This week brings to campus a ghosts of Boulder bike tour, a campus tree walk, a Halloween costume swap, career fairs, volleyball and more.

Monday, Oct. 13

Resume Refresh with Recruiters

  9–11:30 a.m.   C4C Abrams Lounge
Need a resume glow-up? Grab free coffee and breakfast while getting personalized tips from real recruiters across industries. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a polish, this is your chance to make your resume stand out—and make some professional connections while you’re at it. Sign up on Handshake.

Lug Your Mug

  9 a.m.–12 p.m.   Visual Arts Complex
Bring your reusable mug for free coffee! Milk, sugar and creamers are provided as well. You can thank the Environmental Center.

CU Boulder Indigenous Peoples Day 2025

  11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Lily Gladstone of the Blackfeet and Nez Perce Tribal Nations will keynote the annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration.

Prepare for the Career Fairs

  11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.   C4C S440
Get career fair ready! Stop by this event any time to get resume feedback, practice your elevator pitch, find top employers for your major, print five resumes for free and snap a pro profile pic. No appointment needed—just drop in!

I Love Mondays: Breakfast bar

  2–3 p.m.   UMC North Dining Room
Start your Monday off right! Enjoy breakfast food and learn about ways you can get involved at CU Boulder.

Academic Coaching Workshop: Study Strategies

  2–3 p.m.   C4C N238
Join this student-centered workshop all about study strategies. Explore both classic and creative approaches, break down the difference between active and passive studying and build your own personalized toolbox of techniques to boost your academic game.

Billiards tournament

  7–9 p.m.   The Connection
Rack ’em up and show off your skills in this 8-ball and 9-ball tournament!

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Technology, Innovation and Mathematics Career & Internship Fair

  11 a.m.–4 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Meet with employers to learn about available jobs and internships and grow your network.

2s-Days in the Gaming Lounge

  3–5 p.m.   UMC Gaming Lounge
Level up your Tuesdays! Drop by the Gaming Lounge for two free hours of gaming every week. Whether you’re into co-op, competition or just chilling with fellow players, our staff will be there to help you get the most out of your playtime. Bring your crew or make new friends—either way, it’s game on.

DIY Night: Air-dry clay magnets

  5–7 p.m.   UMC 457
Feeling creative? Join fellow Buffs and make air-dry clay magnets! All supplies provided. Space is limited. Registration in BuffConnect is free and required to participate.

Pláticas con Orgullo, Conversations with Pride

  5:30–7:30 p.m.   C4C Abrams Lounge
Join this event to close out Latiné Heritage Month and celebrate Pride Month at CU Boulder with Pláticas con Orgullo. Come be in community, share stories and engage in heartfelt conversations about what it means to navigate and celebrate being both queer and Latiné. Food, connection and orgullo will be at the heart of this powerful space.

Roam Anywhere Industry Networking Night

  5:30–8 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Connect with recruiters who are hiring for entry-level positions in sales, marketing, consulting, recruiting, customer service, project management, HR, administrative roles, research and more. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.

Become a Journey Leader: Info session

  6–7 p.m.   C4C S350
Interested in becoming a Journey Leader? Join an info session! Learn more about the position, meet current Journey Leaders and create a craft with other potential journey leaders! Pizza will be provided. 

Poker Night

  7–9 p.m.   The Connection
Ready to raise, bluff and go all in? Join our free Texas Hold’em tournament—no pressure, just cards, competition and a shot at some sweet prizes.

Fall Festival of Choirs

  7:30–9 p.m.   Macky Auditorium
All four CU Boulder choirs will perform a range of musical genres. The concert will close with a combined choirs performance conducted by College of Music Distinguished Alumna Charlene Archibeque—the first woman to earn a Doctor of Musical Arts in choral conducting, doing so right here at CU Boulder in 1969.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Career and Internship Fair

  11 a.m.–4 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Meet with employers to learn about available jobs and internships and grow your network! CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.

Meditation

  12:30–1 p.m.   C4C N238
Take a midweek pause with the Mindful Campus team at CU Boulder. This 30-minute weekly session offers a rotating mix of contemplative practices led by Crown Wellness Institute facilitators and community members.

Super Smash Bros tournament

  4–10 p.m.   The Connection
Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate the arena? Join CU Gaming and The Connection for an epic Super Smash Bros tournament! It’s free to enter, and signups start at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.

Ghosts of Boulder Bike Tour

  5–7 p.m.   1157 18th Street (in front of Norlin)
Have you heard about the ghost of Cockeral Hall or the spirits that wander the Boulderado Hotel? Ride along with the Environmental Center to some of Boulder's spookiest places. Dress warm and be ready for a chilly and spooky evening! Event open to CU students and others.

First-Gen Cultural Connections Game Night

  5–8 p.m.   C4C Abrams Lounge
Come vibe with the Center for Cultural Connections & Community for a night of games, snacks and good company! Try your hand at dominoes, mahjong, carrom and more—plus enjoy free food while you play. Everyone’s welcome!

Buffs vs. University of Utah volleyball

7 p.m. CU Events Center
Come cheer on the Buffs women's volleyball team as they host the University of Utah Utes. CU students with a valid Buff OneCard get free admission in general admission seating.

Thursday, Oct. 16

AI Career Boost: Leveraging AI for Job Search and Development

  11–11:45 a.m.   Virtual
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on career development. Gain the knowledge and tools to harness AI. Learn valuable insights into how AI is shaping the job market and how you can leverage it for your career journey. 

From Earth to Space: Bio, Science and Exploration Career & Internship Fair

  11 a.m.–4 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Meet with employers to learn about available jobs and internships and grow your network! CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.

Halloween Costume Swap

  12–5 p.m.   Kittredge Central, Multipurpose Room C
Drop by the Halloween Costume Swap with used costumes and accessories and swap them for something new-to-you. Want to donate before the swap? Donations will be accepted at the Environmental Center (UMC 355) from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F, as well as at the swap!

Native Arts and Crafts Night

  5–6:30 p.m.   C4C N320
Join your fellow Buffs for Native Arts and Crafts. This is a casual makerspace to build community and work on projects. Some materials will be provided, and you can also bring your own projects to work on.

Fall Color Campus Tree Walk

  5–6:45 p.m.   Museum of Natural History
Join CU Lead Arborist, Vince Aquino, for a guided tour through main campus, and learn about the distinctive characteristics and historical significance of the university's diverse and beautiful trees. 

Pride Rec Skate

  6:45–8:45 p.m.   Rec Center
Skate into a night of fun on the ice! Join this free Pride Skate Night—no experience needed and all abilities welcome. Skate rentals are included, so just show up and glide with pride!

Free Fiske Thursdays

  7–8 p.m.   Fiske Planetarium and Space Center
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.

Program Council presents: Club 156 shows

  8–10 p.m.   The Connection
Come down to Club 156 for live music presented by CU Boulder Program Council! 

Friday, Oct. 17

Feel Better Fast Workshop

   1–2 p.m.   Virtual
Do you want to learn new coping skills to manage overwhelming emotions or feeling out of control? This three-part workshop provides practical skills to help you get back on track and feel better fast.

Pride Month: Queer Cheer

  1:30–3:30 p.m.   C4C N320
Join the center’s Pride staff every Friday for a fun and relaxing time! Whether you’re into crafting, creating or just want to hang out and chat, we’ve got you covered. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some awesome queer company. This week is "Make Your Own Pride Flag." Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and let’s make some memories together! 

The Buff Cup: Dead by Daylight

  3–7 p.m.   UMC Gaming Lounge
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other CU Boulder students to earn the Buff Cup! Each event features a different game genre, from Battle Royales to Survival to Roguelikes. Players can win each event and earn points in the yearlong competition. At the end of the year the player with the most points will be awarded CU Boulder’s Buff Cup. No-skill, novice and pro players are always welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 18

Buffs vs. University of West Virginia volleyball

12 p.m. CU Events Center
Come cheer on the Buffs women's volleyball team as they host the University of West Virginia Mountaineers. CU students with a valid Buff OneCard get free admission in general admission seating.

Anderson Farms Terror in the Corn

  8–10 p.m.   Anderson Farms
Celebrate Halloween in a fun, recovery-friendly space with the Collegiate Recovery Center! Enjoy spooky vibes, snacks, and sober fun—no tricks, just treats. Please contact cucrc@colorado.edu to register.

Drag Bingo

  8–10 p.m.   UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Celebrate Pride Month with Drag Bingo hosted by drag queen Kai Lee Mykaels and drag king Trey Suits. Win prizes and enjoy some spectacular drag performances from the event hosts. No RSVP required.