20 things to do: Attend Battle of the Bands and more
Welcome back, Buffs! This week brings to campus a Buffs birthday celebration, Animation Appreciation Week, Women's History Month celebrations, men's and women's lacrosse, a grad student connection event and more.
Monday, March 23
Animation Appreciation Week
March 23–27 Muenzinger Auditorium (E050)
Don't miss the International Film Series' biannual celebration of animation with titles from across genres and across the globe. This celebration aims to highlight the boundless imagination that animation brings to the cinema landscape, looking at productions from multiple countries and utilizing different technologies to create their worlds.
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! It’s free to play—sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and there will be prizes for top teams.
Tuesday, March 24
Lug Your Mug
9 a.m.–noon Visual Arts Complex
Stop by the Visual Arts Complex on Tuesdays (now through April 7) with your reusable cup/mug for free coffee and tea. Lug your mug and ditch single-use products! Milk, creamers and sugar provided.
Fireside Chat with the New Associate Ombuds
Noon–12:30 p.m. Virtual
Meet and learn about CU Boulder's new associate Ombuds.
Prepare for the Career Fair
12:30–3:30 p.m. C4C S440
Get ready to shine at the Just in Time Career & Internship Fair! Prepare for the career fair with resume reviews, employer conversation tips and elevator pitch guidance. Get a personalized list of employers, print up to five resumes for free and take a professional photo. Drop in anytime from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.; brief waits possible. Includes expert feedback and resources to help you succeed.
Buffs Big Birthday
1:30–3 p.m. Rec Center; VAC plaza; Norlin Sundial plaza; C4C; SEEC
Get ready to celebrate CU Boulder's 150th anniversary during the Buffs Big Birthday event. Take photos with Chip and enjoy cupcakes at several locations across campus, including the Rec Center, Visual Arts Complex plaza, Norlin Sundial plaza and Center for Community, while supplies last.
Things to check off your to-do list
- Connect with CAPS: Attend a screening to be referred to one of their services.
- Student organizations: Apply for a table at the Be Involved Fair!
Vote in the CUSG spring election.
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.
'Mama Said Knock You Out': Historical and Pedagogical Lessons from Black Radical Traditions of Refusal and Creative Escape
5–6:15 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Carmen Kynard of Texas Christian University will deliver the annual keynote address of CMDI's Inclusive Pedagogy Series. She interrogates race, Black feminisms, Black cultures and languages, and the politics of education with an emphasis on composition and literacies studies.
Kitchen Table: Women’s Herstory Month
5:30–7:30 p.m. C4C Treehouse Dining Hall
Join a special Women’s "Herstory" Month edition of this signature dinner program—featuring women from employee affinity groups and local women‑serving organizations. Come for the food; stay for the community, connection and real conversations. Share dinner, hands‑on activities and space to talk about wellness, leadership and the experiences of women of color. It’s a great chance to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces or build relationships with mentors who genuinely get it. No meal plan? No worries. Meal cards are available at the Center for Cultural Connections and Community front desk on the day of the event. Spots are limited to just 20 students—save yours early!
Inclusive Excellence in Gaming: Women’s Herstory Month
6–8 p.m. CASE Chancellor’s Hall
Celebrate inclusive excellence in gaming with a panel of incredible women across the gaming and esports industry. Panelists will share their personal and professional experiences in gaming, their celebrations and challenges, and how they see the future of gaming. There will be a moderated audience Q&A following the panel discussion. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres served.
Panelists:
- Skylar Hew aka Virtuosa, professional League of Legends esports player
- Lindsay Lundeen, entertainment and tech attorney
- Sophie Shemas, senior partnerships manager at Team Liquid
Wednesday, March 25
6–8 p.m. UMC
Calling all graduate students! Enjoy free desserts and conversation while getting to know other grad students on campus.
Thursday, March 26
5–7 p.m. UMC 235
Meet and mingle with alumni employers and connect about mentorship, get tips to help make you the top candidate in your job search, and hear about alumni past experiences when they were Buffs in your shoes!
5–6 p.m. C4C N320
Join for mahjong or carrom or bring your own game to share! Connect with others and have a blast. Don't miss out!
5–7 p.m. Rec Center, Large Overlook Room
Men of Excellence (MoX) is excited to invite you to a new semester of Conversations and Cuts! Come for free haircuts from Altitude Barbershop, community and meaningful conversations. Let’s get you looking sharp and feeling good! Co-hosted with Tau Psi Omega Fraternity, Inc.
Club sports
Get out and support your Club Sport Buffs! With 30 clubs on campus, there's plenty of action each week. Find your game.
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.
Persevering Legacy: Celebrating women composers
7:30 p.m. Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Celebrate women composers—including those from historically marginalized groups—at the intersection of music and social activism. CU Boulder students will perform solo and ensemble works.
Battle of the Bands
8–10 p.m. The Fox Theater Tickets required
Join Program Council for an epic night of live music featuring your favorite local bands! Cheer on the performers and help decide who takes the crown as Boulder’s top band. Don’t miss the energy, the music and the ultimate showdown!
Featuring:
- The Speeks
- Abernathy Shagnaster
- Diva Cup
- Red Revival
- On the Dot
- The Cattledogs
- Words of Mouth
- Sunkissd
Friday, March 27
Denver Nuggets ticket giveaway
Pick up at noon in UMC 457 Game at 7 p.m. at Ball Arena
Watch the Denver Nuggets take on the Utah Jazz live at Ball Arena in Denver! Pick up tickets starting at noon in the UMC. One ticket per student. Must show Buff OneCard to pick up your ticket. If you want to go to the game with a friend, please plan to pick up your tickets together. Tickets will be available first-come, first-served, while supplies last. No tickets will be held. Take the RTD Flatiron Flyer bus for free with your Buff OneCard to Denver to watch the game.
Saturday, March 28
Buffs vs. San Diego State lacrosse
Noon Prentup Field
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the San Diego State University Aztecs in women's lacrosse.
Fiske is 50! CU Astronauts Night
7–8 p.m. Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
Join Fiske Planetarium for an evening of exploration with astronauts who have broken the bounds of gravity and brought home revelations that exceeded even their own expectations. Tickets are free, but registration is required.
These events are open to all and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal and Regent law.