31 things to do: Attend CWA, get a taste of home, more
This week brings to campus the Conference on World Affairs, goat yoga, free coffee, brownies and sandwiches, a clothes mending workshop and more.
Monday, April 7
Conference on World Affairs
听听April 7鈥10听听听Various locations
Be part of a one-of-a-kind event that brings together speakers from around the globe for conversations that inform, inspire and connect people from all walks of life. View the conference schedule and register to attend in person or virtually.
听听12鈥1 p.m.听听听Institute of Behavioral Science, 155
How can we use data to improve environmental human rights? This is the mission of the Better Planet Laboratory, a group of data scientists and creatives working to apply data and analytics to sustainable development and human rights.听Don't miss this talk with Zia Mehrabi听and听Naia Ormaza Zulueta from the Better Planet Lab!
听听2鈥3 p.m.听听听UMC, North Dining Room
Stop by the UMC for a snack on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听 听
听听4鈥5 p.m.听听听C4C S350听
Attend this workshop to explore alternative paths that can help you grow personally and professionally before jumping into your industry job search. You鈥檒l learn about gap-year programs, service opportunities and other nontraditional career paths that can open doors, build skills and provide a fresh perspective. .听
听听7鈥9 p.m.听听听The Connection听
Come down to The Connection for trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome. It鈥檚 free to enter, and sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听
Tuesday, April 8
听听Ticket giveaways
- 听听 on April 8 for admission April 12.
- 听听 on April 10 for the Memphis Grizzlies game on April 11.
听听10:45 a.m.鈥1:45 p.m.听听听Rec Center
Immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga with baby goats from Growing Gardens.
听听5鈥7 p.m.听听听Williams Village, Innovation Station
We bring the supplies, and all you need to bring is your creativity! There is no scheduled craft, and you are free to create whatever your heart desires.听
听听5鈥7 p.m.听听听CASE, 4th floor, Chancellor's Lounge
Explore the exciting world of startups and entrepreneurship. Attend this event to learn about startup companies and open projects, internships and jobs. Afterward, meet with startup employees and learn how you can get involved in what they are doing. .
听听5:30鈥7:30 p.m.听听听Virtual
Join us a virtual employer panel session where you can hear from LGBTQIA+ folks from a variety of industries and queer identities! Panelists will share their experiences in the workplace and their career journeys and answer your frequently asked questions about how to present your most authentic self at your job. .
听听7鈥9 p.m.听听听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!听
Wednesday, April 9
听听9 a.m.鈥搉oon听听听Visual Arts Complex
Get a free coffee by bringing your own mug! The Environmental Center's Zero Waste Outreach Team encourages you to break the disposable habit鈥攏o single-use cups will be available.听
听听Noon鈥1 p.m.听听听Virtual
This seminar series will prepare graduate students and postdocs to be successful in their internship or job search. .
听听3鈥4 p.m.听听听Virtual听听听C4C N215
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
听听5鈥7 p.m.听听听C4C Dining Center
Stop by for dinner featuring some of your favorite recipes from home!
听听5鈥10 p.m.听听听The Connection听
Show off your skills at our Super Smash Bros tournament, hosted by CU Gaming and The Connection! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
听听5:15鈥7 p.m.听听听Village Center Dining听
Whip up culinary delights with other first-gen students in this introductory cooking class. All tools and ingredients will be provided. ! 听听
听听2鈥4 p.m.听听听Visual Arts Complex
Swing by the VAC for free sandwiches and games with CUPD! We'll also have information and resources available from campus partners, including the Office of Victim Assistance, CUPD's embedded advocate and the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.听
听听3:30鈥4:30 p.m.听听听CASE E380
Are you interested in playing games from countries around the world or in different languages? Join ALTEC, our world language departments, faculty and students at International Game Night! All languages and levels are welcome!
听听4:30鈥5:30 p.m.听听听Virtual
Boost your week with an inspirational reading and insight meditation.
听听5鈥6:30 p.m.听听听C4C N320听
Do you identify as Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, South Asian, Southeast Asian or East Asian? Meet new friends or bring your own, and enjoy free hot chai, snacks and a fun activity. 听
Thursday, April 10
听听11鈥11:45 a.m.听听听Virtual听
Join this session to learn about AI-powered career insights. Whether you're starting your career journey or looking to make a strategic move, 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. 听
听听5:30鈥7 p.m.听听听Virtual
Join us for this virtual employer panel session to hear from folks across 兔子先生传媒文化作品 campus and beyond share their experiences as South Asian, Southwest Asian and North African (SSWANA) CU community members. Panelists will share their experiences in the workplace and their career journeys and answer your questions about how to present your most authentic self at your job. .
听听5:30鈥7 p.m.听听听UMC 355
Have any clothes with rips or tears? Join the Environmental Center鈥檚 Zero Waste Outreach Team for a mending workshop! Bring your clothing items by UMC 355 any time from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to spice up your wardrobe and learn some new skills. 听
听听7鈥8 p.m.听听听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 兔子先生传媒文化作品 students on Thursdays.
听听7鈥8:30 p.m.听听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom听听听$2 for students
Don't miss Diane Guerrero, best known for her roles in 鈥淥range is the New Black鈥 and 鈥淒oom Patrol.鈥澨
听听8鈥10 p.m.听听听The Connection听
Join fellow Buffs for free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke at The Connection! Brought to you by the Center for Student Involvement. 听
Friday, April 11
听听3鈥9 p.m.听听听UMC Gaming Lounge and West Dining Room听
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other 兔子先生传媒文化作品 students to be named the Ultimate Gamer! 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 in the yearlong competition. This is the finale of the spring semester and the year. We will name the Spring 2025 Gamer of the Semester and the inaugural Ultimate Gamer! 听
听听4鈥6 p.m.听听听C4C 350听
Join fellow Buffs for a dynamic workshop diving into the world of porn and media, the reproductive justice movement, STI prevention and contraception. Connect with on-campus sexual health resources and get all your questions answered. Don't miss out on this chance to learn and engage!
听听5鈥6 p.m.听听听Rec Center, Studio 2听
The Rec offers a free fitness class every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. No registration needed. Join us this week for Zumba! 听
听听8 p.m.听听听CHEM 140
Join Program Council for a screening of 鈥淢y Neighbor Totoro鈥 on the big screen鈥攆or free!听
Saturday, April 12
听听7:45 a.m.听听听UMC south terrace听
Participate in National Volunteer Week and sign up to help Habitat for Humanity! . Can't make it but still want to lend your time? on Sunday.
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