Wondering what鈥檚 happening this month? There are tons of free activities to help you get involved and find opportunities on campus. September brings movies, DIY nights, talks and workshops, concerts, therapy dogs and more.
Campus Sustainability Tour
听听 1鈥�2 p.m. 听UMC 355 | 听听 5鈥�6听p.m. 听UMC 355 | 听听 10鈥�11 a.m. 听UMC 355
Come see for yourself all the features that make 抖阴旅行射 Boulder one of the most sustainable campuses in the nation! During the tour you'll听visit pollinator gardens, bike stations, solar panels and more.听.
听Fridays听听1:30鈥�3:30 p.m.听听C4C N320听
Join the Pride Office every Friday to craft, create听and conversate! Drop in anytime to decompress and enjoy some queer company.听
听Fridays听听5鈥�6 p.m.听听Rec Center听
The Rec offers Free Friday Power Hour each week as a preview of all the fitness classes it has to offer. No experience is required to join, and it鈥檚 free with your Buff OneCard.听
- Sept. 6: F45 (Base Studio)
- Sept. 13: Yoga Dance (Mind Body Studio)
- Sept. 20: Cycle Barre (Cycle Studio)
- Sept. 27: Zumba (Studio 2)听
听Fridays听听6:30鈥�8 p.m.听听Table Mesa Community Garden听
Come join the Farm and Garden Club at our off-campus garden to weed, seed and meet other gardeners. All levels of gardeners are welcome. We have new projects and fun tasks every week!听
Friday Night Film Series
听Fridays听听8 p.m.听听CHEM 140听
Join Program Council to watch movies on the big screen for free!听
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听Fridays 听8鈥�10 p.m.听 Sommers-Bausch Observatory听
Sommers-Bausch Observatory has been exploring the night sky since 1953. Let us show you the universe! Open houses are free and everyone is welcome.听Sessions typically last from one to two hours, depending upon the weather, and the quality of the night.
听Sept. 6听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听Village Center Dining and Community Commons听
Come to the Village Center's Wellness Space and enjoy time with a massage therapist, manicurist and eyebrow threader! Make your own tote bags and take home some self-care goodies.听
听Sept. 7听 5听p.m听 ATLAS Center, Black Box Experimental Studio (2B level)
Stop by ATLAS to check out Codes,听a collaboration between guest artists Kamari Carter and Gladstone Deluxe that features an audio-visual durational performance using data extracted from live police scanner transmissions as material for musical exploration. Free admission!
听Sept. 8听 Noon鈥�6 p.m.听听UMC Gaming Lounge听
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other 抖阴旅行射 Boulder students! 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 抖阴旅行射 Boulder's Ultimate Gamer.听听听
听Sept. 9, 23听听10鈥�10:30 a.m.听 Virtual听
Open to both on-campus employers and students, attend this workshop to learn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job and ask questions about student employment!听听听
听Sept. 9, 11听听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听听C4C S435听
Want a great resume and attention-getting cover letter to catch the eye of a future employer? Join this workshop to review effective strategies that highlight your skills and experiences in your application materials.听
听Sept. 9听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC North Dining Room听
Pick up a charcuterie-themed snack on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听听听
Green Bandana Project听
听听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC North Dining Room | 听听听11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.听听Broadway Underpass
The Bandana Project is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign. Come grab a green bandana and learn how to best support yourself and your fellow Buffs during Suicide Prevention Week.听
听Sept. 9听听5鈥�8听p.m.听听Wolf Law, Wittemyer Courtroom
Colorado Law's Startup Variety Show听ranks among the best ways to engage with Colorado鈥檚 Front Range entrepreneurial community. Now in its third year, the show stitches together the startup scene, 抖阴旅行射 Boulder, innovators from the federal labs, as well as technologists from incumbent technology companies.
听Sept. 10听听3:30鈥�5 p.m.听听C4C Abrams Lounge听
First-generation college students are invited to attend this workshop to learn academic success strategies.听听
听Sept. 10听听5鈥�9 p.m.听听UMC 235听
Meet fellow Buffs and craft school spirit pennants鈥攑erfect for cheering on the 抖阴旅行射 Buffs this fall. All supplies are provided, space is limited and to attend.听
听Sept. 10听 6:30鈥�9:30 p.m.听听CASE building, Room E390
All 抖阴旅行射 students are invited to watch the presidential debate with faculty moderators Regina Bateson, Carol Conzelman, Leah Sprain and Janet Donavan. The watch party is hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning and sponsored by the Social Sciences Division of the College of Arts & Sciences. Free pizza and other refreshments will be provided.
Faculty Tuesdays
听Tuesdays听 7:30 p.m.听听Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Renowned听College of Music faculty artists perform with students and colleagues in chamber music recitals featuring world premieres and beloved classics.听
- :听Melodies of Childhood and Frontiers
- :听The student becomes the teacher
- :听A Celebration of Japanese Saxophone
听Sept. 11听听11 a.m.鈥搉oon听听UMC 330听
Learn how to set up your student organization or group for success as a leader. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.听听听听
听Sept. 11, 18, 25听听11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.听听CASE building, Room W311听
Stop by for 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Sept. 11听听1鈥�4 p.m.听听CASE building, Room W250
Stop by the 鈥淏arbed Wire Fence Telephone II鈥� exhibit in the CASE building to write letters or make cards to send by snail mail! Mailing supplies, writing and crafting materials, and snacks will be provided. Just bring the address of someone you'd like to send some mail!
听Sept. 11听听2鈥�3听p.m.听 Crown Institute, Aspen Room
Interested in learning how to meditate? Join the CALM Center to explore the ancient practice of Zen and how meditation can help you lead a balanced mindful life and show you who you truly are. Email听sigman.byrd@colorado.edu听to reserve your spot.
听Sept. 11听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听Visual Arts Complex
Spending time with dogs can reduce feelings of stress and loneliness and make you feel happier. Join us for puppy play time with dogs from Lifeline Puppy Rescue and learn how to best support your fellow Buffs during Suicide Prevention Week.听
听Sept. 11听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听C4C N320听
Join us for a slice of cake, hang out with other queer and trans folks听and learn about resources on campus. Free and confidential health testing available.听
听Sept. 11, 25听听2:30鈥�3:30 p.m.听听C4C 336C听
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Sept. 11听听5:30鈥�7:30 p.m.听听TLC Bike Station听
Join this event for a fun and free ride that will have you confident riding on the streets, paths and roads of Boulder! This clinic is geared for riding around town for fun, fitness and transportation.听
听Sept. 12听听8:30 a.m.鈥�5 p.m.听听UMC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Sept. 12听听10 a.m.鈥搉oon听听UMC 330听
Watch the Colorado Rockies live and in person on Sept. 13 as they take on the Chicago Cubs. Pick up a ticket on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Center for Student Involvement (UMC 330). One ticket per student, and you must have a Buff OneCard to pick up your ticket. If you want to go to the game with a friend, please plan to pick up your tickets together. No tickets will be held.听
听Sept. 12听听2 p.m.听听UMC South Terrace Tent听
The mobile food pantry is free and open to 抖阴旅行射 Boulder students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder 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. Free parking is available in the Euclid Parking Garage. Registration is required鈥�review instructions and more information.听
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听Sept. 12听听4鈥�5:30 p.m.听听UMC 457听
Learn about university resources for student activism and get helpful tools to make the most of your experience. Free food and beverages are provided. Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.听听
听Sept. 12听听5鈥�7 p.m.听听UMC 235听
Are you looking for a job or internship? Explore the exciting world of startups! You will have the opportunity to hear startups pitch their companies and learn about open projects, internships and jobs. Afterward, you can choose to meet with employees at the startups and find out how you can get involved with what they are doing.听听听
Science of Sci-Fi talk: 鈥楢rmageddon 101鈥�
Sept. 12听 7听p.m. 听Fiske Planetarium
Movies like 鈥淎rmageddon鈥� and 鈥淒on鈥檛 Look Up鈥� can burrow deep into the public imagination, but how close are they to the truth? Join Kya Sorli, a doctoral candidate in the Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences department at 抖阴旅行射 Boulder and a member of the science team for NASA's Janus mission, for a crash course in saving the world.
听Thursdays 7鈥�9听p.m. 听Folsom and Pearl streets听
The Boulder Cruiser Ride has been keeping Boulder weird and riding bikes for 30 years! Come join the Boulder bike community for a fun ride and dance party! Rides are every Thursday, and the Sept. 12听theme is 鈥�70s disco.听
听Sept. 12听听8鈥�10 p.m. 听UMC, The Connection听
Enjoy free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke at The Connection!听
听Sept. 13鈥�15听听Pearl Street Mall听
This three-day autumn festival features local food, drinks, live music, family entertainment and activities along the historic Pearl Street Mall.听听
听Sept. 13听听10:30 a.m.鈥�12:30 p.m.听听UMC 330听
Watch the Colorado Rapids live and in person on Sept. 14 as they take on the Portland Timbers. Pick up a ticket on Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Center for Student Involvement (UMC 330). One ticket per student and you must have a Buff OneCard to pick up your ticket. If you want to go to the game with a friend, please plan to pick up your tickets together. No tickets will be held.听
听Fridays 4鈥�5:30听p.m.听听UMC Dining Room, across from the Alferd Packer Grill
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks听and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the 抖阴旅行射 community. Students, faculty and staff are all welcome.听
听Sept. 13听听5鈥�6 p.m.听听Rec Center, Studio 2听
Join Musa Starseed as he leads a dynamic, fun and easy to follow African Latin dance. Musa teaches the African Latin dance class. No dance experience needed鈥攋ust come for fun.听
听Sept. 13听听5鈥�11 p.m.听听UMC Gaming Lounge and Room 235听
Spend an evening with the Brown Girl Gamer Code, a leading digital community for women and femmes of color in gaming and tech! Hear from the founders, Brandii and Brittney, about their experiences in the gaming and tech industries and how they created a space to not only connect with other women and femmes of color, but to also build a platform where their stories and contributions in these industries are centered and amplified. Light refreshments served for a presentation, with curated Q&A to follow. Free to all 抖阴旅行射 Boulder students and the public.
听Sept. 14听听9:30鈥�10:30 a.m. 听Fiske Planetarium
Mysterious blackholes provide inspiration and challenge to the imaginations of poets, artists, writers and scientists. Join Professor of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Andrew Hamilton for a fun Saturday morning show to learn more about these elusive wonders. This series is听geared toward families and grades K鈥�8 but is fun for all!
听Sept. 15听听7鈥�10 p.m.听听Rec Center climbing gym听
Have you always wanted to try climbing听but weren't sure where to start? This event is for you! Join Inclusive Rec at the climbing gym for the most beginner-friendly night of the year. Trained climbing staff will be there to show you the basics of bouldering, how to use auto-belays and offer you advice and encouragement on the top rope climbs. Stay near the ground or climb to the top, make new friends and try out a new activity! This event is free, and no experience is required.听
听Sept. 16听听Noon鈥�2 p.m.听听Farrand Field听
Stop by Farrand Field to receive free food and Homecoming swag! Ralphie will also be in attendance (weather permitting), giving you the chance to take an iconic 抖阴旅行射 photo to kick off Homecoming. Buff OneCard required.听
听Sept. 16, 23, 30听听5鈥�7 p.m.听听C4C N320听
Join a study session with fellow first-gen Buffs.听
听Sept. 17听听8:30鈥�11:30 a.m.听听Farrand Field听
Calling all seniors! Stop by Farrand Field for an early-morning coffee and enjoy the vibrant sunrise. Pick up some Homecoming swag and a light breakfast before classes. This event is in collaboration with Senior Class Council. Buff OneCard required.听听听
听Sept. 17听听9鈥�11 a.m.听听UMC 247听
Energize your day! The Center for Student Involvement invites you to join us for free coffee and connections with your fellow graduate students at Grad Student Coffee Hour.听
听Sept. 17听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听UMC loggia听
Join the Center for Student Involvement听for the 2024 National Voter Registration Day! Your voice plays a key role in shaping the future of our community and country.听Whether you're registering for the first time or updating your information,听local volunteers and partners will be available to assist you.听
听Sept. 17听听5鈥�9 p.m.听听Williams Village North, Innovation Station听
Add some flair to your room or apartment with your very own DIY fridge magnet. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and to attend.听
听Sept. 17听听5鈥�7 p.m.听听C4C 301 (Flatirons Room)听
Join us for dinner and a discussion about how our different identities intersect with queerness and transness. Most of us have at one point felt that we weren't "queer enough" or didn't express ourselves in a way that reads as queer or trans enough for others. We will talk about how we have handled that feeling, what identities make queerness and transness more complicated, and how we learned to accept there is no one right way to be queer or trans.听
听Sept. 17听听5-8:30 p.m.听听Folsom Field & Stadium, Boyd R. White Club听
Celebrate Homecoming with fellow seniors! Enjoy a cash bar, free food from Pasta Jays, Homecoming swag and giveaways. This event is in collaboration with Senior Class Council. Buff OneCard required for entry. Must present valid 21+ ID to purchase alcohol,听no exceptions.听
听Sept. 18听听2鈥�4 p.m.听听C4C N238听
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of this monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.听
听Sept. 18听听3鈥�6 p.m.听听UMC 235听
Join fellow Buffs at this event to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be free food, elote preparado (prepared corn), Latin American snacks, music and performances. Free and open to all!听Hosted by the Center for Inclusion and Social Change and the Center for Student Involvement.听听听
听Sept. 18听听3:30鈥�5 p.m.听听Wardenburg Student Health Center, Room 321听
Coaching is an important part of effective leadership. Join this workshop to learn communication skills, enhance your active listening skills and support others in reaching their goals.听
听Sept. 18听听7:30 p.m.听听Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
SoundWorks (formerly Pendulum New Music) is a concert series and forum for the creation and performance of new and original works by听College of Music composers, songwriters, improvisers and collaborators.听
听Sept. 18听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听UMC听Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Enjoy a live comedy show during Homecoming week!听
听Sept. 19听听11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m.听听Farrand Field听
Take photos with Chip听and enjoy free food, games and activities including a mechanical bull! In collaboration with the Herd Leadership Council. Buff OneCard required.听
听Sept. 19听听8鈥�10 p.m.听听Williams Village, Recreation Center, The Grotto听
Kick off Homecoming and join your fellow Buffs for trivia at The Grotto!听
听Sept. 20听听4鈥�6 p.m.听听Rec Center ice rink
Visit The Rec for a fun time on the ice and learn more about the Muslim Student Association. All abilities are welcome, no experience necessary. Skate rentals are included.听
听Sept. 20听听5鈥�11 p.m.听听UMC 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!听听听
听Sept. 20听听7鈥�8 p.m.听听Pearl Street Mall, courthouse lawn听
Celebrate your 抖阴旅行射 pride with the Boulder community! All registered student organizations are invited to participate. The stampede and parade will begin at 7 p.m. on 10th Street and Pearl Street and end in front of the courthouse.听听听
听Sept. 20听听8鈥�11 p.m.听听Avanti,听1401 Pearl St.
Join us for a spirited and memorable night following the Homecoming Parade.听This unique event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Buffs, share experiences and build lasting friendships. Whether you're a current student or a proud alum, come and celebrate the traditions of 抖阴旅行射 Boulder and enjoy the evening in the beautiful setting of Rembrandt Yard. Don鈥檛 miss out on this chance to bond with the Buffs community!听
Student Gameday Huddle
听Sept. 21听听TBD听听Farrand Field听
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!听
听听听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听听C4C S350 | 听听听3:30鈥�4:30 p.m.听听C4C S435
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Sept. 23听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC North Dining Room听
Celebrate the autumn season with sweet fall treats and learn about different campus organizations. Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement and the 抖阴旅行射 Pride Office.听听听
听Sept. 24听听11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.听听Village Center
Stop by to decorate a bag and fill it with sexual health supplies. We will also share resources on how you can be healthy sexually.听
听Sept. 24听听3鈥�4 p.m.听听C4C Abrams Lounge听
Learn about attending in-person career fairs! First-gen students in Career Services will share tips for navigating career fairs to help you prepare.听听
听Sept. 24听听5鈥�9 p.m.听听UMC 235
Add some flair to your room or apartment with your very own DIY fridge magnet. All supplies are provided, space is limited and to attend.听
Culture Crawl
听Sept. 25听听10 a.m. 听Various locations
Discover and connect with 抖阴旅行射 Boulder arts and culture. The Culture Crawl is back for its fourth year. Stop by 15-plus events throughout the day including exhibitions, food-tastings, performances, art-making, prize giveaways and more.听
听Sept. 25听听3:30鈥�5 p.m.听听Wardenburg Student Health Center, Room 321听
Mental health concerns are common. As a leader, you may be in a unique position to notice and intervene when someone is struggling. Join this workshop to learn what mental health looks like at 抖阴旅行射, how to recognize and respond when someone is struggling and how to connect someone with relevant resources while maintaining healthy boundaries.听
听Sept. 25听听5鈥�11 p.m.听听UMC Gaming Lounge听
Join fellow Buffs for an evening of celebrating the Latinx excellence in gaming. Experience free games in the Gaming Lounge created by Latinx creators/developers or that center the Latinx experience.听听听
听Sept. 25听听11 a.m.鈥搉oon听听UMC 330听
Discover the ins and outs of event planning with other student leaders. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.听听听
听Sept. 25听听4鈥�6 p.m.听听UMC 235听
Join us to talk about open positions and connect one-on-one with alumni! These alumni employers participate in the Forever Buffs Network and hire 抖阴旅行射 Boulder alumni and students.听
听Sept. 26听听4:30鈥�5:30 p.m.听听UMC 457听
Celebrate听National Hispanic Heritage Month at this vibrant Bachata dance class! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting, everyone is welcome to join the fun. Let's dance, celebrate and honor Latinx听heritage together! Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.听听听
听Sept. 26听听7:30 p.m.听听Macky Auditorium听
Come celebrate the 抖阴旅行射 Boulder Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 season opening with 鈥淔estivals鈥� in Macky Auditorium!听
听Sept. 26听听8鈥�10 p.m听听UMC 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.听听听
听Sept. 27听听7鈥�10 p.m.听听Rec Center climbing gym听
Come out and connect with new climbing partners! Share a belay, a spot, some beta or try out a partner boulder problem. Meet some new friends to climb with indoors and out. Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders.听
听Sept. 28听听9 a.m.鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC South Terrace
抖阴旅行射 in the Community is a series of one-time, student-led volunteer projects offered in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations. The Yard Busters program connects our community with seniors facing the challenge of cleaning up debris or overgrowth in their yard. Volunteers will visit seniors鈥� homes to help with basic yard cleanup, provide friendly interactions,听and promote safety and peace of mind.
听Sept. 30听听11 a.m.鈥�3 p.m.听听C4C S440听
Before the career fairs in October, stop by Career Services to prepare. If you鈥檇 like your resume reviewed or tips for talking with potential employers, for a15-minute resume review appointment and/or a 15-minute consultation on connecting with employers.听
听Sept. 30听听2鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC North Dining Room听
Stop by this bagel bar on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听
