Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a Roaring Fork dinner, test your knowledge at Jackbox or Spongebob trivia, learn about CU law programs, hear stories at the KFL storytelling hour and celebrate October at the Farm’s pumpkin patch!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
College of Business Education Abroad Info Session (Hybrid)
Monday, Oct. 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Dwire 205 or join virtually
- Join us for an informative session on studying abroad tailored for College of Business students. Learn about funding options, scholarship opportunities, and the exciting destinations where you can enhance your business education.
DFEI Ethics Roundtable: Connecting Campus and Community
Monday, Oct. 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dwire 204
- Join us to learn from DFEI Faculty Fellow Paul Yankey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing for an engaging and transformative session that brings together the worlds of higher education, nonprofit collaboration, and ethical consulting. Discover how UCCS is bridging the gap between campus and community through two groundbreaking initiatives: the Nonprofit Unit and Impact Consulting. Learn more and register here.
Jackbox at Trinity Brewing
Monday, Oct. 14 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. | Trinity Brewing Main Location
- Bring your friends and play Jackbox! Free appetizers will be provided by Student Life.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Dinner
Monday, Oct. 14 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Roaring Fork
- In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, join the Division of Inclusive Culture and Belonging, UCCS Dining, Native American Student Alliance (NASA), and the M.O.S.A.I.C. And LGBTQ+ Resource Center for an evening of history, action, and enjoyment of regionally indigenous foods. Door price is $10.75 for all-you-care-to-eat. Meal plan, credit card, Clyde’s Cash, and Flex Dollars accepted at the Roaring Fork.
EPIIC Ecosystems: Colorado Springs
Monday, Oct. 14 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Colorado Springs and its innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem has been growing at a rapid rate the past few years. Join us as we explore the reasons for this growth and what comes next! Hear from the El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) at UCCS and many of the community partners who have been vital to this continued expansion. Learn more and register here.
Zine Workshop
Monday, Oct. 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
- Come hang out and make zines at the library. We’ll provide the supplies, you bring an idea. No prior zine-making experience necessary, we’re happy to help you get started!
TUESDAY
Opioid Overdose Response Training
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | University Center 307
- Save a life by learning how to spot an overdose! Join us for a free opioid overdose response training.
Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)
Tuesday, Oct. 15 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!
Cybersecurity Roundtable: Phishing, AI, and Protecting Your Data
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event
- Join our webinar with CU’s information security officers and learn about best practices for protecting your information, hosted by CU Anschutz/CU Denver Information Security and IT Compliance.
DV Awareness Healing & Creativity Crafts
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 1 – 3 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
- In honor of domestic violence Awareness Month, there will be a healing and creativity event in the library. Drop in for coloring, a luminary craft, and puzzles while learning about the support resources available on campus.
Stepping on the Road to Undergraduate Research
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 2 – 3 p.m. | T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center
- Join us for this informative presentation on the ins and outs of finding and conducting research opportunities while you’re an undergraduate student! Put on by the Center for Student Research, the Graduate School Admissions, First2Go, and the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center, you’ll get a variety of perspectives on the importance of undergraduate research, the way research can benefit your graduate school applications, and how it can enhance your undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate experiences.
Connect with CU Law
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 5 – 6 p.m. | T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center
- Attending a law school info session can be a pivotal step in your journey toward a successful legal career. Join us to interact with an admissions representative, gain insights into the CU Law program and understand the nuances of the admissions process.
Learn to Climb – Session 2
Each Tuesday in Oct. 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
Community Connections: Holistic Harmony
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center Lounge (UC 110)
- To honor Disability Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ History Month, join us for an exploration of meditation and breathing practices for strengthened mindfulness.
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. 16 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!
The Learning Communities Scholarship Writing Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Excel Multiliteracy Center
- Come join us for the Learning Communities Scholarship Writing Workshop, where LC students will get an opportunity to learn more about how to write the perfect scholarship essay! Make sure to reserve your spot!
Maps and Compass
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room
- Search, explore and discover with this maps & compass session!
Administration of Civic Engagement
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | UC 122
- Join us for an informative panel discussion featuring representatives from local organizations dedicated to civic engagement. This event is a unique opportunity to learn about the importance of civic participation, leadership, and the role we all play in shaping our communities before, during, and after elections.
2024 Spongebob Bingo Night
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub
- Come join us to play SpongeBob Bingo Night to win cool SpongeBob-themed prizes!
THURSDAY
Donuts with the Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 8 – 9 a.m. | Saponas Lounge (ENGR 240)
- Come have some donuts with the new Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, Dr. Ying Shang! Students come join and ask her anything!
Acclimating to the U.S: Dating & Sex Culture
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. | MOSAIC or join virtually
- This workshop aims to educate students on dating and sex culture in the U.S. Learn about the social norms and identify the cultural differences from your home country. Bring any questions you have as we navigate dating and sex culture in the United States.
KFL 10th Annual Storytelling Contest: The Purr Storytelling Hour
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 – 8 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library, 2nd Floor Apse
- Come and immerse yourself in an evening of intriguing tales. This year, we celebrate a decade of storytelling magic with a theme: Transgression. Some of the best stories are made of the moments when you didn’t quite follow the rules! We welcome all to bare your transgressions or come support your brave storytellers’ captivating performances and enjoy their stories!
Chappell Roan Craft Night
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Columbine Hall 316
- Join us in the Excel Multiliteracy Center for a night of crafting and listening to Chappell Roan’s music!
FRIDAY
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 stuffed bell peppers!
Help Me Live: 20 things people with cancer want you to know
Friday, Oct. 18 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. | UCCS Farmhouse
- Come join us for a supportive conversation centered around the book “Help Me Live: 20 things people with cancer want you to know” by Lori Hope. Let’s share and discuss supporting a loved one with cancer (past or present). Book will be included for anyone participating in the workshop.
Pumpkin Patch
Friday, Oct. 18 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | UCCS Farm
- UCCS Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to our annual pumpkin patch.
SATURDAY
UCCSlead Day of Service
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Join UCCSlead as we volunteer in service projects that benefit and connect to the broader Colorado Springs community! Free food and transportation will be provided! Sign up for the site, project, and shift you would like and meet us at Berger Hall an hour before your shift time for a welcome introduction. From there, we will board UCCS shuttles and drive to the service location of your choosing! Learn more details and how to register here.
Badminton Singles Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Court C
- Join Campus Rec for Badminton Singles Tournament! Learn more here.
Sandboarding
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Join SOLE for a day of sandboarding! Learn more here.
Athletics
Men’s Soccer
Fort Lewis at UCCS
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Volleyball
Colorado Mesa at UCCS
Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Westminster at UCCS
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Women’s Soccer
Black Hills State at UCCS
Friday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Regis at UCCS
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Arts & Culture
A Murder of Crows: Remembering the one woman and twelve men executed by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2020 and 2021
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- Join Wes Janz of Ball State University, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Heller Center Fellow, for the evening as he delves into his work as both a form of protest to these deaths, and as a critical act of mourning.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents: Mozart/Beethoven
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct 20 at 2:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Join artists Rory Macdonald, conductor, and Simone Dinnerstein, piano, for an evening of beautiful music. Consider also attending the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations featuring conductors and guest artists giving their take on the program, which begin one hour before performance time. 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.