EVENt’s this week! Dec-5 to Dec-11, 2017
Tuesday, December 5:
4:00pm-5:45pm: The Power of Light in Polymer Chemistry: Making Smart, Responsive Materials with Light by Prof. Chris Bowman
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder CO
In the 111th Distinguished Research Lecture, Prof. Bowman will discuss living in the “Plastics Age” and how the abilities of polymeric materials continue to transform our everyday lives by advancing technology. The value of polymer formation and properties is especially high when controlled by light exposure, and Bowman will discuss “smart” manufacturing and designing processes involving polymers.
Wednesday, December 6:
9:00am-11:30am: Emotional Intelligence Seminar
Administrative and Research Center, 346, 3100 Marine St, Boulder, CO
At this event, Specialist Lauren Harris will give a talk on emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. EI has been shown to increase job performance, productivity, and personal excellence. Come to this 2-hour seminar to explore this important ability and gain skills to improve your own emotional intelligence. This event is free and open to all individuals seeking to enhance their self knowledge and interpersonal relationships.
5:00pm-6:00pm: Light ‘er Up!
Roser Atlas Center, BTU Lab, 1125 18th St, Boulder, CO
The ATLAS tower light is ready to be hacked... by you. If you want to know how, join us for pizza and a presentation by Slaton Spangler, who has developed software and impressive light projection capabilities. After the presentation, we'll all go out for the grand illumination of the building! All are welcome!
Thursday, December 7:
6:30pm-8:30pm: Wallace Stegner & Fools for a Day Award Reception
Village Center Dining and Community Commons, 500 30th St, Boulder CO
Each year, the Center of the American West presents the Wallace Stegner Award to an individual or group of individuals who have made a sustained contribution to the cultural identity of the West through literature, art, history, lore, or an understanding of the West. The Center also presents a Fool for a Day award annually to celebrate those individuals whose skills and temperaments support the central conviction of the Center of the American West: A dose of good humor is essential to constructive public discussion, and not coincidentally, to public health. This year they are proud to Present it to Senator Alan and Pete Simpson and their wives Anne and Lynne for their dedication to these causes.
Friday, December 8:
2:00pm-3:00pm: Environmental Engineering Seminar Series
SEEC classroom N124
Please join us for our 2017 Fall Environmental Engineering Seminar Series. This week, speaker Arsineh Hecobian of Colorado state University will give a presentation titled “Characterizing air emissions from natural gas drilling, well completions, and production in Colorado.”
5:00pm: Night At the Museum: Decades Party
CU Museum of Natural History, 1030 Broadway, Boulder CO
Take a break from studying and join Museum Club for a night of fun celebrating 80 years of history at the CU Museum of Natural History. There will be food, crafts, movies, music, and more! Dress up as your favorite decade. Free and open to all CU Boulder students and staff.
Saturday, December 9:
10:30am-12:30pm: Engineering Design Expo
Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory, 1045 Regent Dr, Boulder CO
The ITL Design Expo is held twice a year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters. The event takes place at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory on the CU Boulder campus. Student groups from all engineering majors are invited to display their projects for judges, fellow students and the public.
1:00pm-4:00pm: How Renewable Technologies Can Transform Energy
Jeanie Smoly Caruthers Biotec building, Butcher Auditorium, 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder
Renewable and sustainable technologies may be the future of energy in Colorado. Join us for the next CU on the Weekend lecture as University of Colorado Boulder mechanical engineering professors discuss alternative energy sources, including wind energy, soft and variable capacitors, and lithium-ion battery materials.
Sunday, December 10:
4:00pm: 2017 Holiday Festival
Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder CO
Boulder's most beloved December tradition gathers together CU's most remarkable student and faculty talent for an unforgettable concert that's fun for the whole family. Delight in the twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and festive atmosphere of Macky Auditorium as student choirs, bands and orchestras perform holiday favorites and new surprises. Tickets start at $20.
Monday, December 11:
5:00pm-7:00pm: Final Project Expo: Applications of Embedded Systems
Fleming building, Idea Forge, 2445 Kittredge Loop Rd, Boulder CO
Join our sophomore electrical and computer engineering students as they show off the embedded systems design projects they've been working on throughout the fall semester. Projects range from custom RC cars, to laser harps, to wireless robot control, to secure bike locking. Open to all!
5:00pm-6:30pm: Free Professional Headshots
Koelbel building, S115, 995 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO
This is the last opportunity this Fall to get your professional headshot photo taken for FREE. Photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will be delivered via email within 5-7 business days. Please note that the backdrop will be cream colored - choose your clothing accordingly. This is a great opportunity to improve your LinkedIn profile! All students welcome.
