge and open to all students.
Toy StoryÌý²õ³¦°ù±ð±ð²Ô¾±²Ô²µ.ÌýEveryone loves a classic throwback to childhood, and who among us wasn’t a fan of Toy Story? Catch a free screening with the Program Council in Chem 140Ìýat 8 o’clock sharp with free popcorn. All are invited and you don’t need a ticket.
Yoga for Every Student!ÌýI’m a big believer in yoga as a fantastic form of stress reduction. Come partake for free in some soothing, stretching, uplifting yogaÌýin Flemming 244 from 2 to 3 p.m. You can bring your own mat or borrow one there. Today’s yoga sesh is free and open to all students.
Saturday, April 29
Boulder farmer’s market.ÌýIt’s getting to be that fresh food time of year again. The farmer’s market is starting back up with early crops, live musicÌýand delicious street food on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It can always be found on the corner of 13thÌýand Canyon, so swing down for some healthy breakfast or local veggies.
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