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20 things to do: Fuel for finals, de-stress with chess, more

This week is all about de-stressing and preparing for finals. You have a lot on your plate, so take advantage of allÌý¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ has to offer:Ìýfinals week swag, an ice cream social, gardening, a guided meditation at Fiske Planetarium, Late Night Breakfast, cozy gaming, the ATLAS Expo and more.Ìý

Student sitting on the lawn
Monday, April 29

Ìý 1–3 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC, CSI Resource Center, Room 337
Pick up all the materials needed for your very own DIY mini zen garden.Ìý

Ìý 1:15–3:15 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýVisual Arts Complex plaza
I scream;Ìýyou scream;Ìýwe all scream for ice cream! Commuting Buffs are invited to craft their very own delectable ice cream sundae.Ìý

Ìý 5–6 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýFiske Planetarium
Fiske Planetarium is having a free guided meditation session. This is an opportunity to relax before finals.ÌýÌý

Ìý 5:30–7:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýDenver Museum of Nature & ScienceÌý
Listen in on a panel discussion that will explore how science plays a part in elections. Refreshments provided.Ìý


Tuesday, April 30

Ìý 11 a.m.–1 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýWardenburg Student Health Center
Celebrate making it to finals week with a free swag bag.Ìý

Ìý 5–7 p.m. ÌýÌý C4CÌýN320, Center for Inclusion andÌýSocial ChangeÌýlobby
Partake in dinner and a discussion about the LGBTQ+ community’s history of adaptation to political difficulties.Ìý

Ìý 6:30–8 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýKetchum Arts and Sciences, Room 1B87
Checkmate. All skill levels are welcome to join a chess session with fellow players.

3 things to check off your to-do list

  • Stop by the on April 29–May 14.Ìý
  • Present your research or creative work at the —deadline April 29.
  • Join a team of undergrads on a UROP project, starting this summer!ÌýBrowse open opportunities.

Wednesday, May 1

Ìý 1–3 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýNorlin Library
Properly fuel your body for finals week with trail mix and trivia. Can’t make it this Wednesday? This event will also be held on Friday, May 3, from noon to 2 p.m.

Ìý 5–6:30 p.m.ÌýÌý Ìý2650 Table Mesa Drive
Join the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Farm and Garden Club for an evening of gardening. Volunteers will weed, amend the soil and plant early season crops.Ìý

Ìý 5–10 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC Gaming Lounge
Hang with friends and play your favorite video games, or try something new!Ìý

Ìý 6:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýWilliams Village NorthÌýlobby
The College of Engineering and Applied Science is throwing an end-of-year celebration. You did it!Ìý


Thursday, May 2

Ìý 2–3 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýC4C S350 Ìý Zoom
LinkedIn is a social platform that allows professionals to network and communicate. Learn how to make the most of the platform during this workshop.Ìý

Ìý 4–6 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýATLAS Center
Check out some of the creative design projects created by ATLAS students. Projects include games, electronics, AR/VR, interactive and immersive experiences, fabrication, motion capture and more.Ìý

Ìý 4–5:15 p.m. Ìý VirtualÌý
Get tips for navigating a startup while on a visa. This event is hosted by Venture Partners at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder. Attendees must register before 4 p.m.ÌýMay 1.

Ìý 7 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC
The Center for Student Involvement is serving a late-night breakfast to re-energize yourself. No meal plan required.Ìý

Ìý ÌýCampus map

Bookmark the to find where you need to go, orÌýsave a link to the map on your smartphone home screen and use it like an app.


Friday, May 3

Ìý 9–11 a.m.ÌýÌý ÌýWilliams Village North, The Grotto
Are you a Will Vill resident or any student who can’t make it to the UMC Late Night Breakfast? Stop by The Grotto for free breakfast boxes.Ìý

Ìý 9–11 a.m.ÌýÌý ÌýVillage Center Wellness Suite
Get the day started with a warm beverage, words of affirmation and power posing.

Ìý 1–3 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýGuggenheim Geography, Room 301
The Geography department is hosting a social event for their BIPOC and international members.Ìý


Saturday, May 4

Ìý 2 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýMacky AuditoriumÌýÌý $25–$104
Music and acrobatics are incorporated into this unforgettable experience. Enjoy a unique and mesmerizing performance.Ìý

Ìý Through May 6ÌýÌý VirtualÌýÌý $20–$40
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Presents is hosting the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet. This event is available to stream through May 6.