Greetings, Buffaloes. I hope you鈥檙e all enjoying this fine weather and acing this first round of midterms! Take a well-earned break from studying this week with one of these fine events. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful CU-Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. As always, have a fantastic week!
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Women鈥檚 Resource Center Crafternoon.听Women and men alike are invited to the Women鈥檚 Resource Center Crafternoon session between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in UMC 416. You will be able to crochet, fold origami and make bath bombs and scrubs to take home with you! Bring a friend and have a nice afternoon hanging out with the fine folks at the WRC. .
Thursday, Feb. 18
Careers for a Cause Day. Visit听UMC 235 from 4 to 7 p.m. for Meet Buff Employer鈥檚 Careers for a Cause Day at which you will meet employers of local non-profits and organizations who are looking to hire students who care. Bring a resume and dress nicely- this is a professional event! .
Spring Diversity Summit.听Join your fellow students, staff, faculty and administration for the spring Diversity Summit from 9 a.m. 听to 5 p.m. in Kittredge Central and the Champions Center. The summit will focus on 鈥淕oing Beyond II: Deepening the Dialogue鈥� and will emphasize intergroup dialogues, caucuses hosted by the Chancellor鈥檚 Advisory Committees on issues relevant to campus, contemporary teach-ins, and inclusive excellence facilitations. .
Old Time Bluegrass Jam Sesh.听Swing by West Flander鈥檚 (1125 Pearl St.) for a swinging bluegrass jam and some old timey music at 7:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and join in or just bring some friends and enjoy the music and food! .
Friday, Feb. 19
Boulder Ballet- 鈥淪tepping Out.鈥澨�The world premiere of 鈥淪tepping Out鈥� will be performed by Boulder鈥檚 professional ballet company on the Dairy Center for the Arts stage (2590 Walnut St.) at 8 p.m. 鈥淪tepping Out鈥� features a variety of international live music and contemporary choreography. The Boulder Ballet Company is renowned for their beautiful skill and technique so don鈥檛 miss out! Tickets start at $15 and the show continues through Feb. 21. .
Saturday, Feb. 20
鈥淭he Vagina Monologues.鈥澨�鈥淭he Vagina Monologues鈥� is an empowering annual production about women鈥檚 issues based on real women鈥檚 stories. Topics include sexual assault issues and women鈥檚 rights in regard to their bodies. 鈥淭he Vagina Monologues鈥� will be performed in the Old Main Theater at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and people of any and every gender are welcome. Tickets start at $5. .
Student potluck.听The International Student and Scholars Program hosts an international potluck dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Cultural Unity and Engagement Center (C4C N320). Bring a dish to share and a few friends to share it with- all are welcome! .
Monday, Feb. 22
Health professionals fair.听If you鈥檙e one of CU鈥檚 numerous pre-health students, you may find it to your benefit to drop by the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom for information on admissions into health-related schools. Small group sessions will be available around the UMC from 6 to 8:15 p.m. The fair will continue on Tuesday, when admissions reps from around the country and representing every health field imaginable will be at the UMC to answer your questions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dress nicely, and come prepare with questions. .
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Banff Mountain Film Festival.听Get yourself to the Boulder Theater this week for the Banff Film Festival, which will run from Feb. 23-24 and will showcase a ton of films highlighting adventure and being outdoors! Through these films, you can travel the world, to the most exotic locations and adventurous situations. Tickets start at $22. .
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