ISSS News - August 2022

The third annual Mimesis Documentary Festival is an immersive theatrical and virtual slate of movies, workshops, and more with artists, producers and scholars from around the world. Presented in conjunction with Boulder’s Dairy Arts Center and the ATLAS Institute B2 Center for Media, Arts, and Performance, the festival brings together six days of screenings, installation-based documentary art pieces, workshops, and conversations with some of the most dynamic voices in documentary media exploring contemporary international culture.

Participate in a one-hour, all levels yoga class with the best views in Boulder followed by snacks and drinks afterwards. Please bring your own mat, towel and a water bottle. Walkups are welcome, but reservations are suggested. No refunds. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the yoga class. Hourly parking is available on Level P1 in the Folsom Field Parking Garage. Participate in a one-hour, all levels yoga class with the best views in Boulder followed by snacks and drinks afterwards. Please bring your own mat, towel and a water bottle. Walkups are welcome, but reservations are suggested. No refunds. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the yoga class. Hourly parking is available on Level P1 in the Folsom Field Parking Garage.

A mobile food pantry will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Wolf Law parking lot (lot 470). Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Connect with fellow Forever Buffs, friends and family at this annual summer tradition. On Aug. 12, cheer on the Rockies as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to a seat at Coors Field, your ticket includes a collector’s T-shirt, a pre-game reception at alumni-owned Blake Street Tavern, giveaways and more.

Fall Welcome is a chance to learn more about your academic program and campus resources and a great way to meet fellow Buffs!

Check-in for Buff Orientation and lunch on your own. Learn more about various campus resources at the Resource Fair.

Join new and continuing students on a guided excursion to Pearl Street, the historic heart and soul of Boulder. Learn about the best restaurants and shops that Downtown Boulder has to offer! Meet at the Buff Meetup tent located outdoors at the UMC South Terrace.

Join your fellow postdocs for food and fun at our monthly social at the Rayback Collective. The family-friendly event will be sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Venture to the University Hill neighborhood (The Hill) to check out some of the places students like to hang out off campus. Explore the Hill's best restaurants, hangout spots and fraternity and sorority houses are located. Meet at the Buff Meetup tent located outdoors at the UMC South Terrace.

Join other graduate students for a writing retreat that will provide the time and community needed to kick-start your writing for the fall term. Coffee and light breakfast will be provided for those that RSVP. Open to ALL graduate students!

Come see for yourself all of the features that make CU Boulder one of the most sustainable campuses in the nation. We will see pollinator gardens, bike stations, solar panels, our on-campus recycling facility, and more. On this tour you will see for yourself how we take sustainability at CU Boulder. Be prepared to walk all over campus and get to know it better in the process. Join one of our small group guided tours offered daily. Registration required.

Discover the organizations that make up our CU Boulder community, and how you might fit in. Engage with hundreds of CU Boulder community members and student organizations.

Join your fellow art aficionados to create a work of art even the beginning painter can be proud of.

The Center for Student Involvement is partnering with local studio Tracy’s Place to host in-person guided painting classes. Take some time to relax and learn from a pro; all supplies included. Our Guided Paint Class series is a great way to engage with your peers while creating a painting you can’t wait to show off to your friends!

Meet other incoming students and explore the Boulder Farmer's Market, which is held every Wednesday and Saturday. Meet at the UMC South Terrace.

Get valuable insight on accountability styles, motivation techniques and a crash course on habits. This three-day retreat will teach you general productivity skills and help you build structure to set you up for success. The Endurance Intensive is the perfect way to start the academic year, so sign up today! Open to all CU graduate students and postdocs. 

Learn how to navigate two of the university’s best career platforms, Handshake and VMock. Come with your questions. All skill levels welcome.

Looking for an on-campus job? Come to this event to meet campus employers, explore opportunities and learn how to apply! Hourly and work-study positions available. Open to all current undergraduate and graduate students.

Need some wheels to get around campus and Boulder? The Used Bike sale at Farrand Field has you covered. Starting at 6 p.m. sharp, used bikes will either be sold or auctioned at low prices! Be sure to be at Farrand Field by 6 p.m. as the bikes may go fast!