This week brings to campus the opportunities to share your favorite poem and check out the new Health & Wellness website; drop-in academic coaching; a Q&A session with astronaut Mae Jemison; an address on social justice, social determinants, health equity; a Distinguished Music Lecture with ethnomusicologist Charlotte Heth; an intro to woodworking workshop; a comedy open mic; and the play Everyman.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Share your favorite poem
Submit the title and poet of your favorite poem to the University Libraries for a reading in April representing and celebrating the campus's favorites. Submissions must be made by March 8. Contribute your favorite poem today.
Check out the new Health & Wellness website
The new comprehensive health and wellness website offers you information on everything health and wellness related at CU Boulder in one convenient place, including health services available on campus, appointment scheduling information and an archive of Healthy Buffs articles.
Drop In Academic Skills: Individual Coaching Meetings
Looking to improve your study skills? Drop in for a one-on-one session to help you map out a plan for any class or challenge. 2–3:30 p.m. in Fleming Law, room 190.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
A Q&A with astronaut and physicist Mae Jemison
Do you have a question that you've always wanted to ask an astronaut? Now is your chance. Head to the Wittemyer Courtroom from 8:30-10 a.m. for a Q&A with astronaut Mae Jemison. Part of the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series, the event will be moderated by a student panel. Continental breakfast available at 8:30 a.m., seated by 8:50 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Seating is limited, and there is no need to RSVP.
Sir Michael Marmot: An address on social justice, social determinants, health equity
Join Sir Michael Marmot from University College London to learn more about the issue of reducing health inequalities in society today. The free, public lecture will be held in Old Main Chapel, 5–6 p.m.
Distinguished Music Lecture: “Too Many Words—Not Enough Music”
Join ethnomusicologist Charlotte Heth for a talk about the influence of music and dance on American Indian lives. The free talk will begin at 4 p.m. in Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall.
Thursday, March 1
Global Careers Employer Panel
If working in another country is a career goal for you, then stop by the C4C Abrams Lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. to learn from employers who have global career paths in their companies. You’ll learn directly from employers how to ask them about global employment tracks, where most such opportunities are, and how to prepare for the global job search process.
Intro to Woodworking – Saws and Drills
If you missed shop class in high school, this is your chance to learn the fundamentals of operating powered woodworking equipment safely. The workshop, which will be held in the Fleming Building, Makerspace, begins at 7 p.m. You're asked to arrive five minutes early, and to bring a signed safety contract.
Friday, March 2
Comedy Open Mic
Swing by The Connection 6–8 p.m. to sling and/or listen to some jokes! You could be a budding stand-up comedian, or if you just want to kill some time listening to funny people, this event is for you. The event is hosted by the CU Comedy Club.
Everyman: A play adapted by Carol Ann Duffy
When death comes calling, how will you measure your time on Earth? Join CU Performing Arts for this retelling of a 15th-century play about the value of compassion and charity over material possessions and individualism. Tickets are $20 and start time is 7 p.m in the University Theatre.
