Attend the many Pride Week events, hear from a sustainability speaker, join a rock climbing excursion and let loose at Clydechella and ClydeCon!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Canine Connection: Lukas
Monday, April 21 from 9:15 - 10 a.m. | Columbine Hall
- Stop on by for some stress relief from doggy snuggles and cuddles with Lukas!
Pride in Practice Allyship Dialogue Circle
Monday, April 21 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Start of LGBTQ+ Pride Week by attending a dialogue circle on the idea of allyship, but also in celebrating the wonderful allies that continue to show support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Breakfast food to be provided.
April Lunch on Us + Model Clay Sculptures!
Monday, April 21 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | University Hall Lobby
- Come enjoy some pizza and make model clay sculptures!
AI Basics: An Intro to Generative AI
Monday, April 21 from 12 - 1 p.m. | Columbine Hall 312
- Interested in learning more about Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Claude and others? Join us for a workshop where we discuss the basics of Generative AI, and how you can use it efficiently and ethically in your work.
Intersectional Legacies - Crossroads of Asian American and Queer Identities
Monday, April 21 from 3 - 5 p.m. | Cucharas Room 103
- Join MOSAIC for the next Intersectional Legacies series "Crossroads of Asian American and Queer Identities." We will be screening the Chinese-American romcom "Saving Face" (2004) and follow with a discussion facilitated by Dr. Haruki Eda from the sociology department. Dumplings will be provided!
MOSAIC Alumni Mixer with QSA
Monday, April 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Come enjoy some food over conversation with LGBTQ+ alumni with the MOSAIC Office and the Queer Student Alliance. Learn more about life after UCCS, tips to better prepare for your future career, and gain insights on making the most of your college experience. Open to all.
TUESDAY
Preventative Health Tabling Series
Tuesday, April 22 through Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | West Lawn
- Join us for a preventative health tabling series! There will be free food and great information and resources available, so make sure to stop by! Health professionals from Commonspirit and the Wellness Center will be at the table, too. Check out the schedule for more details:
- Tuesday, April 22 - Grab Some Donuts for Cervical Cancer
- Wednesday, April 23 - Grab Some Melons for Breast Cancer
- Thursday, April 24 - Grab Some Nuts for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Gender Euphoria Resource Table
Tuesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | UC second floor
- Stop by the gender euphoria resource table on the 2nd floor of the University Center by Big Cat Coffee to learn about some of the free resources MOSAIC provides in its space that contributes to gender euphoria. We will have menstrual, chest binding, and tucking resources & products.
Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)
Tuesdays from 12 - 1 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 Power of Protest Music - Turn Your Ideas Into Song
Tuesday, April 22 from 2 - 4 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Want your emotions turned into song? Have some music students turn your ideas, frustrations, anger, etc. into song lyrics and song, performed with instruments and vocals.
UCCS Green Action Fund Presents: The 2025 Sustainable Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 22 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Join the UCCS Green Action Fund for an evening of insightful discussions, networking and celebration of sustainability efforts on campus and beyond! Event highlights include panels with experts including sustainability leaders, researchers and past Green Action Fund grantees a tabling fair to connect with industry professionals and student organizations and presentations from Rocky Mountain Field Institute, American Conservation Experience and more! There will be free food and giveaways, followed by the Sustainable Speaker Series Exclusive Dinner. Learn more and register here.
Carve with Pride - Linocut Art Social Campfire
Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Academic Office Building - 5th Floor Patio
- Come join us in this art campfire event. We'll be using linocut supplies to create custom stamps for a community postcard. We'll be discussing topics like LGBTQ+ art and activism and will have food and drinks!
Sustainable Speaker Series Exclusive Dinner
Tuesday, April 22 from 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. | Clyde's Gastropub
- Join us for an exclusive post-event dinner following the Sustainable Speaker Series, where 15 attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with panelists in a relaxed, informal setting. This is your chance to ask in-depth questions, network with sustainability professionals and continue the conversation over a catered meal. Spots are limited and a $20 fee will cover your dinner alongside our panelists, collected at registration.
WEDNESDAY
Pride Quest - Collective Gayming
Wednesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Come take a break and play some games with the Staff and Faculty Pride Committee co-chairs and members. Learn more how these committees have and continue to create a welcoming environment for everyone, and about Pikes Peak Pride festival and how to participate with UCCS in walking in the parade on Sunday.
Japanese Conversation Table - Beginner
Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. | Excel Languages Center
- Weekly Beginner Japanese conversation table to practice speaking Japanese and learn new vocabulary. All levels are welcomed, though this session is aimed towards beginners.
Canine Connection - Erin Excels at Science
Wednesday from 1 - 3 p.m. | Excel Science Center in Centennial Hall
- Come join in on the smiles and the sniffs and spend the afternoon with Erin at the Science Excel Center!
French Conversation Table
Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Excel Languages Center
- Weekly French conversation table to practice speaking French and learn new vocabulary.
TRANSformative Stories from Transgender & NonBinary Leaders
Wednesday, April 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. | Kettle Creek Room
- Motus Theater presents TRANSformative Stories from Transgender and Nonbinary leaders. Performing artfully crafted personal stories about their hopes, dreams, and experiences of negotiating oppression and liberation with live musical accompaniment, including performances from monologists Nicole Garcia (she/her), Jahmil Roberts (he/they), and David Breña (he/him) with feature musical guest by Colorado Violinist Anthony Salvo. Please register in advance for this free event here.
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. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of sweetness and savvy advice!
Rock Climbing at Red Rocks Open Space
Wednesday, April 23 from 3 - 8 p.m. | Red Rocks Open Space
- Climb with Campus Rec at Red Rocks Open Space! $20 for students and members.
Department of Public Administration Open House
Wednesday, April 23 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | ACAD
- Department of Public Administration is holding an open house for you, your family, friends, students and interested members of the community to learn more about the Master of Public Administration and related graduate certificates. Come meet the faculty and staff and learn more about our offerings that help our graduates manage and lead nonprofit and government agencies operating on the local, state, national and international levels.
THURSDAY
Pride in Service - Honoring LGBTQ+ Veteran Experiences
Thursday, April 24 from 9 - 10 a.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Join this impactful panel of amazing individuals discussing the experiences and impact of LGBTQ veterans. It is also a space to honor these individuals and recognize the ongoing changes and impacts affecting current active military members.
ASL Conversation Table
Thursdays from 10 - 11 a.m. | Excel Languages Center
- Weekly American Sign Language conversation table to practice sign language and learn new vocabulary.
Canine Connection: Willow at VMA
Thursday, April 24 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Veterans and Military Affairs office (VMA) Gateway Hall
- Join Willow at the Veterans and Military Affairs office for some doggy F-U-N!!
Unwritten Verses of Pride with Nico the Poet
Thursday, April 24 from 1 - 3 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Nico the Poet will be returning to campus to conduct a poetry workshop. Nico the Poet is well known in the community as a poet, activist and community organizer.
Panel Discussion: The Experiences of Newcomers in Colorado Springs
Thursday, April 24 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library, 2nd floor apse
- Hear from a panel of people with refugee experiences and forced migration experiences associated with Imagination Celebration, the Colorado Refugees Speaker Bureau (CRSB) and Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains of Colorado Springs.
German Conversation Table
Thursdays from 2 - 3 p.m. | Excel Languages Center
- Weekly German conversation table to practice speaking German and learn new vocabulary.
Japanese Conversation Table - Advanced
Thursdays from 3 - 4 p.m. | Excel Languages Center
- Weekly Japanese conversation table to practice speaking Japanese for advanced speakers.
Virtual Abroad 101
Thursdays 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!
Canine Connection: Brain Breaks with Bergen
Thursday, April 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Copper House
- Doggy time! Come take a break with the one and only Bergen!
Beyond Obedience? Filial Piety and Moral Autonomy in Confucian Thought
Thursday, April 24 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. | UC 307
- Across cultures and throughout history, respect for elders has been a foundational moral teaching. This principle finds particularly powerful expression in Confucian thought through the concept of xiao (孝), or filial piety – a complex set of obligations requiring children to serve, respect, and yield to their parents. Drawing on a range of classical sources as well as contemporary research in the social sciences, this talk examines what filial piety really demands of children, and what this means for how we think about family and authority today. This talk features Hagop Sarkissian, Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York, Baruch College, and Professor of Philosophy and Faculty Affiliate in Cognitive Science at the CUNY Graduate Center. Learn more about the topic and speaker here.
Clydechella 2025
Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. | San Juan Quad
- Join us for the first ever UCCS Spring Concert starring DJ Viaza, Chasyn, and Almost Monday! We will have lawn games, face paint, food, drinks, and more.
FRIDAY
Nourish & Flourish
Friday, April 25 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | UCCS Farm
- Take a break for yourself and join us for the Nourish and Flourish Series, in partnership with MOSAIC! Every Friday morning, we’ll be offering a variety of wellness activities designed to help you recharge and center yourself. This series provides a dedicated space for you to prioritize your health. No matter your wellness level, you're invited to come, participate, and enjoy a peaceful moment. Let’s nourish our minds and bodies together, every week! This week will focus on tending to the gardens.
3rd Annual ClydeCon
Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | West Lawn or Kettle Creek
- Join us for the 3rd Annual ClydeCon, UCCS’s ultimate thrift convention! This free event is your chance to donate, swap, and refresh your wardrobe while promoting sustainability on campus while enjoying free food!
Manifesting Pride: A Queer Futurism Workshop
Friday, April 25 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- Come create your own vision boards with PRISM Community Collective, a local non-profit LGBTQ+ resource center. Learn about the various resources, space, and services including offering free mental health, gaming, and gender inclusive clothing closet. Food to be provided!
Glass Ceilings & Ivory Towers: Women's Experiences in Higher Education
Friday, April 25 from 1 - 5 p.m. | Hybl 225
- A dynamic event that sheds light on women's experiences in higher education. This event will feature keynote speeches from the Feminist & History clubs; a speech from our student body President and Vice President elect; and speeches from our own Speech and Debate team. Additionally, the event will feature a diverse panel of women, all from different fields, that will discuss their own experiences in higher education.
Movie Friday!
Friday, April 25 from 1 - 7 p.m. | Lion's Byte Game Room
- Join us in the University Center Lion's Byte Game Room for an afternoon of animated classics!
Affirming Educator Celebration
Friday, April 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. | Location shared upon RSVP
- Calling all affirming educators! Are you an educator that intentionally creates affirming classrooms for LGBTQ+ students? Join us as we celebrate you. Students are welcome to attend too! In partnership with the Safe at Schools Coalition through Inside Out Youth Services, we'll provide opportunities to connect, additional resources, and food provided! RSVP here.
Pride Prom: The Fairy Ball
Friday, April 25 from 7 - 10 p.m. | Berger Hall
- End Pride Week by attending Pride Prom with mocktails, dancing, and participating in Pride-themed Ball categories. This is an annual pride week tradition and packed with lots of fun! Come dressed for the theme in fairytale realness!
SATURDAY
Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum (CSURF)
Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Colorado College
- CSURF is a collaborative venture designed to highlight the research and creative works of undergraduates from Pikes Peak State College, Colorado College, the United States Air Force Academy, and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Each year the conference rotates between these institutions. Students from all disciplines – Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences – are invited to join other undergraduates from the Pikes Peak Region (CC, PPSC, USAFA) to present their research and creative works at this one-day conference. Learn more here.
Drive Up Pikes Peak
Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Pikes Peak Highway
- Accompany Campus Rec on a drive up Pikes Peak! $25 to attend.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Saturday, April 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. | West Lawn
- Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. It is a dramatic opportunity to raise awareness in your community about the serious causes, effects and remediations to men's sexualized violence. Read more about the march here.
Arts & Culture
Student Recital
Monday, April 21 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Margot Lane Studio
- Join us for a student recital performed by Kevin Luc!
Student Recital
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join us for a student recital performed by Noah Cardozo!
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Join VAPA and the Ent Center for a jazz ensemble performance!
Law, Punishment, and Evangelicalism
Wednesday, April 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- Join the Center for the Study of Evangelicalism for a public lecture from Aaron Griffith, Assistant Professor of American Church History at Duke Divinity School. His work focuses on evangelicalism and religion in American politics and criminal justice. Griffith's book God's Law & Order: The Politics of Punishment in Evangelical America looks at how evangelicals shaped, and were shaped by, the American criminal justice system. God's Law & Order won the 2022 "Best Book in History & Biography" award from Christianity Today. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Symphony 21 and University Choir
Wednesday, April 23 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- This Spring, SYMPHONY21 presents a program of "Blossoming & Thunder," featuring video game soundtracks, film music, and two new world premieres, with a special guest premiere by composer Malachi Brown. This concert also showcases the University Choir singing with the Symphony21!
The Art of Pride
Thursday, April 24 from 4 - 7 p.m. | GOCA Project Space at Ent Center for the Arts
- Come show your PRIDE with GOCA and MOSAIC! Join us for food, music, and hands-on art activities, featuring a special immersion into the powerful Felix Gonzalez-Torres installation at 5:30.
Chris Hedges: America, the Farewell Tour?
Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- In America: The Farewell Tour, Chris Hedges depicts the horrifying truths on the ground form which resistance rises to jolt us into an active, realizable culture of reconstruction. Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and war correspondent, commentator, author of twelve books and ordained Presbyterian minister. Learn more about his many additional credentials here.
UCCS Theatre Company Presents: Blithe Spirit
Runs April 25 through May 4 with several showtimes | Osborne Studio Theater
- In WWII England, wealthy couple Charles and Ruth Condomine invite a spirit medium over for a séance. When she accidentally summons the ghost of Charles's temperamental first wife, the Condomines must confront their long-buried dissonance… or die. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Check out the 2025 schedule at the Ent Center!
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.
