This week brings a comedy special by Chris Fleming, free Snarf’s, resume reviews, the Stampede Parade and other Homecoming events, Senior Night, free activities at the Rec and more.
Monday, Oct. 30
Homecoming kickoff
Noon–2 p.m. Farrand Field
Kick off your week with free Homecoming swag, Red Bull and Snarf’s. You’ll even have the chance to meet Ralphie herself during the first hour of the event.
Roaming Resume Reviews
Noon–1:30 p.m. Engineering Center lobby
Stop by the Engineering Center for a resume review from an expert Career Services staff member. Staff is available for 10–15 minute consultations.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Health Hut: Plan Your Halloween
11 a.m.–1 p.m. UMC, Broadway underpass
Prepare for a fun and safe Halloween. Health and Wellness Services is offering free food, water and safer sex supplies.
Exorcising your Haunted Data
1:15–2:30 p.m. Norlin Library, Room E206
Attend a Halloween themed Python data processing workshop. During this workshop, attendees will learn new data processing techniques. Anyone can attend and registration is required.
DIY Night: Pumpkin Palooza
5–7 p.m. Norlin Library
Head to Norlin for pumpkins, candy apples and more pumpkins! Of course, costumes are encouraged.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Homecoming: Free Rec Day
All day Rec Center
Stop by the Rec this Wednesday for free climbing, skate rentals and fitness classes. It’s the perfect way to start November!
High Stakes Decision Making: Lessons from NASA and its Contractors
5:30–6:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Learn from a panel of current and past NASA and Lockheed-Martin leaders. During this discussion, participants will explore the technical and human factors behind effective decision making.
Chris Fleming Homecoming Comedy Special
7:30 p.m. UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom
Chris Fleming is an accomplished comedian with over 70 million views on his YouTube channel and many appearances in comedy specials. Don’t forget to reserve your tickets on Eventbrite.
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Thursday, Nov. 2
Homecoming Spirit Day
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Farrand Field
Celebrate Spirit Day with Chip! This is also your last chance to get a student Homecoming T-shirt. Free food, activities and a mechanical bull will be available.
Queer Cheer
1:30–3:30 p.m. C4C, CISC lobby (N320)
The Pride Office hosts Queer Cheer each week as a way to de-stress, make arts and crafts and do other lowkey activities. Drop in and enjoy each other’s company.
Homecoming: Senior Night
5–8:30 p.m. Folsom Stadium, Byron R. White Club
Calling all seniors! Celebrate Homecoming with each other during Senior Night. There will be a cash bar, free food from Pasta Jay’s, Homecoming swag and more. This event is in collaboration with the Senior Class Council.
Friday, Nov. 3
Volunteer Resource Center open house
10 a.m.–2 p.m. UMC 458
In celebration of 58 years at CU Boulder, the Volunteer Resource Center is holding an open house. Enjoy light refreshments while learning more about the VRC’s accomplishments over the years.
CU on the Weekend: ‘Defining Beer in the Ancient World’
1–2:30 p.m. CASE auditorium
This CU on the Weekend presentation by Travis Rupp, a CU Boulder lecturer and beer archaeologist, will examine the earliest archaeological evidence of beer and brewing.
Stampede Parade
7–8 p.m. Pearl Street Mall
Show your CU pride at the black and gold parade and pep rally from Pearl Street to the courthouse lawn. Sko Buffs!
FriYay: DJ Epsilon
3–10 p.m. The Connection
DJ Epsilon is back and performing at The Connection!
Saturday, Nov. 4
Navajo Weaving & Indian Jewelry Sale
9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Denver Post building, 101 West Colfax
It’s the return of the Toh-Atin Gallery's Navajo weaving and jewelry sale in Denver. Proceeds from the event will benefit the CU Museum of Natural History.
Student Gameday Huddle
6:30 p.m. The Quad
Student Affairs and the Dean of Students are hosting a tailgating tradition before the Homecoming game this Saturday. Enjoy free food and games during the event.
Extreme bowling
7–11 p.m. The Connection
Extreme bowling is like regular bowling, but extreme! Play a game with black lights, colored lane lights and colored pins.
