This week brings Tuesday Morning Coffee for entrepreneurially minded students, drop-in academic skills coaching, movies playing on campus, free injury screening, the chance to apply for leadership scholarships and the Journey Leader team, the 15th annual Poetry Slam, a free live talk about asteroids and more, and a BFA dance concert.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Silicon Flatirons Tuesday Morning Coffee
Tuesday Morning Coffee is an opportunity for entrepreneurially minded students on campus to meet peers and leaders from the Front Range’s active entrepreneurship scene. Whether you're already an entrepreneur or interested in learning more, there’s a mug ready for you. Stop by the Idea Forge from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Light breakfast will be provided. Seating is limited, so register now!
Drop-in academic skills coaching
Stop by the Fleming Building, room 190, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and start to improve your studying skills. Come with questions or concerns, and the Student Academic Success Center can help map out a plan for any class or other challenge.
Program Council Film Series: Blade Runner 2049
Come check out the long anticipated sequel to one of the best loved sci-fi films of all time. Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling star. As always, there will be free popcorn. Showing from 8 to 11 p.m. in Chem 140.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Free injury screening
The Musculoskeletal Injury "MSK" clinic provides free screenings for minor injuries involving muscles and joints by a physical therapist. Recommendations for injury prevention and self-care are also provided. Stop by the Rec Center and Wardenburg Health Center during walk-in hours.
Apply for $1,000 leadership scholarship
If you’re currently involved in a CUSG-recognized student group, or work as a student staff member in the UMC, then you are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship (James E. Schafer Leadership Scholarship or Carlos García UMC Director’s Scholarship). Applications are due in UMC 305 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26.
Thursday, Feb. 1
Poetry Slam
Join the Center for Student Involvement for the 15th annual Poetry Slam! Come experience the power of the spoken word delivered by CU Boulder poets. The event is free and open to all. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. in Old Main.
Lead like Ralphie and become a Journey Leader
Are you proud to be a CU Buff? Do you want to gain valuable leadership experience? Then be the first to welcome new students and families to campus by joining the Journey Leader team! Learn more and apply today.
“Solar System Leftovers: Asteroids, Comets, Rings, and Dwarfs”
Swing by Fiske Planetarium at 7 p.m. for a free live talk and increase your knowledge tenfold about asteroids, comets, rings and dwarfs. Where did these distant rocks come from, and what dangers and mysteries could they hold for life here on Earth? Bring your Buff OneCard for entry.
Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Night Film Series – Thor: Ragnarok
Don't miss the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Kate Blanchett star in the third Thor film. Showing from 8 to 11 p.m. in Chem 140.
Catapult: A BFA dance concert
Four emerging BFA choreographers use original dance to share their knowledge of archetypes, science, philosophy and the natural world. Starts 7:30 p.m. in the Charlotte York Irey Theatre. Tickets are $16.