30 things to do: Get lost in a corn maze, cruise Boulder, more
This week brings meatball Monday; behind the scenes election tours; soccer, football and volleyball games; free lunch, coffee and gaming;and more.
National Transfer Student Week
Oct. 21–25 Various times and locations
Calling all transfer Buffs! Celebrate National Transfer Student Week at ñ. This week will be filled with events designed specifically for transfer students that will allow you to meet other transfer Buffs, experience campus and have fun! Events are open to all transfers, and we hope to see you there!
Noon–1 p.m. C4C S435
Want a great resume and attention-getting cover letter to catch the eye of a future employer? Join this workshop to review effective strategies that highlight your skills and experiences in your application materials. Can't make it? A second session will be offered Oct. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
2–3 p.m. UMC North Dining Area
Celebrate meatball Monday and learn about different campus organizations.
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Tuesday, Oct. 22
10a.m. 1750 33rd St., Boulder
Boulder County Elections is hosting student-geared ballot processing tours! See the journey of a ballot, how signatures on mail ballots are verified, all the steps in place to maintain accuracy and security, and how Boulder County Elections keeps everyone’s vote anonymous.for dates and times and to RSVP.
11 a.m.–1 p.m. UMC fountain
Explore how alcohol and other drugs affect your life in a non-judgmental space. Information about on-campus resources will also be available.
4–5:30p.m. UMC382–84–86
Join theKeller Center for the Study of the First Amendmentfor the second in a series of campus fora about the current status and enduring importance of the Five Freedoms of the First Amendment, focusing here on press freedoms.
4–5:30p.m. Discovery Learning Center, Room 1B70 and lobby
Interested in electrified transportation? Join the(Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification) team for a mini expo to learn what they've been working on and how you can get involved. There will be poster presentations, demos and more. Free food and drinks will be provided!
5–7 p.m. UMC south terrace tent
Create your own button-eyed felt doll while we listen to the “Coraline” soundtrack. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.
7–9p.m. UMC The Connection
Come test your luck at a single or double knock-out ping pong tournament! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!
Wednesday, Oct. 23
11 a.m.–noon UMC 330
Learn how to address conflict within your student organization. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wardenburg Health Center
Test your party smart knowledge and you might leave with a prize! Learn about the correct portion size for various types of alcohol. Try to pour your own and we’ll let you know how you did!
Noon Imig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
Bring your lunch and enjoy a sneak peek into the upcoming production of “Hänsel und Gretel.” Faculty and students will present excerpts, answer questions and share their insights.
2–3 p.m. C4C N320
Join the Pride Office for cake, hang out with other queer community members and help us celebrate ACE identities in honor of ACE awareness week in October.
3–4:30 p.m. C4C Abrams Lounge
Join fellow Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students for a casual coffee and tea hour.
5–11 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ excellence in gaming! Experience free games that queer creators and developers created or that center the queer experience.
5:30–7p.m. Wolf Law, Room 206
The question of legal restrictions on artistic expression has long been debated, but the question ofprivatecensorship in the arts is much less well understood. Join university lecturer and founder and CEO of Passage Press, Jonathan Keeperman, as he arguesthat private censorship in the arts is a pervasive and urgent problem whose ultimate solution is the development of independent and non-monopolistic creative economies.
7p.m. CU Events Center
Cheer onthe women's volleyball team as they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers. Admission is free for all ñ students with a valid Buff OneCard.
Thursday, Oct. 24
8 a.m.–noonATLAS Center, outside CU Art Museum
Come get a free coffee if you Lug Your Mug! All you must do is bring your own mug and you get rewarded with a free coffee. There will be no single-use cups available.
5–9 p.m. Anderson Farms
Join us for an evening of adventure at Anderson Farms. We'll explore pumpkin patches, get lost in the corn maze, meet farm animals and cozy up by the firepits. Free tickets are available for those who are brave enough! . Shuttle buses will be available to transport students to and from Anderson Farms:
- Shuttles to Anderson: Available from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
- Shuttles back to campus: Available from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
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 ñ students on Thursdays.
7:30–9p.m. 2940 Spruce St., Boulder
Join the Boulder bike community for a fun ride and dance party! The theme for this ride is “biker gang.” Bring a light!
8–10p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge and west dining room
Stop by the gaming lounge for a night of free co-op and multiplayer gaming with games like Pico Park! There will be both PC and Nintendo Switch co-op games available.
Friday, Oct. 25
1–4p.m. C4C N238
Join fellow Buffs for a special screening of “Hocus Pocus!” Enjoy refreshments as you unleash your creativity with a magical Halloween-themed slime activity. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation filled with laughter and fun while watching this Halloween classic.
2–4p.m. Visual Arts Complex plaza
Don't miss this Family Weekend celebration of health and wellness on campus. The Take Care Street Fair features a variety of activities from Health and Wellness departments and campus partners.
5–6p.m. Rec Center
This Free Friday Power Hour will put you in a “glowing”mood for the weekend. All levels welcome and mats available for use.
7p.m. Prentup Field
Cheer on the women's soccer team for Senior Dayas they take on the University of Utah Utesat Prentup Field.
7p.m. CU Events Center
Cheer onthe women's volleyball team as they take on the Brigham Young UniversityCougars. Admission is free for all ñ students with a valid Buff OneCard. Buffs, wear black for this game!
7–10 p.m. Rec Center climbing gym
You'll have to complete some climbs to collect the clues, consider the evidence and solve the mystery! Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders.
8p.m. Chem 140
Join Program Council to watch “Five Nights at Freddy’s” on the big screen—for free!
Saturday, Oct. 26
8:15p.m. Folsom Field
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Fields under the lights.