A new fall semester is officially underway, and there are plenty of opportunities to help you get involved and find your place on campus. This week brings the Be Involved Fair, CUnity Fest, the Rocky Mountain Showdown and much more.
Monday, Aug. 26
I Love Mondays: Iced Coffee
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. UMC Fountain Area
Start your first week of school off right with free iced coffee in the UMC Fountain area and learn about student involvement.
CUnity Fest
4–7 p.m. Regent Administrative Center Lawn
Celebrate the diversity within the CU Boulder community with good food and information about the many diverse cultural student organizations, campus departments and resources available to you.
Trivia Night: Marvel Universe
7 p.m. UMC Dining Room Stage
Spidey Sense won’t help you here. From Thor’s age to Star-Lord’s dad, test your knowledge of some of Marvel’s most entertaining characters.
Club Sports Info Meetings
Many of CU Boulder's 30 club sports will be hosting information meetings during the first week of school.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Rocky Mountain Showdown Blood Drive
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Rec Center Ice Overlook Room
Help CU beat CSU in the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown blood drive. Schedule an appointment or text/call 720-333-0675 with questions.
CU Collegiate Recovery Center Sober Social
6–8 p.m. University Memorial Center, room 411
Check out the CU Collegiate Recovery Center and learn about this peer support community that provides recovery support services for substance use and other addictive behaviors. Free food!
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Be Involved Fair
2–6 p.m. Norlin Quad
Perhaps the most well-attended networking event of the school year, the Be Involved Fair is your annual opportunity to learn about student groups and organizations on campus, find new volunteer possibilities and get involved in the CU Boulder community. There will also be free food and giveaways.
Thursday, Aug. 29
New Student Organization Open House
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. UMC room 330
Want to get involved with or start a new student organization on campus? Stop by the Center for Student Involvement's Resource Center for all the answers to your questions.
Buffalo Nites: Drag Queen Bingo
7–9 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Local drag superstars at CU? A chance to win over $2,000 in prizes. Don't miss it!
Friday, Aug. 30
International Coffee Hour
4–5:30 p.m. UMC Main Dining Area
Stop by this weekly event for free coffee, tea and snacks. This is a great opportunity to connect with the international community here at CU Boulder. Units from across campus also frequently join the event to share information about the student services they provide.
Rocky Mountain Showdown
8 p.m. Broncos Stadium at Mile High
Get out and support the Buffs as they open their 2019 football schedule against the CSU Rams in the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown. Go Buffs!
