Howdy to all of you! We’re in the final haul of the semester now and rounding the corner to home. Time really does fly when you’re a busy college student. 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 wonderful week!
Tuesday, April 25
Bark Buddies. From 1 to 3 p.m., there will be furry dogs specifically for your cuddling-snuggling-relaxing purposes in the Music Library of Imig. Come and play with the Therapy Dogs of Boulder County to help you de-stress before finals begin, totally for free today. Don’t miss out! Bark Buddies
Wednesday, April 26
Mute Smith W/ Nadi and NC Weezy. The Program Council has been rocking your world lately with all these concerts, and they are bring you yet another one from 8 to 11 p.m. in Club 156. Funky hip-hop and rap artists Mute Smith and Nadi will show you their skills this evening, and you can check out their sounds online before you go. Admission is free and all are welcome! Mute Smith and Nadi
Multicultural Hijab fashion show. If you consider yourself fashion forward, then come check out a global fashion show from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Dennis Small Cultural Center at UMC 204. There will a multicultural Hijab fashion show where you will learn about the student models, followed by a semi-formal reception. This stylish and totally free event will be a celebration of diversity and clothing from around the world. All are invited! Fashion show
Finals prep workshop. Try as we might to ignore the fact, finals are looming heavily and nearly upon us. As it turns out, there’s a lot more to preparing for a final exam than just studying. Fear not though: SASC is here to prep you for any kind of exam that might be given to you. Swing by C4C N320 between 5 and 6 p.m. for a free workshop aimed toward your academic success. Finals prep workshop
9-Ball billiards tournament. Come and show your skills in a tournament of that old school game at 7 p.m. in The Connection. A $5 entry fee gets you into a competitive 9-ball billiards tourney, but you could win some excellent prizes if you perform well. Best of luck! Billiards tournament
Thursday, April 27
Warped Factors: 51st Gamow lecture. Theoretical physicist and gravitational wave researcher Kip Thorne will be joining us at 7:30 p.m. in Macky Auditorium for the 51st annual Gamow lecture. Thorne will be speaking about black holes, gravity and advances in theoretical astrophysics. This pubic lecture is free and open to all, so come and listen to one of the great scientists of our time. Gamow lecture
Friday, April 28
Party for the Planet. Celebrate your Mother Earth with a swinging party at the CU Museum of Natural History from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be free food, games, prizes and music to help you celebrate belated Earth Day in style, as well as the omnipresent and awesome exhibits that the Museum brings us. This party is free of charge and open to all students. Party for the Planet
Toy Story screening. Everyone loves a classic throwback to childhood, and who among us wasn’t a fan of Toy Story? Catch a free screening with the Program Council in Chem 140 at 8 o’clock sharp with free popcorn. All are invited and you don’t need a ticket. Toy Story screening
Yoga for Every Student! I’m a big believer in yoga as a fantastic form of stress reduction. Come partake for free in some soothing, stretching, uplifting yoga in Flemming 244 from 2 to 3 p.m. You can bring your own mat or borrow one there. Today’s yoga sesh is free and open to all students. Yoga
Saturday, April 29
Boulder farmer’s market. It’s getting to be that fresh food time of year again. The farmer’s market is starting back up with early crops, live music and delicious street food on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It can always be found on the corner of 13th and Canyon, so swing down for some healthy breakfast or local veggies. Boulder farmer's market
