This week brings a talk by suicide prevention advocate Ken Hines, Texas Hold'em Poker tournament, GIS Day Celebration and free lunch, Middle East Night, sweet treats and crafts, and more.
Monday, Nov. 12
Pizza & Perspectives
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. UMC 247
Come hear different female student perspectives from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and UAE on culture, life here in the U.S. and life back home, plus get a chance to ask your own questions. Pizza & Perspectives is a monthly lunchtime gathering featuring a panel of students from a specific region and, of course, free pizza!
Talk by best-selling author Beverly Tatum
10–11:15 a.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Beverly Daniel Tatum, author of the best-selling book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? will be on campus as a featured speaker at the CU system Diversity and Inclusion Summit hosted at the University Memorial Center from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day Nov. 13 and 14.
UMC Farewell Feast
4–6 p.m. The Connection
Join the UMC as we celebrate the mid-semester accomplishments of our CU Buffs! All CU students, grad students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a hearty meal before you head off to a much-deserved fall break. Bring your Buff OneCard.
Kevin Hines: “Cracked, Not Broken”
7 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
The Cultural Events Board is proud to host Kevin Hines, a best-selling author, documentary filmmaker and suicide prevention and mental health advocate who has reached millions with his inspiring personal story of unlikely survival. This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Texas Hold’em Poker tournament
7 p.m. The Connection
Put on your poker face and play in a free Texas Hold’em poker tournament in The Connection! Students at all skill levels are welcome, and there are prizes for the winners. Sign up at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
GIS Day Celebration
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Koenig Alumni Center
Stop by the Alumni Center for a free lunch from The Sink and Insomnia Cookies, open to all CU students. If you’re a Herd member, make sure to have your Herd app downloaded for giveaways. This month's guest speaker is Lego artist Imagine Rigney.
Silicon Flatirons Conference: The Law and Economics of Data
1–5:45 p.m. Wittemyer Courtroom
This conference pulls together leaders in government, industry and academia to discuss the challenge of how to regulate data, now considered the world’s most valuable resource. Privacy and cybersecurity, as well as the content industry, will be discussed. The conference is free for CU Boulder students. Please register if you plan to attend.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Lab Venture Challenge
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wittemyer Courtroom
See top CU Boulder technology ventures at the very first Lab Venture Challenge! Presented by the Tech Transfer Office, the Lab Venture Challenge will showcase research scientists and their innovations, as they compete for proof of concept and business development funding. Free registration required.
Friday, Nov. 16
Middle East Night
7–11 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the Middle Eastern Student Association for their biggest event: Middle East Night. It will feature a Middle Eastern fashion show (includes both male and female), Hamsa Dane, belly dance, hip-hop dance and free food. Bring your friends and family; the event is free and open to the public.
Fri-Yay Nights: Cozy Corner
4–6 p.m. UMC 415–17
Enjoy hot drinks, sweet treats and crafts such as blanket making, friendship bracelets and cards.
