Staff enjoy an appreciation breakfast

Mark your calendar for breakfast Dec. 14

Dec. 4, 2023

Enjoy a complimentary staff appreciation breakfast, hosted by Staff Council. The menu will include fruit, bacon, breakfast potatoes, quinoa and broccoli hash, scrambled eggs, pastries and more. The event will be an opportunity for attendees to drop off donations for area pantries as well.

Superstar Jaylyn Sherrod

Elevate your lunch break: Go to a women’s basketball game Dec. 5

Dec. 1, 2023

Catch the No. 7-ranked CU women’s basketball team for a lunch-time showdown beginning at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, against the University of Texas at Arlington. Students get in for free, and all other tickets are just $5.

Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders

Help celebrate Coach Prime’s award Dec. 6

Dec. 1, 2023

The public is invited to the CU Events Center to watch Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders accept his recently announced Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated. The free event will include giveaways, a docuseries screening and more.

Sunrise peaking through a wheat field

Joy and meaning: A talk on happiness Dec. 14

Nov. 30, 2023

Most people value happiness but often treat it as a material pursuit. Learn that happiness doesn't have an on-and-off switch. Join this workshop talking about happiness. Consider how cultural context shapes our perceptions and take away evidence-based tools.

Ralphie running at the stock show

CU Night at the Stock Show set for Jan. 19

Nov. 30, 2023

CU Night at the Stock Show brings a black-and-gold twist to Colorado’s annual National Western Stock Show festivities. Explore the grounds during the day and cheer on the pro rodeo by night.

The Boulder star light on the foothills beyond the CU Boulder campus

Explore the season of light at Fiske Planetarium with shows Dec. 16–21

Nov. 30, 2023

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up the holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions.

A Be Well sign on a table at a CU Boulder event.

Wellness workshops: Plan what you’d like to attend

Nov. 28, 2023

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering free wellness workshops and groups for the spring semester—covering everything from healthy eating and sleeping to retirement basics and more. Check out and plan to take advantage of the learning opportunities.

Table with red, green and black candles; fresh fruit and wrapped presents

You’re invited: Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 5

Nov. 27, 2023

Join the Center for African & African American Studies for a Kwanzaa celebration honoring the rich traditions of the Nguzo Saba—the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which emphasize family, community and culture.

A graphic showing figures standing on a broken Palestinian flag and a broken Israeli flag.

Program Nov. 29 to offer deeper insight into Israel, Gaza war and history

Nov. 27, 2023

In response to requests, faculty experts will discuss a range of topics related to Arab-Israeli conflict. The CU Boulder forum will follow an informal format and is open to the public.

Silhouette of mountain and sunset

BVSD parents, students: Community safety event Nov. 29

Nov. 22, 2023

Partnering with CU Boulder’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, an upcoming Boulder Valley School District event in Lafayette, Colorado, will involve research expertise, sharing warning signs for violence, strategies for being an upstander and more.

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