This week brings a summer sendoff, therapy dogs at Norlin Library, a DIY reusable beeswax cling wrap, CU Involvement Awards, a panel on U.S. foreign policy and military strategy, and more.
Monday, April 22
Academic Futures/Financial Futures joint town hall
9:30 a.m. Hellems 196
Join the Academic Futures/Financial Futures Online Working Group for an interactive town hall on the future of online education at CU Boulder. Come prepared to participate in break-out-group discussions and provide feedback to the online vision document.
Green Hands
5–6:30 p.m. UMC 415–17
Join International Student and Scholar Services, as well as the Environmental Center, to learn how to transform your lifestyle to sustainable living with cool, fun projects! We will be making reusable cling wrap using local beeswax.
Tuesday, April 23
CU Involvement Awards
6–8 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
The CU Involvement Awards is a free and open event that celebrates students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the Boulder community. Join CU GOLD, the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed to recognize leadership and engagement across campus.
CU Boulder Aerospace and STEM Summit
5:30–8:30 p.m. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Explore the future of life in outer space with CU Boulder faculty and alumni experts at the fourth annual Aerospace and STEM Summit. Tickets are just $10 and include event entry, heavy appetizers, a drink ticket and dessert. Students get a 50% discount with code “GoBuffs.” Don't miss it!
Wednesday, April 24
Summer Sendoff
4–6 p.m. The Connection
Come celebrate the end of the academic year with the UMC! Enjoy a delicious meal as you head off to a much-deserved summer break.
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Thursday, April 25
Bark Buddies at Norlin Library
1–3 p.m. Norlin Library
Taking five minutes to stop and pet a dog can help reduce stress and anxiety! Stop by Norlin Library and enjoy a little time with our Bark Buddies from Therapy Dogs of Boulder County! They'll be set up near Norlin's east entrance, around the corner from the Laughing Goat.
U.S. Army War College Panel: Foreign Policy and Military Strategy
5–6:30 p.m. Eaton 135
Come learn more about current U.S. foreign policy and military strategy as the Peace, Conflict and Security program hosts senior officers from the U.S. Army War College to debate these and other important issues with CU faculty and students.
Not in Vein screening
7–10 p.m. Math 100
Join the CU Boulder student organization Free to Be for a screening of the documentary Not in Vein about the opiod crisis. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Kelly Dore, an expert on human trafficking, and Dr. Robert Valuck from CU Anschutz Medical Campus, an expert on opiod addiction.
Program Council Film Series: Grease
7–10 p.m. Chem 140
Join Program Council for one of the most classic and successful movies of all time: Grease! Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines?
Friday, April 26
Fri-Yay Nights: Self-care kits
7–9 p.m. UMC 415–17
Prepare for finals with free create-your-own self-care kits including snacks, stress reduction materials and test supplies.
