29 things to do: Join Indigenous Peoples Day events, a ghost bike tour, more
This week brings breakfast for lunch, LGBTQ+ history and pride events, a movie night at the Buff Pool, cozy gaming and more.
Community members participate in the CU Boulder Fall Powwow on Sept. 28. Photo by Glenn Asakawa/CU Boulder.
Monday, Oct. 14
Oct. 14–18
Various times and locations
Join us for a weeklong celebration and showcase of research, scholarship and creative works at CU Boulder. The sixth annual Research & Innovation Week is designed to elevate awareness of research activity across campus, build a sense of shared community, create opportunities for collaboration and recognize exceptional leadership and outcomes. Get involved!
Oct. 14–18
Hybrid
Jessor Building, Room 150
Join the second annual Disability Symposium. Get session information and register to attend (registration is required for Zoom access). In-person sessions will be held in the Jessor Building (formerly the Institute of Behavioral Science building).
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
CU Boulder students, staff and faculty and members of the Boulder community are invited to participate in a community celebration and observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. This session will feature keynote addresses centered around the plenary theme, "Indigenous Peoples Day Reframed: Toward an Intersectional, Decolonial and Transnational Vision for Indigenous Sovereignty."
Noon–1 p.m.
C4C S350
Attend this workshop to learn about interviewing. We’ll cover the different types of interviews, common questions, how to use the START method and resources you can use to ace your next job or internship interview.
2–3 p.m.
UMC North Dining Room
Stop by for some breakfast for lunch on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.
5:30–6:45&Բ;..&Բ;
Bruce Curtis Building, Room W100
Politics & Pizza allows CU students to sink their minds into key, specific political issues while they are sinking their teeth into delicious pizza! Faculty experts get the discussion started, then open the session to a discussion between the students and one another and the students and the experts.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visual Arts Complex plaza
The Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) announces the first annual World Languages Showcase at CU Boulder. Organized in collaboration with CU’s outstanding world languages departments and units, the showcase invites participants to immerse themselves in a diverse array of languages and cultures.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Village Center
What can you do to prevent getting sick during cold and flu season? Stop by the Village Resource Center to learn about illness prevention strategies and grab some cold care supplies.
4–5 p.m.
C4C N320
Join us for a conversation around what queer and trans culture is, what it means to people and what it can do for you.
5–7 p.m.
Williams Village North, Innovation Station
Take a study break and design your own puzzle. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.
5–7 p.m.
UMC 457
Step into an evening with the Center for Student Involvement and VOGUE for joy, unity and empowerment as we honor LGBT History Month through an unforgettable Kiki session! This event is a celebration of the resilience, creativity and strength of the LGBTQ+ community.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
11 a.m.–noon
UMC 245
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience—building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. Come learn more about volunteering and how to gain skills and experience that will help you qualify for Peace Corps service.
2–4 p.m.
UMC 386
Students, staff and faculty are invited to join in two 45-minute consecutive workshops that explore the following topics: Native and Indigenous-led land back and language back social justice movements. Discussion will also focus on themes of reciprocity, relevance, recovery and reclamation.
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.
5–6:45 p.m.
Norlin Library
Have you heard about the ghost of Cockerell Hall or the spirits that wander the Boulderado Hotel? Ride along with us to some of Boulder's spookiest places. We'll have bike lights to give out to attendants. Dress warmly and be ready for a chilly and spooky evening! Event open to CU students and others.
5:30–8&Բ;..&Բ;
Norlin Library
The Sand Creek Massacre Foundation and CU Boulder's Center of the American West present an evening with renowned Cheyenne educator and advocate Henrietta Mann. A descendant from survivors of the Sand Creek Massacre, Mann will reflect on the lasting effects of that day on Nov. 29, 1864. She will share ideas for how best to educate young people and the general public about this dark history, as well as discuss current efforts to acknowledge the massacre. Join to listen, reflect and discuss how we collectively reckon with the past in the present and for generations to come.
2 things to check off your to-do list
- for the Colorado Avalance vs. Anaheim Ducks game on Oct. 18. Pick up tickets on Oct. 17 between 10 a.m. and noon in the Center for Student Involvement (UMC 330).
- Get your flu shot. Stop by the free clinic Oct. 15, 1–4 p.m. or Oct. 16, 8:30–11:30 a.m., at Boettcher Hall in Wolf Law.
Thursday, Oct. 17
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visual Arts Complex plaza
Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways—all in collaboration with a professional artist! Stop by the VAC plaza.
4–5:30 p.m.
C4C Abrams Lounge
Join us to learn more about cooking and nutrition with the Basic Needs Center! Dinner will be provided. All first-generation students are welcome.
8–10 p.m.
Rec Center, Buff Pool
Celebrate the closing day of Buff Pool with us at our Halloween movie night! The Rec will provide heaters around the pool and hot cocoa for a cozy and enjoyable evening under the stars. Don't miss out!
8–10 p.m.
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join fellow art aficionados to create a work of art that even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro. This is a great way to engage with your peers while creating a painting you can’t wait to show off! All supplies included.
8:30–10:30 p.m.
Rec Center ice rink
Inclusive Rec and the Pride Office invite you to join us for a free Pride Skate Night. All abilities are welcome; no experience necessary. Skate rentals are included.
Friday, Oct. 18
Noon–1 p.m.
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This monthly series of online dialogues is aimed at creating meeting spaces for members of campus who are interested in building bridges across political, social, and other types of differences.
5–6&Բ;..&Բ;
Rec Center
The Rec offers Free Friday Power Hour each week as a preview of all the fitness classes it has to offer. No experience required to join. Free with your Buff OneCard.
5–10 p.m.
UMC Gaming Lounge
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind before the weekend. Play your favorites or try something new in good company!
8 p.m.
CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch “Silence of the Lambs” on the big screen—for free!
Saturday, Oct. 19
2:30–3:30&Բ;..&Բ;
Fiske Planetarium
$8+
Wear your favorite costume and explore the most bizzare, eerie and otherworldly moons of the solar system. Then, groove to the laser Halloween magic of "Monster Mash," "Jaws," "Weird Science," "Ghostbusters," "Beetlejuice," "Superstition," "Wizard of Oz," "Time Warp" and more at this family-friendly event.
8–10 p.m.
Village Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Craving a warm cup of tea, hot chocolate or apple cider? Build your own cozy drink kit while enjoying a movie and warm beverage. Registration required. Sign up in BuffConnect.
Closes Oct. 19
Henderson Building, BioLounge
Young designers. Creative genius. Inspiring fashions. The CU Museum of Natural History will once again be decked out with a special collection of original garments, designed and constructed by local artists, grades 6–12.
Closes Oct. 20
University Theatre, Loft Theatre
$23
This production will go beyond fangs, capes and Transylvanian accents, instead creating a nuanced approach to a story that features a vampire as a central character. Tickets are limited; discounts available for students.