This weekend bringsBlack Love Skate, a Ƶ on the Weekend lecture: “The Growing Field of Cannabis Research,”women’s basketball games,“Love Letters from Jupiter” and more.
Friday, Feb. 14
Noon to 2p.m. UMC
Pump up your tires and participate in the international Winter Bike to Work Day challenge. Look for the"Bike Home" station in the south plaza of the UMCfor some bike-related fun, food and wackiness.
4–5:30 p.m. UMCmain dining area
Join this weekly gathering co-hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Ƶ International. It's a fun way to unwind at the end of a long week! Enjoy free coffee, cake and amazing conversations while meeting awesome new people.
Fri-Yay Nights: Heart-opener yoga and chocolates
5–7:30p.m. Rec Center, Studio 2
Have some Valentine’s Day fun with heart-opener yoga followed by sweet valentines and delicious chocolate.
“Update from Juno: Love Letters from Jupiter”
7–8p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Join ProfessorFran Bagenal fora journey to Jupiter with NASA’s Juno spacecraft. You'll learn the latest news this mission is telling us about the largest planet in our solar system.Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early, as this talk will be very popular.
7 p.m. Ƶ Events Center
Get out and support your Buffs in thishome gameagainst Cal!Ƶ students are admitted free with a valid Buff OneCard.
Black Love Skate
8:30–11 p.m. Rec Center, Ice Rink
In partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers, attend this Inclusive Rec event to skate and meet other black students, meet student leaders of black studentclubs, and embrace Black Love by inviting a date (date optional). All are welcome to participate and experience the culture. Skate rentals provided for free.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Adaptation Urbanism with Andres Duany
LGBTQ+ and Allies Yoga and Waffles
11:30 a.m. to12:20 p.m.Rec Center, Mind Body Studio
Join this event for all-levels yoga that will use welcoming language and education around the physiological changes that occur in the body while practicing yoga. Practice yoga sequences like sun salutation and seated meditation and learn how to use movement and breathing patterns to dispel negative thoughts. There will be free waffles for participants to enjoy at the end of class!
“The Growing Field of Cannabis Research”
1–3p.m.Biotech Building, Butcher Auditorium
In this Ƶ on the Weekend lecture, Daniela Vergara, a research associate who is also part of the cannabis industry, will describe the latest results of her cannabis genomics research.She will discuss future research directions and how her investigation can inform consumers, legislators, growers and breeders.This presentation is freebut limited to the first 200 people who arrive
7:30 p.m. Imig Music, Music Theatre
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Beehas charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. Can't make it? Catch it Friday night.
Sunday, Feb. 16
6 a.m Williams Village, 6:15 a.m Kittredge, 6:30 a.m Farrand Field
Buy a ski bus ticket for $20, catch the bus to Winter Park and come shred some gnar at the mountain!
Noon Ƶ Events Center
Get out and support your Buffs in thishome gameagainst Cal!Ƶ students are admitted free with a valid Buff OneCard.
Feb. 16 7:30 p.m.
The Ƶ Choirs present a sampling of the music they're singing this spring.Please note: The location has changed from Grusin Music Hall due to a roof leak.