Jam out at the annual Battle of the Bands, learn about World AIDS Day and help raise awareness, join open mic night and see the UCCS Brass Quintet perform!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Clyde’s Cupboard: Pop-Up Pantry in Osborne
Monday, Dec. 2 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Osborne Building
- Clyde’s Cupboard with be hosting a Pop-Up Pantry in the UCCS Osborne Building!
TUESDAY
DFEI Ethics Roundtable Series: “When Bad Is Good”: The Case for More Bad Leadership in Student Leadership and Ethical Development
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Dwire 204
- Drawing from the research of Barbara Kellerman, this DFEI roundtable presentation will explore the role of bad leadership in developing “good,” or ethical, leaders. Leadership educators within academia aspire to cultivate ethical student leaders, yet they often dedicate relatively little time to the meaningful study of unethical leaders. If the consequences of bad leadership haunt leadership education and American institutions more broadly, a deeper examination of its perpetrators is essential to developing ethical student leaders for the present cultural-historical moment. Learn more and register here.
World AIDS Day 2024: HIV/STI Testing & Presentation
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (UC 110) & UC 303
- To recognize World AIDS Day on December 1st, the MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center will be providing two events on Tuesday, December 3rd. World AIDS Day is dedicated to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic, the mourning of those that have died, and acknowledge the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma.
- First Event: We are partnering with Hey719 to provide FREE HIV/STI testing from 10am – 1pm. Walk-ins welcomed, but if you want to secure a spot, you can use the QR code to register beforehand.
- Second Event: WEST Faculty, Dr. Monet Reynoso will be presenting on the history of HIV mirroring the challenges with COVID-19. Presentation begins at 1:30pm in UC 303.
Virtual Abroad 101
Tuesday, Dec. 3 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, Dec. 3 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!
Center Pitch Forum
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Virtual event
- Participants will be given up to 15 minutes to pitch a Center idea. Learn more 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, Dec. 4 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!
Seed Sorting and Saving
Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 4 – 6 p.m. | UCCS Farm
- Join us at the UCCS Farm for Seed Sorting and Saving!
2024 UCCS Radio Battle of the Bands
Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 7 – 10:30 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Join us for an electrifying night of rock entertainment as a few incredible local bands compete for your votes. Show your support for your favorite local talents, and don’t miss out on the chance to discover new music. Admission is completely free, so gather your friends and immerse yourself in a night of exceptional live performances. Complimentary food will be provided! Interested in playing? Check out our Instagram @uccsradio for information on how to enter.
THURSDAY
Graduation Fair (rescheduled)
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | UCCS Campus Store
- Graduation Fair has been rescheduled. Get your cap, gown, and graduation essentials, all while enjoying refreshments and discounts. Don’t miss this one-stop shop to prepare for your commencement ceremony!
Acclimating to the U.S.: Uncomfortable Conversations With Parents
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 2 – 3 p.m. | MOSAIC or join virtually
- Come Join International Affairs, MOSAIC, and the Wellness Center to navigate how to handle Uncomfortable Conversations with your parents. In-person attendants can ask questions while enjoying some snacks and coffee.
Wellness Center Cooking Class
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4:45 – 6 p.m. | The Wellness Center
- Meet up at the Wellness Center to enjoy a free cooking class!
Climbing Competition
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. | SOLE Center
- Join the challenge and climb to new heights! Prizes awarded for the top 3 finishers. Free to students/SOLE members, $5 for for other attendees.
Creative Writing Open Mic
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Excel Multiliteracy Center (Columbine 316)
- Join us for an open mic event. Share your poetry, stories, and creative non-fiction and cheer on those who read.
The Election, Religion, and the Future: What Happens Next?
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
- Hosted by the Center for the Study of Evangelicalism at UCCS, this upcoming panel discussion entitled will feature four panelists who will talk about the role that religion played in this past U.S. election and what the role of religion might be in the coming administration. Panelists include Paul Harvey, Distinguished Professor of History, UCCS; April Mack, Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice, Iliff School of Theology; John Hawthorne, Retired Professor of Sociology, Spring Arbor University; and David Gardiner, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Colorado College.
FRIDAY
Graduation Fair (rescheduled)
Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | UCCS Campus Store
- Graduation Fair has been rescheduled. Get your cap, gown, and graduation essentials, all while enjoying refreshments and discounts. Don’t miss this one-stop shop to prepare for your commencement ceremony!
Opioid Overdose Response and Narcan Training
Friday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Group Fitness room 2 at the Rec
- This in-person training covers harm reduction, opioids, recognizing an overdose and administration of Narcan
Paint a Pot Night!
Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Columbine Hall 114
- Join the College of Education for our Paint a Pot night!! Free snacks, a free plant, and a free pot to paint!
Key Log Rolling
Friday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Aquatics Center
- Join Campus Rec for a key log rolling session!
How to Wax Skis and Snowboards
Friday, Dec. 6 from 7 – 9 p.m. | SOLE Center
- Join SOLE for a session on wax maintenance!
SATURDAY
Can You Hack It? Mountain West Cyber Challenge
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Virtual event
- Capture the Flag Challenge: Teams of up to 4 students will compete virtually in one 7-hour round of Cybersecurity CTF to take home the title and great cash prizes – up to $200/player! This CTF will be hosted on Deloitte’s Cyber CTF platform. Register by Nov. 30.
Arts & Culture
Sense and Sensibility
Runs through Dec. 22 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
- Sisterhood and scandal, romance and rumors, high society and…horses? Jane Austen’s Dashwood family bubbles with wit and warmth in this energetic, family-friendly adaptation of the classic novel, following sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianne Dashwood as they navigate the perilous waters of courtship and the human heart. Featuring characters you love (and a few you’ll love to hate), this Regency romp, adapted by Kate Hamill and directed by Caitlin Lowans, brings all the heart and humor of the original to the stage. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Red Reminds Me…:2024 Visual AIDS: A Day Without Art
Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
- Red Reminds Me… is a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. Through the red ribbon and other visuals, HIV and AIDS has been long associated with the color red and its connotations—blood, pain, tragedy, and anger. Red Reminds Me… invites viewers to consider a complex range of images and feelings surrounding HIV, from eroticism and intimacy, mothering and kinship, luck and chance, memory and haunting. The commissioned artists deploy parody, melodrama, theater, irony, and horror to build a new vocabulary for representing HIV today.
UCCS Student Brass Quintet
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Enjoy a performance by the student choir, directed by Jon Forshee. This performance is free to attend, but ticket registration is required in advance.
Joy to the World
Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Face Vocal Band is back with their Holiday Show, and this year’s theme is “Joy To The World”! Get ready for a sleigh ride of laughter, music, and holiday cheer that’ll make even the Grinch crack a smile. Imagine your favorite holiday tunes, but with a twist – like eggnog with an extra splash of fun! From jingle bells to beatboxing elves, this show has it all. Expect vocal harmonies so tight, they could wrap your presents for you! Purchase tickets here.
UCCS Theatre Company Presents: Meaning-Making
Runs through Dec. 15 with several showtimes | Osborne Studio Theater
- A dance showcase exploring experiences that mold individuals. From the metaphysical emotion in “Sonder” to the reflection of oneself in fiction in to share our stories like this, Meaning-Making is a collaborative evening of movement and dance that will connect us to our universal and unique life experiences. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Christmas This Year: Holiday Spectacular
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 with several showtimes | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Kick off the holidays with a show that celebrates our friends with the gift of Down Syndrome! This ninety-minute Christmas extravaganza is fun for the whole family. And best of all, it’s for a great cause: raising funds and awareness for special needs. All proceeds from this event will go to Club 21, a school in South Africa for children with Down Syndrome, and to Friends of Club 21, a non-profit in Colorado Springs. 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.
