This week brings to campus a random acts of kindness challenge, Leadership Week events, a ninja warrior course challenge, an information science career and internship fair and more.

Monday, Feb. 17

Leadership Week: Feb. 17–21

Build leadership skills at various events this week. You’ll learn about how to share your leadership experience on your resume, increase your emotional intelligence and more.

  8 a.m.–4 p.m.   Farrand Field
Stop by Farrand Field for a powerful visual display honoring the 1,100 college students lost to suicide each year across the U.S. and encouraging open conversations about mental health. 

  11 a.m.–3 p.m.   C4C S440 
Calling all CMCI students! Before the CMCI Career & Internships Fair (Feb. 19) attend this event for personalized resume reviews, free resume printing (up to five copies) and to take a professional headshot.

  2–3 p.m.   UMC North Dining Room 
Stop by our mac-and-cheese bar for a snack on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.

  7–8 p.m.   Rec Center, Cycle Studio 
Experience your own power as you ride on a bike that goes nowhere. You decide how fast, how powerful and strong you can be. Dig deep to find your power and let it shine! Free to attend and registration is encouraged.    

  7–9 p.m.   The Connection 
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!  

Tuesday, Feb . 18

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   BOLD Center 
Kindness is contagious! Pass it on by participating in our random acts of kindness challenge. We will also have our gratitude postcards for you to fill out. Our office will mail them for you, anywhere around the world!  

  2–4 p.m.   Museum of Natural History (Henderson), Biolounge
Stop by for free coffee (or tea) plus donuts and some friendly conversation with representatives of ����������PD. Bring your questions or come share your concerns and learn more about ���������� Emergency Alerts, ����������'s many public safety resources and be sure to vote for your favorite donut shop in Boulder!

  3–5 p.m.   UMC 457 
Join the Dennis Small Cultural Center for an afternoon of community and a free plant! Limit of one per person, while supplies last. 

  5–7 p.m.   Williams Village, North Innovation Station 
Add some flair to your backpack, purse or car keys with a pony bead keychain! is free and required to participate. All supplies will be provided.  

  7–9 p.m.   The Connection 
All skill levels welcome at our free Texas Hold’em poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!  

Wednesday, Feb. 19

2 things to check off your to-do list

  11 a.m.–noon   UMC 330 
Enjoy lunch, and learn how to build strong peer-peer mentor relationships! Whether you are a mentor or a mentee, or you’re just looking to build connections, all are welcome.  

  3–5 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom 
Employers will be recruiting for roles in communication, data science, information science, international media, journalism, media production, media studies, sports media and strategic communication. ���������� Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.

  5–10 p.m.   The Connection 
Show off your skills at our Super Smash Bros tournament, hosted by ���������� Gaming and The Connection! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk. 

  5:15–7 p.m.   Village Center 
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques and make a meal from scratch! Class taught by a professional chef. All materials provided. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times in the kitchen. When you arrive, check in with our event planner at the main entrance of the dining hall.

  7 p.m.   ���������� Events Center
Cheer on the women's basketball team as they take on the Baylor University Bears at the ���������� Events Center.

Thursday, Feb. 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!  

  4–6 p.m.   Village Center, Wellness Space 
Kindness is contagious! Pass it on by participating in our random acts of kindness challenge. We will also have our gratitude postcards for you to fill out. Our office will mail them for you, anywhere around the world!  

  5–6:30 p.m.   C4C N320 
Join your fellow Buffs for Native arts and crafts. This is a casual makerspace to build community and work on projects. We will provide some materials, and you can also bring your own projects to work on.

  6 p.m.   Folsom Stadium, Touchdown Club 
Connect with our very own ���������� athletes at the Touchdown Club for food, games, music and more at the BHM Kickback.

  7–8 p.m.   Fiske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for ���������� Boulder students on Thursdays. 

  7–8:30 p.m.   Rec Center, Mind Body Studio
Enjoy a blissful night of soothing yoga followed by pure relaxation with an immersive sound bath. Feel your stress melt away and leave recharged—this is your chance to prioritize you! This event is free to attend, but space is limited, so registration is encouraged.

Friday, Feb. 21

  Noon–7 p.m.   Rec Center, lower courts 
You’ve seen it on TV—come test your skills on our Ninja Warrior course! Race your friends and the fastest time will win a prize. Brought to you by the Center for Student Involvement.  

  3–8 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballrooms and Aspen Rooms 
Join Program Council for the first Black History Month Festival—elevating Black voices on and off campus through performances, speakers and community space.  

  3–9 p.m.   UMC Gaming Lounge 
Cozy games with friends are the best way to start the weekend. Play your favorites or try something new in good company! This week, de-stress and support your wellness through cozy gaming.  

  8 p.m.   CHEM 140 
Join Program Council for a screening of "Madea: Diary of a Mad Black Woman" on the big screen—for free!

Saturday, Feb. 22

  9 a.m.–2 p.m.   UMC South Terrace 
���������� in the Community is a series of one-time, student-led volunteer projects offered each semester in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations. Projects are based on community needs and include various types of service related to social and environmental justice. All students are invited to participate in any and all volunteer projects to gain an understanding of social and environmental issues, engage in direct service, reflect on their impact and learn about continued engagement in communities.  

  2 p.m.   ���������� Events Center
Cheer on the men's basketball team as they take on the Baylor University Bears at the ���������� Events Center.

  8–10 p.m.    Williams Village, Grotto
Join Program Council for a night of showcasing your talent! Whether you sing, dance, tell jokes or more, we'd love you to join. Sign up beforehand or participate after the event starts. 

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From university research studies to part-time jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what's open.

Paid and volunteer research opportunities are also posted on the  as they become available. Student Employment posts on- and off-campus and work-study jobs and a weekly email list for subsribers.

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Survey on effects of peer mentorship

Study on stress, coping

Are you a first-year student at ���������� Boulder? Interested in a research study on stress and coping in ���������� students?

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on stress coping in first year ���������� students. We want to understand what helps ���������� students cope with stress during major transitions, including the transition to college and across semesters.

The study includes a few different parts that happen over the three-semester study period:

• There are two in-person research sessions, each of which takes about four–six hours. During these sessions, you will play some computer games while we monitor physical functioning (for example, your heart rate). You will also complete a set of interviews and surveys that ask about stress, behavior, mood and health.
• There are three 21-day periods in which we will send you a daily “micro survey” (less than five minutes to answer) asking about your behavior and mood using an app.
• There are two one-hour online surveys that we will send to your email.

The study takes place over the course of three semesters, and you will be compensated for your participation (maximum of $446–$470 for completing all parts of the study).

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or fill out our initial eligibility screening. 

Part-time jobs

Work in Student Affairs

Working on campus is a great way for students to gain professional experience and discover new passions. Through your student job, you may learn that you enjoy working one-on-one with others or that your natural strengths work well for certain roles (like event planning or mentorship). Whatever department you work in, your student job can help you explore career paths, build your resume and shape your future. .

Work in Campus Dining Services

Campus Dining Services offers students the chance to learn and build skills for success at ���������� and beyond. Our students work in a diverse, inclusive and fun space, and there are jobs that work with your schedule. There are also personal and professional development opportunities to develop skills like teamwork, communication, leadership and more.

• Flexible hours and convenient locations
• Competitive pay rates (starting at $16/hour)
• Work-study opportunities for eligible students
• Leadership and advancement opportunities
• Make new friends while building community
• Work in diverse and inclusive environments

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Studies for adults

Study on music listening in young adults

Do you love listening to music? Are you curious about what music others are listening to? The Brain Music Lab at ���������� Boulder is currently recruiting participants for a research study investigating music listening, sharing and enjoyment behaviors in young adults (IRB # 24-0658).

Participating involves completing an online survey, followed by one visit to the Brain Music Lab (Roser ATLAS building) on ���������� Boulder’s Main Campus where you will listen to music, answer questions on a computer and have a short interview about your experience.

The total expected time commitment is two hours. Individuals who complete the study will be compensated with a $20 Amazon gift certificate and be entered in a drawing for an additional $50 Amazon gift certificate.

To participate, you must be between the ages of 18–25 and have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing.

Interested in participating or have any questions? Please email Sophia Mehdizadeh (some4995@colorado.edu) or .

Astronaut training research

Advancing and Validating Galvanic Disorientation Simulation Trainer: In this experiment, you will wear a galvanic vestibular stimulation headset. This system senses how you are tilted and stimulates your vestibular system with small amounts of electrical current through electrodes based behind your ears, near your forehand and back of your head. The system is intended to make you feel like an astronaut returning from spaceflight. During the experiment, you will perform tasks like reporting how you feel you are tilted, standing balance, walking or using a joystick to keep yourself upright in a chair.

You will be paid for the time you spend participating in this study.

If you have questions, would like additional information or are interested in participating, please email cu.gvspost@gmail.com. The principal investigator for this study is Torin Clark. You must be 18–65 years old to participate.

Study on learning, decision-making

The Neuromechanics Lab at ���������� Boulder is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study that investigates the role of how individuals navigate a dynamic and ambiguous decision-making task.

To take part you must:

• Be English-speaking
• Be between 18–36 years old
• Have normal vision or wear glasses/contacts that make your vision normal
• Have no neurological or other problems that affect your movement control

This study is expected to last at most two hours. Participants will receive a digital Amazon gift card as compensation, worth between $15 and $25. All procedures take place in the campus laboratory (Engineering Center, ECSL 1B21).

For more information, please contact colin.korbisch@colorado.edu.

Sleep studies

The Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory is recruiting for three sleep studies:

Sleep, circadian rhythms

Researchers are looking for healthy males and females, ages 17–40.

The study is seven weeks long with eight in-person visits. Participants live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 7.7 days (15.4 days total)

Compensation up to $4,093. 

Light exposure, meal timing

The purpose of this study is to examine how light exposure and meal timing influences circadian rhythms in healthy people.

The study is seven weeks long with eight in-person visits at ���������� Boulder.

Participants live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 7.7 days (15.4 days total)

Compensation is up to $3,785.  Contact sleep.study@colorado.edu.

Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder

Researchers are looking for people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder or people with late bedtimes, or healthy people with typical bedtimes.

The purpose of this study is to improve our understanding of mechanisms of delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD).  We are testing patients with DSWPD as well as healthy people without DSWPD. The study is 6.5 weeks long with six in-person visits at ���������� Boulder.

You may be eligible for this study if you:

• Are ages 16–30
• Have a diagnosis of delayed-sleep wake phase disorder or have late bedtime after 1 a.m., an inability to fall asleep and difficulty awakening when required for school/work
• Or are healthy with typical bedtimes and no sleep concerns

Study activities include:

• Health screening
• Monitor on separate occasions your sleep, mood, eating times for one or two weeks and blood sugar levels while living at home
• Live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 48–66 hours (approximately 4.75 days in total)
• Blood and saliva sampling and reaction time, mood, and ability to think testing

Compensation is up to $1,725.  Contact sleep.study@colorado.edu.

Multiple sclerosis clinical trial

Researchers from the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at ���������� Boulder are conducting a study to investigate if electrical stimulation applied to the legs can reduce fatigue and improve walking in persons with multiple sclerosis.

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are between18–65 years of age
• Have clinically confirmed diagnosis of MS
• Are able to walk but have some difficulty walking
• Experience some fatigue during activities of daily living

The 11-week study involves four evaluation visits and 18 treatment sessions (three times/week for six weeks):

• Evaluation sessions (approximately two hours each)
• Answering questionnaires
• Tests of walking, balance and muscle function
• Treatments (approximately 60 minutes each)
• TENS applied to leg muscles while performing weight-lifting exercises
• The treatment will be applied to two muscle groups in each leg

Participants will be paid up to $880 for completing the 11-week trial.

If you are interested, please contact Mélanie Henry by email at melanie.henry@colorado.edu and reference the MS clinical trial.

Cardiovascular research

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory is recruiting for four studies: 

Novel breathing exercise, ages 50-plus

Researchers are looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise) on blood pressure, vascular function and cognitive function.

Requirements:

• Aged 50-plus years
• Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
• Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Benefits include:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Physician-monitored exercise stress test
• Blood pressure screening
• Bone mineral density test
• Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTstudy@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Novel breathing exercise, ages 18-plus

Researchers are looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time efficient exercise) delivered via a smartphone app on blood pressure and vascular function.

Requirements:

• Aged 18-plus years
• Higher blood pressure (systolic BP 120–160 mmHg)
• Own an Apple or Android smartphone
• Willing to perform breathing exercises five to 10 minutes per day, six days a week, for six weeks

Benefits include:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Blood pressure screening
• Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTapp@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Potential healthy aging effects of MitoQ

Researchers are looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of MitoQ, an antioxidant that is attracted to the mitochondria of cells, supplementation on physiological function.

Requirements:

• Ages 60-plus
• Willing to undergo a three-month period taking MitoQ or placebo pills

Benefits include:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Monetary compensation for time

If interested: call 303-735-6410 or email mitoqstudy@colorado.edu. 

Heat therapy, blood pressure, vascular function

Researchers are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. We are looking for adults, ages 40-plus who are willing to participate in water immersion sessions approximately three times per week for 12 weeks and have above normal blood pressure (a top number of 115 or higher; if you are unsure of your blood pressure, please still contact us for screening). 

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, exercise stress test, body composition, blood chemistries and monetary compensation for time.

For more information, please email hottubstudy@colorado.edu or call 970-460-8970. 

The Intermountain Neuorimaging Consortium (INC) is a brain imaging research facility in the Institute of Cognitive Science at ���������� Boulder. They use MRI scans to study how the brain works and how the brain changes across the lifespan. They currently have six to seven studies that are looking for participants from a range of ages across the Denver metro area. 

Learn More & Enroll 

Bipolar disorder in young adults

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at ���������� Boulder and ���������� Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1 3/4 hours). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history.

Apply now. Email years-study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547.

Movement learning study with robotics

Come play a game with a robot! The Neuromechanics Lab needs volunteers for a study on effort and motor learning. We are interested in how effort during a movement changes how you learn. The insights from this study will help us design optimize rehabilitation and movement training. 

In the game, you use a robotic handle to guide a cursor to a series of targets. 

You must: 

• Be between 18–35 years old
• Be right-handed
• Have no movement impairments that could impact your ability to complete a reaching task
• Have no upper-arm injuries within the last year

The study will involve about one hour of testing in our campus laboratory (1B21 ECSL, 1111 Engineering Drive, Boulder, CO 80309). We will schedule a 90-minute visit (in case of delays) at your convenience.

You will be compensated for your time and effort with an Amazon gift card. to get started. Contact rachel.marbaker@colorado.edu.

Bioastronautics research

Please consider becoming a research participant in our study “Spatial disorientation following a gravity transition.” This study is being led by Torin Clark as part of the Bioastronautics Research Group at ���������� Boulder.

We are looking for subjects for an upcoming study investigating an active countermeasure triggering mechanism to reduce spatial disorientation in astronauts performing lunar landings. This research will take place in up to two visits and a total of no more than five hours in the Aerospace Engineering Sciences building on East Campus in the Bioastronautics Lab.

You will be paid for your participation at a rate of $15 per hour. More details on the study protocol will be provided in person, prior to beginning the experiment during your session.

To participate in the study, volunteers need to:

• Be between 18–50 years of age
• Have no history of vestibular dysfunction
• Weigh less than 200 lbs
• Complete a pre-screening questionnaire confirming eligibility criteria

If interested, please email sdtriggering@gmail.com to receive more information.

Study on CBD, mood health

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mood and behavior. We are recruiting research participants ages 18–35.

The study includes a few different parts:

• You will answer short twice-daily surveys for six weeks on your mobile device.
• You will complete three in-person research visits, each including an interview about life experiences, a set of computer games, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan.
• You will select and use a CBD product for up to six weeks.

The study takes place over the course of six to eight weeks, and you will be compensated for your participation (maximum of $863–$1,038 for completing all parts of the study).

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD Lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or 303-735-8306, or fill out the initial eligibility screening.

Surveys for managers/supervisors

Calling all managers/supervisors! Researchers are working on a project to better understand your daily experiences at work. 

For this study, you will be asked to complete three two-minute surveys a day, for a period of 10 days, as well as a 15-minute baseline survey at the beginning of the 10-day period. 

You will receive monetary compensation for each survey you complete, with a total possible compensation of $70 in Tango gift card credit (to be used at a retailer of your choice, including a Visa or Mastercard prepaid card) for completing this study.  

You will receive $5 for your participation in the baseline survey and an additional $1 for participation in each daily survey (three surveys per day for 10 days) and a $2 bonus for every full day you complete (up to $5 each day). If you complete 80% or more of the daily surveys (24 out of 30), you will receive a $15 bonus (in gift card credit). 

Requirements:

• Full-time working professional
• Currently working as a manager with at least one direct report
• Having daily interactions with their direct report(s) (this can be virtual or in-person)
• 18 years of age or older
• Located in the United States
• Able to complete three daily surveys for a period of two work weeks

The daily surveys will be taken once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening over a period of two work weeks in July. 

This opportunity is only available to the first 90 participants who sign up and qualify. 

Reach out to Christina Lacerenza at christina.lacerenza@colorado.edu or Rebecca Mitchell at remi2720@colorado.edu if you have additional questions. 

Studies for the family

Child communication research

The Child Research Participant Registry connects families and researchers, so that together they can advance understanding of human communication and methods to diagnose and treat children who have communication-related challenges. They invite families of children with or without communication challenges to join the registry.

To learn more, or to sign up your child, please . The research registry is affiliated with the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

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This week brings to campus several Valentine’s Day events, a grad student coffee hour, the Three Minute Thesis final competition, JamFest 2025 and more.

Monday, Feb. 10

  2–3 p.m.   UMC, North Dining Area 
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on your way to class! Stop by to enjoy some sweet treats and learn about different campus organizations.

  3–4 p.m.   C4C N238 
Join this workshop to learn how wellness contributes to academic success. Students will walk away from this session with a better understanding of what contributes to their wellness, and some activities to help maintain wellness during times of stress. 

  4–5 p.m.   C4C S350 
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. 

  7–9 p.m.   The Connection 
Come down to The Connection for trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome. Free to enter; sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!

Tuesday, Feb. 11

  9:30–11:30 a.m.   UMC 247 
Energize your day and join fellow grad students for free coffee and connections.

  4–5:30 p.m.   C4C Abrams Lounge 
Renting 101: Learn about off-campus housing and renting with the Beyond Campus Buffs program.

  5–7 p.m.   UMC 235 
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by crafting pompom birds and making your own Valentine’s Day cards. is free and required to participate. All supplies will be provided.  

  7–9 p.m.   The Connection 
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. There are prizes for top finishers!

Wednesday, Feb. 12

  2–4 p.m.   C4C N238 
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.

  5–7 p.m.   C4C Dining Center 
Visit the C4C Dining Center to enjoy a specially curated menu from across the Diaspora, community and entertainment! 

  5–10 p.m.   The Connection 
Show off your skills at our Super Smash Bros tournament, hosted by ���������� Gaming and The Connection! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk. 

  5:30–7:30 p.m.   Eaton Humanities, 1B80 
Join the Environmental Center for a viewing of “Chasing Ice” by Jeff Orlowski. The movie follows local Boulder photographer James Balog on his journey to capture the rapid decline of glaciers in the Arctic using time-lapse photography. Free pizza during the movie will be followed by an AMA (ask me anything) with a climate scientist!

Thursday, Feb. 13

  2 p.m.   Kittredge Central
The mobile food pantry is free and open to ���������� 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. Registration is required. Review instructions and more information.   

  11–11:45 a.m.   Virtual
Join this biweekly session to learn about AI-powered career insights. Whether you're starting your career journey or looking to make a strategic move, our AI Career sessions will equip you with the tools and insights you need to succeed. Discover how AI can help you identify your skills and strengths, explore career paths and make informed decisions about your future.

  4–6 p.m.   UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the Graduate School for its eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition where competitors will describe their complex research in three minutes, using only one static slide, in front of a panel of judges. The first-place winner will receive $1,500 in prize money and the opportunity to represent ���������� Boulder at the Western Association of Graduate Schools competition in Denver in March. The runner-up will receive $750 and the People’s Choice winner will receive $500.    

  5–5:30 p.m.   Rec Center 
Find your strength while you raise your heart rate and release your stress. No experience necessary. Free to attend and no registration required.  

  5–6:30 p.m.   C4C N320 
Do you identify as Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, South Asian, Southeast Asian or East Asian? Come play mahjong, carrom or bring your own game to share with others! All games are open to new or seasoned players. 

  7–8 p.m.   Fiske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for ���������� Boulder students on Thursdays. 

  8–10 p.m.   UMC Gaming Lounge 
Join Pal-entine's Day Gaming! Grab your Player 2 (or more) and enjoy an evening of food and gaming—video games, board games and card games alike!

Friday, Feb. 14

  7–9 a.m.   Rec Center 
The Rec is teaming up with the Environmental Center and Infrastructure and Sustainability to host a station. Stop by the Rec Center plaza (or front lobby if there is inclement weather) for hot beverages, grab-and-go snacks and cool swag.  

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   BOLD Center 
It's important to celebrate you! Join us to write gratitude letters (we’ll mail them!), try a self-compassion exercise, or make DIY valentine cards for yourself and those you love. 

Free Friday Power Hour 

  5–6 p.m.   Rec Center, Cycle Studio 
The Rec offers a free fitness class each week on Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. No registration required. Try something new this Friday! 

  7–10 p.m.   Rec Center, climbing gym 
Bring your "partner in climb" or find a new "belay-tionship" at the climbing gym! Enjoy fun climbing activities and valentine-themed treats. Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders. 

  7:30 p.m.   Imig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
Internationally acclaimed cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi and College of Music faculty David Korevaar and Andrea Segar will join together in a Valentine’s Day celebration of the beauty in music, featuring works by Beethoven, Bonis, Dutilleux and Ravel.

  8 p.m.   CHEM 140 
Join Program Council for a screening of "Moonlight" on the big screen—for free!

Saturday, Feb. 15

  4 p.m.   Rec Center 
Join Intramural Sports for JamFest, our annual 3v3 basketball tournament! Events include the 3v3 (FIBA rules) tournament, a 3-point competition and wheelchair basketball. Complimentary shirts and pizza for the winners! Admission is free for all students with a Buff OneCard. Register through Fusion Play: Feb. 5-13.  

  6–9 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Stop by the annual multicultural talent show hosted by the Phi Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority. You'll learn about cultural diversity through music and performance.

  8–10 p.m.   UMC 235 
Join fellow Buffs for a free post-Valentine's cookie-decorating competition where you can customize your own award-winning sweet treats! Whether you're celebrating self-love, friendships, romance or just a love of cookies, this event has everything you need to spread the love. Cookies, frosting, sprinkles and all supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity and be ready to munch!  

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Congrats Buffs, you made it through January! This week brings to campus the Spring Volunteer Fair, free root beer floats, the Inclusive Sports Summit, Black History Month and Chinese New Year celebrations, International Coffee Hour, an ultimate gamer tournament and more.

Monday, Feb. 3

  2–3 p.m.   UMC, North Dining Room and stage
Stop by to enjoy a root beer float on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.

  4–5 p.m.   C4C
Want to stand out in a crowded job market? It's all about who you know—and how you connect with them. Attend this workshop to learn how to build professional relationships that can open doors to the hidden job market, where opportunities aren't always posted online.

  7–9 p.m.   UMC The Connection
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! 

Tuesday, Feb. 4

  10 a.m.–noon   UMC 330
Watch the Denver Nuggets face off against the Orlando Magic at Ball Arena on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Students can take the RTD FF1 bus for free with their Buff OneCard to Denver to watch the game. Pick up your ticket on Feb. 4 between 10 a.m. and noon at CSI (UMC 330). One ticket per student. Must show Buff OneCard. 

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   Wardenburg, West Solarium 321
Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Join this hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own soap and learn why hand hygiene is key to illness prevention. Stay healthy, Buffs! 

  5–7 p.m.   Williams Village North, Innovation Station
Get together with fellow Buffs and paint your own tote bag! Registration in BuffConnect is free and required to participate. All supplies will be provided.

  6–8 p.m.   C4C Abrams Lounge
Join the Center for Inclusion and Social Change to share stories, discuss identity and highlight the resilience and contributions of the Afro-Latinx/é community. 

Wednesday, Feb. 5

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  9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.   Dal Ward Athletic Center and Rec Center
Join Recreation Services and Colorado Athletics for the annual Inclusive Sports Summit. This year’s theme is "We change the game: Embracing the value of inclusive sports and recreation."

  11 a.m.–12 p.m.   UMC 330
Join the Center for Student Involvement and student leaders for a luncheon to figure out your leadership style! 

  1–6 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Get involved in your community, learn new skills and make connections through volunteering! Meet local organizations with volunteer opportunities at the Spring Volunteer Fair. Hosted by the Volunteer Resource Center. 

  7 p.m.   ���������� Events Center
Cheer on the women's basketball team as they take on the University of Arizona Wildcats at the ���������� Events Center. ���������� students with a valid Buff OneCard are free in general admission seating. Buffs wear white!

Thursday, Feb. 6

  2–4 p.m.   UMC 457
Celebrate Black History Month at the Dennis Small Cultural Center with a jazz hour where you'll get to study and honor the origination of jazz. Pastries and beverages will be provided. 

‘The Beginning of the Universe in Trillions of Degrees’—Distinguished Research Lecture

  4–5 p.m.   CASE, Chancellor's Hall and Auditorium
Ten trillion degrees Fahrenheit is unfathomably hot—more than 10,000 times hotter than the Sun’s core—and it’s the temperature of the universe just moments after the Big Bang. Join ���������� Boulder Professor Jamie Nagle as he discusses the quarks and gluons that formed at the Big Bang.

 &�Բ�����;7–8&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;  Rec Center Mind Body Studio
Enjoy a blissful night of soothing yoga followed by pure relaxation with an immersive sound bath. Feel your stress melt away and leave recharged—this is your chance to prioritize you! This event is free to attend but space is limited so . 

   7–8 p.m.    ​Fiske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for ���������� Boulder students on Thursdays. 

Friday, Feb. 7

 &�Բ�����;3–9&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;  UMC Gaming Lounge and west dining room
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other ���������� Boulder students to be named the Ultimate Gamer! Each event of the tournament features a different game genre from Battle Royales to Survival to Roguelikes. Players can win each event and earn points. At the end of the year, the player with the most points will be named ���������� Boulder's Ultimate Gamer. This round of Ultimate Gamer is for Marvel Rivals—pros and novices welcome.

 &�Բ�����;4–5:30&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;  UMC Stage Area across from Alfred Packer Grill
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the ���������� community. Students, faculty, staff—everyone is welcome!

   5 p.m.    ​Guggenheim Geography, Room 101
Celebrate the season with a festive start! Join the Geography department in making and eating dumplings. Friends and family welcome!

   7–9 p.m.    ​UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join Program Council for a night of roller skating, music and fun! 

   8–10:30 p.m.    ​CHEM 140
Join Program Council for a screening of Fences on the big screen—for free!

Saturday, Feb. 8

  2 p.m.   ���������� Events Center
Cheer on the men's basketball team as they take on the University of Houston Cougars at the ���������� Events Center.

 &�Բ�����;6:30–7:30&�Բ�����;��.��.&�Բ�����;  ATLAS Center, Black Box Experimental Studio (2B level)
Don't miss this groundbreaking concert series connecting two of Colorado’s most iconic acoustic spaces: the & the ATLAS B2 Center for Media, Arts & Performance. This event showcases Alan Mackwell’s Rail Dynamics, a multi-movement work for string trio and fixed media, structured as 10 landscape-style movements and inspired by a defunct rail line in northern New Mexico's high desert.

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