Published: April 17, 2023

This week brings an Earth Week music festival, Holocaust remembrance, salsa dancing, a Consent Carnival, mental health support, Peace Corps information, a Will Vill party, free sunflower seeds and more. 

students enjoying a spring day on Norlin QuadMonday, April 17

Earth Week Music Festival

 2–6 p.m.  Farrand Field
This sustainability-themed music festival features live music from local bands, ice cream and more! 

Meet the Trees: Mindful Monday

 2–4 p.m.  Wardenburg west solarium
Join Health and Wellness Services for a mindful walk around campus to learn about the trees.


Tuesday, April 18

Yom HaShoah: A Holocaust Memorial Public Reading of Names

 10 a.m.–3 p.m.  UMC fountain
Attend this event for a public reading of the names of European Jews murdered in the Holocaust. The campus and larger community is encouraged to attend this remembrance ceremony. 

Consent Carnival

 11 a.m.–3 p.m.  C4C Abrams Lounge
Acknowledge April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and attend the Consent Carnival. Learn about resources, enjoy food, play games and win prizes.


Wednesday, April 19

Supporting Student Mental Health

 11 a.m.–noon  Virtual 
What does mental health look like at CU? This presentation will connect attendees with resources and teach them how to recognize signs of distress. 

Peace Corps information session

 Noon–1 p.m.  Virtual 
Have you ever thought about volunteering with the Peace Corps? This information session will feature a conversation with a diverse group of volunteers.


Thursday, April 20

Red Sunflower Seed Pickup

 Noon–3:30 p.m.  Norlin Library east entrance 
Norlin Library is handing out sunflower seeds in celebration of Earth Day! This event is part of One Seed, a community gardening project at CU. 

I Love Will Vill: Taste of Boulder block party

 2–4 p.m.  Williams Village North lawn
Celebrate Williams Village with a fun block party! Enjoy field games and food samples from Boulder restaurants. 


Friday, April 21

Cordae concert with N3ptune, Rusty Steve

 8 p.m.  UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom  $25–$50
It is time for the biggest music event of the semester: the 2023 Program Council Spring Show. Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae will headline, with N3ptune and guitarist Rusty Steve opening. Open to the public.

Havana Nights

 8–11:30 p.m.  Dairy Arts Center  $12
Dance the night away with Havana Nights! Enjoy an evening of laughter, music and good vibes.