Published: April 8, 2024

This week brings native plant ID training, a first-gen brunch, Tour of Africa,听a book talk,听Swiftie ice skating, an open mic night, spanikopita and potstickers, a 5K for diabetes and more.听

students enjoy a yoga class on the Rec Center lawn with baby goats Monday, April 8

2 p.m. UMC North Dining Room
Enjoy a savory spread of meatballs, spring rolls, spanikopita and potstickers.

4鈥5 p.m.听 Visual Arts Complex听auditorium (1B20)
Hear from Stephanie Hanes, a figurative sculptor whose work addresses feminist theory.

6:30鈥7:30 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Studio 2
Wind down with a free yoga session. The first 30 students in attendance will receive a free yoga mat.听


Tuesday, April 9

11:30 a.m.鈥搉oon, 12:30鈥1 p.m., 1:15鈥1:45 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center lawn听
Find your zen with baby goats. Yoga mats will be supplied, but attendees also have the option to bring their own.听

2鈥3 p.m.听 鈥婥4C N320听
Celebrate the 兔子先生传媒文化作品 ace community and decorate cookies!听

7:30 p.m.听 鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
The Graduate Woodwind Quintet at 兔子先生传媒文化作品 is called Juniper Winds. Their recital explores the history of contemporary Western music.听

5鈥6 p.m.听 鈥婥4C N301听
Stressful times can cause us to make unhealthy decisions. Learn how to manage a healthy diet under stress.听

5 things to check off your to-do list

  • during CWA talk April 12.
  • Share your opinions in the .
  • 骋谤补诲耻补迟颈苍驳?听 for recognition ceremonies.
  • Win cash prizes for your ; proposals due April 11.
  • by April 19 for a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker.


Wednesday, April 10

11 a.m.鈥搉oon听 鈥媀isual Arts Complex loggia听
Reduce feelings of stress and loneliness at Paws for a Cause. Attend for an opportunity to have puppy play time.听

5鈥6:30 p.m.听 鈥婨aton Humanities, Room 250
Anjali Arondekar is visiting campus to discuss her latest book. She is a professor of feminist studies and the founding director of the Center for South Asian Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz.


Thursday, April 11

4:45鈥6:15 p.m.听 鈥婮unkyard Social Club,听2525 Frontier Ave., Suite A
Listen to others or share your feelings about AI during this open mic event. Space is limited to 60 participants, so be sure to听.

5:30鈥7 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Outdoor Pursuits office听$8
Learn more about the plant species surrounding us during this native plant ID training. You may even discuss uses for Colorado flora!听

鈥楶athway to a Post-Global Warming Future鈥

7 p.m.听 鈥婩iske Planetarium听
Jeffrey Bennett, an expert in biophysics and astrophysics, is giving a live talk about global warming. He will also discuss envisioning a 鈥減ost-global warming鈥 future.听

Campus map

Bookmark the to find where you need to go, or听save a link to the map on your smartphone home screen and use it like an app.


Friday, April 12

9鈥10:10 a.m.听 鈥婯ittredge Central, Multipurpose Room B
The Sustainability Council鈥攁 cross-campus group of students, faculty and staff鈥攊nvites the campus community to attend a forum during their upcoming meeting. Come ask questions and propose sustainability ideas beyond the Climate Action Plan; current priorities of the council are plastics and zero waste, food听and transportation. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less.

10:30 a.m.鈥搉oon听 鈥婥4C, Abrams Lounge
Celebrate another year under your belt with fellow first-generation students at the university.听

4鈥5 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Mind Body Studio
Students of color are invited to take part in a free yoga session. Learn breathwork, postures and more.听

8:15鈥10:15 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Ice Rink
Enjoy a skate session, Taylor Swift style. Make friendship bracelets and dress up as your favorite era.听鈥

10鈥11 p.m.听 鈥婩iske Planetarium听$8鈥$12
Float through a soundscape journey composed by musical group M83. You may be left with feelings of wonder and introspection.听


Saturday, April 13

9鈥11 a.m.听 鈥媀isual Arts Complex plaza
Join this 5K run/walk fundraiser for students affected by diabetes.听

11 a.m.鈥2 p.m.听 鈥媀almont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Rd.听$10鈥$25
Learn the basics of mountain biking during this season. Attendees will learn about braking, shifting, steering and more.听

5鈥9 p.m.听听Rec Center, Lower Courts
Learn more about the vibrancy and traditions of Africa by experiencing cultural food, music and performances.