Hello to all of you scholars! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break and refilled your motivation tank. There’s not long left in the semester now, so push through and finish strong. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful CU Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. Per usual, have a great week!
Register for classes.Ìý‘Tis once again the season to begin registering for classes. Starting this week (April 3) and continuing on through the end of the month, registration will be open for next semester’s classes. Check out MyCUInfo for your registration date and stick to it so you don’t lose your first choice classes!
Tuesday, April 4
Rooted: Reproductive Justice.ÌýCome to the Dennis Small Cultural Center in UMC 204Ìýfor a lively academic discussion of reproductive justice- what it means, what ethical questions exist around it, and how it may affect you. In this time of important healthcare debates and uncertainty about the future, this discussion is now more relevant than ever. This event takes place from 4:30 to 6 p.m.Ìýand all are invited.
Talk 91ÖÆƬ³§ Tuesday: Stress relief.ÌýIn this our time of stressful midterms, opportunities for stress relief are precious few. Take advantage of the free Talk 91ÖÆƬ³§ TuesdayÌýin the C4C Dining Room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be free chair massages, arts and crafts, tons of food, and ample opportunity to decompress over dinner with friends.
Fools for a Day.ÌýCatch the annual Fools for a Day Award ceremony, which honors father and daughter Ian and Cora Frazier, humorists for The New Yorker, and the idea that humor may be one of the most effective methods of making a serious point and sparking an important discussion. Come one and all to this free event in the Old Main Chapel at 6:30 tonight, which will undoubtedly be full of comedy. Fools for a Day
Wednesday, April 5
Branch Out: ScheherazadeÌýfilm screening.ÌýBe sure to catch tonight’s free screening of Scheherazade, an engrossing and inspiring film about women’s rights, journalismÌýand political turmoil in Egypt. See the movie in UMC 204 at 5 p.m.Ìýand bring some popcorn. All are welcome.Ìý
Thursday, April 6
Engaged Scientist Series public lecture.ÌýJoin with your fellow science enthusiasts and aficionados to discuss science as culture, examine case studies, and consider community dilemmas. This lecture will be held in Eckeley S274 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Be sure to register online in advance.
New Venture Challenge Championship.ÌýAfter months of brainstorming, envisioning and bringing their ideas to light, five teams have made it to the New Venture Challenge Championship.ÌýOn the line are recognition, $25,000 in prizes, and a $50,000-investment prize backed by some of Boulder's most notable entrepreneurs. This is an energetic, fun-filled event and opportunity to see the CU Boulder entrepreneurial spirit in action.ÌýThe ninth annual championship will be held at the University of Colorado Law School and is open to the campus and the public. Doors open at 5 p.m.ÌýÌýwill close at 9 a.m. on Thursday, though walk-in registration is welcome.Ìý
Karaoke Night.ÌýIf you’ve got the heart of a lion, then get up on Club 156’s stellar stage tonight and belt out your favorite karaoke tunes with their top of the line sound system. Karaoke is free tonight staring at 8 p.m., and The Connection is right next door so you can bowl, shoot pool, or grab a bite to eat while you’re there as well! Whether you sing or not, come enjoy the fun and listen to some questionably good music.
Sunday, April 9
Basics of Colorado gardening workshop.ÌýIf you’re struggling to cultivate a flourishing garden in this dry Colorado climate, then come by the Flemming Idea Forge from 1 to 5 p.m.Ìýfor a free gardening workshop. You will cover all the basics and learn some skills for gardening sustainably and in an environmentally friendly manner in our own Colorado soil.
Monday, April 10
I Love Mondays.ÌýNo, it’s not a joke. Mondays are cool! Every Monday, the Center for Student Involvement presents a fun hour to make your Mondays worth doing. From 2 to 3 p.m.Ìýin the UMC North Dining Room you can get together with friends and make and eat mini pizzas for free. Start your week off right!
