{"id":150035,"date":"2023-08-21T09:37:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=150035"},"modified":"2023-08-21T09:37:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:37:28","slug":"upcoming-campus-events-aug-21-aug-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=150035","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Campus Events: Aug. 21 &#8211; Aug. 27"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-230202_UCCS_CommGraphics_Twitter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-230202_UCCS_CommGraphics_Twitter.png 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-230202_UCCS_CommGraphics_Twitter-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Copy-of-230202_UCCS_CommGraphics_Twitter-741x417.png 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join DisOrientation Week activities, attend a free group fitness class, watch Back to the Future and more with our upcoming events! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for more? Check out the UCCS online calendar at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mountain Lion Connect<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/clubmatch.uccs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">visit ClubMatch<\/a> to find a group that&#8217;s right for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#campusevents\">Campus Events<\/a> | <a href=\"#athletics\">Athletics<\/a> | <a href=\"#arts\">Arts &amp; Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campusevents\">Campus Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MONDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Group Fitness Week<\/strong><br>Monday, Aug. 21 from 12:00 a.m. to Friday, Aug. 25 at 11:59 p.m. | UCCS Rec Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Group Fitness Classes all week long, <a href=\"https:\/\/campusrec.uccs.edu\/\">please register in advance here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9142566\">learn more about the event here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Concert on the Lawn!<\/strong><br>Monday, Aug. 21 from 6 \u2013 9 p.m. | West Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring a blanket and some friends and come celebrate the end of summer while experiencing great energy, good vibes and live music!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Commuter Breakfast<\/strong><br>Monday, Aug. 21 from 8:30 &#8211; 10:30 a.m. | Lot 540 and Centennial Bus Stop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop by the commuter lot (Lot 540) or the bus stop in front of Centennial Hall to enjoy breakfast on the go, with coffee, hot chocolate and cutie oranges served!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TUESDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Commuter Lunch<\/strong><br>Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 12 &#8211; 1:30 p.m. | University Center Upper Plaza<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us on the Upper Plaza for the first Commuter Lunch of the year with a free hotdog and some refreshing lemonade!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Dodgeball Tournament<\/strong><br>Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. | UCCS REC &#8211; Courts C &amp; D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gear up for the semester with a Dodgeball Tournament! Free event for students and members, <a href=\"https:\/\/campusrec.uccs.edu\/DivisionRegistration\">please register in advance here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WEDNESDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Laser Tag<\/strong><br>Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8 &#8211; 10 p.m. | West Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come Join us for a fun laser tag event outside during the night!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THURSDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Meet the Greeks!<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 24 from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m. | West Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet the Greeks is a great opportunity to meet current members of Fraternity and Sorority Life and learn more about their organizations before formal recruitment begins!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Salsa Fiesta<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 24 from 7:30 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Berger Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring your friends, come learn how to Salsa Dance the stress of school away and show off your new skills with Salsa Fiesta!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Outdoor Movie Night: Back to the Future<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 24 from 8:30 &#8211; 10:30 p.m. | UCCS Heller Center for Arts and Humanities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come join us for the outdoor movie night showing of the 1985 Back to the Future! This event is free, rated PG, runs for 116 minutes and is open to the public, with snacks provided. Feel free to bring sunscreen, bug spray, blanket, chairs, and picnic dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Freecycle Pickup<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 17 until Friday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. | Copper House 9202<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you an international student in need of some household necessities? Come by and pick some donated items for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FRIDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week: Neon Night!<\/strong><br>Friday, Aug. 25 from 8 &#8211; 11 p.m. | Berger Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get your glow on with a Night in Neon! Show up wearing white or neon colors and enjoy music, face paint, glow in the dark activities like mini golf, and hopefully you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SATURDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UCCSlead Game Changer<\/strong><br>Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. &#8211; 3 p.m. | Berger Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2023 DisOrientation Week: Crafternoon Planting and Lego Build<\/strong><br>Saturday, Aug. 26 from 3 &#8211; 5:30 p.m. | Summit Turf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come join us for Crafting, Planting and Legos!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"arts\">Arts &amp; Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wellness Wednesdays<\/strong><br>Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 12:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for free, 1-hour movement sessions every Wednesday at the Ent Center for the Arts! <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/4541\/4543\">Please register in advance and learn more here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Denver Brass Presents: Fiesta! A benefit concert for One Simple Voice at Mt. Carmel<\/strong><br>Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come see a sizzling blend of rhythm and romance, blazing brass and fiery dance and join The Denver Brass and Fiesta Colorado Dance Company for a concert to benefit One Simple Voice, the spiritual arm of Mt. 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