This weekend brings talks on the future of startups and the latest from Jupiter, women's soccer, the Whaaat!? Games Festival, a look at food justice in a gentrifying Denver and more.
Friday, Oct. 4
Family Weekend
Oct. 3鈥�6
Enjoy this fall tradition of family events, sessions, receptions and, of course, football!
Every Friday听 12:15鈥�12:45听辫.尘. CU Art Museum
There鈥檚 no better way to dive into the weekend than to feel good! Stop by this drop-in workshop for an opportunity to be led through a powerful guided meditation to undo stress, soothe the nervous system and feel better. Let all of your worries drain away. Remember to arrive on time, there is no late admittance.
Take Care Street Fair
1:30鈥�3:30 p.m. Visual Arts Complex
Join your fellow Buffs for some outdoor activities, arts and crafts at the Take Care Street Fair! Free to enter with a Buff OneCard.
3鈥�4:30 p.m. 听CASE听E422
Join Mara Zepeda, CEO of the startup Switchboard and co-founder of the Zebras Unite network, for an open conversation on how to foster truly inclusive entrepreneurship.听Coffee and snacks provided.听
International Coffee Hour
Every Friday听 4鈥�5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy some free coffee, cake and amazing conversations while meeting awesome new people at the weekly听International Coffee Hour. Co-hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and CU International, it's a fun way to unwind at the end of a long week! The dining area is located across from Alfred Packer Grill.
6鈥�8听p.m. 听CASE, Chancellor's Auditorium
Explorer John Huston will speak听about what's required to achieve extraordinary goals. He听was part of the first American team to ever cross the Arctic unsupported and can speak to the skills that helped him achieve this amazing feat.听Please RSVP听if you're interested.
Fri-Yay Night: Pearl Street Stampede
6:30鈥�9听p.m. Meet at听HUMN 135
Kick off your weekend with Fri-Yay Nights! Meet at Humanities 135 for pizza, then head down Pearl Street together to catch the Pearl Street Stampede.
7鈥�8听p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Join CU Professor Fran Bagenal for a planetarium journey to Jupiter with NASA鈥檚 Juno spacecraft. You鈥檒l learn brand new information on what this mission is telling space scientists about the largest planet in our solar system.
Saturday, Oct. 5
9 a.m. to 3听p.m.听听ATLAS Center
Challenge your inner creativity by connecting with fellow Buffs and playing mind puzzling games that break rules听and are interactive! The game arcade portion of the festival is free (the conference is $30) but to get a spot.
10听a.m. to 4:30 p.m.听 Meet at听UMC 355
Join the CU Environment Center for听an opportunity to learn from diverse leaders in Denver serving underrepresented communities in unconventional ways.听The tour will take you to听farmers market gardens for "food deserts", a pay-what-you-can local food restaurant and more.听Tickets are $10, scholarships are available.
2:30 p.m.听 Folsom Field
After a big road victory against Arizona State, the Buffs return home to take on the Arizona Wildcats. Get out and support the Buffs on what should be a gorgeous听fall Saturday afternoon!
Sunday, Oct. 6
2 p.m.听 Prentup Field
Support your nationally ranked Buffs (No. 13) as they take on the Oregon State Beavers on soccer alumnae day.
2 p.m.听听University Theatre, Charlotte York Irey Theatre
Join听MFA dance candidates Taylor Madgett and Kshitija Saturdekar听for this dance concert that features听classical and contemporary Indian, modern, jazz,听urban styles and hip-hop.
