{"id":153470,"date":"2024-01-17T08:25:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=153470"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:31:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:31:33","slug":"upcoming-campus-events-jan-15-jan-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=153470","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Campus Events: Jan. 15 &#8211; Jan. 21"},"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\">Enter a Chili Cookoff, join indoor ice skating, learn about MOSAIC resources and have an indoor snowball fight!<\/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\">THIS WEEK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Group Fitness Week<\/strong><br>From Tuesday, Jan. 16 to Friday, Jan. 19 | Rec and Wellness 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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cardio Assessments &amp; Body Compositions<\/strong><br>Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 7:30 &#8211; 10:30 a.m. | Fitness Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These 40-minute appointments offer cardio assessments, body compositions or both. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9671601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about registration and pricing 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>January CPR Class #2<\/strong>: <strong>ARC Adult &amp; Pediatric First Aid\/CPR\/AED Skills Check<\/strong><br>Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 11:15 a.m. &#8211; 1:15 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get certified at the Recreation and Wellness Center to save lives in one of our CPR class offerings. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9671627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the class and registration 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>Welcome Hours &#8211; LGBTQ+ Programs!<br><\/strong>Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m. | The MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (UC 110)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center to meet Rafael Norwood, the LGBTQ+ Coordinator and learn about programming that celebrates LGBTQ+ communities, builds advocacy skills, and encourages community building. Free \u201cwelcome kits\u201d will be provided for the first 15 attendees!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winter Welcome Week: Chili Cookoff!<\/strong><br>Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 12 &#8211; 2 p.m. | Student Life Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your chili into our free cookoff or just come to taste the entries! Email <a href=\"mailto:mvacco@uccs.edu\">Micah Vacco<\/a> for more information about entering!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winter Welcome Week: Trivia Night!<br><\/strong>Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Student Life Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for our first trivia night of the semester! Fun, prizes and FREE Whataburger!!<\/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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winter Welcome Week: Freeze Fest!<\/strong><br>Thursday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m. | Berger Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join Student Life for FREE indoor ice skating, hot drinks and s&#8217;mores!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>January CPR Class #3: AHA Heartsaver CPR\/AED Adult &amp; Child Skills Check<\/strong><br>Thursday, Jan. 18 from 3:30 &#8211; 5 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get certified at the Recreation and Wellness Center to save lives in one of our CPR class offerings. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9671645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the class and registration 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>Strength Assessments &amp; Body Compositions<\/strong><br>Thursday, Jan. 18 from 4 &#8211; 7 p.m. | Fitness Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These 40-minute appointments offer strength assessments, body compositions or both. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9671633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about registration and pricing here<\/a>.<\/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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Origami Star Making<\/strong><br>Friday, Jan. 19 from 5 &#8211; 7 p.m. | UC 307<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how to make origami stars!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winter Welcome Week: Indoor Snowball Fight!<br><\/strong>Friday, Jan. 19 from 6 \u2013 8 p.m. | Rec Center Court D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always wanted to have a snowball fight but hate the cold? Join us for an indoor snowball fight in the Rec Center! Think dodgeball, but with cotton snowballs!<\/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>Back At It Mixer<\/strong><br>Saturday, Jan. 20 from 6 &#8211; 8 p.m. | Lost Friend Brewing Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join Graduate Student Association at Lost Friend Brewery for our Back At It social event to kickstart the spring semester, get to know fellow graduate students at UCCS and network with other students in your program. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9726704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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>Winter Welcome Week: Winter Formal!<\/strong><br>Saturday, Jan. 20 from 8 &#8211; 11 p.m. | Berger Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dance the night away at the Winter Formal with a DJ, free food and drinks! Feel free to get fancy and wear semi-formal attire!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SUNDAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>January CPR Class #4 (ARC Instructor Training): ARC Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification<\/strong><br>Sunday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room &amp; Aquatics Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get certified at the Recreation and Wellness Center to save lives in one of our CPR class offerings. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/9671651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the class and registration here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Athletics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRACK &amp; FIELD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UCCS Invitational<\/strong><br>Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m. | Mountain Lion Fieldhouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arts &amp; Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Starz Theater Company presents The Little Mermaid<br><\/strong>Runs Jan. 19 &#8211; 21 with several showtimes | Shockley-Zalabak Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starz Theater Company presents &#8220;The Little Mermaid.&#8221; Based on the beloved animated film, The Little Mermaid comes to life onstage in a delightful musical perfect for the entire family. <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/4775\/4776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Select a showtime and purchase tickets here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the 2024 schedule at the Ent Center!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more events on campus, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/events\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountain Lion Connect<\/a>, our central campus events calendar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Enter a Chili Cookoff, join indoor ice skating, learn about MOSAIC resources and have an indoor snowball fight! 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