The HIVE

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The Hub for Innovation + Vibrant Expression (The HIVE,  E380) is a social hub for ²ÊÃñ±¦µä's language learning and teaching community. On any given day you might stumble across an Italian conversation table debating over the best coffee, students conversing in Thai, or a lively game of German Monopoly, all underscored by the hypnotic beat of the latest samba music. The HIVE @ALTEC is never a dull place.

HIVE Hours

Spring semester hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

The HIVE will be operating on adjusted hours during Finals Week:

Monday, Dec. 16 - Tuesday, Dec. 17: 9 a .m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 18: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Closed Thursday, Dec. 19 - Sunday, Jan. 12 for Winter Break

Contact Us

303-492-6217
altec@colorado.edu

Discover The HIVE

Student Events @ALTEC

HIVE Event Photos

Students sitting in circle on floor tie dying tote bags with group of students around table knitting in background

Crafternoon

Group of students holding Swiss and Austrian flags

Swiss-Austrian Activity Hour

Students gathered around instructor and screen displaying Brother's Grimm slide, table with pumpkins and assorted snacks in foreground

German Folklore Night

Students sitting around tables folding paper game pieces

Korean Game Day

Students pose around table with Swedish games

International Game Night

Students pose in The HIVE with table of refreshments

French Club Meet and Greet

Students and instructors gather for snacks and drinks at the new HIVE

ALTEC Fall Welcome Open House

Students gathered around tables playing Mahjong

Chinese Board Game Night

Students and tutors gather around tables with international snacks to translate recipes

Culture Crawl: Tasty Translations

Photo of Indonesian Nongkrong participants

Indonesian Nongkrong

Group of people learning Tibetan Circle Dance

Tibetan New Year Celebration

Indonesian Conversation Table participants wearing traditional Batiks

Batik 101

Students gathered to watch instructor present before film screening

International Movie Marathon

Photo of German students conversing in groups

Conversation Table

People holding up a trophy after winning a karaoke competition

Karaoke Night

teacher talking to students in front of exhibit

German Exhibit - First Encounters: Menschen begegnen sich

Women dancing a traditional Indian dance in front of an audience in brightly colored dresses

Kathak Dance Performance

People folding origami at a table

Origami Night