This week brings Research & Innovation Week, therapy dogs, DSCC Dialogues pride discussion, film screening, Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series and more.
Monday, Oct. 14
Research & Innovation Week
Oct. 14–18
Join this free and open event including everything from expert panels to TED-style talks, film screenings, poster sessions, lightning talks and performances.
Get a flu shot
Daily through Dec. 13
Hey Buffs, it’s flu season. How do we avoid getting the dreaded flu? By getting a flu shot! Medical Services provides free flu shots for CU Boulder students in a variety of locations on campus during the flu season.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series: Chris Fussell
9:30–10:45 a.m. Wolf Law, Wittmeyer Courtroom
Chris Fussell, former Navy SEAL and best-selling author of Team of Teams and One Mission will speak to students about leadership and what is required to succeed in the current environment. Please RSVP for this free event.
DSCC Dialogues: Pride discussion
5–6:30 p.m. UMC 457
The Dennis Small Cultural Center (DSCC) has created a new discussion-based program series, DSCC Dialogues, to provide a safe space to have discussion around identity, community and world events. The second conversation this month will be around the importance of Pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Coddling of the American Mind: An Evening with Jonathan Haidt
5:30–7 p.m. Village Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Drawing from his New York Times bestselling book, The Coddling of the American Mind, Jonathan Haidt will discuss why he thinks it is harder and harder for students to become autonomous adults who are able to navigate the bumpy road of life.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Why study computational linguistics?
10:30 a.m. to noon Fleming 279
Siri, Amazon Echo and Alexa, and Google Assistant are everywhere. Are they a boom to mankind or just an annoyance? Come and find out! Join the CU Boulder Graduate School Computational Linguistics for an info session to learn about current research, and meet faculty and students. Networking and lunch to follow.
Stay and Play Dog Café
1–4 p.m. Rec Center, Studio 2
Play with therapy dogs, discover your conflict style, enjoy warm drinks, sweet treats and more at this dog cafe! Bring your Buff OneCard for entry.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Nearly Naked Mile
7–9:30 p.m. Koenig Alumni Center
The Herd’s annual philanthropic run run helps to donate hundreds of clothes to local charities. Entertainment includes a DJ, games, prizes and snacks. This is the rescheduled date; originally scheduled for Oct. 10.
Friday, Oct. 18
Fri-Yay Nights: Legos and Eggos
1–3 p.m. Engineering Center lobby
Hurray! It’s Friday! Kick off your weekend with a waffle bar and everyone's favorite childhood toy, Legos!
Program Council Film Series: Ma
8–10 p.m. Chem 140
A lonely middle-aged woman befriends some teenagers and decides to let them party in the basement of her home. But there are some house rules: One of the kids has to stay sober, don't curse and never go upstairs. They must also refer to her as Ma. But as Ma's hospitality starts to curdle into obsession, what began as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing nightmare, and Ma's place goes from the best place in town to the worst place on Earth!
As always, free admission and popcorn.
