Hello scholars. Happy first week of school! It’s a beautiful time of year here in Boulder, so go outside and enjoy it before you get too busy with studying.
Our ten things to do this week are still ripe with all kinds of welcome events and ample opportunities to meet new people. You never know who you’ll meet, so smile and spread kindness to everyone. As always, have a fantastic week!
Tuesday, Aug. 29
The Herd Pool Party
The Herd Alumni Association is throwing an end-of-summer pool party for all of its members tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. at The Rec’s Buffalo Pool. Drop in to win some prizes, eat some free food, swim a few laps and meet fellow Herd members in the first fun event of many put on by The Herd every year.
Women’s Resource Center Fall Welcome Event
CU Boulder's Women's Resource Center (WRC) is an incredible resource and helpful place to go if any of you lovely lady Buffaloes out there ever need a helping hand. This afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. they are throwing a welcome bash in the UMC North Dining Room to kick off another great semester. You can meet WRC volunteers and staff, ask any and all questions, and hang out and make some crafts. All are welcome and invited (the men too)!
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Be Involved Fair
Perhaps the most well-attended networking event of the calendar year, the Be Involved Fair is your annual opportunity to learn about student groups and organizations on campus, find new volunteer possibilities, and get involved in the CU Boulder community. There will be tons of tables set up from 2 to 6 p.m. at Norlin Quad, all representing a different group and a new opportunity, as well as giving away free food and prizes.
Thursday, Aug. 31
Ralphie’s Cooking Basics
Going away to college for the first time is hard for many reasons, least of which is you may have to start cooking for yourself. But fear not! The Center for Student Involvement has got you covered with free cooking classes every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Alfred Packer Grill. This Thursday you’ll learn how to cook teriyaki chicken and rice and then get to feast on your creation. Don’t forget your closed-toed shoes.
Pearl Street Stampede
Every night before a big home football game, the CU and local Boulder communities come together for a huge parade running the length of Pearl Street Mall, featuring the CU Marching Band, dancers and cheerleaders, and a vintage fire truck—not to mention your very own football boys and coaching staff. The celebration starts at 7 p.m., so get in on the party and dress to impress in your Colorado attire.
Entrepreneurs Unplugged: Jim Packer
Entrepreneurs Unplugged is a recurring event where you can indulge your interest in business and learn about the process of founding a startup. Boulder is fertile ground for new, passionate ideas and innovative thinkers. This week’s meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wittemyer Courtroom of Wolf Law features Jim Packer, the president of worldwide TV and digital distribution at Lionsgate, to inspire, answer questions and help you start your own process. This event is free for CU Boulder students.
Full Dome Show: Bella Gaia
Fiske Planetarium hosts a number of moving full-dome shows, but this one is perhaps the most incredible. Bella Gaia is a multi-media performance featuring music and dance combined with NASA footage of Earth from space. Spend an evening under the dome celebrating life on Earth. Tickets are $10 each, and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 1
César Lozano presenta "Actitudes Positivas ante la Adversidad"
From 7:30 to 9 p.m., Macky Auditorium hosts César Lozano, who will give a Spanish-language lecture on facing the adversity of daily life with humor and positivity. If you’re a Spanish speaker, you won’t want to miss this moving and profound bit of wisdom. Tickets start at $38.50.
De las 7:30 hasta las 9 esta noche, el Auditorio Macky acoge al César Lozano, quien impartirá una conferencia en español para enfrentar la adversidad de la vida diaria con humor y positividad. Si usted es un hispanohablante, no querrá perderse este conferencia profunda y sabio. El precio de admission es $38.50.
CU vs. CSU Rocky Mountain Showdown
Don your black and gold, and get out to support your Buffs football team in arguably the most important game of the season: when we take on our rivals from the north. Held in the Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, this is certainly the biggest, most fun football game you’ll go to. Game starts at 6 p.m., and tickets start at $30.
International Coffee Hour
Every Friday at 4 p.m. the International Students & Scholars Service hosts a fun coffee hour social at the Center for Community (C4C), room S355, where you can catch up on your international trivia, meet some cool new friends and get free food! All are welcome, whether you’re an international student or not. Just bring your Buff OneCard.
