Wrap up 2022 with free events! This month brings holiday festivities, self-care support for finals, game tournaments, a showing of Don’t Worry Darling, band and orchestra performances, free swag bags, job seeking advice, warm drinks and more—end the year on a high note!
Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit
Dec. 1–4 Various Campus Locations
Join United Nations Human Rights and CU Boulder for the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit addressing the interconnectedness of human rights and climate change.
CU on Friday: Home for the Holidays
Dec. 2 4–6 p.m. The Connection
Join fellow Buffs for a beloved UMC tradition. Free gingerbread house decorating, chili, corn chips and other goodies will be provided. The event also includes half-priced bowling and billiards.
DJ Σpsilon at Club 156
Dec. 2 7–10 p.m. The Connection
Join DJ Σpsilon for tech remixes of popular music in Club 156.
LGBTQ+ and Allies Climbing Night
Dec. 4 7–9 p.m. Rec Center, climbing gym
Visit the Rec for a climbing night in support of LGBTQ+ community.
I Love Mondays: Hot cocoa
Dec. 5 2–3 p.m. UMC arcade next to fountains
Come get a cup of hot cocoa to warm you up this December! The Center for Student Involvement is hosting this weekly event that teaches students about opportunities on campus.
Pause for Paws (therapy dogs)
Dec. 5 2:30–4 p.m. Rec Center lobby
Are you stressed about finals? Take a pause and enjoy some kind pups! Therapy dogs are a great way to relieve stress and anxiety.
Journey to the Center of Stillness: Guided meditation in the dome
Dec. 5 4–5 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Reconnect the mind and body before finals. This free guided meditation cultivates ease of mind and profound peace.
Pingpong tournament
Dec. 5 7–9 p.m. The Connection
Visit The Connection for a single or double knock-out pingpong tournament! Prizes available for top finishers. Sign up starts at 6p.m. at The Connection Front Desk.
Concert Band and Campus Orchestra
Dec. 5 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium
This free event presents back-to-back live performances by the band and orchestra. The program includes works from Camille Saint-Saëns, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Arturo Márquez.
Mobile Food Pantry
Dec. 6 2–4 p.m. UMC south terrace plaza
The Mobile Food Pantry is free to Buffs and community members. Resources will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get Hired: Using Your Skills to Tell Your Story
Dec. 6 2 p.m. C4C S350
This workshop will discuss how to introduce yourself with confidence and ace your interview!
How to Get Noticed: Resumes and Cover Letters
Dec. 6 2–3 p.m. Virtual
How will you stand out from the crowd? Join Career Services to take your resume to the next level.
Billiards Tournament
Dec. 6 7–9 p.m. The Connection
Are you a pro at billiards? Visit The Connection for 8- or 9-ball tournaments. Prizes available for top finishers.
Faculty Tuesdays
Dec. 6 7:30 p.m. Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall
Faculty Tuesdays allows for renowned CU Boulder artists to perform with students and colleagues. Join for free or pay what you can.
Fun Before Finals: Rest and Recharge Station
Dec. 6–8 11 a.m.–1 p.m. UMC 457
The Rest and Recharge Station gives students a place to unwind before finals. Snacks and beverages are provided.
Super Smash Bros tournament
Dec. 7 5–10 p.m. The Connection
Show off your gaming skills at the Super Smash Bros tournament! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
Finals Week Swag Bags
Dec. 7 2–4 p.m. Central campus & SEEC North Atrium
Health and Wellness Services is supporting students by providing finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and more.
API-phany: Lifting Each Other Up Through Community
Dec. 7 Noon–1:30 p.m. C4C N450
Visit the API-phany (epiphany) support group for self-identified Asian American female and nonbinary students.
Ralphie’s Cooking Basics: Risotto
Dec. 7 5:30–6:30 p.m. Village Center
Ralphie’s Cooking Basics teaches basic cooking techniques. This week students will learn how to make a tasty risotto.
How to Find an Internship
Dec. 8 1:30–2:30 p.m. Virtual
Are you feeling stuck in your internship search? Join Career Services to ask questions and get tips.
Science Under the Dome: ‘Journey to the Center of the Embryo’
Dec. 8 7–8 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Join postdoctoral researcher Anneke Kakebeen for a deep dive into the womb. This talk will discuss the embryonic journey and questions that remain unanswered. CU Boulder students are admitted for free with a valid Buff OneCard.
Free Finals Week at The Rec
Dec. 9–14 Times & locations vary
The Rec is hosting Free Finals Week! Any student with a Buff OneCard will have access to free fitness classes, bouldering, skate rentals and more.
Transfer Snack Break
Dec. 9 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CASE transfer space
Take a break and fuel up with some free snacks!
Friday Night Film Series: Don’t Worry Darling
Dec. 9 8 p.m. CHEM 140
Don’t Worry Darling is a 2022 film starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Chris Pine. The film follows a 1950s housewife and her husband in a strange experimental community.
Breakfast for Dinner
Dec. 9 4–7 p.m. UMC Alferd Packer Grill
Breakfast for Dinner is a finals tradition! There will also be a smash room to help alleviate stress.
I Love Mondays: Coffee sips and study tips
Dec. 12 2–3 p.m. UMC north dining room
Enjoy coffee and tips with I Love Mondays! Students will be able to learn about various opportunities on campus.
