Attend a Victorian themed PRIDE prom night, help spread wildflowers, watch the mayoral candidates debate, see VAPA student artwork at the annual festival and more with our upcoming events!
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Campus Events
Enhancing Body Positivity: Mental Health Outreach
Monday, April 24 from 10 – 11 a.m. | University Center 126
- Join us for mental health trainings for students in a safe environment provided by the counseling interns at the Wellness Center. Please register in advance here.
Graduate School Admissions – Open Office Hours
Monday, April 24 from 2 – 4:30 p.m. | Cragmor 110
- Come visit our open office hours and speak with Graduate Recruitment Specialist Dee with any questions you have about graduate school or the admissions process, no appointment necessary!
Victorian PRIDE Prom Night
Monday, April 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Kickoff PRIDE Week by attending a Victorian-themed PRIDE Prom Night where you can compete in various PRIDE-themed categories, enjoy some refreshments and dance to some queer hits! Learn more about the categories here.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Tuesday, April 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | West Lawn
- Help spread the beauty of Colorado’s native wildflowers! We will be handing out wildflower seeds, soil, a watering can, and a mini shovel so you can promote the growth of Colorado’s beautiful flowers. Supplies are limited so it is first come first serve.
Pride Family Picnic
Tuesday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | University Center Upper Plaza
- Stop by to grab some lunch, learn about some upcoming LGBTQ+ events, sign-up to march at Pikes Peak Pride Parade with UCCS and network with some incredible leaders across students, staff and faculty who continue to promote an inclusive campus environment.
Career Drop-In
Tuesday, April 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Student Veteran Center
- This event includes job & internship searches (especially with veteran friendly employees) mock interviews, networking, articulating military experience on resumes and more!
Graduate School Admissions – Informational Tabling
Tuesday, April 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. | University Center Table
- Stop by our table next to Big Cat Coffee to learn about Graduate School and ask questions you may have!
Pronouns 101
Tuesday, April 25 from 3 – 4 p.m. | MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (University Center 110)
- This workshop is a brief introduction into what pronouns are, how to use them and how to be respectful of other peoples’ pronouns, and we will also touch on how to update pronouns in the University of Colorado Colorado Springs system. Please register in advance here.
PsiChi Researchers Social Event
Tuesday, April 25 from 3 – 5 p.m. | University Center 304
- The psychology research labs on campus have partnered with PsiChi to host an event bringing students all the relevant information they need about getting involved with psychology research on campus and the research labs at UCCS, and provide an opportunity to meet and connect with current undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
Free STI/HIV Testing
Wednesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center
- Southern Colorado Health Network will be providing free HIV/STI testing, which include hepatitis C (HCV), syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, at the UCCS Wellness Center. Check-in for the STI/HIV clinic outside of the Wellness Center. Narcan and Fentanyl test strip kits will be available for any students that are interested.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training for Students
Wednesday, April 26 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. | University Center 124 or attend virtually
- QPR aims to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. This 90-minute training will educate you to recognize suicide warning signs and empower you to act quickly to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you, and can be attended in-person or via Microsoft Teams. Please register in advance here.
All About Pride Presentation
Wednesday, April 26 from 3 – 4 p.m. | MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (University Center 110)
- Pikes Peak Pride honors and celebrates achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the Pikes Peak region and is hosting this presentation and panel that will address many facets to celebrating pride and ways to get involved in the Pikes Peak region. Please register in advance here.
ROAR Awards
Wednesday, April 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Come join us for this year’s ROAR Awards, recognizing and awarding university-nominated awards to students, clubs and organizations, for a classic Hollywood style award ceremony, with food, drinks and a chance to live out a red-carpet experience.
Opioid Overdose Response Training
Thursday, April 27 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Room 2 – Art Therapy Room in Rec Center
- This 60-minute in-person training will cover topics such as: harm reduction, opioids, recognizing an overdose and the administration of Narcan in the event of an overdose. Please register in advance here until April 26.
LGBTQ+ Students’ Rights in Colorado w/ Safe at Schools Coalition
Thursday, April 27 from 3 – 4 p.m. | MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (University Center 110)
- This presentation, in partnership with Safe @ Schools Coalition, will discuss rights that pertain to LGBTQ+ students in K-12 and some of the current challenges. The coalition partners with El Paso County school districts, students, parents, caregivers and community members and collaborates and takes action to make schools safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or gender expression. Please register in advance here.
CREST Fest 2023
Thursday, April 27, from 3 – 5 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub
- We invite the campus community to join us and learn about the second year of ADVANCE Project CREST as we share accomplishments, reflect on challenges and celebrate the second year of our NSF ADVANCE grant in an interactive poster session!
Roaring Weekends: Tie Dye
Saturday, April 22 from 12 – 2 p.m. | West Lawn
- Come Tie Dye tote bags with Student Life!
Athletics
Lacrosse
Mountain Lions vs. CSU Pueblo
Friday, April 28 at 4 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Mountain Lions vs. Fort Lewis
Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Arts & Culture
2023 Mayoral Runoff Debate
Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Brought to you by Center for the Study of Government and the Individual (CSGI), Pikes Peak United Way and KKTV 11news, the final two Colorado Springs Mayoral Candidates, Wayne Williams and Yemi Mobolade, will speak about their vision for Colorado Springs’ future and several critical issues including growth, housing, crime and more. Please register in advance for this free event here.
Senior Recital: Voice
Monday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join student Steve Vertucci for a senior voice recital. Please register in advance for this free event here.
VAPA Music Events and Concerts: Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join us for an evening with the Jazz Ensemble.
STARS ABOVE: The Annual VAPA Student Festival
Runs from Wednesday, April 26 to Sunday, April 30 | Ent Center for the Arts
- The UCCS Department of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to present the Annual Student VAPA Festival: Stars Above! We invite you to celebrate our community and remember those lost at Club Q with four days of art, performances, and showcases created by students in VAPA. This year we present the 22nd Annual UCCS Student Short Film Festival, the 17th Annual Senior Visual Art Exhibition, UCCS Theatre & Dance’s production of Circle Mirror Transformation, music recitals, art history presentations and so much more. Learn more about the events here.
VAPA Music Events and Concerts: UCCS Symphony 21
Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- UCCS Symphony 21 presents two soundtrack-themed concerts with music from “The Mission” and “Game of Thrones;” video games Halo, Civilization IV, Bounty Hunter, Kingdom Hearts; as well as Johannes Brahms and a world premiere by music composition major Jadon Cruzan. Please register in advance for this free event here.
King Hedley II
Runs from Wednesday, April 26 to Sunday, May 21 | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
- KING HEDLEY II follows the title character as he rediscovers relationships with his mother, his wife, and his community after a long absence. Select a show and purchase tickets here, free for UCCS students.
Hot Off the Press – UCCS Book Party
Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- Come to the Heller Center to celebrate the work of our recently published UCCS authors and listen to them discuss their books and mingle and enjoy the Heller Center view. Please register in advance here.
CIVA Spring Soiree
Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- An evening spotlighting the exceptional and diverse talents of Character, Integrity, Vision, and the Arts (CIVA) Charter High School students, including dancing, singing, acting and more! Purchase tickets here, with discounts for students.
Movie Night: Tales of Hoffman
Friday, April 28 at 7:45 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- Movie viewing of the 1916 German silent film: Tales of Hoffmann with music composed and performed by students in the UCCS Music Program. Starting with remarks about the film followed by the showing at 8 p.m. Learn more about the movie here.
Circle Mirror Transformation
Runs from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, May 7 | Osborne Studio Theater
- What do you get when you put five people, a blue yoga ball, and enough silence to make you question what truly defines theatre into one room? Join us and determine your own answer inside the Osborne Studio Theater as the UCCSTC performs the foreign and all too familiar ritual that is Circle Mirror Transformation. Select a show and purchase tickets here, free for UCCS students.
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association Spring Concert
Saturday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Come enjoy the CSYSA’s fall concert featuring the Pinnacle Jazz, Ascent Big Band, Bravo Winds & Pikes Peak Winds. Purchase tickets here.
VAPA Music Events and Concerts: Piano
Sunday, April 30 at 6 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join students Kevin Luc and Ricardo Toves for an evening piano recital.
Check out the 2023 schedule at the Ent Center!
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.