Published: Oct. 5, 2020

This week brings a dialogue about homelessness, Birding 101, a vice presidential debate watch party, DIY Night with latch hook kits, a virtual challenge experience and more.

person walking on campusMonday, Oct. 5

Mindful Monday: Guided meditation

 2–3 p.m.  Virtual event
Join your fellow Buffs for an hour of meditation. All levels of experience welcome! Register here.

Live virtual fitness class: SET

6 p.m.  Zoom
SET (strength endurance training) will get your blood flowing to improve endurance, strength and balance. You will utilize a variety of activities done on the Fitness Court to improve your stamina in any type of endurance challenge. All levels are welcome. Registration is required; learn more.


Tuesday, Oct. 6

STEM Industries Career and Internship Fair

 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Handshake
Employers will be recruiting for computer science, robotics, math, statistics, technology and all engineering fields. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event. RSVP on Handshake.

Oct. 6–8: Health and Wellness Summit

The third annual Health and Wellness Summit is completely virtual, and open to CU faculty, staff and students. Register to learn more about a holistic approach to health and wellness and the programs and services available at CU. 

Birding 101

 5:30–7 p.m. Zoom
Join an Outdoor Program trip leader for a live presentation to learn about birds you can see on the trails in Colorado. Registration deadline is 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5.


Wednesday, Oct. 7

Aerospace and Defense Career and Internship Fair

 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Handshake
Employers will be recruiting for majors including engineering, physics, information science, math, astronomy and more. RSVP for the event in Handshake. 

Education Abroad Global Seminar virtual info sessions

Get course credit while studying abroad in one of these faculty-led Global Seminars.

Writing in Ireland (Dublin, Ireland)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4:30 p.m. | Join via Zoom

Film & the Italian Aesthetic (Rome, Italy)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. | Join via Zoom

Barcelona Literature & Culture (Barcelona, Spain)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:15 p.m. | Join via Zoom

Identity, Arts & Ethics in Contemporary Norway (Oslo and Bergen, Norway)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. | Join via Zoom

Politics & Culture (Berlin, Germany)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m. | Join via Zoom

New Product Development (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4:30 p.m. | Join via Zoom

Urban Site Analysis & Design (Rome, Italy)
Monday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. | Join via Zoom

SKOServe: Homelessness

 5–6:30 p.m.  Zoom
What perceptions shape our interactions with members of our community who are experiencing homelessness? What barriers exist for folks who want to engage and help? Students who attend this training will learn about ways to challenge stereotypes and learn new ways to engage with community members who are experiencing homelessness in their everyday interactions and through service. Register here.

2020 election debate watch party

 7–8:30 p.m.  Zoom
Watch the vice presidential debate with fellow Buffs. Discuss the topics that the candidates are addressing and play debate bingo.


Thursday, Oct. 8

DIY Night: Latch hook kits

 6 p.m.  Zoom
All you crafty Buffs: Pick up a latch hook kit then tune in to join a virtual craft night. Each participant will need to RSVP in advance. You'll be contacted to coordinate a time to pick up your craft kit by appointment from CSI (UMC 330). Craft kit pickup will be contactless. Limited to the first 15–20 students to register, so register now!

DSCC Netflix Parties

 5 p.m.  Virtual event
Join the Dennis Small Cultural Center and your fellow Buffs to watch movies and shows while participating in an online chat. Learn more about how to participate.


Friday, Oct. 9

Fri-Yay Nights: Virtual challenge experience

7–7:45 p.m.  Virtual event
Think you have what it takes to complete the Virtual Challenge Course? Try it out! Register now.