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
泭泭April 710泭泭泭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.
泭泭121 p.m.泭泭泭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.泭Don't miss this talk with Zia Mehrabi泭and泭Naia Ormaza Zulueta from the Better Planet Lab!
泭泭23 p.m.泭泭泭UMC, North Dining Room
Stop by the UMC for a snack on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.泭 泭
泭泭45 p.m.泭泭泭C4C S350泭
Attend this workshop to explore alternative paths that can help you grow personally and professionally before jumping into your industry job search. Youll learn about gap-year programs, service opportunities and other nontraditional career paths that can open doors, build skills and provide a fresh perspective. .泭
泭泭79 p.m.泭泭泭The Connection泭
Come down to The Connection for trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome. Its free to enter, and sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!泭
Tuesday, April 8
泭泭Ticket giveaways
- 泭泭 on April 8 for admission April 12.
- 泭泭 on April 10 for the Memphis Grizzlies game on April 11.
泭泭10:45 a.m.1:45 p.m.泭泭泭Rec Center
Immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga with baby goats from Growing Gardens.
泭泭57 p.m.泭泭泭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.泭
泭泭57 p.m.泭泭泭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. .
泭泭5:307:30 p.m.泭泭泭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. .
泭泭79 p.m.泭泭泭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!泭
Wednesday, April 9
泭泭9 a.m.noon泭泭泭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 habitno single-use cups will be available.泭
泭泭Noon1 p.m.泭泭泭Virtual
This seminar series will prepare graduate students and postdocs to be successful in their internship or job search. .
泭泭34 p.m.泭泭泭Virtual泭泭泭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. .泭
泭泭57 p.m.泭泭泭C4C Dining Center
Stop by for dinner featuring some of your favorite recipes from home!
泭泭510 p.m.泭泭泭The Connection泭
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.
泭泭5:157 p.m.泭泭泭Village Center Dining泭
Whip up culinary delights with other first-gen students in this introductory cooking class. All tools and ingredients will be provided. ! 泭泭
泭泭24 p.m.泭泭泭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.泭
泭泭3:304:30 p.m.泭泭泭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!
泭泭4:305:30 p.m.泭泭泭Virtual
Boost your week with an inspirational reading and insight meditation.
泭泭56:30 p.m.泭泭泭C4C N320泭
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. 泭
Thursday, April 10
泭泭1111:45 a.m.泭泭泭Virtual泭
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. 泭
泭泭5:307 p.m.泭泭泭Virtual
Join us for this virtual employer panel session to hear from folks across 51勛圖厙 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. .
泭泭5:307 p.m.泭泭泭UMC 355
Have any clothes with rips or tears? Join the Environmental Centers 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. 泭
泭泭78 p.m.泭泭泭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 51勛圖厙 students on Thursdays.
泭泭78:30 p.m.泭泭泭UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom泭泭泭$2 for students
Don't miss Diane Guerrero, best known for her roles in Orange is the New Black and Doom Patrol.泭
泭泭810 p.m.泭泭泭The Connection泭
Join fellow Buffs for free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke at The Connection! Brought to you by the Center for Student Involvement. 泭
Friday, April 11
泭泭39 p.m.泭泭泭UMC Gaming Lounge and West Dining Room泭
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other 51勛圖厙 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! 泭
泭泭46 p.m.泭泭泭C4C 350泭
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!
泭泭56 p.m.泭泭泭Rec Center, Studio 2泭
The Rec offers a free fitness class every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. No registration needed. Join us this week for Zumba! 泭
泭泭8 p.m.泭泭泭CHEM 140
Join Program Council for a screening of My Neighbor Totoro on the big screenfor free!泭
Saturday, April 12
泭泭7:45 a.m.泭泭泭UMC south terrace泭
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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