Howdy, Buffaloes! I hope you’re all thriving this week. It feels a little bit like spring today, but if you're suffering from the winter blues check out some of our events this week! 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. As always, have a fabulous week.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Student Involvement Fair. If the Winter Blues have got you, then I suggest a little more community involvement to help you feel better. Joining one of the millions of student groups and clubs on campus offers an exciting chance to make new friends and contribute to your CU community. To peruse the options, swing by the Glenn Miller Ballroom between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the Student Involvement Fair and make some meaningful connections. Student Involvement Fair
Nutrition Resource Clinic. If you are looking to improve your nutrition, I have just the thing. Every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m., the Rec Center FitWell Office accepts walk-ins for nutrition consultation and education. They have a registered dietitian from Wardenburg who can answer all your questions and help you formulate a plan for your dietary health. The service is totally free and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition. Nutrition clinic
Branch Out: Spirited Away Screening. The animated Japanese film Spirited Away is a cult classic, and for good reason. To catch a free screening, swing by the Dennis Small Cultural Center (UMC 204) with your friends at 5 p.m. Don’t forget to bring some popcorn and wear your comfiest movie watching clothes! Spirited Away
Thursday, Feb. 2
The Nile Project. Be sure to catch The Nile Project, an African musical performance by musicians from 11 African nations, in Macky Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Nile Project has been internationally hailed for its original, rhythmic world music. Tickets start at $20. The Nile Project
Friday, Feb. 3
What Now: Kevin Hart. The Program Council will hold a free screening of Kevin Hart’s new film, What Now, at 8 p.m. in Chem 140. If you enjoy the comedian’s witty humor, then be sure to catch this! Popcorn and admission are free to those with a valid BuffOneCard. What Now
Fourteenth Front Range Eco-Social Solutions: A Bioneers Network event. This conference of workshops, speakers, music, networking and activism celebrates and strives for sustainable living on planet Earth. Join with your community from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) for this Bioneers event at CU SEEC (4001 Discovery Drive), which is free to students with a valid Buff OneCard. Be sure to register online in advance. Eco-Social Solutions
Anthem for Ancestors. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., the Atlas Black Box Experimental Studio hosts Anthem for Ancestors, the conversion of music, storytelling, dance and Native American history. The concert features the work of musician Leon Joseph Littlebird and performers from CU Boulder’s music and dance departments. The event is free and open to all! Anthem for Ancestors
Saturday, Feb. 4
Jake Shimabukuro, ukelele, with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. I’ve always been a massive fan of the Boulder Phil, not only for its obvious talent, but also for its many themed concerts, including this week’s ukulele guest performance concert. Jake Shimabukuro, master of the ukulele, throws down some skill in Macky Auditorium with a philharmonic orchestra behind him at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Lunar New Year show. Join the Vietnamese Student Association at 7 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom to celebrate the lunar New Year, eat free Vietnamese food, and watch modern and traditional dance and music performances. This free event is open to all, so I will see you there! Lunar New Year show
Around the World: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Come and try out the super fun sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rec Center. As part of the Around the World series, you can practice the sport, even if you are a beginner, and learn a bit about its significance in Brazilian and international culture. It's free; just bring your BuffOneCard! Around the World
