LGBTQ+ Visibility Project 

  Oct. 7, 8, 9   Norlin Quad
Celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community by learning more about what our flags mean and why visibility is important.

Kwik Cricket 

  Oct. 7   5–8 p.m.   Rec Center, Turf Gym 
Join Intramural Sports for an evening of pick-up Kwik Cricket. Teams of eight will be formed and enjoy a night of fast-paced cricket fun. Register via the Fusion Play app on your mobile device.

Career Chats with Forever Buffs 

  Oct. 7   5–7 p.m.   UMC 235 
Connect with alumni mentors, alumni recent grads and your peers to hear career stories and experiences of Forever Buffs with various degrees and industries. Learn about the Forever Buffs Network, and have career conversations with fellow Buffs who can offer advice and mentoring. Sign up on Handshake.

Note-taking Workshop 

  Oct. 7   2 p.m.   C4C N238 
Join this workshop to learn about note-taking strategies and the importance of organized note-taking. In this workshop, we will provide a general overview of a handful of ways to take notes, followed by an opportunity to work with our Academic Coaches to find a note-taking strategy that works for you. Please bring an example of your class notes to make the most out of this presentation. 

Ralphie’s Cooking Basics 

  Oct. 7   5:15–7 p.m.   Village Center Dining and Community Commons 
Learn basic cooking techniques and make a meal from scratch. All materials provided.

Cafecito y Chisme 

  Oct. 7   11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.   C4C, Abrams Lounge
Kick off your day with The Latiné Student Alliance and The Center for Cultural Connections and Community with Cafecito y Chisme. It's the perfect way to connect with other students in the Latiné community, grab a bite on the go or hang out before heading to class. Whether you’re looking to catch up with friends or just grab a quick breakfast, you’re welcome here. We'll bring the cafecito; you bring the chisme y comunidad.

AcuDetox Group Acupuncture 

  Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28   11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.   C4C N352 
AcuDetox is a specific type of acupuncture, called auricular acupuncture, that can lead to symptom reduction in anxiety, depression and substance use cravings, as well as can improve sleep, relaxation and concentration.

Group Acupuncture (AcuDetox) 

  Oct. 7, 21   12:30–2:30 p.m.   UMC 411 
CU Medical Services is offering free AcuDetox acupuncture services. This treatment can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and pain. AcuDetox is also a nationally recognized form of treatment for addiction, PTSD and trauma. Spaces are first-come, first-served. Space is limited.

Let’s Talk Gambling 

  Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28   11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.   UMC 414 
Check in with a CAPS counselor for an informal consultation. Let’s Talk does not provide crisis services and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Specific focus: Problem gambling.

Let’s Talk @ The Center 

  Oct. 7, 14, 21   2–3 p.m.   C4C N320 
  Oct. 13, 20, 27   1–2 p.m.   C4C N320
The Center is hosting CAPS’ Let’s Talk with a focus for and trans and gender-diverse students on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. and BIPOC students on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Check in with a CAPS counselor for an informal consultation. Let’s Talk does not provide crisis services and is not a substitute for mental health treatment.

Vamos Bufalos Comedy Dinner 

  Oct. 7   6:30–8 p.m.   Folsom Field & Stadium, Touchdown Club 
Join Athletics, student athletes, Forever Buffs Latinx and The Center for the Vamos Búfalos comedy dinner. Come enjoy a night of community, food and laughs with your fellow Buffs.

S’mores Under the Stars 

  Oct. 8   6–8:30 p.m.   Rec Center, Tennis Courts, Rooftop Terrace 
Take a break from studying and unwind with Outdoor Pursuits at S’mores Under the Stars. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Rooftop Terrace with free s’mores, great company and a chance to recharge before heading back to your studies.

Mobile Food Pantry 

  Oct. 8   2–4 p.m.   Kittredge Central 
The Mobile Food Pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food (weight can vary). Be sure to bring your own reusable bags or boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. If you would like to volunteer at the Mobile Food Pantry, sign up here. 

Anxiety Toolbox Workshop 

  Oct. 8,15, 22, 29   Noon–1 p.m.   C4C N352 
Are you feeling anxious about classes, making new friends or life in general? This two-part workshop provides practical, lifelong tools to help you manage and reduce feelings of anxiety. 

Friday Film Series: 'The Dark Knight' 

  Oct. 9   8–10 p.m.   CHEM 140 
Grab your friends and enjoy a free movie on the big screen with Program Council. Sit back, relax and enjoy complimentary popcorn and concessions while catching a screening of "The Dark Knight."

Queer Cheer: Tarot Series 

  Oct. 9, 16   1:30–3:30 p.m.   C4C N320 
Join Pride every Friday for meaningful crafting or puzzle construction and learn more about queer and transgender community at the same time. Drop in any time to decompress, meet new friends and learn more about The Center. On Oct. 9 and 16, graduate student Colleen Ahern will guide us through collective tarot readings and deck creation, while emphasizing tarot's LGBTQ+ history. 

Free Friday Power Hour: Yoga Sculpt 

CU Boulder Esports 1v1 Tournament Day 

  Oct. 10   Noon–8 p.m.   UMC,Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge 
Test your skills against fellow students in 1v1 esports tournaments featuring Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege and League of Legends. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Not competing? Come watch and cheer on the action. Check the CU Boulder Esports Discord for the tournament schedule.

CU Boulder Concert Band

  Oct. 12   7:30 p.m.   Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
The CU Boulder Concert Band opens its season with a concert titled "Vox Populi," highlighting distinctive musical voices that have shaped our world. Featuring works by Frank Ticheli, Michele Fernández and Giacomo Puccini, this program brings together distinctive melodies, styles and perspectives in a celebration of the human voice.

Trivia Night 

  Oct. 12, 26   7–9 p.m.   UMC, The Connection
Think you’ve got the brains to beat the best? Grab your friends (or fly solo) and head to The Connection for a night of trivia, laughs and prizes. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and prizes will be awarded to top teams.

Pre-Law Tuesday Talks

  Oct. 13, 20, 27   5:30 p.m.   Virtual 
Hear from attorneys, judges and law school admissions deans and directors across the country. Hosted by the Pre-Law Office and Phi Alpha Delta.

• Oct. 13: BU Law
• Oct. 20: Minnesota Law
• Oct. 27: Denver Law

Technology, Innovation, and Information Career and Internship Fair 

  Oct. 13   11 a.m.–4 p.m.   UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom 
Connect with employers hiring for jobs and internships in technology, engineering, data, business and related fields. Grow your network, explore opportunities and learn about potential career paths. Visit Career Fair HQ to prepare and sign up on Handshake.

Poker Night: Texas Hold’em 

  Oct. 13, 27   UMC, The Connection 
Ready to raise, bluff and go all in? Join our Texas Hold’em tournament—no pressure, just cards, competition and a shot at some sweet prizes. Open to all skill levels. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and prizes will be awarded to top finishers.

Latine Royale Watch Party 

  Oct. 13   3:30–5 p.m.   C4C, Abrams Lounge 
Start your engines, arranquen sus motores, join The Center for Cultural Connections & Community in celebrating Latiné and Pride Months at CU Boulder by watching Drag Race Mexico: Latiné Royale, where Latiné Drag Queens across the world compete for the crown. Snacks and drinks provided. Show will start promptly at 4 p.m., doors open at 3:30 p.m.

Mending Workshop 

  Oct. 13, 27   11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.   UMC 351 
Have rips or tears in your favorite clothes or gear? Come to our mending workshop and learn how to return them to their former glory. All materials are provided.

Stories Across the Sea: Filipino American History Month 

  Oct. 13   5–7:30 p.m.   C4C, Abrams Lounge 
Stories Across the Sea is a storytelling and community gathering space for Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. Rooted in the tradition of talk story, the cultural practice of coming together to share experiences openly and freely, this event invites students to connect through storytelling, celebrate AAPI heritage and build meaningful community on campus. Come share your story, listen to others and connect with one another in an open and welcoming space.

Ghosts of Boulder Bike Tour 

  Oct. 14, 21   5–7 p.m.   Macky Auditorium west entrance 
Explore Boulder’s legends and local lore on a guided bike tour of some of the city’s most mysterious locations. Bike lights will be provided. Bring your bike, dress warmly and meet outside the west entrance of Norlin Library. Hosted by the CU Bike Program and open to students and community members.

Earth to Space: Science and Exploration Career & Internship Fair 

  Oct. 14   11 a.m.–4 p.m.   UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom 
Connect with employers hiring for jobs and internships in science, engineering, health, research and related fields. Explore career opportunities, grow your network and learn about potential career paths. Visit Career Fair HQ to prepare and sign up on Handshake.

Chocolate and Chill: A Mind Body Reset 

  Oct. 14   7–8:30 p.m.   Rec Center, Mind Body Studio 
Take a break and recharge with this one-hour wellness experience. Enjoy a guided stretch, a restorative legs-up-the-wall practice and a mindful chocolate meditation designed to help you relax, reset and reconnect. Registration required. 

Stress Less 

  Oct. 14   2 p.m.   C4C, N238  
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.

Latiné Heritage Month Closing: Latiné Student Alliance Pachanga 

  Oct. 14   5–8:30 p.m.   Koenig Alumni Center  
This year’s pachanga will bring students together for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, delicious food and cultural experiences that honor the Latiné diaspora. Celebrate the end of a monthlong journey of reflection, connection and celebration featuring exciting entertainment, including the energy and excitement of Hugo's Lucha Libre, music to dance in community and opportunities to connect with fellow Buffs. Come enjoy an evening full of alegría, tradición and comunidad as we celebrate our shared stories, cultures and the many identities that make our Latiné community unique.

Club 156 x The Connection 

  Oct. 15   8–10 p.m.   UMC, The Connection  
Looking for the perfect way to kick off your Thursday night? Grab your friends and head to The Connection for free bowling, billiards, ping pong and pizza. Then swing by Club 156 to enjoy live music presented by Program Council.

Roam Anywhere All Industries Career & Internship Fair 

  Oct. 15   11 a.m.–4 p.m.   UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom 
New to career fairs? Meet employers, practice your networking skills and learn about internships, jobs and career paths in a low-pressure setting. Whether you're exploring your options, building confidence or figuring out how your major connects to a career, this fair is a great place to begin. Visit Career Fair HQ to prepare and sign up on Handshake.

AAPI Game Night 

  Oct. 15   5–7 p.m.   C4C, N320 
Join The Center for Cultural Connections and Community and the CU Mahjong Club for a fun evening of mahjong with fellow students; no experience necessary. Whether you grew up playing at the family table or have never touched a tile, come hang out, pick up the game, enjoy snacks and boba drinks and meet some great people along the way.

Ice Rink Theme Night: Black and Gold Skate 

Free Friday Power Hour: Cycle BEATS 

Cozy Gaming Night: Spooky Games 

Kitchen Table 

  Oct. 22   5:30–7 p.m.   C4C N320   
Join us for dinner, community, engaging activities and dialogue. Make new friends or reconnect with folks you already know. Connect with peers and mentors who support wellness and nurture leadership. This event centers the experiences of women of color.

Pride Pool Party 

  Oct. 22   7–9 p.m.   Rec Center, Buff Pool 
Connect with community, make new friends and enjoy a welcoming night at the pool. LGBTQ+ students, allies and all body types are invited to swim, relax and have fun in an affirming space.

Buffs After Dark: Drag Bingo 

  Oct. 23   8–10 p.m.   UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom 
Enjoy a night of bingo, performances and prizes at this special Buffs After Dark event.

Access+ Movie Night: 'Crip Camp' 

  Oct. 23   1 p.m.   C4C N238 
Join Disability Services and the Center for Leadership as we view the documentary "Crip Camp," a powerful documentary that chronicles the inspiring journey of a group of teenagers with disabilities who attended Camp Jened in the 1970s and their role in the Disability Rights movement. Grab some popcorn and enjoy an afternoon exploring themes of leadership, access and making change.

How You Use: Continuum of Use 

  Oct. 23   Noon–2 p.m.   Rec Center  
Explore how alcohol and other drugs impact your life in a judgment-free space and learn about campus resources that support your well-being. 

Free Friday Power Hour: Power Yoga 

  Oct. 23   5–6 p.m.   Rec Center, Mind Body Studio  
Explore how alcohol and other drugs impact your life in a judgment-free space and learn about campus resources that support your well-being.

Pride Ride Cycle Class 

  Oct. 23   6–7 p.m.   Rec Center, Cycle Studio 
Celebrate our LGBTQ+ community with friends and allies in this vibrant, high-energy cycling class. Registration is recommended but not required. 

National Transfer Student Week: Get Tote-ally Connected 

  Oct. 23   Noon–2 p.m.   C4C, Abrams Lounge 
Decorate your own tote bag with all supplies provided, connect with fellow transfer students and learn about campus resources that can support your success at CU Boulder. Stop by, get creative, build community and leave with a customized tote bag and new connections.

Queer Cheer & Inner Piece 

  Oct. 23   1:30–3:30 p.m.   C4C N320 
Join Pride every Friday for meaningful crafting or puzzle construction and learn more about queer and trans community at the same time. Drop in at any time to decompress, meet new friends and learn more about The Center. 

Ballot Research Workshop

Anderson Farms with the Collegiate Recovery Center 

  Oct. 24 
A fun, substance-free outing involving a haunted corn maze for students interested in or dedicated to recovery. Limited spots available. Email cucrc@colorado.edu by Oct. 14 to reserve a spot. 

West African Highlife Ensemble

  Oct. 24   7:30   Grusin Music Hall, C112
Performing high-energy, tightly knit traditional, neo-traditional and highlife dance music from Ghana, CU Boulder’s West African Highlife Ensemble is the first university ensemble in the U.S. to perform highlife music.

Interview Prep and Practice Workshop 

  Oct. 26   5–6 p.m.   Virtual 
Learn about interviewing basics, how to use the START method and the interview practice resources available so you can ace your next job or internship interview. Sign up on Handshake. 

Pumpkin Palooza 

  Oct. 27   6–9 p.m.   Norlin Quad 
Join the Center for Student Involvement for our annual Pumpkin Palooza event. Show off your costume with our photo booth, paint pumpkins with your friends, enjoy pizza and fall treats and play yard games. Don't forget to dress up.

Grad School 101 

   Oct. 27   11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.   UMC 475
Join us for a lunch-and-learn designed to help first-generation college students explore what it takes to apply to and succeed in graduate school. Over a free lunch, students will gain essential information about the application process, funding options, research opportunities and what to expect in grad-level programs. This session aims to make grad school feel more accessible, less intimidating and within reach.

How You Use: Continuum of Use 

   Oct. 28   Noon–2 p.m.   UMC fountain 
Explore how alcohol and other drugs impact your life in a judgment-free space and learn about campus resources that support your well-being.

Job and Internship Search Strategies Workshop 

  Oct. 29   2–3 p.m.   C4C S440 
Don’t know where to start or feeling stuck in your job search? Join Career Services to learn about strategies for finding, applying for and successfully getting jobs and internships. Topics covered will be customized to students in the room but may include: where to search online, how to lean on your own network, attending fairs and virtual recruiting events, alternative ways to connect with employers, getting application materials ready, how to interview and any other questions on your mind. 

Halloween Splash Cinema 

  Oct. 30   8–10 p.m.   Rec Center, Buff Pool  
Float while watching a Halloween-themed movie on the big screen, enjoy festive decorations and celebrate the season with friends.

Ice Rink Theme Night: Halloween Costume Skate 

  Oct. 30   7–8 p.m.   Rec Center, Ice Rink   
Come and glide around in your best costume and start Hallo-weekend off right on the ice rink. Prizes given out for the best and most creative costumes.

Murder Mystery Night at the Climbing Gym 

  Oct. 30   7–9 p.m.   Rec Center, Climbing Gym    
You'll have to complete some climbs to collect the clues, consider the evidence and solve the mystery. Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders.

Free Friday Power Hour: Halloween Zumba 

  Oct. 30   5–6 p.m.   Rec Center, Studio 2     
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Halloween-themed Zumba party. Enjoy an energetic workout, festive music, community connection and a costume-friendly atmosphere. The first 50 students will receive a free sport towel, and all attendees will be entered into a prize raffle.

Humans vs. Zombies 

  Oct. 30   8 p.m.–2 a.m.   Engineering Center     
Bring any and all Nerf blasters to defend yourselves and democracy in a themed Humans vs. Zombies Nerf battle. The lock-in will be held in the Engineering Center. Doors open Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. The event ends at 2 a.m. on Oct. 31. 

You must have a signed waiver to participate. Nerf blasters are subject to "feet-per-second" restrictions and limited blasters are available for check-out at the event.

Buffs After Dark: Buff Pool Halloween Film Screening 

  Oct. 30   8–10 p.m.   Rec Center, Buff Pool    
Float, relax and enjoy a Halloween movie at the Buff Pool. Bring your friends for a free night of film, fun and community at this special Buffs After Dark event.

A Safer Night Out 

  Oct. 30   2–5 p.m.   UMC, South Terrace     
Get ready for a fun and safe Halloween. Stop by for free food, wellness resources and harm-reduction supplies, connect with fellow Buffs and pick up what you need for the night ahead.

Hilloween 

  Oct. 30   4–7 p.m.   Beach Park      
Join us for trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and free food.

Queer Cheer: Halloween 

  Oct. 30   1:30–3:30 p.m.   C4C, N320       
Join Pride every Friday for meaningful crafting, learning more about the queer and trans communities or puzzle construction. Drop in anytime to decompress, meet new friends and learn more about The Center. On Oct. 30, join us for fun Halloween crafts that celebrate queer culture.

Haunted Halls: The Nightmare before the 150th 

  Oct. 30   7–11:30 p.m.   Stearns East        
Dare to enter our Haunted House in the basement of Stearns Hall, where twisted tales and terrifying legends come to life. Creep through shadowy halls filled with haunting scenes highlighting the classic Nightmare Before Christmas. Once you’ve made it out (if you can), head to the Stearns Central lobby for a lively Halloween carnival featuring thrilling games and fun activities. 

Student Game Day Huddle 

  Oct. 31   Farrand Field        
Come cheer on the Buffs at this student tailgate tradition. There will be free food, games, music and a chance to be chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. The selected Student Fan of the Game will have the chance to walk onto Folsom Field during the game.