Join Native American Heritage Month events, attend the Latin Dance Social, celebrate Veterans Week and go to the Diversity Networking day!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Commuter Appreciation Week: Commuter Breakfast
Monday, Nov. 11 from 8 – 9:30 a.m. | University Center Front Lobby
- Start off the week right with some breakfast to kick off Commuter Appreciation Week!
Marine Corps Birthday
Monday, Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Student Veteran Center
- Join the VMA team in celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday! We will be having a coloring contest. Learn more about the event and contest here.
Cupcakes and Coffee
Monday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | University Center
- Join the VMA team along with First2Go and M.O.S.A.I.C. to kick off Veterans Week. We will have cupcakes, coffee, cider, and hot chocolate to kick off your day! Stop by in front of the University Center Entrance!
Southwestern Advantage Tabling and Paid Summer Internship Opportunities
Monday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Big Cat Coffee
- Southwestern Advantage will be at UCCS! Come stop by the Big Cat Coffee in the University to talk to a representative from the company to learn more about Southwestern Advantage and their paid summer internship opportunities!
TUESDAY
CU Health & Wellness Summit
Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CU Boulder campus or join virtually
- Join us for presentations on a wide variety of health and wellness topics, hosted by CU Boulder! Learn more about the agenda and registration here.
Veterans Day Luncheon
Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Join the VMA team for our annual Veterans Day Luncheon to honor our student veterans! Limited spots, please RSVP in advance.
Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)
Tuesday, Nov. 12 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!
MOSAIC & LGBTQ+ Tabling
Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 3 – 5 p.m. | Rec Center
- Come stop and check out upcoming MOSAIC & LGBTQ+ Resource Center events and workshops. We’ll have free swag and candy!
Polyamorous Celebration – Celebrating Love in All Forms
Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4 – 5 p.m. | MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (UC 110)
- Come celebrate polyamorous people with a small presentation about polyamory and a Kahoot!
WEDNESDAY
2nd Annual Diversity Career Networking Event
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Come and connect with diverse employers at the 2nd Annual Diversity Career Networking Event! Network with industry leaders in Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Healthcare, Education, STEM, Government, Nonprofit, and Private Sectors that will be sharing their company’s commitment to DEI, their career paths, and information full-time, part-time and internship opportunities with their company. Get supported before the networking event with faculty, staff, and employer-led resume reviews. Resource support from VMA, MOSAIC, First2Go, Disability Services, International Affairs, and Grad School will be available throughout the event.
Virtual Abroad 101 (Wednesday)
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1 – 2 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, Nov. 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room
- Learn how to tie climbing knots, hitches and more from our SOLE staff!
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.
2024 Shrek Bingo Night
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub
- Come join us to play Shrek Bingo Night to win cool Shrek-themed prizes!
THURSDAY
Vets & Cops Mile Walk
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 9 – 11 a.m. | West Lawn
- Walk with the UCCS Police Department & Wellness Center! Free Veteran’s Week t-shirt to anyone who completes the mile walk (while supplies last)!
Heritage Month Munch & Learn: Native American Heritage Month
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | UC 303 or join virtually
- Please join the Division of Inclusive Culture & Belonging for our monthly heritage and identity month programs – the Heritage Month Munch & Learn. This series provides an educational opportunity for the UCCS community to learn about the history and significance of nationally celebrated heritage and identity months. This month’s program will highlight Native American Heritage Month with Marguerite Cantu retired senior instructor of UCCS.
SAHE and PhD Information Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 12 – 1 p.m. | UC 126
- Want to learn more about the road to working in Student Affairs in Higher Education, or about our PhD program that fosters educational leadership, research, and policy? Join us for a FREE lunch full of information and time for Q&A!
Community Connections: Native American Heritage Month
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 1 – 3 p.m. | M.O.S.A.I.C. and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (UC 110)
- Visit the M.O.S.A.I.C. and LGBTQ+ Resource Center to gain insights on wellness that steps away from western practices.
Commuter Appreciation Week: Dinner and Craft Night
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub
- Join us for food and a night of crafts!
FRIDAY
Organizational Trust: What it Means, Why it Matters
Friday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Osborne 204A
- This presentation describes a 24 year research project seeking to identify and understand the drivers of trust across organizations, cultures, languages, and continents. The presentation describes data collection processes which resulted in a model of 5 drivers of trust which in turn are predictors of satisfaction and effectiveness for differing types of organizations in different cultures and environments. The exploration of the model and its implications continue to be expanded including work in over 50 countries. The presentation discusses what the trust model means to describe why it matters in terms of both qualitative and quantitative measures.
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 autumnal chili!
Languages Center Workshop Series: A Latin Dance Social
Friday, Nov. 15 from 2 – 4 p.m. | Languages Center, Dwire Hall 270
- Looking for a fun and relaxed way to connect with others while enjoying Latin music? Join us for a Latin Dance Social! Hosted by the Excel Languages Center, this event is a casual space where you can vibe to Latin beats, practice dancing, and meet new people. No formal dance instruction—just come ready to have fun, move to the music, and experience the lively atmosphere.
Space & Cyber Summit
Friday, Nov. 15 from 2 – 5 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
- You’re invited to our inaugural Space & Cyber Summit! Presented by the UCCS College of Business and sponsored by Deloitte, this event is open to all UCCS students, faculty and staff as well as community members interested in learning more about space, cybersecurity, and developments in this ever-evolving industry. Hear from esteemed experts from the aerospace, defense, and intelligence community as they discuss how space policy influences national security, infrastructure, and more. There will also be an opportunity to meet and connect with local space-cyber community members during a reception following the event. Please register in advance here.
Poetry for the People Open Mic: Activism Through Poetry
Friday, Nov. 15 from 4 – 6 p.m. | UC 309
- Join hosts Lea Partipilo and Montana Huston from ENGL 3410: Poetry for the People for an open mic focused on activism! Engage with the diverse UCCS community in a night where art and activism come together. Share your poetry and meet others engaged in public-facing poetry and art.
Commuter Appreciation Week: Game Night
Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Student Life Lounge, Clyde’s Gastropub, and the Lion Byte Game Room
- Celebrate our commuter students and have some fun at Commuter Appreciation Week: Game Night! We will have several games including Jackbox, Board Games, and the Wii. Join us for lots of fun, snacks, and a raffle to win a Nintendo Lite.
Key Log Rolling
Friday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Aquatics Center
- Join Campus Rec for a key log rolling session!
SATURDAY
UCCSlead Game Changer
Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Berger Hall
- UCCSlead Game Changer is a half-day transformational leadership experience open to all UCCS-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students no matter their discipline or classification. Students will learn who they are as leaders, gain fundamental leadership skills, and take first steps to cultivating their personal brand of leadership. Additionally, students will receive UCCSlead swag, free food, a leadership certificate, and a graduation cord.
Athletics
Volleyball
CSU Pueblo at UCCS – WHITE OUT NIGHT! FREE T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 150 FANS!
Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Adams State at UCCS
Saturday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Arts & Culture
UCCS Visiting Author Series Fall Event: A Reading by Natanya Ann Pulley
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Heller Center or join virtually
- Please join for a public reading, Q&A session, and book signing, as well as light refreshments, with Natanya Ann Pulley. Natanya is a Diné writer (Kinyaa’áani and Táchii’nii clans) and an associate professor of English at Colorado College. Learn more here.
Junior and Senior Recitals
Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join VAPA for recitals by students Keely Dibb and Mekdes Moudjeh.
Check out the 2024 schedule at the Ent Center!
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.
