This weekend brings CU on Friday, live comedy, hiking with the hammock club, a rock climbing party, first-ever Hardware Hackathon, badminton tournament, Sweeney & Maxie concert and more.
Friday, Nov. 9
Veterans Day Ceremony
11 a.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the UMC and Veteran and Military Affairs for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Vice Admiral Herman A. Shelanski, United States Navy (ret). The ceremony begins at 11 a.m., with a reception at noon.
CU on Friday
4–6 p.m. The Connection
CU Boulder faculty, staff and students are invited to CU on Friday, a fun UMC tradition! This month's event will have free pizza, root beer, bowling, billiards, virtual reality and the opportunity to get crafty and make your own Buff spirit gear.
Diwali
5:30 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
The Indian Students Association welcomes the CU community to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of the lights. Entry is free for students and employees with a Buff OneCard. There will be Bollywood performances, a live DJ and free Indian food for everyone to enjoy.
CU Comedy Club presents Sam Tallent
6:30–8:30 p.m. Old Main Theater
Join comedian Sam Tallent as he shows off his quick wit and clever improvisations during a free performance. Lizzy Wolfson and Katie Bowman also will be sharing the stage.
CU women’s volleyball vs. Arizona State
7 p.m. CU Events Center
The CU volleyball team is taking on Arizona State University. Entry is free with your Buff OneCard.
Fri-Yay Nights: Rock On
8 p.m. Rec Center
Head to the Rec Center climbing gym for free rock climbing, rock music, rock painting and rock candy!
Saturday, Nov. 10
Phase: Hardware Hackathon
7 a.m. Idea Forge
Be a part of the first-ever Hardware Hackathon hosted by the Idea Forge. Participation is free for CU students and plenty of food, snacks and other resources like mentors will be provided to keep everyone running during the 19-hour hackathon. Four-person teams will be asked to design something of their choice. Register today.
Badminton tournament
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rec Center, lower courts
Join the CU Boulder Chinese Student Association for a badminton tournament open to all CU Boulder students. There will be prizes such as new shoes and rackets for the winning teams. Sign-up is required ahead of time.
CU football vs. Washington State
1:30 p.m. Folsom Field
Get out and support your Buffs in the next-to-last home game of the season against Washington State. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.
Club 156 presents: Sweeney & Maxie
10 p.m. Club 156
Program Council presents Sweeney & Maxie with performances by E_Kayy, Cozy Dripp and Craver & Family. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 the day of the show. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11
Hiking with the Hangtime Hammock Club
12:30 p.m. Kittredge Field parking lot
Start your Sunday with a hike up the Royal Arch Trail. Though this event is free, please RSVP and bring your College Pass (bus pass) as well as warm clothing, water and snacks. Meet at the Kittredge Field parking lot at 12:30 p.m.
Probably Novel podcast: Julia Staffel
7–8 p.m. Podcast
Join CU students Grant Baker, Joe Castagneri and Matthew Maierhofer for another live show about exciting STEM research conducted by CU students. This week’s guest is Professor Julia Staffel of the Philosophy Department, who will be talking about the philosophy of science, research and statistics. Participate by emailing a question to probablynovel@gmail.com.
