This week brings I Love Mondays, the Inclusive Sports Summit, Literary Buffs meeting, an NVC learn to pitch training, Gratitude Fair, Fri-Yay Nights: Treat Yo Self and more.
Monday, Feb. 18
Summer Session advising
1–3 p.m. Meet with your academic advisor
Visit your academic advisor during their drop-in hours this week or next to learn how summer classes—both on-campus and online—might help you reach your goals. Summer registration begins March 6. Explore the Summer Session website for dates and deadlines, enrollment and tuition information.
I Love Mondays
2–3 p.m. UMC North Dining Room
Begin your week with chocolate covered strawberries, and write a message of gratitude to someone you care about. All gratitude postcards will be mailed at no cost!
Tuesday, Feb. 19
New Venture Challenge: Learn to Pitch
3–6 p.m. Biotech B331
This Learn to Pitch training session is geared toward New Venture Challenge teams competing in the Research & Development (R&D) Track who want to learn the ins-and-outs of pitching. It is highly recommended that teams attend a pitching workshop before the R&D Track Semi-Finals on March 5. Register here.
Inclusive Sports Summit, Feb. 20
Awareness Leading to Action
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rec Center and Dal Ward
The Inclusive Sports Summit (ISS) will provide a space for all to dialogue on social issues while embracing one's differences. This year's keynote speakers will be Tamika Catchings, a former WNBA Most Valuable Player and four-time Olympic gold medalist, and Ryan Harris, a former 10-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion. All are welcome; there is no need to register to attend.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Literary Buffs
3:30–4:30 p.m. Hellems 111
Do you like writing? Join Literary Buffs for their weekly literary conversation and fun.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Health Professions Expo
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. UMC Aspen Room
The CU Boulder Health Professions Advising Team has invited local and national employers, as well as professional school admissions representatives from many different healthcare fields, to visit campus to talk directly with you. Recruiters for military health professions scholarship programs will also be present. No pre-registration is required, but you will need your Buff OneCard in order to enter.
Gratitude Fair
1–3 p.m. Rec Center, Ice Rink Overlook Room
Enjoy free food, spend time with a therapy dog, plant succulents and more at the Gratitude Fair! Bring your Buff OneCard for entry.
Poetry Slam
7:30–9:30 p.m. Old Main
Head to Old Main for CU’s 16th annual poetry slam.
Friday, Feb. 22
Colorado Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Hearing on Citizenship and Naturalization
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wolf Law, Wittemyer Courtroom
This briefing will examine the backlog in citizenship and naturalization applications in Colorado in an effort to understand why the backlog has developed, the consequences of backlog for civil rights and how the backlog might be reduced and naturalization processing times restored to the agency’s self-imposed target time of six months. Participants will include government officials, immigration advocates, community leaders and individuals who are directly impacted by the backlog. Free and open to the public.
Fri-Yay Nights: Treat Yo Self
7–9 p.m. UMC 415–17 Make your own tie-dye yoga towel, "crunch don’t crash" energy balls, DIY facemasks, bath bombs and other self-care treats.
Program Council Film Series: Suspiria
8 p.m. Chem 140
The 2018 remake of the 1977 Dario Argentio Italian horror cult classic is coming to CU’s campus, bringing mystery, suspense and horror. Enjoy free admission and popcorn.
