Published: March 2, 2020

This week brings a tikka masalaa cooking class, a panel on how to talk about race, the Health Professions Expo, a caramel apple bar, an outdoor industry panel, and plenty more free food and fun!

Students participate in a cooking classMonday, March 2

I Love Mondays: Caramel apple bar

2–3 p.m.  UMC, North Dining Room
Did someone say caramel apples?! Cure your case of the Monday blues, take a break from studying and kick start your week with a caramel apple bar at the UMC.


Tuesday, March 3

Health Professions Expo

 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  UMC
Hey Health Buffs! Attend the annual Health Professions Expo for the opportunity to network with different programs and industry professionals. Local and national employers, as well as professional school admissions representatives from many different health care fields, will be here to talk directly with you. Recruiters for military health professions scholarship programs will also be present. Bring your Buff OneCard to attend. 

Difficult Dialogues: How to talk about race

 Noon to 1 p.m. Norlin E260
Join the Center for Humanities & the Arts for this series launch, featuring a panel of specialists who will be share how they talk about race, especially focusing on how to talk about race in and out of the classroom and how to respond to issues of racism when they impact our campus community. 


Wednesday, March 4

Welcome Wednesday with The Herd

 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Koenig Alumni Center
Join The Herd the first Wednesday of every month for free food! Don't forget, you must have your CU Herd app ready to be scanned in order to get your free lunch and Herd swag.

Wellness Wednesday: Root beer floats

 2–4 p.m.  Wardenburg, third floor
Come test your skills in a pouring challenge, and enjoy a free root beer float!

Buff Talk: Engineering in the Outdoors

 5:30–7 p.m.  Engineering Center
Learn from a panel of industry representatives who work outdoors or are a part of the outdoor industry about the steps they took to get into their chosen fields and industries. The following organizations will be participating: JVA, Stryd, Specialized, Dawson, Major League Baseball and Revel Gear.


Thursday, March 5

LGBTQ+ networking and mixer

 4:30–7 p.m.  CASE
Students will have the opportunity to meet and network with Colorado employers who lead inclusive practices in hiring and in the workplace. The event will feature a panel of employers discussing their experiences being out in the workplace, whether or not to put LGBTQ experience on résumés and more. Afterward, network in a casual mixer environment.

Ralphie’s Cooking Basics: Tikka masala

5:30–7:30 p.m. Village Center
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! Sign-up begins at 5:15 p.m. at the base of the stairs. Space is limited to the first 15 people who sign up, so please be sure to arrive early. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Karaoke night

7 p.m.  UMC, The Connection
Are you tired of singing in the shower and want a chance to hit the stage? Well then come to karaoke night and get the full rock-star experience in the newly renovated Connection!


Friday, March 6

CU on Friday: Luck o’ the Buffs

 4–6 p.m.  UMC, The Connection
CU Boulder students, faculty and staff are invited to this fun UMC tradition! This month’s theme is Luck o’ the Buffs: Enjoy cookie decorating, free bowling, billiards, video games and food.