Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Hey Buffs, it's officially fall!听Don鈥檛 miss out on all the fun ways to celebrate fall in Boulder.

We have a ton of free events lined up for you this month:听ticket giveaways, film screenings, cozy hangs, Loter铆a, fitness classes, laser tag, haunted halls and corn mazes, craft nights,听a ghost bike tour and more. See what鈥檚 coming up.

Featured events

Student recitals

Various dates and times听
The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录. The students of the College of Music present degree qualifying recitals which are free and open to the public for in-person attendance. Most are also available to stream live from the comfort of your home!

听贵谤颈诲补测蝉听 1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Join the Pride Office every Friday to craft, create听and conversate! Drop in any time to decompress and enjoy some queer company.听

听Oct. 4听 4鈥5 p.m.听听Rec Center听
In this mini workshop, participants will experience a taste of the components found in our self-defense program: situational understanding, utilization techniques and physical skills. Allies are also encouraged to attend.听

Friday Night Film Series

听贵谤颈诲补测蝉听 8 p.m.听听CHEM 140听
Join Program Council to watch movies on the big screen for free!听

  • Oct. 4: 鈥溾
  • Oct. 11: 鈥溾 ()听
  • Oct. 18: 鈥溾
  • Oct. 25: 鈥溾

听Oct. 4听 1:30鈥3:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!听This event is for all queer and Latin茅听students to come together, connect and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of Loter铆a, the beloved Latinx/茅 bingo-style game. Join us for an afternoon of community, laughter and celebration of queer and Latin茅听identities!听

Free Friday Power Hour

贵谤颈诲补测蝉听 5鈥6 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center听
The Rec offers a free fitness class each week on Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. No registration required.听

  • Oct. 4 and 18:
  • Oct. 11:
  • Oct. 25:

听Oct. 5听 8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婯ittredge Central, Multipurpose Rooms听
Join us for laser tag in Kittredge Central! Free Cosmo's pizza will be provided.听

Oct. 5:
听Oct. 19:

CU in the Community is a series of one-time, student-led volunteer projects offered each semester in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations. Projects are based on community needs and include various types of service related to social and environmental justice. All students are invited to participate in all volunteer projects to understand social and environmental issues, engage in direct service, reflect on their impact and learn about continued engagement in communities.听

听Oct. 6听 Noon鈥6 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Gaming Lounge听
Compete head-to-head in a yearlong competition with other 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students to be named the Ultimate Gamer! Each event of the听tournament features a different game genre, from Battle Royales to Survival to Roguelikes. Players can win each event and earn points toward the yearlong competition. At the end of the year, the player with the most points will be named 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录's Ultimate Gamer.听听听

听Oct. 7, 21听 10鈥10:30 a.m. 痴颈谤迟耻补濒听
Open to both on-campus employers and students, attend this workshop to learn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job and ask questions about student employment!听听听

听Oct. 7听 2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 North Dining Room
Stop by our mashed potatoes bar on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations. Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.听

听Oct. 7, 21听 7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Come down to The Connection for trivia鈥攖eams and individuals are welcome! Free to enter; sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

听Oct. 7, 9听 Noon鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S435听
Have you been focusing solely on your time in college and wondering what you will do next? Get a better understanding of what you might want to do after graduation, what your priorities are and how to set yourself up for success.听

听惭辞苍诲补测蝉听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Need a space to study or an accountability buddy? Join the Study Caf茅 in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby. Free study snacks and productivity rewards provided. All first-generation students are welcome.听

听Oct. 8听 11 a.m.鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Glenn Miller Ballroom听
This fair is ideal for students who are seeking internships, part-time or full-time positions.听Employers will be recruiting majors in arts and sciences. 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event. Students are not required to pre-register to attend this fair鈥攋ust show up!听听听

听Oct. 8听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 457听
Join your fellow Buffs to create candle holders鈥攖he perfect gift or centerpiece for your home. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.听Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.听

Faculty Tuesdays

听罢耻别蝉诲补测蝉听 7:30 p.m.听听Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Renowned听College of Music faculty artists perform with students and colleagues in chamber music recitals featuring world premieres and beloved classics.听

  • : Music from Asia with the Pan Pacific Ensemble Residency
  • : Solo harpsichord works by J.S. Bach
  • : Palimpsest: Folk Traditions Through New Music
  • : Voices of Women

听Oct. 8, 22听 7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Come test your luck at a single or double knock-out pingpong tournament! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

听Oct. 8听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁
Stop by to build a self-care kit and learn strategies to look after your mind and body while you tackle those exams.听

听Oct. 8听 2 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N238听
Do you want to improve your reading comprehension? Do you spend hours reading and then struggle to recall the details later? Join this workshop focused on reading strategies and techniques to improve reading comprehension.听

听Oct. 8听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥媁illiams Village East lobby听
Join this event where first-year engineering students can enjoy delicious food and connect with peers, staff and campus departments. Hosted by Engineering Connections and the Center for Inclusion and Social Change, this weekly event fosters community, introduces students to campus resources, and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.听

听Oct. 8听 5:30鈥6:30 p.m.听听鈥婦iscovery Learning Center, Room 1B70听
In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to prepare for a successful job or internship search. Topics in this workshop include building effective application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) and networking.听听听

听Oct. 9听 11 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婾惭颁 330听
Meet other student leaders who are interested in community organization and share ideas and tools. This event is a part of the Activate and Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.

听奥别诲苍别蝉诲补测蝉听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婥ASE E352听
Join us for CMCI Career & Internship Office Hours, an easy way for CMCI students to get quick career and internship related questions answered, without having to make an appointment!听

听Oct. 9, 23听 2:30鈥3:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C 336C
BYOG is a social group for students who are transgender, nonbinary or gender-questioning. Come celebrate who you are with games, snacks and friends.听

New RA info session

听Oct. 9听 3鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婯ittredge Central, Multipurpose Rooms C鈥揇听
Learn more about being a resident advisor (RA) at 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录! As an RA, you will gain leadership skills, work with a diverse group of people, create an inclusive community and so much more. At this information session you will learn more about the RA role and the application process and timeline.听听听

听Oct. 9, 16, 23听 5鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Show off your skills at a Wednesday night Super Smash Bros tournament hosted by CU Gaming and The Connection! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.听

听Oct. 9听 5鈥6:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Join the Pride Office and One Colorado to learn more about LGBTQ+ activism in the state and how to take action around LGBTQ+ rights on a national and local level.听

听Oct. 9听 5鈥6:30 p.m.听听鈥媁illiams Village, Demo Kitchen听
Join your fellow students to learn basic cooking techniques! All materials provided. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times in the kitchen. Hosted by the Basic Needs Center. The menu is subject to change.听

听罢丑耻谤蝉诲补测蝉听 8 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婣TLAS Center, outside CU Art Museum听
Come get a free coffee if you Lug Your Mug! All you must do is bring your own mug and you get rewarded with a free coffee. There will be no single-use cups available. The Environmental Center's Zero Waste Outreach Team wants to reward you for getting out of the disposable mentality, so get in the habit and BYOM (bring your own mug)!听听

听Oct. 10听 11:30 a.m.鈥2 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Come celebrate with delicious food, vibrant music and great vibes as we wrap up a month of honoring Latinx/茅 culture and heritage. Don't miss out on this festive and memorable gathering!听

听Oct. 10听 2 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 south terrace听
The mobile food pantry is free and open to 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Registration is required. Review instructions and more information.听

听Oct. 10听 2鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 457听
Dive into the world of civic engagement with delicious burritos as we help you research your election ballot! Knowing and understanding the propositions are crucial to making informed decisions, whether it鈥檚 local elections, state issues or national races.

听Oct. 10听 6鈥8 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Make new friends, connect with community and play Loter铆a with the Center for Inclusion and Social Change. Free street tacos!听

罢丑耻谤蝉诲补测蝉听听7鈥8 p.m.听听鈥婩iske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students on Thursdays.听

  • Oct. 10: Science Under the Dome: 鈥淎strotopophilia: A love of place with maps of space鈥
  • Oct. 24: Live Faculty Talks: 鈥淕alilean Moons: Past, Present, Future鈥

听Oct. 10听 7:30 p.m.听听鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
Join 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录's choral ensembles in听person or via .

听Oct. 10听 8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Enjoy free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke at The Connection!听听听

听Oct. 11听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center ice rink听
Calling all first-generation and BIPOC students! Join us to build community while ice skating and enjoying cozy winter snacks.听

Student Gameday Huddle

听Oct. 12听 罢叠顿听听鈥婩arrand Field听
Come cheer on the Buffs before the home game and enjoy free food, games, music and a chance to be chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. The selected Student Fan of the Game gets to walk onto Folsom Field during the game!听

听Oct. 13听 7鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center climbing gym听
Interested in trying climbing for the first time? Looking for new rad climbing partners? This event is for you! Climb with the Outdoor Pursuits team and find support, empowerment, laughter and community! Trained staff will be there to show you the ropes, offer you a belay and keep the stoke high. This event is free and open to all who identify as women or nonbinary. All experience levels welcome.听

听Oct. 13听 8鈥11 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join GSA for their annual student drag show! Cheer on your fellow student performers and enjoy a night of fun, complete with movie theming and more.听

听Oct. 14, 28听 7鈥9 p.m. 听The Connection听
Show off your skills at an 8-ball or 9-ball billiards tournament at The Connection. The tournament is free to enter, and sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

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听Oct. 14听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Glenn Miller Ballroom听
澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students, staff and faculty and members of the Boulder community are invited to participate in a community celebration and observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. This session will feature keynote addresses centered around the plenary theme, "Indigenous Peoples Day Reframed: Toward an Intersectional, Decolonial and Transnational Vision for Indigenous Sovereignty."听听听

听Oct. 14听 Noon鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婥4C S350听
Attend this workshop to learn about interviewing. We鈥檒l cover the different types of interviews, common questions, how to use the START method and resources you can use to ace your next job or internship interview.听

听Oct. 14听 2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 North Dining Room听
Stop by for some breakfast for lunch on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听

听Oct. 15听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥媀illage Center
What can you do to prevent getting sick during cold and flu season? Stop by the Village Resource Center to learn about illness prevention strategies and grab some cold care supplies.听

Free flu shot clinic

Oct. 15, 16听听听鈥媁olf Law, Boettcher Hall
Stay healthy all season long by getting a free flu shot.听

  • Oct. 15: 1鈥4 p.m.
  • Oct. 16: 8:30鈥11:30 a.m.

听Oct. 15听 4鈥5 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Join us for a conversation around what queer and trans culture is, what it means to people and what it can do for you.听

听Oct. 15听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥媁illiams Village North, Innovation Station听
Take a study break and design your own puzzle. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.听

听Oct. 15听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 457听
Step into an evening with the Center for Student Involvement and VOGUE for joy, unity and empowerment as we honor LGBT听History Month through an unforgettable Kiki session! This event is a celebration of the resilience, creativity and strength of the LGBTQ+ community.听

听Oct. 15听 5:30 p.m. 痴颈谤迟耻补濒听
Whether you want to pursue a career in law or are simply curious about the field, join these talks from lawyers, law schools and judges across the country to learn about their experience. This week鈥檚 talk will be with Meri Althauser, director of admissions, and听 Alexander Blewett, School of Law at University of Montana.听

听Oct. 15, 29听 7鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
All skill levels are welcome at our free Texas Hold鈥檈m poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!听

听Oct. 16听 2鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 386听
Students, staff and faculty are invited to join in two 45-minute consecutive workshops that explore the following topics: Native and Indigenous-led land back and language back social justice movements. Discussion will also focus on themes of reciprocity, relevance, recovery and reclamation.听听听

听Oct. 16听 2鈥4 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N238听
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.听

听Oct. 16听 5鈥6:45 p.m.听听鈥婲orlin Library听
Have you heard about the ghost of Cockerell Hall or the spirits that wander the Boulderado Hotel? Ride along with us to some of Boulder's spookiest places. We'll have bike lights to give out to attendants. Dress warmly and be ready for a chilly and spooky evening! Event open to CU students and others.听

听Oct. 17听 4鈥5:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Join us to learn more about cooking and nutrition with the Basic Needs Center! Dinner will be provided. All first-generation students are welcome.听

听Oct. 17听 5:30鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Join us for a monthly gathering to learn about leadership and community-building opportunities for students who identify as women of color. Stop by to enjoy dinner, learn valuable skills and connect with peers and mentors in leadership for women of color.听

Guest recitals

听Oct. 16, 21听 7:30 p.m.听听鈥婭mig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
Join College of Music for guest recitals featuring soprano听Corrine Byrne with trumpeter Andy Kozar听and the Italian classical guitar duo听SoloDuo.

  • : It Floats Away From You
  • :听厂辞濒辞顿耻辞

听Oct. 17听 8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Glenn Miller Ballroom听
Join fellow art aficionados to create a work of art that even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro. This is a great way to engage with your peers while creating a painting you can鈥檛 wait to show off! All supplies included.听听

听Oct. 17听 8:30鈥10:30 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center ice rink听
Inclusive Rec and the Pride Office invite you to join us for a free Pride Skate Night. All abilities are welcome; no experience necessary. Skate rentals are included.听

听Oct. 17听 10 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婾惭颁 330听
Watch the Colorado Avalanche live and in person as they take on the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Pick up tickets on Oct. 17 between 10 a.m. and noon in the Center for Student Involvement (UMC 330).听

听Oct. 18听 5鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Gaming Lounge听
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind before the weekend. Play your favorites or try something new in good company!听听听

听Oct. 19听 9 a.m.鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁听
Join your fellow Buffs for the annual Ignite Social Justice & Leadership Conference. This year鈥檚 theme focuses on exploring various forms of activism and liberty practices while centering the importance of amplifying voices and enacting equitable change. By participating in the Ignite Conference, students will learn new perspectives, participate in critical conversations and be empowered to engage in activism and liberation for all. If you plan to attend, register online by Sunday, Oct. 13听

听Oct. 19听 8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥媀illage Center, Multipurpose Rooms听
Craving a warm cup of tea, hot chocolate or apple cider? Build your own cozy drink kit while enjoying a movie and warm beverage. Registration required. Sign up in BuffConnect.听

听Oct. 20听 1鈥6 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center lower grass fields听
Described by athletes with a visual disability as 鈥渁 dream come true,鈥 Beep Baseball adds a spin on baseball that allows people of all visual abilities to compete. Players are guided by sound, not sight鈥攖he sound of the beeping ball, buzzing bases and cues from the pitcher. In fact, all Beep Ball athletes are blindfolded except for the sighted pitcher and outfield spotters. This makes the game a unique opportunity for people of all visual abilities to play together.听

听Oct. 21, 23听听鈥婥4C S435听
Want a great resume and attention-getting cover letter to catch the eye of a future employer? Join this workshop to review effective strategies that highlight your skills and experiences in your application materials.听

  • Oct. 21, noon鈥1 p.m.
  • Oct. 23, 3:30鈥4:30 p.m.

听Oct. 21听 2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 North Dining Area听
Celebrate meatball Monday and learn about different campus organizations.听听听

National Transfer Student Week

听Oct. 21鈥25听 Various times and locations听
Calling all transfer Buffs! Celebrate National Transfer Student Week at 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录. This week will be filled with events designed specifically for transfer students that will allow you to meet other transfer Buffs, experience campus and have fun! Events are open to all transfers, and we hope to see you there!听

听Oct. 22听 5鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 south terrace tent听
Create your own button-eyed felt doll while we listen to the 鈥淐oraline鈥 soundtrack. All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.听

听Oct. 22, 28, 29听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 fountain听
Explore how alcohol and other drugs affect your life in a non-judgmental space. Information about on-campus resources will also be available.听

听Oct. 23听 11 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婾惭颁 330听
Learn how to address conflict within your student organization. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.听听听

听Oct. 23听 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.听听鈥媁ardenburg Health Center听
Test your party smart knowledge and you might leave with a prize! Learn about the correct portion size for various types of alcohol. Try to pour your own and we鈥檒l let you know how you did!听

听Oct. 23听 2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婥4C N320听
Join the Pride Office for cake, hang out with other queer community members and help us celebrate ACE identities in honor of ACE awareness week in October.听

听Oct. 23听 3鈥4:30 p.m.听听鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge听
Join fellow Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students for a casual coffee and tea hour.听

听Oct. 23听 5鈥11 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Gaming Lounge听
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ excellence in gaming! Experience free games that queer creators and developers created or that center the queer experience.听

听Oct. 24听 5鈥9 p.m.听听鈥婣nderson Farms听
Join us for an evening of adventure at Anderson Farms. We'll explore pumpkin patches, get lost in the corn maze, meet farm animals and cozy up by the firepits. Free tickets are available for those who are brave enough! . Shuttle buses will be available to transport students to and from Anderson Farms:听

  • Shuttles to Anderson: Available from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Shuttles back to campus: Available from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

听Oct. 25听 7鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婻ec Center climbing gym听
You'll have to complete some climbs to collect the clues, consider the evidence and solve the mystery! Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders.听

听Oct. 28听 2鈥3 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 North Dining area听
Pick up some Halloween-themed treats on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.听听听

Oct 28鈥30听 5鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婾惭颁 Gaming Lounge and west dining area听
Enjoy free games that will get you into the Halloween spirit!听

  • Oct. 28 Treat yourself with soft and seasonal games in the Gaming Lounge
  • Oct. 29: Be a little creepy and kooky in the Gaming Lounge
  • Oct. 30: Get sold on terror in the UMC West Dining Room

听Oct. 28, 30听听鈥婥4C S435听
Employers say that internship experience is the number one reason they鈥檒l hire one college graduate over another. Don鈥檛 know where to start or feel stuck in your internship search? No problem. Join this workshop to learn about strategies for finding, applying for and successfully getting internships.听

  • Oct. 28, noon鈥1 p.m.
  • Oct. 30, 3:30鈥4:30 p.m.

听Oct. 28听 8鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Join 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录's Program Council for the very first Rave to the Grave! This eerie evening will include a silent disco featuring a local DJ and other popular genres of music, a laser light show, glow yard games and other fall activities!听

听Oct. 31听 10 a.m.鈥搉oon听听鈥婾惭颁 330听
Watch the Denver Nuggets live and in person as they take on the Utah Jazz on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets available for each game. Pick up tickets on Oct. 31 between 10 a.m. and noon in the Center for Student Involvement (UMC 330).听

听Oct. 31听 3鈥5 p.m.听听鈥婼outh of UMC, across from Broadway underpass听
Halloween is here! What experiences do you want to have? Join us to help make your night the right amount of safe and spooky. We will be offering free food, Narcan and safer sex supplies for all students. Stay safe, Buffs!听

听Oct. 31听 4鈥7 p.m.听听鈥婤each Park听
Have a scary fun time at the annual 鈥淗ill鈥漮ween event. Join Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations for a free food, pumpkin carving and a costume contest. This event is free and open to all students. No registration is required.听

听Oct. 31听 7鈥10 p.m.听听鈥婽he Connection听
Join 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录's Program Council for bowling, music and a costume party to celebrate your Halloween night! There will be live music, glow in the dark bowling food and more. Don't forget to wear your best costume for a chance to win a special surprise!听

听Nov. 1, 2听 8 p.m.听听鈥婼tearns basement听
Join for a scary good time at RHA鈥檚 annual Haunted Halls event!听