Celebrate Cybersecurity Month with cyber hygiene events, show off at an Open Mic Night, stop by MOSAIC tabling, have spring rolls with the farm and find an arts performance to attend from our diverse options!
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Campus Events
TUESDAY
CU Social Justice Summit: Inclusive Leadership & Belonging
Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
- UCCS will be hosting the 2024 CU Social Justice Summit at the ENT Center for the Arts! This year’s theme is Inclusive Leadership and Belonging, centering each campus’s commitment to fostering inclusive learning and work environments. The summit will explore four central themes and feature keynote speaker Brandon Kazen-Maddox, Grandchild of Deaf Adults (GODA), Nonbinary, Black Indigenous Person of Color who highlights intersectionality through artistic performances.
Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)
Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Virtual event
- If you’re interested in studying abroad, join us at Abroad 101 to learn more about what it means to study abroad, the types of programs we offer and how to apply!
Self-Defense Class with UCCS Police
Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Athletic Training Room
- This is for a self-defense class led by one of the UCCS police officers. The class meets every other week, alternating between Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Students can sign up for each class individually!
Digital Citizenship and the Top Cybersecurity Risks to Our Community
Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event
- Ben Edelen, Chief Information Security Officer for the Colorado Dept. of State, will discuss how cybersecurity now needs to be a life skill, and those skills can come from unexpected places. Hosted by UCCS Cybersecurity Programs, register here.
MOSAIC & LGBTQ+ Tabling
Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. | Columbine, 2nd floor
- Come stop by the second floor of the Columbine, we will be tabling. Check out upcoming MOSAIC & LGBTQ+ Resource Center events and workshops and get free swag and candy!
Learn to Climb – Session 2
Each Tuesday in Sept. from 6 – 7:30 p.m. | SOLE Center
- In this four part series, participants will learn the art and skill of rock climbing. Each class session will have a different focus, including intro to belaying and climbing, movement and technique, lead climbing and lead belaying, and knots and anchors. Learn more about pricing and sessions here.
WEDNESDAY
Waffle Walk-in Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Copper House 9202
- Waffle Wednesdays are your midweek treat and support session! Join us at the International Affairs Office every Wednesday for free, delicious waffles and expert guidance on studying abroad and international student support.
Virtual Abroad 101 (Wednesday)
Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Virtual Event
- If you’re interested in studying abroad, join us at Abroad 101 to learn more about what it means to study abroad, the types of programs we offer and how to apply!
Knots and Hitches
Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room
- Learn how to tie climbing knots, hitches and more! Learn more here.
2024 Open Mic Night
Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub
- Come to student life and display your talents with singing, and playing solo instruments (please bring your own) in the Gastropub!
THURSDAY
Coffee with a Cop
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 8 – 10 a.m. | UC near Cafe 65
- Get to know our campus police with coffee & donuts!
ASK: Academic Survival Kit Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Excel Multiliteracy Center (Columbine 312)
- A workshop on essential academic skills from the Excel Multiliteracy Center for First2Go, Veteran, and Military Affiliated students! Join us to learn critical reading skills, time management, professional communication, and note-taking tips!
Intersectionality in the Workplace with Feminist Club & ASA
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5 – 6 p.m. | MOSAIC Office
- Join the UCCS Feminist Club and African Student Union in a discussion on intersectionality in the workplace and navigating the professional environment.
WiCyS Pumpkins & Pros Chapter Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. | A-Wing, Cybersecurity Building
- Join us for October’s Women in Cybersecurity UCCS Chapter Meeting—an exciting opportunity for students interested in cybersecurity! This event blends expert insights with fun fall activities, and will include a fun pumpkin painting event featuring guest speakers from Stephenson Stellar Corp. and Toyota, who will share their insights and experiences in the field of cybersecurity. Register here.
FRIDAY
Sustainability 101 Workshop
Friday, Oct. 11 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Sustainability Demonstration House
- Want to learn more about sustainability? Come to our Sustainability 101 Workshop brought to you by the Green Action Fund and the Office of Sustainability! Learn how to identify areas of improvement within UCCS, come up with an action plan for the campus and even start brainstorming your own project idea to submit to the Green Action Fund!
Beads of Courage: Storytelling and Beadwork
Friday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Centennial Hall Room 254
- Come join us as we acknowledge National Coming Out Day, an event that aims to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ issues and to celebrate the courage of those who live openly. Created by Jean O’Leary, a gay rights activist, and psychologist Robert Eichberg, the date was chosen to commemorate the first anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. We will have a facilitated indigenous beadworking workshop and at the same time participants are welcome to share any version of their coming out stories. We aim to build a brave space and acknowledge that coming out stories can be very personal and sacred.
Farmhouse Friday
Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | UCCS Farm
- Join us at the UCCS Farmhouse every Friday for a nourishing and community-focused event! Enjoy a delicious, free meal prepared by UCCS Nutrition Students in collaboration with the Wellness Center. This is a perfect opportunity to relax, connect with others, and savor a healthy meal made with care – with this week serving spring rolls!
Kids Night Out #3
Friday, Oct. 11 from 6 – 9 p.m. | UCCS Rec & Wellness Center
- Enjoy a night out while your kids have fun with our RecKids supervisors! Learn more about Kids Night Out and pricing here.
SATURDAY
Paradise Cove Hike
Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Paradise Cove
- Join Campus Rec for a Paradise Cove hike! Learn more here.
Athletics
Cross Country
UCCS XC Open
Friday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. (Men’s 8k) and 9:45 a.m. (Women’s 6k) | Monument Valley Park
Men’s Soccer
Colorado Christian at UCCS
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Arts & Culture
Henry IV and V
Runs Sept. 19 through Oct. 13 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
- Shakespeare’s multi-part saga chronicling the meteoric rise of King Henry V comes to Theatreworks, combining the text and stories of Henry IV Pt. 1, Henry IV Pt 2 and Henry V into one exceptional play, directed by Max Shulman. From the throne room to the tavern, to the battlefield and back, witness this epic interrogation of the steep cost of power to those who wield it, those who lose it and the nation that must choose its leaders wisely. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Bridging the Political Divide: Hosted by the Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- In June 2024, David Siders, politics editor at POLITICO, visited Colorado Springs to interview several individuals for a provocative article entitled “Americans Are Leaving Both Parties. This Colorado City Shows Why.” After decades of being a reliable Republican stronghold, Colorado Springs is drawing the attention of journalists who see it as an example of a growing national trend. Join the Community Conversation. This event is free, with registration required in advance.
Collective Memory and Community Solidarity in the Korean Diaspora
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- Haruki Eda, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will discuss how diasporic Koreans produce counter-hegemonic collective memory through site visits, storytelling, and public memorials related to historical atrocities and ongoing peace struggles.
Ivalas String Quartet presented by EPIC and the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Experience an evening of exquisite music with the Ivalas Quartet, an ensemble praised by The Strad Magazine for their “tremendous heart and beauty.” Hailing from the prestigious Juilliard School, this young and innovative quartet is dedicated to amplifying BIPOC voices in the world of chamber music. The night will culminate in a breathtaking performance of a Beethoven string quartet. Secure your tickets now for a night of musical excellence! Purchase tickets here, with discounts for students.
Scary Good Outdoor Movie Night
Friday, Oct. 11 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- Come join us for our Halloween Outdoor movie night showing of “Death Becomes Her” (PG-13). Snacks will be provided, please bring blankets and chairs.
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs presents: Odyssey of Sound
Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Songs from the End of the World imagines the famous story from the Odyssey of Calypso’s island, but sung in the voice of the nymph herself, as she spends seven years weaving a tapestry for her newfound love, Odysseus, only to have to unravel the threads to create a sail for him to voyage away. This new composition is joined by one of the greatest works of the Baroque era – Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, in a musical journey of loneliness and love. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Check out the 2024 schedule at the Ent Center!
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.