This weekend, check out several events on campus, off campus and from the comfort of your home: a free screening of the movie Wonder, Left Right Tim improv comedy show, the annual street dance competition, spring colorguard camp with the CU Marching Band, a free workshop on how race is handled in the media, a Fiske FullDome screening of Habitat Earth and the chance to nominate a faculty or staff member who has positively influenced your experience at CU Boulder.
Friday, March 9
Free screening of Wonder
Presented by Program Council, Wonder is a film starring starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay based on a New York Times best seller. Admission is free, and popcorn will be served. Chem 140 doors open at 8 p.m., and the movie will run until 11 p.m.
Left Right Tim improv comedy show
Join CU’s top student comedy group for an evening of entertainment and laughter. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Left Right Tim will be performing their weekly show, creating an improv comedy harold, in Hale 270. There is an entry fee of $3 at the door.
Saturday, March 10
VeRVE Collisionz Street Dance Competition
Join the VeRVE Collisionz student organization and the Cultural Events Board (CEB) for the annual street dance competition. There will be free dance workshops at the Rec Center beginning at noon and performances in the UMC beginning at 7 p.m. Free admission for students. Read how the VeRVE dance team is pushing boundaries at CU.
Spring Colorguard Camp
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the CU Marching Band will be hosting a free, informal workshop for any high school or college student passionate about colorguard. It will be held on Farrand Field, and lunch will be provided.
Rights, Wrongs and Responsibilities: Covering Race in Today’s America
The College of Communication, Media, and Information (CMCI) will be sponsoring a free community workshop on how race is handled within media and the press. This all-day workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers and professionals within the industry will share their insights.
Sunday, March 11
Fiske presents Habitat Earth
This Fiske Planetarium screening will be fun for the whole family: The film plunges below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems. Running time is an hour, and tickets can be found on the Fiske's website. After the film, there will be a 30-minute talk about emerging scientific finds.
Nominate your favorite faculty or staff member
Do you have a favorite CU Boulder faculty member? Is there a staff member who has gone above and beyond to help you succeed? Nominate that person for a Marinus Smith Award by March 19! These awards let students show appreciation for the faculty and staff who have positively influenced their experience at CU Boulder.
