Published: Oct. 8, 2020

This weekend brings talks on a variety of topics,Ìýan event centered on reclaiming Native American food traditions,Ìýprofessional development workshops, a Buffs Around the WorldÌýcultural escape room and more.

student joins virtual event on laptop outsideFriday, Oct. 9

11 a.m. to noonÌý Zoom
The Art & Art History department has invited arts leaders from around the region and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder alumni to share their knowledge and provide a direct link for students to learn about and discuss career-relevant topics. Open to students in all disciplines. This session will featureÌýRyan Everson, an MFA program graduate and current owner ofÌý in Portland.

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Virtual event
In this talk, you will learn the science of emotional regulation and how best to cultivate psychology resilience and strength in challenging times.ÌýYou will leave with evidence-based tools and techniques you can practice at home.

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Virtual event
Please join a group of students, staff and faculty in collaboration with the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Dialogues ProgramÌýfor a series of discussions aimed at building empathy and understanding across political and other divisions.ÌýWe welcome all viewpoints and perspectives and fundamentally aim to better understand the issues and where each of us is coming from, not to "win" a debate on any particular topic.

Ìý12:30 p.m.ÌýÌý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾
Learn how to register for the virtual career fairs this semester, best practices for putting your best foot forward in employer chats and how to navigate Handshake.

Ìý3–4Ìý±è.³¾.ÌýÌý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾
Interested in working for the National Park Service or another federal agency? This presentation will cover the basics of how to find and apply for jobs on usajobs.gov, federal résuméÌýwriting, federal hiring authorities, and will highlight jobs or higher-level fellowships that might be of interest to MENV students and graduates.

Fri-Yay Nights: Virtual challenge experience

Ìý7–7:45 p.m.ÌýÌý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾
Think you have what it takes to complete the virtual challenge course? Try it out!


Saturday, Oct. 10

1–2:30Ìý±è.³¾.Ìý Zoom
Professor Jennifer Wolak from the political science department will discussÌýhow, in contrast to conventional wisdom, Americans want politicians to work together to find compromises. Even if they disagree about partisan priorities, most Americans prefer elected officials who will make compromises to those who stand firm to their ideological convictions. Advance registration required.

5:30Ìý±è.³¾. Eventive livestreamÌýÌý$24
This event centers around Gather, a documentary about a growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual and cultural identities through obtaining sovereignty over their ancestral food systems. It will feature a chef's demo andÌýfilm screening and panel discussion with pre-ordered takeout dinners from Tocabe, a Native American eatery.Ìý

11 p.m. Zoom
Join the International Festival Committee onÌý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾Ìýfor conversation,ÌýgamesÌýand a cultural escape room! This event is open to all ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ students, whether you are currently in Colorado or not.ÌýThere will be an identical event at 10 a.m.ÌýOct.Ìý18.


Sunday, Oct. 11

Ìý7 p.m.ÌýÌý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾
Seeing Systems: Peace, Justice, and Sustainability connects the dots between three of society’s most pressing challenges and helps participants find pathways for powerful change in our everyday lives. Join this discussion hosted by the Environmental Center to talk more about this compelling topic.Ìý

Registration through Oct. 11 Ìý$30
Alumni, students, parents and Buffs fans around the world are invited to participate by running or walking a 5K any time throughout the month of October. Register today to receive a race bib, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ-themed medal and a ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ spirit pack.Ìý

Museum From Home

Virtual event
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Museum of Natural HistoryÌýis now offering a wide range of exhibits and educational offerings for students, families and community members virtually. You can find recent exhibits, engaging activities to do with children at home or outside, and even some Zoom backgrounds of the BioLounge. Check back weekly, as they are continuing to expand their content offerings!