This week brings native plant ID training, a first-gen brunch, Tour of Africa,听a book talk,听Swiftie ice skating, an open mic night, spanikopita and potstickers, a 5K for diabetes and more.听
Monday, April 8
2 p.m. UMC North Dining Room
Enjoy a savory spread of meatballs, spring rolls, spanikopita and potstickers.
4鈥�5 p.m.听 Visual Arts Complex听auditorium (1B20)
Hear from Stephanie Hanes, a figurative sculptor whose work addresses feminist theory.
6:30鈥�7:30 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Studio 2
Wind down with a free yoga session. The first 30 students in attendance will receive a free yoga mat.听
Tuesday, April 9
11:30 a.m.鈥搉oon, 12:30鈥�1 p.m., 1:15鈥�1:45 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center lawn听
Find your zen with baby goats. Yoga mats will be supplied, but attendees also have the option to bring their own.听
2鈥�3 p.m.听 鈥婥4C N320听
Celebrate the CU 色吧亚洲 ace community and decorate cookies!听
7:30 p.m.听 鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
The Graduate Woodwind Quintet at CU 色吧亚洲 is called Juniper Winds. Their recital explores the history of contemporary Western music.听
5鈥�6 p.m.听 鈥婥4C N301听
Stressful times can cause us to make unhealthy decisions. Learn how to manage a healthy diet under stress.听
5 things to check off your to-do list
Wednesday, April 10
11 a.m.鈥搉oon听 鈥媀isual Arts Complex loggia听
Reduce feelings of stress and loneliness at Paws for a Cause. Attend for an opportunity to have puppy play time.听
5鈥�6:30 p.m.听 鈥婨aton Humanities, Room 250
Anjali Arondekar is visiting campus to discuss her latest book. She is a professor of feminist studies and the founding director of the Center for South Asian Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Thursday, April 11
4:45鈥�6:15 p.m.听 鈥婮unkyard Social Club,听2525 Frontier Ave., Suite A
Listen to others or share your feelings about AI during this open mic event. Space is limited to 60 participants, so be sure to听.
5:30鈥�7 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Outdoor Pursuits office听$8
Learn more about the plant species surrounding us during this native plant ID training. You may even discuss uses for Colorado flora!听
鈥楶athway to a Post-Global Warming Future鈥�
7 p.m.听 鈥婩iske Planetarium听
Jeffrey Bennett, an expert in biophysics and astrophysics, is giving a live talk about global warming. He will also discuss envisioning a 鈥減ost-global warming鈥� future.听
听Campus map
Bookmark the to find where you need to go, or听save a link to the map on your smartphone home screen and use it like an app.
Friday, April 12
9鈥�10:10 a.m.听 鈥婯ittredge Central, Multipurpose Room B
The Sustainability Council鈥攁 cross-campus group of students, faculty and staff鈥攊nvites the campus community to attend a forum during their upcoming meeting. Come ask questions and propose sustainability ideas beyond the Climate Action Plan; current priorities of the council are plastics and zero waste, food听and transportation. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less.
10:30 a.m.鈥搉oon听 鈥婥4C, Abrams Lounge
Celebrate another year under your belt with fellow first-generation students at the university.听
4鈥�5 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Mind Body Studio
Students of color are invited to take part in a free yoga session. Learn breathwork, postures and more.听
8:15鈥�10:15 p.m.听 鈥婻ec Center, Ice Rink
Enjoy a skate session, Taylor Swift style. Make friendship bracelets and dress up as your favorite era.听鈥�
10鈥�11 p.m.听 鈥婩iske Planetarium听$8鈥�$12
Float through a soundscape journey composed by musical group M83. You may be left with feelings of wonder and introspection.听
Saturday, April 13
9鈥�11 a.m.听 鈥媀isual Arts Complex plaza
Join this 5K run/walk fundraiser for students affected by diabetes.听
11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m.听 鈥媀almont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Rd.听$10鈥�$25
Learn the basics of mountain biking during this season. Attendees will learn about braking, shifting, steering and more.听
5鈥�9 p.m.听听Rec Center, Lower Courts
Learn more about the vibrancy and traditions of Africa by experiencing cultural food, music and performances.
