30 things to do: Get lost in a corn maze, cruise Boulder, more
This week brings meatball Monday; behind the scenes election tours; soccer, football and volleyball games; free lunch, coffee and gaming; and more.
National Transfer Student Week
Oct. 21–25 Various times and locations
Calling all transfer Buffs! Celebrate National Transfer Student Week at CU Boulder. This week will be filled with events designed specifically for transfer students that will allow you to meet other transfer Buffs, experience campus and have fun! Events are open to all transfers, and we hope to see you there!
Perfect Your Resume
Noon–1 p.m. C4C S435
Want a great resume and attention-getting cover letter to catch the eye of a future employer? Join this workshop to review effective strategies that highlight your skills and experiences in your application materials. Can't make it? A second session will be offered Oct. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
I Love Mondays: Meatballs
2–3 p.m. UMC North Dining Area
Celebrate meatball Monday and learn about different campus organizations.
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Tuesday, Oct. 22
Behind the Scenes Election Tour
10 a.m. 1750 33rd St., Boulder
Boulder County Elections is hosting student-geared ballot processing tours! See the journey of a ballot, how signatures on mail ballots are verified, all the steps in place to maintain accuracy and security, and how Boulder County Elections keeps everyone’s vote anonymous. Click here for dates and times and to RSVP.
How You Use: Exploring Substance Use
11 a.m.–1 p.m. UMC fountain
Explore how alcohol and other drugs affect your life in a non-judgmental space. Information about on-campus resources will also be available.
The State of the First Amendment: Press Freedom
4–5:30 p.m. UMC 382–84–86
Join the Keller Center for the Study of the First Amendment for the second in a series of campus fora about the current status and enduring importance of the Five Freedoms of the First Amendment, focusing here on press freedoms.
Electrified Transportation Research Expo
4–5:30 p.m. Discovery Learning Center, Room 1B70 and lobby
Interested in electrified transportation? Join the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center (Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification) team for a mini expo to learn what they've been working on and how you can get involved. There will be poster presentations, demos and more. Free food and drinks will be provided!
DIY Night: ‘Coraline’ felt dolls
5–7 p.m. UMC south terrace tent
Create your own button-eyed felt doll while we listen to the “Coraline” soundtrack. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.
Pingpong tournament
7–9 p.m. UMC The Connection
Come test your luck at a single or double knock-out ping pong tournament! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons: Squash Drama, Lead with Resolve
11 a.m.–noon UMC 330
Learn how to address conflict within your student organization. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.
Let’s Party (Smart)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wardenburg Health Center
Test your party smart knowledge and you might leave with a prize! Learn about the correct portion size for various types of alcohol. Try to pour your own and we’ll let you know how you did!
Opera Sneak Peek: ‘Hänsel und Gretel’
Noon Imig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
Bring your lunch and enjoy a sneak peek into the upcoming production of “Hänsel und Gretel.” Faculty and students will present excerpts, answer questions and share their insights.
Queers & Cake: Celebrating ACE Spectrum
2–3 p.m. C4C N320
Join the Pride Office for cake, hang out with other queer community members and help us celebrate ACE identities in honor of ACE awareness week in October.
Chai Chats
3–4:30 p.m. C4C Abrams Lounge
Join fellow Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students for a casual coffee and tea hour.
Inclusive Excellence in Gaming: Queer History
5–11 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ excellence in gaming! Experience free games that queer creators and developers created or that center the queer experience.
‘Only When It's Funny’: Free Speech and the Arts
5:30–7 p.m. Wolf Law, Room 206
The question of legal restrictions on artistic expression has long been debated, but the question of private censorship in the arts is much less well understood. Join university lecturer and founder and CEO of Passage Press, Jonathan Keeperman, as he argues that private censorship in the arts is a pervasive and urgent problem whose ultimate solution is the development of independent and non-monopolistic creative economies.
Volleyball: Buffs vs. Mountaineers
7 p.m. CU Events Center
Cheer on the women's volleyball team as they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers. Admission is free for all CU Boulder students with a valid Buff OneCard.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Lug Your Mug
8 a.m.–noon ATLAS Center, outside CU Art Museum
Come get a free coffee if you Lug Your Mug! All you must do is bring your own mug and you get rewarded with a free coffee. There will be no single-use cups available.
S’mores & Scares: Buffs Take on Terror in the Corn
5–9 p.m. Anderson Farms
Join us for an evening of adventure at Anderson Farms. We'll explore pumpkin patches, get lost in the corn maze, meet farm animals and cozy up by the firepits. Free tickets are available for those who are brave enough! RSVP to attend. Shuttle buses will be available to transport students to and from Anderson Farms:
- Shuttles to Anderson: Available from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
- Shuttles back to campus: Available from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Free Fiske Thursdays
7–8 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for CU Boulder students on Thursdays.
Boulder Cruiser Ride
7:30–9 p.m. 2940 Spruce St., Boulder
Join the Boulder bike community for a fun ride and dance party! The theme for this ride is “biker gang.” Bring a light!
Buffalo Nites: Co-Op Night in the Gaming Lounge
8–10 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge and west dining room
Stop by the gaming lounge for a night of free co-op and multiplayer gaming with games like Pico Park! There will be both PC and Nintendo Switch co-op games available.
Friday, Oct. 25
Afternoon Movie Series in Access+ ‘Hocus Pocus’
1–4 p.m. C4C N238
Join fellow Buffs for a special screening of “Hocus Pocus!” Enjoy refreshments as you unleash your creativity with a magical Halloween-themed slime activity. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation filled with laughter and fun while watching this Halloween classic.
Take Care Street Fair
2–4 p.m. Visual Arts Complex plaza
Don't miss this Family Weekend celebration of health and wellness on campus. The Take Care Street Fair features a variety of activities from Health and Wellness departments and campus partners.
Vinyasa "Glow" Flow
5–6 p.m. Rec Center
This Free Friday Power Hour will put you in a “glowing” mood for the weekend. All levels welcome and mats available for use.
Buffs vs. Utes soccer
7 p.m. Prentup Field
Cheer on the women's soccer team for Senior Day as they take on the University of Utah Utes at Prentup Field.
Volleyball: Buffs vs. Cougars
7 p.m. CU Events Center
Cheer on the women's volleyball team as they take on the Brigham Young University Cougars. Admission is free for all CU Boulder students with a valid Buff OneCard. Buffs, wear black for this game!
Murder Mystery Night @ the Climbing Gym
7–10 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.
Friday Night Film Series: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’
8 p.m. Chem 140
Join Program Council to watch “Five Nights at Freddy’s” on the big screen—for free!
Saturday, Oct. 26
Football: Buffs vs. Bearcats
8:15 p.m. Folsom Field
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Fields under the lights.