30 things to do: Clean up The Hill, start gardening, more
The week before spring break brings to campus poker and game nights, a student film showcase, free coffee and luncheons, the George Gamow Memorial Lecture, a guided painting class and more.
Monday, March 17
1–4 p.m.C4C N238
Test your knowledge and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition at this trivia event. Gather your team (or come solo and join one) to tackle questions on a variety of topics—pop culture, history, science and more. Prizes await the sharpest minds, and there’s plenty of laughter and fun to go around. Don’t miss this chance to flex your brainpower and make some great memories!
2–3 p.m.C4C S350
In this interactive workshop, you'll dive into the art of interviewing and gain the confidence to answer any question that comes your way. We’ll break down the different types of interviews, explore common questions and show you how to craft responses using the START method. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience practicing with mock interview scenarios and leave with helpful resources to keep you prepared for whatever comes next. .
2–3 p.m.UMC North Dining Room
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the UMC! Stop by for a snack on your way to class while you learn more about student organizations on campus.
2–4 p.m.College and Broadway underpass
St. Patrick's Day is here! Have you thought through the experiences you want to have? Join us for trivia and learn some strategies to have the night you want. We'll also have naloxone (Narcan) and safer sex supplies available.
4–5 p.m.Rec Center, Studio 2
Wear green and celebrate St Patrick's Day with fun, music and friends. All Rec Center St. Patrick's celebration classes are free—Be Fit Pass not required. but not required and opens seven days before each event.
4–6 p.m.SEEC Community Garden
Join the CU Farm & Garden Club in their community garden space to learn about seed starting and getting a head start in the garden.
5:15 p.m.Rec Center, Base Studio
Wear green and celebrate St Patrick's Day! All Rec Center St. Patrick's celebration classes are free—Be Fit Pass not required. but not required and opens seven days before each event.
7–9 p.m.The Connection
Show off your skills at an 8-ball or 9-ball billiards tournament at The Connection! It’s free to enter, and sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!
Tuesday, March 18
11 a.m.–1 p.m.Wardenburg Health Center
Stay lucky with safer sex! Join us to plant a four-leaf clover and test your sexual health knowledge. Free sexual health supplies are available.
1–2 p.m.UMC S435
Employers say that internship experience is the number one reason they’ll hire one college graduate over another. Don’t know where to start or feel stuck in your internship search? Join this workshop to learn about strategies for finding, applying for and successfully getting internships.
3–4 p.m.C4C N238
Join this workshop to learn about note-taking strategies and the importance of organized notetaking. You’ll get a general overview of a handful of ways to take notes, followed by an opportunity to work with our academic coaches to find a notetaking strategy that works for you! Bring an example of your class notes to make the most out of this presentation.
4–6 p.m.1280 Euclid Ave.
Boulder’s Hill and its surrounding nature are part of what makes this city so special. Join the Environmental Center for a neighborhood clean-up on The Hill and help keep the community beautiful, vibrant and litter-free! Clean up from 4–6 p.m., followed by a celebration with food from 6–6:30 p.m.
5–7 p.m.Williams Village Innovation Station
We bring the supplies; all you need to bring is your creativity! There is no scheduled craft, and you are free to create whatever your heart desires.
7–9 p.m.The Connection
All skill levels are welcome at our free Texas Hold’em poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!
7:30–9 p.m.Macky Auditorium
Jennifer Doudna, 2020 Nobel Laureate in chemistry, will present the 54th George Gamow Memorial Lecture, “Genome Editing the Future: Improving Human and Planet Health with CRISPR.” The lecture is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, March 19
9 a.m.–noonVisual Arts Complex, outside
Join the Environmental Center's Zero Waste Outreach Team for free coffee when you bring your own mug.
11 a.m.–noonUMC 330
Join other student leaders on campus and learn how you can foster innovation and creativity as a leader! Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.
Things to check off your to-do list
2–4 p.m.C4C N238
Join Health Promotion to make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls as part of our monthly Stress(Less) event with Disability Services.
5–6:30 p.m.C4C N320
Do you identify as Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, South Asian, Southeast Asian or East Asian? Meet new friends or bring your own, and enjoy free hot chai, snacks and a fun activity.
5–7 p.m.CASE Chancellor’s Lounge
This event brings women and femme-presenting students and alumni together to connect and network with employers who see the value of women in STEM industries and provide gender-affirming support through programs and resources within their companies..
5–10 p.m.The Connection
Show off your skills at our Super Smash Bros tournament, hosted by CU Gaming and The Connection! Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.
5:30–7 p.m.Wolf Law, 207
Join the Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization for a presentation by John Wallis, professor of economics at the University of Maryland and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, for a talk exploring why capitalism and democracy effectively coexist in some societies, but not others.
5:30–7 p.m.C4C N320
Join us for a monthly gathering to learn about leadership and community-building opportunities while centering the experiences of students who identify as women of color. Stop by to enjoy dinner, learn valuable skills and connect with peers and mentors.
7:30 p.m.Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall
CU Boulder SoundWorks (formerly Pendulum New Music) is a concert series and forum for the creation and performance of new and original works byCU Boulder College of Musiccomposers, songwriters, improvisers and collaborators. This concert will feature new works by composers Sydnie Notter, Joshua Maynard, Asher Dobrin and Josie Arnett.
Thursday, March 20
12:30–1:30 p.m.C4C Abrams Lounge
Join Keilly Leon from the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition for a discussion about rights. .
5–6:30 p.m.C4C N320
Join your fellow Buffs for Native Arts and Crafts. This is a casual makerspace to build community and work on projects. We will provide some materials, and you can also bring your own projects to work on.
7–8 p.m.Fiske 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 CU Boulder students on Thursdays.
8–10 p.m.Kittredge Central, Multipurpose Rooms
Join your fellow art aficionados to create a work of art even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro with all supplies included. Please for the event to guarantee your spot. Registration will open one week before the event.
Friday, March 21
1–4 p.m.C4C N238
Join fellow Buffs and watch the heartwarming film “CODA.” Enjoy refreshments and this movie about family, music and finding oneself.
8 p.m.CHEM 140
Join Program Council for an evening of GUT-C Collaborative Student Film Festival. Students will submit and showcase their own films on the big screen!