Published: Oct. 11, 2018 By

Check out International Coffee Hour, a talk with Al Jazeera editor Colin Dayan, Startup Weekend Boulder Space, concert celebrating space pioneers, "Stranger Things" light show, a cover letter workshop and more.

Students at International Coffee Hour

Students enjoy International Coffee Hour on campus.

Friday, Oct. 12

The Herd: International Coffee Hour

Come meet students from across the globe and join in some engaging conversation. All CU students are welcome, and light refreshments and snacks will be served. This event is sponsored by The Herd and will be held at the Alferd Packer Grill from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Colin Dayan talk

Join Al Jazeera editor Colin Dayan as she shares her expertise of the new industry. She has spent over 10 years reporting on a wide variety of topics including prison rights, the legalities of torture and canine profiling. This talk will be held in Norlin M549 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Startup Weekend Boulder Space

Calling all entrepreneurial Buffs! The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative teamed up with Techstars in order to help students hoping to get their space-related startup ideas off the ground. Experts and mentors will be available to hear idea pitches and will be available to assist with problems and questions. Over the weekend, teams will be challenged to build a prototype of their idea. Tickets start at $15. Event starts at 6 p.m. in the Idea Forge.

CU volleyball vs. Oregon

Support the women's volleyball team by attending their game against the University of Oregon. Wear pink for the chance to win free food. Bring your Buff OneCard for free student admission. The game begins at 7 p.m. in the CU Events Center.

Friday Night Film Series: A Quiet Place

Join Program Council for a screening of A Quiet Place. “In this modern horror thriller, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threaten their survival. If they hear you, they hunt you.” Free entry and popcorn, film starts at 8 p.m. in Chem 140.


Saturday, Oct. 13

Need more things to do?

Boulder Philharmonic: Infinite Space

Celebrating space pioneers and discoveries made by NASA, the Boulder Philharmonic performs Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst and continues with Stephenson’s Celestial Suite, alongside the CU women’s chorus. Student tickets are $5, and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. in Macky.

CU soccer vs. Oregon

Support the No. 16 CU women's soccer team by showing up to their game wearing all pink for the cause "Kicking out Cancer." The game will be held on Prentup Field at 1 p.m.

Women’s club lacrosse game

Support the women’s club lacrosse team at their home game on the Kittredge North Field. The game starts at 11 a.m.

CU Buffs football viewing party

Show your Buff pride and watch the CU Buffs vs. USC Trojans at this free viewing party at 8 p.m. in The Connection! Free food and drinks will be provided; bring your Buff OneCard.

Stranger Things-themed light show

Get in the Halloween spirit by attending the Laser Stranger Things show at Fiske Planetarium. Experience the ’80s under the dome and enjoy some music from the hit series. The show starts at 9 p.m.


Sunday, Oct. 14

Lean how to write cover letters

This workshop will teach you how to catch the eye of future employers and give yourself an edge in competitive fields. Mark Pleiss will lead the workshop in CASE W313 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Sign up for the Better Boulder Day of Service

Participate in CU's largest day of service! Students, faculty and staff are invited to spend the day on Nov. 10 working with various organizations to complete a service project in Boulder and surrounding areas. Learn more and sign up for a project today.