20 things to do: Fuel for finals, de-stress with chess, more
This week is all about de-stressing and preparing for finals. You have a lot on your plate, so take advantage of all CU has to offer: finals week swag, an ice cream social, gardening, a guided meditation at Fiske Planetarium, Late Night Breakfast, cozy gaming, the ATLAS Expo and more.
Fun Before Finals: DIY bonsai tree giveaway
1–3 p.m. UMC, CSI Resource Center, Room 337
Pick up all the materials needed for your very own DIY mini zen garden.
Commuting Buffs Ice Cream Social
1:15–3:15 p.m. Visual Arts Complex plaza
I scream; you scream; we all scream for ice cream! Commuting Buffs are invited to craft their very own delectable ice cream sundae.
Journey to the Center of Stillness
5–6 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Fiske Planetarium is having a free guided meditation session. This is an opportunity to relax before finals.
Science in an Election Year
5:30–7:30 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Listen in on a panel discussion that will explore how science plays a part in elections. Refreshments provided.
Tuesday, April 30
Finals Week Swag
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wardenburg Student Health Center
Celebrate making it to finals week with a free swag bag.
Pride Dinner & Discussion: Rainbow Resiliency
5–7 p.m. C4C N320, Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby
Partake in dinner and a discussion about the LGBTQ+ community’s history of adaptation to political difficulties.
De-stress with Chess
6:30–8 p.m. Ketchum Arts and Sciences, Room 1B87
Checkmate. All skill levels are welcome to join a chess session with fellow players.
3 things to check off your to-do list
- Stop by the UMC Zen Zone on April 29–May 14.
- Present your research or creative work at the Sidewalk Symposium—deadline April 29.
- Join a team of undergrads on a UROP project, starting this summer! Browse open opportunities.
Wednesday, May 1
Mix up your finals fuel
1–3 p.m. Norlin Library
Properly fuel your body for finals week with trail mix and trivia. Can’t make it this Wednesday? This event will also be held on Friday, May 3, from noon to 2 p.m.
Seeding & Weeding
5–6:30 p.m. 2650 Table Mesa Drive
Join the CU Farm and Garden Club for an evening of gardening. Volunteers will weed, amend the soil and plant early season crops.
Cozy Gaming: Couch Co-op
5–10 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge
Hang with friends and play your favorite video games, or try something new!
You Did It! End of Year Celebration
6:30 p.m. Williams Village North lobby
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is throwing an end-of-year celebration. You did it!
Thursday, May 2
LinkedIn 101
2–3 p.m. C4C S350 Zoom
LinkedIn is a social platform that allows professionals to network and communicate. Learn how to make the most of the platform during this workshop.
ATLAS Expo 2024
4–6 p.m. ATLAS Center
Check out some of the creative design projects created by ATLAS students. Projects include games, electronics, AR/VR, interactive and immersive experiences, fabrication, motion capture and more.
Building While on a Visa—Tips for Immigrant Founders
4–5:15 p.m. Virtual
Get tips for navigating a startup while on a visa. This event is hosted by Venture Partners at CU Boulder. Attendees must register before 4 p.m. May 1.
Late Night Breakfast
7 p.m. UMC
The Center for Student Involvement is serving a late-night breakfast to re-energize yourself. No meal plan required.
Campus map
Bookmark the campus map to find where you need to go, or save a link to the map on your smartphone home screen and use it like an app.
Friday, May 3
Fun Before Finals: Will Vill breakfast boxes
9–11 a.m. Williams Village North, The Grotto
Are you a Will Vill resident or any student who can’t make it to the UMC Late Night Breakfast? Stop by The Grotto for free breakfast boxes.
Jumpstart your day
9–11 a.m. Village Center Wellness Suite
Get the day started with a warm beverage, words of affirmation and power posing.
Geography Gathering for BIPOC & International Members
1–3 p.m. Guggenheim Geography, Room 301
The Geography department is hosting a social event for their BIPOC and international members.
Saturday, May 4
Cirque de la Symphonie with Boulder Philharmonic
2 p.m. Macky Auditorium $25–$104
Music and acrobatics are incorporated into this unforgettable experience. Enjoy a unique and mesmerizing performance.
Takács Quartet digital concert
Through May 6 Virtual $20–$40
CU Presents is hosting the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet. This event is available to stream through May 6.