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This week brings to campus VolunteerFest, a stress less event, a mobile food pantry, women and men's lacrosse, a chance to revamp your resume, Nepal Night and more.

Monday, April 6

ÌýÌýApril 6–10ÌýÌýÌýRec Center
Grad Student Appreciation Week means free facility access, free bouldering from noon to 4 p.m., free rec skate and free fitness classes! Open to grad students with a Buff OneCard.

ÌýÌýNoon–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýWardenburg Student Health Center, Room 321
Join an open conversation about suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations and connect someone to resources. After the training, you’ll receive a gold bandana to show you’re a trusted resource for support.

ÌýÌýNoon–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual
Learn how to identify and effectively promote the skills you have developed in graduate school that are valuable to employers. Discover potential jobs that align well with these skills and how to effectively articulate them to employers.

ÌýÌýNoon–2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVisual Arts Complex breezeway
Stop by for free lemonade and light snacks. If you are an international graduate student, bring your Buff OneCard to the lemonade stand to enter a raffle to win two tickets to the Colorado Rapids Game (transportation included) on Saturday, April 11.

ÌýÌý2–3 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual
Participate in a guided discovery process and collaborative environment with other graduate students in the humanities who are interested in exploring broader career options. Learn about resources for job searching and how to begin the process of developing effective application materials. Students in any field whose work involves humanistic inquiry are welcome to participate.

ÌýÌý2–4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýWardenburg Student Health Center bricks
Think you spend too much time on your phone? Stop by to take a quick survey about your screen habits and whether you’d use tools to help cut back, like the Brick app. Your input will help shape future digital wellness efforts on campus.

ÌýÌý4–5 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC 425
Ready to make some ink magic? Join this Chinese calligraphy workshop and turn brushstrokes into art—no experience needed; just bring your curiosity!

ÌýÌý4–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C Abrams Lounge
Want to connect with Native and Indigenous faculty and staff on campus? Come to Turtle Talk, where we all come together to find support and community, both personally and academically. Plus, Native students can get a photo taken to be featured in the Native Student Spotlight. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to meet new people and celebrate our culture!

ÌýÌý5–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual
Want a resume that stands out to employers? Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Students will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways, 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 staff as you dive into your job search.

ÌýÌý7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe 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; prizes for top teams! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk.

Tuesday, April 7

ÌýÌý9 a.m.–noonÌýÌýÌýVisual 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.

ÌýÌýNoon–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual
Participate in a guided discovery process and collaborative environment with other graduate students in the social sciences who are interested in exploring broader career options. Learn about resources for job searching and how to begin the process of developing effective application materials.

ÌýÌý1–2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C S350
Already landed an internship? Awesome! Now let’s talk about how to level up. This workshop is packed with tips to help you maximize your experience, build your skills and boost your professional growth. Come learn how to turn your internship into a launchpad for your career.

ÌýÌý2–4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C Abrams Lounge
Join us at The Center for a creative and engaging experience! We alternate between crafts months, where you can create a takeaway art project and language months, where we dive into writing prompts and share our work. Plus, enjoy cookies and drinks while you create and connect. As Toni Morrison said in her 1993 Nobel Prize lecture, "We do language—that may be the measure of our lives."

ÌýÌý4–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVillage Center, Wellness Suite
Smoke happens. Burn bans happen. High AQI days happen. Learn how to protect your lungs, stay active safely and understand local fire restrictions.

ÌýÌý5:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual
Hear from admissions deans at law schools nationwide about their schools and their admission process. Hosted by the Pre-Law Office and .

ÌýÌý7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe Connection
Ready to serve up some serious competition? Whether you’re a casual player or a table tennis champ, swing by The Connection for a single- or double-elimination tournament. Free to enter; prizes for top finishers! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk.

Wednesday, April 8

ÌýÌý11 a.m.–3 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýKoenig Alumni Center
Make an impact at VolunteerFest! Join this hands-on service event where you will dive into quick service projects to create big change in our community. No experience needed; stay as long as you are able!

ÌýÌý12:30–1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC 330
Join CSI for some free pizza as we dive into understanding the importance of emotional intelligence as leaders.

ÌýÌý2–4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C N238
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.

ÌýÌý2–3 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE E260
Make your Peace Corps application stand out from the rest! Attend this workshop to learn how to browse volunteer openings, find the right program and strengthen your application. You will be guided step by step through the online application.

ÌýÌý4–10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe 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! Free to enter. Sign-ups start at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.

ÌýÌý7:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýImig Music, Ensemble Hall (S134)
The ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Japanese Ensemble will perform Japanese music that illustrates Shinto religious ideals of harmony between the gods and human beings in nature, as well as Buddhist themes of the transient nature of existence in this world. They also will present modern music on traditional instruments.

Thursday, April 9

ÌýÌý11–11:45 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence 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.

ÌýÌý3–4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C Abrams Lounge
Ready to dive into the world of edible Native plants? The Native Foraging Series is back, and it's packed with exciting sessions you won't want to miss! This week, learn how to forage edible Native plants in an indoor "classroom" style learning session.

ÌýÌý4–5 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C S440
Want a resume that stands out to employers? Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Students will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways, 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.

ÌýÌý5–6:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C N320
Join the Center for Cultural Connections and Community and CU's Mahjong Club to play mahjong and carrom—or bring your own game to share with others!Ìý

ÌýÌý5–7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C Abrams Lounge
Take a break from the books and refuel with a build-your-own ramen bar! Whether you’re cramming for finals, finishing a paper or just need a focused study vibe, this is the perfect place to settle in.

ÌýÌý6–10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVillage Center, Multipurpose Room
Join the Filipino Student Association in performing live in front of student and faculty judges from the College of Music. Only eight bands will be selected to compete in an epic live showdown of sound, stage presence and raw talent!

ÌýÌý7–8 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýFiske 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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ students on Thursdays.Ìý

ÌýÌý7:30–9 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýGreenleaf Park
These weekly slow rides are free and welcome to everyone. Expect a lot of music and lights. Join the dance party at the end if it suits you!

ÌýÌý8–10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music from Hollow Head and Bailey Elora. Presented by ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Program Council.

Friday, April 10

ÌýÌýNoon–2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýRec Center lobby
Health advice is everywhere—TikTok, Instagram, podcasts and influencers. This interactive event explores how to evaluate trending public health claims with curiosity, critical thinking and media literacy, without shame or judgment.

ÌýÌý1:30–3:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C N320
Come celebrate the diverse colors of AAPI heritage; learn about culturally important flowers to queer, Asian and Pacific Islander communities; and bring both together in a chill flower stamping activity! Drop in anytime. All students are welcome.

ÌýÌý4–5:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C S350
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the CU community. Students, faculty, staff—everyone is welcome!

ÌýÌý6–8 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVillage Center, Wellness Space
Celebrate yourself! Join us for activities and reflection designed to practice self-love and boost confidence. Take time to appreciate how far you’ve come while connecting with others in a positive and encouraging environment. Leave feeling empowered, proud and ready to take on anything.

ÌýÌý8 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýBenson Earth Sciences, lawn
Join Program Council and the CU Car Club to watch "Tokyo Drift" on the big screen, with free popcorn and concessions!