One more week until spring break, Buffs! This week brings to campus St. Patrick's Day celebrations and events, a mobile food pantry, free coffee and movies, candlelight yoga, a lecture by Nobel Laureate Tom Cech and more.

Monday, March 9

Big Ideas office hours

  7 a.m.–7 p.m.   C4C, third floor, Suite S360
Drop in at the Center for Leadership in C4C S360 or via Zoom and talk through your ideas for the future of CU Boulder. Whether a fully formed concept or just a spark of inspiration, office hours are designed to provide low-barrier entry into the process. The Big Ideas initiative is a campuswide effort to surface and amplify transformational ideas that could shape the university’s impact for decades to come.

Women Leader’s Salon

  12:30–2:30 p.m.   C4C Flatirons Room
Salon: a fashionable assemblage of notables. Join other motivated, ambitious Buffs to hear from notable women from on and off campus. Enjoy lunch, networking and a community that prepares CU women to make a positive impact! RSVPs preferred, not required. RSVP to tamara.williams@colorado.edu.

Resume Revamp

  5–6 p.m.   Virtual
Want a resume that stands out to employers? Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences on your resume. Students will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways and have opportunities to speak and work on their resume during the workshop. Our goal is that you'll leave feeling more informed, confident in your next moves and know how to reengage with our staff as you dive into your job search. Prefer in-person workshops? This session will be held again March 12 in the C4C.

Returning Lost Treasures: Archaeology and the Law

  6–7 p.m.   Richard Jessor Building, Room 155
Efforts to return cultural artifacts to descendant communities are reshaping how archaeology is practiced. This raises new legal, ethical and collaborative questions for researchers working in the U.S. and abroad. This public panel hosted by the Center for Collaborative Synthesis in Archaeology and the Institute of Behavioral Science will explore how repatriation, Indigenous sovereignty and heritage law are redefining the field.

'Project Hail Mary' free advance screening

  7 p.m.   Muenzinger Auditorium (E050)
Join the International Film Series for a free advance screening of the new film "Project Hail Mary." Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity—but he may not have to do it alone.

Cycle to the Irish Artists: St. Patrick’s Day at the Rec 

  7–8 p.m.   Rec Center, Cycle Studio 
Wear green to this cycle class! There will be Irish-themed giveaways at the end of class. Registration is suggested; Be Fit Pass not required, but you must be a Rec member to join.

Trivia Night

  7 p.m.   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! Free to play and prizes for top teams. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk.

Tuesday, March 10

Lug Your Mug

  9 a.m.–noon   Visual Arts Complex
Stop by the Visual Arts Complex on Tuesdays (now through March 7) with your reusable cup/mug for free coffee and tea. Lug your mug and ditch single-use products! Milk, creamers and sugar provided.

Dissertations and Theses: Common Copyright, Fair Use, and Publication Questions

  10–11 a.m.   Virtual
This workshop will explore copyright law, fair use principles and publisher policies and help you to make important decisions about your own dissertation or thesis.

Continuum of Use: Where do you land?

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   Village Center, Wellness Space
Explore how alcohol and other drugs impact your life in a non-judgmental space. Information about on-campus resources will also be available. Can't make it? Swing by from 2 to 4 p.m. March 12.

CUnique Stories: A storytelling event

  1–3 p.m.   Norlin Library, West Reading Room
Join this live storytelling and dialogue experience where you’ll engage with members of the CU community to hear their stories of finding fulfillment in their lives.

All Industries Virtual Career & Internship Fair

  3–7 p.m.   Virtual
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. Be sure to complete your Handshake profile and RSVP. Students with a completed Handshake profile have a greater chance of being selected for an employer one-on-one. Others will be placed into group conversations. 

Major Exploration Workshop

  4–5 p.m.   CASE E351
With over 75 majors at CU Boulder, the decision on what to study can be overwhelming. Join this workshop for a discussion about picking a major in a purposeful way, and get some how-tos to master some helpful tools at your disposal. There also will be a Qdoba taco bar.

DIY Night: Balloon animals

  5–7 p.m.   UMC 235
Feeling creative? Join the Center for Student Involvement for a weekly craft program on Tuesday evenings! All supplies provided. Space is limited. Registration in BuffConnect is free and required to participate. 

Celebrando Nuestras Raíces: Central/South America and Caribbean Carnavalzo

  5:30–7:30 p.m.   C4C Abrams Lounge
Join us in "Celebrando Nuestras Raíces" (Celebrating Our Roots) as we celebrate Carnaval from Central and South America and the Caribbean! Make your own festive mask, enjoy traditional treats and help queue up your favorite Spanish/Portuguese songs! Create and connect in this joyful event, featuring traditions from Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Uruguay and more. 

Poker Night

  7 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. Free to enter; open to all skill levels. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk. Prizes for top finishers. 

Wednesday, March 11

East Campus Coffee Connect for Grad Students

  8:30–10 a.m.   SEEC, South Atrium, C120 CD
Join fellow graduate students on East Campus for free coffee and pastries. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Big Ideas discussion forum

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   C4C, third floor, Abrams Lounge
The Big Ideas initiative is a campuswide effort to surface and amplify transformational ideas that could shape the university’s impact for decades to come. CU Boulder students, staff and faculty are invited to join in these interactive sessions designed to spark cross-disciplinary conversation and generate new ideas through small-group dialogue. Modeled after a “World Café” format, participants will rotate through themed tables, build on each other’s thinking and explore bold possibilities for CU Boulder’s future. 

RSVP by March 9 to join one of two sessions: from 11 a.m. to noon or from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Stress Less

  2–4 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. 

Distinguished Lecture with Nobel Laureate Dr. Tom Cech

  5:30–6:45 p.m.   Gold Biosciences Building, Gold Auditorium (A2B70)
Attend this Arts and Sciences Honors Program Distinguished Lecture featuring Tom Cech and learn about the magic of RNA. 

Candlelight Flow Yoga to Irish Music: St. Patrick’s Day at the Rec

  7:15–8:15 p.m.   Rec Center, Mind Body Studio
All levels welcome; no yoga experience needed. Registration encouraged. Be Fit Pass not required, but you must be a Rec member to join.

Thursday, March 12

AI Career Boost: Future-Ready AI Strategies for Career Readiness

  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. Leverage generative AI to empower your career path, navigate AI in career tools Copilot, NotebookLM, Handshake and Quinncia, and explore the development of AI and Career Services. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! 

Mobile Food Pantry

  2–4 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 (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. Free parking is available in Lot 308. Please find the parking attendant in the lot for validation information. If you would like to volunteer at the mobile food pantry, sign up here. 

Shamrock Splash Showdown

  3–5 p.m.   Rec Center, comp and dive pool
Join for inner-tube water polo, jostle battles on the battle pad and key log challenge to test your balance! You must be a Rec member. 

AAPI Game Night

  5–6 p.m.   C4C N320
Join us for mahjong or carrom or bring your own game to share. Connect with others and have a blast. Don't miss out!

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.

PC Presents: Shamrock Shenanigans 

  8–10 p.m.   The Connection
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in The Connection with live music by Idle Freaks. Presented by CU Boulder Program Council.

Friday, March 13

Party Smart, Stay Lucky 

  11 a.m.–1 p.m.   UMC South Terrace 
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! How will you celebrate? Join us for our pouring challenge—test your skills and learn how to pour standard drinks safely! We’ll also have Naloxone (Narcan) and safer sex supplies. Stop by, grab some resources and celebrate safely.