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36 things to do: Honor veterans, enjoy Spirit Days, more

36 things to do: Honor veterans, enjoy Spirit Days, more

This week brings to campus free sundaes, the first CU Boulder State of Well-Being Address, a Peace Corps info session, an America Recycles Day celebration, basketball, football and more.

Monday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day Ceremony

11 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom 
Join fellow Buffs for a special Veterans Day ceremony followed by a reception. Keynote speaker will be Geno Paluso, Chief Executive Office of the Sargent.

You are Graduating—What’s Next?

Noon–1 p.m., 3:30–4:30 p.m. |​ C4C S435 
Have you been focusing solely on your time in college and wondering what you will do next? Get a better understanding of what you might want to do after graduation, what your priorities are and how to set yourself up for success.

I Love Mondays: Sundaes

2–3 p.m. |​ UMC North Dining Room 
Celebrate National Sundae Week at I Love Mondays! Grab a sundae on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.  

Study Café

5–7 p.m. | C4C N320 
Need a space to study or an accountability buddy? Join us at the Study Café in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby. Free study snacks and productivity rewards provided. All first-generation students are welcome.

Immigration, Race, Gender, Class, and Sexuality after the 2024 Election

5–6:30 p.m. | Lucille Berkeley Buchanan Building, Room 220
Join a panel of CU Boulder Political Science faculty for a discussion about how immigration, race, gender, class and/or sexuality played into the 2024 election results. Please feel free to submit questions.

Financial Management & Benefits Enrollment Workshop

6–8 p.m. |​ C4C Flatirons Room 
Learn about essential financial tools and government assistance programs. Open to CU Boulder students only—register to attend.  

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Days of Gratitude

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | UMC loggia 
Practicing gratitude is good for both your mental and physical health. What are you feeling grateful for this week? Stop by and write some words of gratitude on our CU Buffalo cut-out. Our annual gratitude postcards will be available as well!

Queers & Cake

2–3 p.m. |​ C4C N320 
Join us for a slice of cake, hang out with other queer and trans folks and learn about resources on campus. Free and confidential health testing available.

CU Boulder State of Well-Being Address

4–4:50 p.m. |​ UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the first ever CU Boulder State of Well-Being Address, where Chief Wellness Officer Jess Doty will share what we know about well-being on our campus and her vision for the future.

Bread and Belonging

5–8 p.m. |​ Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church 
Eat a free, family-style meal with fellow CU Boulder students. Open to CU Boulder students only—sign up to volunteer.

DIY Night: Clay miniatures

5–7 p.m. | UMC 235 
Enjoy a chill night of crafting by making clay miniatures. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.

Ralphie’s Cooking Basics

5:15–6:30 p.m. | Williams Village, Demo Kitchen 
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! All materials provided and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times when you’re in the kitchen. Register to attend.

Poker tournament

7–9 p.m. | The Connection
All skill levels are welcome at the free Texas Hold’em poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers! 

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Blanket Making with the Service and Social Action LLC

Nov. 13, 15 | Times vary |​ Williams Village North, Darley South 
Make blankets to donate to A Precious Child for at-risk youth and families. Register to attend.

Peace Corps information session

Noon–1 p.m. |​ UMC 245
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience. Stop by this session to learn more about volunteering and how to gain skills and experience that will help you qualify for Peace Corps service.

Gratitude & Good Vibes

1:30–3:30 p.m. | UMC 235 
Students are invited to join this festive market as a way to de-stress and reset before exam season kicks into gear. Join Health & Wellness Services for free food, warm drinks and fun activities, including DIY crafts, gratitude journals and more!

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.

‘Hungry to Learn’ documentary screening

5–8 p.m. | Ekeley Science, Room E1B20 
Learn about student food insecurity on college campuses through a documentary screening and panelists from campus partners that engage in advocacy. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Buff Pantry for admission.

Native Heritage Month Brilliance in Dining

5:30–7:30 p.m. | C4C Dining Center 
Visit the C4C Dining Center for a special event in honor of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month. In addition to the lunch and dinner, there will be a cultural display and traditional music.

Law School Fall Fest

5:30 p.m. | Wolf Law, Schaden Commons
Join the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) for a public Fall Harvest Feast to celebrate Native American culture and community. The feast features food, family and laughter.

  • Plains dances by Iron Family Dancers
  • #LandBack speech by Spirit of the Sun
  • Indian tacos by Tocabe

Grad Student Desserts and Networking

6–8 p.m. |​ UMC Aspen Rooms 
Indulge in new ideas, connections and, of course, free desserts! Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.

Basketball: Buffs vs. Titans

7 p.m. | CU Events Center
Support the men's basketball team as take on the Cal State Fullerton Titans.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Mental Health First Aid

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | UMC 
Mental Health First Aid training is designed to help individuals assist someone experiencing mental health or substance use concerns or crises. Participants will learn about risk factors and warning signs, engage in experiential activities, discuss professional and self-help resources and practice a five-step strategy to provide support. Mental Health First Aid for higher education provides tailored information for college and university communities. Register online.

Mobile Food Pantry

2 p.m. |​ St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 
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 in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

124th Distinguished Research Lecture: Christy McCain

4–5 p.m. [icon shape="fa-map-marker" color="gold" /]​ CASE, Chancellor's Hall and Auditorium
Come hear Professor Christy McCain talk about her research on how mammal populations in the Front Range and San Juan Mountains are impacted by human-driven environmental changes. She has also studied how beetles—specifically a charismatic group of carrion beetles—can be used to examine how various physiological traits like heat and desiccation tolerance may be critical to responses to climate change.

PC Presents

7–10 p.m. [icon shape="fa-map-marker" color="gold" /]​ The Connection 
Come on down to Club 156 for live music presented by CU Boulder's Program Council!

Buffalo Nites: Fall Movie Night

8–10 p.m. [icon shape="fa-map-marker" color="gold" /]​ The Grotto 
Come watch “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to celebrate the transition from fall to winter! Free popcorn and snacks will be provided.   

Friday, Nov. 15

America Recycles Day

10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Visual Arts Complex, outdoor plaza
Celebrate America Recycles Day with the CU Environmental Center and learn about proper recycling and other sustainable habits.

Peanut Butter n’ Luvin

10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | UMC 
Prepare and distribute lunches to unhoused individuals in the Boulder community. Register to attend

Herd Spirit Days

11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Norlin Quad
Enjoy free food and Buff gear before playing lawn games and hanging out with friends on Norlin Quad. Buff OneCard required.

Speed Lacrosse

1–8 p.m. |​ Rec Center turf gym 
Lacrosse's origins can be traced back to North America's Indigenous people who began playing variations of the game as early as the 12th century. SPEED Lacrosse is a variation that emphasizes skill and finesse over physicality and is like flag football in that there are no positions and players don't wear protective gear.

Cozy Gaming: Survival Co-op

3–9 p.m. | UMC Gaming Lounge 
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind before the weekend. Play your favorites or try something new in good company! Play with friends and make new ones with survival co-op games.

GPSG Thanksgiving Dinner

6–8:30 p.m. | William Village, multipurpose room
The Graduate and Professional Student Governmnet (GPSG) invites all graduate students on campus to join them for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner. There will be delicious food, including vegan, vegeterian and gluten free options. Please register here.

Friday Night Film Series: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

8 p.m. |​ CHEM 150 
Join Program Council to watch “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on the big screen—for free! 

Saturday, Nov. 16

Student Gameday Huddle

Time TBD |​ Farrand Field 
Come cheer on the Buffs before the home football game at this student tailgate tradition. There will be free food, giveaways, games, music and a chance to be highlighted in Folsom Field if you are chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. 

Football: Buffs vs. Utes

10 a.m. | Folsom Field
Come out and support the Buffs as they tangle with the University of Utah Utes.