Published: Feb. 15, 2021

This week brings Days of Gratitude events, free school supplies and CU swag, a guided paint class, trivia night, a talk by modern relationship expert Esther Perel and more.

Snow at Norlin LibraryMonday, Feb. 15

The Virtual Housing Expo

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Virtual
Come find your new home! Attending the CU Virtual Housing Expo is a great way to find housing, meet with landlords and have your questions answered. This will be especially helpful if it’s your first time living off campus in the Boulder area. Make sure to sign up to get the latest news on registration and times.

Mindful Mondays: Gratitude

2–4 p.m. Zoom
Join other Buffs for Days of Gratitude week! Celebrate your friendships and reconnect with yourself. Register for Mindful Mondays. 

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Health Hut: Days of Gratitude

2–4 p.m. TBD
Come share the things you are grateful for! Your stories will help complete a Gratitude Buffalo, and you’ll get the chance to hear what other Buffs are also grateful for.


Wednesday Feb. 17 

Make-n-Take: Spring Success Kits

4 p.m. UMC and Will Vill
Meet new Buffs and pick up free school supplies, CU swag and other household items for your home. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.

Wellness Wednesday

 2–4 p.m. Zoom
Enjoy a wellness day off with an Emotional Wellness team!  Don’t forget to register for Wellness Wednesdays!

DSCC Dialogues: Starting Your Own Business

5 p.m. Virtual
Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Come join the Dennis Small Cultural Center and Tasha Plaza from Prime Legacy Security to learn more about how to start your own business! 


Thursday, Feb. 18

Think About it Thursday: Gratitude

1–2 p.m. Virtual
Join a discussion about gratitude; learn why it's important and how to practice it.

Guided Paint Class

6:30 p.m. Virtual
Engage with other Buffs and learn how to paint evergreen trees through this guided paint class with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). All supplies are included and can be picked up on campus. Space is limited to the first 50 students, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot!

An Evening with Esther Perel

7 p.m. Virtual
Esther Perel is a psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host and bestselling author being hosted by the Distinguished Speakers Board. Attendance is limited, so be sure to pre-register and reserve your spot today! You are encouraged to submit questions for Perel via #EstherCU on Twitter or Facebook, which will be posed during a moderated Q&A following the speech.


Friday, Feb. 19

Community Game Night: Trivia Night

4 p.m. Virtual
Do you know random facts you’re eager to share? Come put your skills to the test in a unique virtual experience full of trivia. You can have your camera on or off, or even join from your computer or phone. Better yet, you’ll be competing for prizes, and you might have a chance to meet some new people along the way! Make sure to register for this fun-filled event.