Welcome back from spring break, Buffs! This week brings a housing fair for international students, free coffee and brownies, chancellor selection forums, the music of Harry Styles and Queen, sexual health trivia and more.
Monday, April 1
Financial Fitness Month kickoff
9–10:30 a.m. UMC Aspen Rooms
April is Financial Fitness Month at CU! During this kickoff event, attendees will get free swag, meet financial representatives and more.
I Love Mondays: Arnold Palmers and brownies
2 p.m. UMC North Dining Room
Stop by the UMC for a taste of sweetness, including yummy Arnold Palmers and chocolate brownies.
International Student Housing and Roommate Fair
3–5 p.m. UMC 425
International students are invited to a fair, presented by the Basic Needs Center and other on-campus organizations, that will cover housing options and finding roommates.
Tuesday, April 2
Cricket tournament
5–10 p.m. Kittredge Field, Middle and South fields
Intramural Sports is hosting a cricket tournament! If you’re an avid cricket player, or have some experience playing the sport, you are invited to attend and share your knowledge with fellow Buffs.
Poker tournament
7–9 p.m. The Connection
How’s your poker face? Test your luck with a poker tournament at The Connection! Prizes are awarded to top finishers.
Sundance Shorts Tour
7:30 p.m. Muenzinger Auditorium (E050)
Mike Plante, Sundance Institute’s senior programmer for short films, is visiting CU for a free show. Attendees will enjoy a 90-minute theatrical program of seven short films from the Sundance Film Festival.
Be a part of the new chancellor selection process
The fall semester will kick off with a new chancellor. All students are invited to attend an open forum on April 4 and enjoy free pizza and soda, from 5–6 p.m. at the UMC Aspen Rooms. (Faculty and staff will have separate timeslots at 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., respectively.)
Wednesday, April 3
Lug Your Mug
9 a.m.–noon, Outside of ATLAS Center and CU Art Museum
As a way to promote zero waste initiatives, the Environmental Center is giving away free coffee to Buffs who bring their own mug!
Just in Time Career & Internship Fair
11 a.m.–4 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Don’t miss the final career fair of the year! CU students and alumni of all majors are welcome to attend the event.
Thursday, April 4
Mental Health First Aid Training
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. UMC
Learn how to help someone struggling with mental health issues during this first aid training. Participants will learn about risk factors, warning signs and more.
Queer and Trans People of Color
12:30–1:30 p.m. C4C 336C
Spend time with fellow students who identify as LGBTQ+ people of color.
Wellness Wednesdays: Sexual health trivia
2–4 p.m. Wardenburg Student Health Center
Test your knowledge of sexual health at this trivia session. Free supplies available.
Inclusive Excellence in Gaming: Arab-American Experiences
4–5 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge
Celebrate Arab-Americans in gaming! Participants will also have the option to try board games and card games created by Arab-American and MENA artists.
Buffs Hire Buffs
4–6 p.m. UMC 235
Join this all-industries networking night to connect with recruiters and alumni in various companies and organizations. Sign up on Handshake.
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Friday, April 5
Asleep at the Wheel: With the CU Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium $24–$94
An American roots music group based in Austin, Texas, is performing at Macky Auditorium. The band has won 10 Grammy awards and collaborated with icons such as Dolly Parton.
Liquid Sky: Harry Styles
8:30–9:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium $8–$12
Take a trip to Harry’s House at Fiske Planetarium. There will be captivating visuals and full surround sound.
IFS Underground
11:59 p.m. Visual Arts Complex, Room 1B20
As part of Animation Appreciation Week, the International Film Series is showing a Japanese erotic animated musical.
Saturday, April 6
Introduction to Outdoor Climbing
8 a.m.–4 p.m. Clear Creek $85
Try out top-rope climbing at a local crag. The pre-trip meeting is April 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ice Rink Overlook Medium Meeting Room in the Rec.
West African Highlife Ensemble concert
7:30 p.m. Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall, C112
The West African Highlife Ensemble is having their spring concert. Available in person or via livestream.
Buffs After Dark: Just Roll With It
8–10 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Let the good times roll with free roller skating in the UMC!
Laser Queen
10–11 p.m. Fiske Planetarium $8–$12
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Laser Queen is an unforgettable laser show with popular songs from Queen.
