Get a break from finals with De-stress Fest, go to the basketball game/Black Out night, enjoy late-night pancakes win your PJs and and join the Winter Scavenger Hunt!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. – Friday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. | Main Campus
- Take a break from studying for finals and search for the Winter Scavenger Hunt Rock! Updates will be posted to the UCCS Student Life Instagram.
TUESDAY
Melt Your Stress Away! De-Stress Fest 2024!
Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Campus Rec
- Take a break from class finals and join Student Life and Rec and Wellness for this semester’s De-Stress Fest! There will be free food and de-stress activities.
GES Career Panel and Trivia Night
Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 5 – 6 p.m. | University Center 114
- Come to the GES Career Panel! Connect with UCCS Alumni working in the field & learn about what you can do with this degree, followed by a trivia night with free pizza and refreshments!
Philosophy JEDI Speaker Series: The Hoax of White Innocence with Dr. George Yancy
Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. | UC 302
- The Division of Inclusive Culture & Belonging, in partnership with the Philosophy Department, is hosting a Philosophy JEDI Speaker Series with Dr. George Yancy from Emory University as our guest speaker. In this talk, “The Hoax of White Innocence,” Dr. Yancy will explore how whiteness implicates white people within the dynamics of anti-Blackness or racism. The objective is not to force white people to wallow in guilt, but to invite white people to think critically, courageously, and vulnerably about how whiteness is a relational and binary structure, one that is entangled with anti-Blackness or racism. Learn more about the event and Dr. Yancy here.
WEDNESDAY
F.A.M. Grad Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. | UC Berger Hall
- Join us for a First-generation and Multicultural graduation celebration! December graduates that register will receive a free stole and/or cord commemorating their dedication to the diverse communities we serve at UCCS. Register here by Dec. 8.
THURSDAY
Acclimating to life in the U.S.: Majority to Minority
Thursday, Dec. 12 from 2 – 3 p.m. | Virtual event
- This workshop will aim to identify the hardships of going from the majority to the minority. We will cover the common hardships international students face when first moving to the U.S., and how to overcome those hardships.
2024 Blackout Night Tailgate
Thursday, Dec. 12 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Upper Plaza
- Bring your UCCS spirit to Friday’s Blackout Night Tailgate! All in Upper Plaza we will have games, food, music, and more!
FRIDAY
Kids Night Out #6
Friday, Dec. 13 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.
Build Your Battleship
Friday, Dec. 13 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Aquatics Center
- Join Campus Rec to build your battleship!
SUNDAY
Ski and Soak
Sunday, Dec. 15 from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Monarch Mountain & Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
- Join Campus Rec for a Ski & Soak! More info on cost here.
Pancakes and Pajamas
Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 p.m. – midnight | Roaring Fork Dining Hall
- Gear up for your final exams with a delicious pancake breakfast and a fun-filled trivia night! Indulge in a stack of fluffy pancakes, topped with your favorite toppings, and then put your knowledge to the test with a holiday trivia game hosted by the UCCS Impact Marketing Club.
Athletics
Basketball
Black Hills State at UCCS
Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. (Women’s) & 7 p.m. (Men’s) | Gallogly Events Center
- BLACKOUT NIGHT! The first 500 fans to the game receive a FREE Blackout t-shirt!
Chadron State at UCCS
Friday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. (Women’s) & 3 p.m. (Men’s) | Gallogly Events Center
Track & Field
UCCS Pre-Holiday Invite and Multi
Friday, Dec. 13 & Saturday, Dec. 14, all day | Mountain Lion Fieldhouse
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.
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.
Prologue Town Hall Holiday Conversation
Monday, Dec. 9 at a.m. | Osborne Studio Theater
- In the wake of a tumultuous time in American politics and world events, we aim to discuss theatre and dance and their power for good in our communities. What do we want to see? What stories need to be told? How do we grow and rebuild with love and compassion as our foundations? A celebration of our community for the holidays, with cookies and hot chocolate, with this town hall conversation featuring Willie Teacher, Lynne Hastings, Kevin Landis, and Rosely Conz. This event is free and open to all but ticket reservation is required.
UCCS Jazz Ensemble
Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join the UCCS Jazz Combos and Big Band as we present a rich variety of instrumental and vocal jazz from the past century—from classic standards to master soloists to original work, this concert will have you dancing in your seat! Directed by Colin McAllister.
Symphony 21: UCCS Symphony Orchestra – The Great Mystery
Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- For their Fall 2024 concert, the UCCS Orchestra, Symphony21 explores the Great Mystery, or “when we ask why”, through the lens of orchestral music by Bach, Faure, Koji Kondo, Charles Ives and more. This performance is combined with an earlier Junior Recital with Jake Carter, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Symphony 21 concert will begin at 8 p.m. Performance is free and open to all but ticket reservation is required.
Creative Music Ensemble
Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join the Creative Music Ensemble as we explore a variety of traditionally notated, text, graphic, and other types of scores germane to the avant-garde and experimental musical traditions from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Directed by Colin McAllister. Admission is free and open to all, but ticket registration is required.
UCCS Guitar Night Featuring the Sagitta Ensemble
Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- The Sagitta Guitar Ensemble, based at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and under the direction of Dr. Colin McAllister, performs regularly throughout the Pikes Peak region. Their repertoire represents a range of styles and diverse compositional voices from the Renaissance to the present. The ensemble debuted in February 2024, with members: Josh Abernathy, Jorden Gershon, Cooper Gorospe, Colin McAllister, and Lonnie Thompson. This event is free and open to all but ticket registration is required.
Colorado Springs Conservatory’s Holiday Extravaganz
Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join the Colorado Springs Conservatory for their third annual Holiday Extravaganz! Celebrate our student musicians as they bring you treasured classics and original works. The perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Purchase tickets here.
Second Chance Comedy
Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join Second Chance Comedy for a night that proves sobriety isn’t boring! This unique comedy show brings humor and heart to the challenges of addiction and recovery, featuring comedians who know the journey firsthand. With 20% of ticket sales benefiting Sobriety House, you’ll laugh while supporting an incredible cause. Headlined by nationally touring comedian Von Sprecken, with a stellar lineup including Aaron Fleck, Deb Lastowka, and Tara Check. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience that breaks the stigma of addiction—one joke at a time! Purchase tickets here.
Pikes Peak Philharmonic, Thoughts Season
Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- This December concert has Harwell, Tchaikovsky, Ellington, Respighi, and Anderson offering Cozy Thoughts of winter and the holidays. Purchase tickets here, with some discount options.
Check out the 2024 schedule at the Ent Center!
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.
