Published: March 12, 2018

This week brings to campus the Health Hut; Buff Talks: Careers in Renewable Energy; the chance to catch a ride to class with Lucky Lifts; a hackathon to help prototype the future of student apps; St. Baldrick’s Day for childhood cancer research; the Pop-Up Food Pantry; Ralphie's Cooking Basics on rolling your own sushi; free ice skating, games and dinner at The Rec; free bowling and snacks at The Connection; and Persian New Year Celebration.

Tuesday, March 13

Visit the Health Hut

Stop by the Health Hut near the Euclid underpass from noon to 3 p.m. to win St. Patrick’s Day prizes and get tips for staying safe on a night out.

Buff Talks: Careers in Renewable Energy

Join Career Services in the Glenn Miller West Ballroom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a panel discussion about careers in renewable energy, and hear directly from employers who are witnessing this industry grow by the day. It's a huge market, encompassing solar power, wind power, geothermal energy, biofuels, hydropower and so much more.


Wednesday, March 14

Catch a ride to class with Lucky Lifts

If you see a St. Patrick’s Day themed golf cart on campus, you might be able to catch a ride to class on a Lucky Lift! Lucky Lifts is similar to Cash Cab, where students have the opportunity to answer trivia questions and win prizes while getting a ride around campus. Be on the lookout for Lucky Lifts Wednesday through Friday.

RSVP for hackathon to help prototype student apps

Are you a coder, designer, entrepreneur—or just curious about how design and technology can make life easier for students? Just bring yourself and your laptop to Incuvate CU Boulder. Wednesdsay is the last day to sign up; space is limited to 100 participants, and slots are filling quickly, so sign up now!

St. Baldrick’s Day

For the 11th year in a row, join The Herd and the St. Baldrick's Foundation by the UMC fountains from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. The Herd raised over $18,000 last year and had 76 shaves.


Thursday, March 15

Pop-Up Food Pantry

Do you have enough to eat? Are you worried about a friend or fellow CU student who might be in a similar situation? Visit the Dennis Small Cultural Center in UMC 457 from 2 to 4 p.m. to shop for groceries at a free pop-up pantry.

Ralphie’s Cooking Basics

Learn how to roll your own sushi at this week’s Ralphie’s Cooking Basics. The class is free and open to the first 75 students who arrive; the sign-up sheet will start at 5:15 p.m., and the class will begin at 5:30 p.m. outside the Alferd Packer Grill. Wear closed-toe shoes!

Buffs on Ice

Head to the Rec Center for ice skating, games and dinner! This event is from 7 to 10 p.m. and is free and open to all.


Friday, March 16

Buffs Go Bowling

Enjoy free bowling and snacks from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Connection.

Nowruz 2018: Persian New Year Celebration

Stop by the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom from 6 p.m. to midnight to celebrate the annual Nowruz celebration. This year features Arpege, K-von, DJ Taba and several other traditional performances.