This weekend brings a workshop on culture shock, the Three Minute Thesis competition finals, a CU hockey double header, the Student Forum for Climate Justice, snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park and more.
Friday, Jan. 31
Student Forum for Climate Justice
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.听听UMC
Explore and redefine the leading edges of social and environmental solutions at the Student Forum for Climate Justice! Come to any part of the forum that fits your schedule and interests. This event is free, .
3鈥�5听p.m.听听UMC听Glenn Miller Ballroom
Drop in and watch this event听where听competitors describe their thesis in three minutes in front of a panel of judges.
SKOServe: Culture Shock
3:30鈥�4:45 p.m. 听
SKOServe is a series of mini educational trainings that explore various topics related to volunteering and social and environmental justice issues. Attend this workshop on culture shock to gain new knowledge and skills, examine its connection to community issues, develop new ways to engage and learn about ways to get involved.
Fri-Yay Nights: CU hockey double header
听5鈥�8听p.m. Rec Center
Cheer for CU men鈥檚 and women's hockey teams in a double header at the Rec Center. Women's at 5 p.m. and men's at 7:30 p.m.听Sko Buffs!
Deadline March 17
Submit an entry for your chance at a $500 prize in one of five Western American topics: fiction, poetry, memoir, creative nonfiction, academic nonfiction.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Take the ski bus to Beaver Creek/Vail and Copper
听6 a.m Williams Village, 6:15 a.m Kittredge, 6:30 a.m Farrand Field听听$10 for Herd members
Buy a ski bus ticket for $20 to Beaver Creek and Vail or Copper and come shred some gnar at these mountains! Tickets are $20 or $10 for Herd members.
2听p.m. CU Events Center
Get out and support the women's basketball team as they take on No. 3 Oregon.听Be sure to arrive early to celebrate Chip鈥檚 birthday with Chip鈥檚 mascot friends, get Chip鈥檚 autograph听and more. Students who arrive early will receive free Chick-fil-A.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Last chance to apply for CU PIIE
Deadline Feb. 3
Looking for a summer internship? The CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) program connects students interested in civic engagement with paid summer internships at non-profits and government agencies. PIIE has provided more than 100 internships in fields ranging from animal welfare to education, health, law, sustainability and more. The application deadline is Feb. 3, so apply now!
听8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 听Rec Center, Outdoor Program classroom听听$22
Hit the winter trails with ISSS and the CU Outdoor Program and explore Rocky Mountain National Park on snowshoes! You will learn how to use snowshoes to navigate winter trails and learn some basic navigational skills. Participants must be able to carry a 20-pound听(9 kilo) pack while hiking up to 5 miles over variable terrain consisting of ice and snow. Snow shoes, snow boots, gloves, waterproof jackets and pants can be provided听as needed for no additional charge. Tickets are $22 for transportation, snowshoes and outdoor clothing.
Challenger, Columbia memorial event
9:38听a.m.听听Regent Administrative Center
Join CU Boulder's Air Force ROTC Detachment 105 for their annual memorial event honoring the astronauts who perished in the Challenger and Columbia disasters.
