20 things to do: Enjoy Bike Fest, clothing swap, more
This week brings to campus a gaming takeover of the UMC, the Education Abroad Fall Fair, a grad student bowling party, the campus used bike sale, a natural sciences open house, live music and more.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Deming Center Presents: Spark CU!
2–5 p.m. Koelbel Building (Leeds School), Olson Atrium
Stop by this event and get help transforming your early-stage ideas into real business ventures. Join the Spark CU Community Kickoff to learn more and sign up!
CUBE Open House: Step into the Natural Sciences
3–5 p.m. Gold Biosciences Building, Room A2B60
Whether you’re looking for guidance in classes, tips for getting involved on campus, or want to build connections with other science majors, this is the perfect chance to start making those connections.
Garden Workday: Table Mesa Community Garden
4–5:30 p.m. Table Mesa Community Garden
Looking to get your hands in the dirt? Work off some of those back to school jitters in this community garden! Registration is required.
Startups2Students
5–7 p.m. CASE building, Chancellor’s Lounge
Are you looking for a job or internship? Explore the exciting world of startups! At Startups2Students, you will have the opportunity to hear startups pitch their companies and learn about open projects, internships and jobs.
Grad Student Connections: Bowling Party
6:15–8:30 p.m. UMC, first floor, The Connection
Calling all graduate students! Join the Center for Student Involvement for the first grad student meet-and-greet of the semester. Enjoy free bowling, pool, pizza and more while getting to know other grad students on campus!
Thursday, Sept. 4
11 a.m.–3 p.m. C4C S440
Get expert tips on landing a job or internship, learn about upcoming career fairs, workshops and employer events, play games and win awesome prizes at the Career Services open house. Bonus: The first 200 students to attend get a shot at taking home a grand prize!
Education Abroad Fall Fair
10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. UMC Arcade
Learn how to have the adventure of a lifetime and grab some swag at the Education Abroad Fall Fair. You can choose from hundreds of programs in 70 countries that work for all majors.
1 thing to check off your to-do list
- Register for intramural sports: Whether you are new to a sport or experienced, or whether you join a team of friends or register as a free agent, there's a place for you. By purchasing an Intramural Sports Pass, you can play in any leagues you'd like throughout the semester including tournaments. Register by Sept. 11.
2–5 p.m. Farrand Field
Get ready to roll at the eighth annual CU Bike Fest! Swing by for an afternoon packed with:
- Free food and games
- Bike program info
- Local bike industry vendors
- A reverse steering bike challenge (win a prize!)
- Pedal-powered fruit smoothies
Stick around for the annual Used Bike Sale—there will be two rounds to fit class schedules:
- First sale: 3:30 p.m.
- Second sale: after 5 p.m.
3–5 p.m. C4C Abrams Lounge
Curious about edible plants growing right in your backyard? Join us for a hands-on, two-part foraging experience that blends cultural wisdom with practical skills. First up, Arapaho Elder Ava Hamilton will share invaluable first-hand knowledge about the significance of foraging from our land. Then, get ready to experience the thrill of foraging chokecherries and coneflower (echinacea) yourself! Can't make it this week? The event will be held again Sept. 11.
3–5 p.m. UMC 457
Stop by to learn what the Dennis Small Cultural Center (DSCC) has planned for this fall and how you can get involved! Free food and beverages provided.
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.
Summer Bedhead, Melodia and the Kudu Moons: Program Council show
8–10 p.m. UMC The Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music from Summer Bedhead, with support from Melodia and the Kudu Moons.
Friday, Sept. 5
Feel Good Fridays
12:15–12:45 p.m. CU Art Museum
Join this weekly hybrid workshop to learn about a work of art and then participate in a related mindfulness practice. Please arrive a few minutes early—doors to the meditation close at 12:15 p.m.
Press Start
5–10 p.m. UMC, various locations
Press start on the year with a gaming takeover of the UMC! Celebrate gaming culture on campus and meet CU’s gaming student organizations. Enjoy an evening of video games, esports tournaments, tabletop RPGs, board games and trading card games. Meet Team Liquid and try your best to beat the pros! Activities will take place in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, Room 235, West Dining Room and the Alienware Buffalo Esports & Gaming Lounge.
Program Council Friday Night Film: 'Friendship'
8 p.m. Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry, Room 140
Join Program Council to watch "Friendship" on the big screen, and enjoy free popcorn and concessions!
Clothing Swap
8–10 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Need a wardrobe update for the new semester? Bring clothes you no longer wear and swap them out for something new. Enjoy free pizza, learn how to mend and remove stains, and keep your clothes looking fresh all semester long!
Observatory Open House
8–10 p.m. Sommers-Bausch Observatory
Stop by the observatory for free telescope viewing of the moon, planets, galaxies, nebulae and other celestial objects. Sessions typically last from one to two hours and are only held on clear nights.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Use CU Boulder’s campus map to find the best routes for getting around campus. You can save a link to the map on your smartphone home screen and use it like an app.
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Farrand Field
Come cheer on the Buffs at the student tailgate tradition, hosted by the Division of Student Life and the Dean of Students. There will be free food, games, music and a chance to be chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. The selected student fan will have the chance to walk onto Folsom Field during the game!
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Boulder Farmers Market
Start your day with a relaxed stroll through the farmers market! Join the Collegiate Recovery Center for fresh food, good vibes and a chance to connect with community in a relaxed setting.
Buffs vs. University of Delaware
1:30 p.m. Folsom Field
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the University of Delaware Blue Hens in this Saturday afternoon showdown!