Published: Feb. 20, 2023

This week brings a wilderness survival workshop, Mardi Gras festivities, information on McNair Scholars, social media curation, CU basketball vs. USC, a play about a Catholic school drama club staging Antigone and more.

Student walking on a snowy campusMonday, Feb. 20

API-phany ‘Epiphany’: Lifting Each Other Up Through Community

 Noon–1:30 p.m. ​ C4C, Office of Victim Assistance, Room N450 
Are you a self-identified Asian American female or nonbinary student? This support group covers common themes including mental health concerns related to racial trauma, imposter syndrome, growing up bicultural and more. 

I Love Mondays: Mardi Gras celebration

 2 p.m. ​ UMC north dining area
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Center for Student Involvement. Take part in the celebration while learning about ways to get involved on campus.


Tuesday, Feb. 21

Health Huts: CUrate Your Social Media

 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ​ Rec Center lobby
Social media can affect your mood. Customize your social media with body positive energy.

McNair Scholars information sessions

 4–4:30 p.m. ​ Lucile Berkely Buchanan Building, Room 334
Are you a current sophomore or junior that is interested in going to grad school? The McNair Scholars Program supports students who are first-generation, low-income and from underrepresented backgrounds.


Wednesday, Feb. 22

Rooted in Community

 3–5 p.m. ​ UMC 457
In celebration of Black History Month, the Dennis Small Cultural Center is having an afternoon of community. Attendees will receive a free plant. 

Winter Wilderness Survival Skills

 5:30–7 p.m. ​ Rec Center, first floor, Adventure Resource Center  $5
Would you be able to survive in the wilderness? Learn some new skills by attending this workshop. Students will learn techniques related to fire building, shelter finding and search and rescue. 


Thursday, Feb. 23

CU men’s basketball vs. USC

 7 p.m. ​ CU Events Center  $45–$96
CU is playing a hope game against the University of Southern California. Sko Buffs! 

How to Tame Your Money

 5–6 p.m. ​ C4C N301 (Flatirons Room)
The Basic Needs Center and Elevations Credit Union are partnering up to host a financial literacy workshop. Register here.


Friday, Feb. 24

Antigone: A play by Madhuri Shekar

 7:30 p.m. ​ Old Main Chapel  $19
Antigone is a brand new play about a Catholic school drama club rehearsing its first play. Even during a scandal, the show must go on. 

Laser Lizzo

 8:30–9:30 p.m. ​ Fiske Planetarium  $8–$12
It’s about time for Laser Lizzo! Lizzo’s magical music and commentary will leave you feeling “good as hell.”