Kick off the new year and spring semester in style with plenty of events across campus. This week brings free activities at the Rec, an astronomy year in review, 鈥淪hrek鈥� movie night, a guided painting class,听International Coffee Hour, live music and more.
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Kickoff at The Rec听
听Jan. 15鈥�21 鈥嬏�Rec Center听
Kick off the spring semester with free events at the Rec! Choose from a variety of activities including bouldering, skate rentals, martial arts classes and more.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
听5鈥�10 p.m.听鈥嬏�The Connection听
Show off your gaming skills at the Super Smash Bros tournament! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.听
听7:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�Muenzinger Auditorium (E050)
鈥淎irplane!鈥� is a classic comedy in the great tradition of high school skits. Enjoy a free showing as part of the International Film Series.听
听7:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�Imig Music
College of Music students are performing in degree-qualifying recitals this Wednesday, and throughout the semester.听All recitals are free and open to the public.
Thursday, Jan. 18
听Noon鈥�1 p.m.听鈥嬏�C4C 336C听
Stop by to interact with other queer and trans people of color at CU.听
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听7鈥�10 p.m.听鈥嬏�The Connection听
During PC Presents, there will be live music presented by 彩民宝典鈥檚 Program Council. Get your groove on!听
听8鈥�10 p.m.听鈥嬏�UMC 235听
Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned artist or a newbie, this painting class is great for everyone! All supplies are included.
Friday, Jan. 19
听4鈥�5:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�UMC, stage area across from Alfred Packer Grill
International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the CU community as a way to celebrate culture and diversity on campus. There will be free coffee, snacks and games!听
听5鈥�7 p.m.听鈥嬏�UMC 411
The CU Recovery Community is hosting a night of pizza and games as a welcome back to campus. The community will convene at 4 p.m., followed by听pizza and activities听at 5 p.m.
听5 p.m.听鈥嬏�Eaton Humanities, Room听250
鈥淎rt would get us through it鈥�: During this event, presented by the Classics Graduate Colloquium, attendees will learn about plague and poetry鈥攆rom 鈥淰ergil鈥檚 Bees鈥� to Emily St. John Mandel鈥檚 鈥淪tation Eleven.鈥�
Saturday, Jan. 20
听7鈥�8 p.m.听鈥嬏�Fiske Planetarium听
Review all the astronomy information gathered from 2023. Questions are welcomed and encouraged. Don鈥檛 forget your Buff OneCard for free entry!
听8鈥�10 p.m.听鈥嬏�Macky Auditorium听听$24鈥�$94
Take a journey with Moses Pendleton, inspired by the classic story of 鈥�Alice in Wonderland.鈥� Performers will shrink and grow as Alice does, using props, ropes and other dancers to extend themselves.听
听8鈥�10 p.m.听鈥嬏�Kittredge Central, Multipurpose Room听
鈥淪hrek鈥澨�is a popular film following the life of an ogre, who is tasked with saving a princess from a tower. Come watch this childhood classic with your peers!
