{"id":158012,"date":"2024-08-22T16:29:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T22:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=158012"},"modified":"2024-08-22T16:29:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T22:29:36","slug":"upcoming-campus-events-aug-26-sept-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=158012","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Campus Events: Aug. 26 &#8211; Sept. 1"},"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\">Welcome back, Mountain Lions! Get ready for the fall semester with events like a dodgeball tournament, Waka Flocka Flame concert, outdoor movie night, laser tag and other activities!<\/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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week 2024: Summerfest!<br><\/strong>Monday, Aug. 26 from 6 &#8211; 8 p.m. | West Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Say goodbye to summer with our festival on the lawn! Free food, dippin&#8217; dots, lawn games, and a mechanical bull! The first 200 students will receive a FREE DisOrientation Week T-Shirt!<\/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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DisOrientation Week 2024: Commuter Day!<br><\/strong>Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m. | Berger Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you a commuter student? Stop by Commuter Day to grab some FREE pizza and learn about some of the resources available to you on campus!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LIVE \u201cSee Her Be Her\u201d podcast filming<br><\/strong>Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 4 &#8211; 6:30 p.m. | Dwire 121<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Cybersecurity Programs Office has invited Iron Butterfly Media to the UCCS campus. Iron Butterfly, based in Washington, D.C., hosts the \u201cSee Her Be Her\u201d podcast, featuring untold stories of women across the intelligence community. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/10287340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the event and how to register 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 2024: Dodgeball w\/ the Rec Center!<br><\/strong>Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Courts C &amp; D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join Campus Recreation for a free dodgeball tournament! <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/10202446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please register by 4 p.m. on Aug. 27<\/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>College of Business Education Abroad Info Session (Hybrid)<br><\/strong>Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 4 &#8211; 5 p.m. | Dwire 205 or <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_ZDNmMzgzYjAtMTJkYy00NWU0LThjZjctNWZkMDRmOGJhMTAx%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22529343fa-e8c8-419f-ab2e-a70c10038810%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a8f7e66d-2f62-48aa-8b73-51acfcb982c7%22%7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">join virtually<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover the world while earning your degree! Join us for an informative session on studying abroad tailored for College of Business students. Learn about funding options, scholarship opportunities, and the exciting destinations where you can enhance your business education.<\/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 2024: Waka Flocka Flame Fall Concert!<br><\/strong>Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 7:15 &#8211; 10 p.m. | Rec Center Courts C and D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join SGA and Student Life for our largest fall concert EVER with headliner Waka Flocka Flame! Doors open at 7:15, and the show starts at 8pm! <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/5135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grab your free student ticket NOW here<\/a>.<\/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>DisOrientation Week 2024: Meet the Greeks!<br><\/strong>Thursday, Aug. 29 from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m. | West Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop by West Lawn to chat with and learn about the UCCS Fraternity and Sorority Life Organizations, sign up for recruitment, and grab some free pizza!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equity Reimagined: Search &amp; Hire Training Series &#8211; Becoming an Equity Advocate<br><\/strong>Thursday, Aug. 29 from 3 &#8211; 4:30 p.m. | <a href=\"https:\/\/lewis-burke.zoom.us\/j\/87118168658?pwd=lgA0j0vdKS9ELrGaJ2bW1UtGkjpLwG.1\">Virtual Event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Division of Inclusive Culture &amp; Belonging in partnership with Human Resources offers the Equity Reimagined: Search &amp; Hire Training Series. The two-part training series will be comprised of: Search Guidelines &amp; Equitable Hiring Practices &amp; Becoming an Equity Advocate. This training will be offered virtually, and <a href=\"https:\/\/uccsoffice365.sharepoint.com\/sites\/EquitableSearchPracticesWorkingGroup\/_layouts\/15\/stream.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FEquitableSearchPracticesWorkingGroup%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral%2FSearch%20Process%20%26%20Equitable%20Hiring%20Practices%C2%A02024%20Recorded%20Training%2Emp4&amp;nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0&amp;ga=1&amp;referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&amp;referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2E3f741386%2Da8f4%2D46eb%2D9b33%2D9526d810127f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part One: Search Guidelines and Equitable Hiring Practices<\/a> must be viewed virtually before completing the Becoming the Equity Advocate training. Learn more here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intramural Sports Info Mixer<br><\/strong>Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6:30 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Courts A &amp; B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come learn more about intramural sports and play some of our drop-in activities, enjoy free food and giveaways and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SOLE Social (August)<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 29 from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. | SOLE Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join for music, food, climbing and fun! Meet like-minded people in a safe and fun environment!<\/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 at the Heller Center<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 29 from 8 &#8211; 10 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts and Humanities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come join us for our Welcome Back Students Outdoor Movie Night showing of Jaws! Limited snacks available, and please bring chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner (if desired).<\/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 2024: Laser Tag!<\/strong><br>Thursday, Aug. 29 from 8 &#8211; 11 p.m. | Alpine Field<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for a free, outdoor, continuous game of Laser Tag! Grab some friends and compete to be the best player!<\/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>ibuddy Movie Night: Loving Vincent<br><\/strong>Friday, Aug. 30 from 5 &#8211; 6:45 p.m. | UC 122<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An extraordinary film that explores the life and mysterious death of Vincent van Gogh through his stunning artwork. More than 100 artists from all over the world created the 65,000 paintings that make up Loving Vincent. Don\u2019t miss this visually captivating experience and the provided snacks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Back At It Mixer<br><\/strong>Friday, Aug. 30 from 6:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m. | Trinity Brewing Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for an exciting Graduate Student Mixer! This event is designed to help you kick off the upcoming semester by socializing and building connections with fellow graduate students. Enjoy an evening of networking, fun games, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for making new friends and strengthening existing bonds.<\/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 2024: Neon Night!<\/strong><br>Friday, Aug. 30 from 8 &#8211; 10 p.m. | Summit Turf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear your best neon clothes for this night of music, dancing, and games on Summit Turf under glowing blacklight!<\/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\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Camp MOSAIC<\/strong><br>Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. | The MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (UC 110)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Camp MOSAIC is a day-long experience for students interested in community, multicultural life and leadership, and skill-building for a successful college journey! This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Surviving, Thriving, and Dreaming Beyond PWIs.&#8221; Join us for a day of discovery, connection, and skill-building for a wonderful kickstart to your UCCS journey! <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/10193328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the event and how to register 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 2024: Crafternoon Planting and Lego Build Day!<\/strong><br>Saturday, Aug. 31 from 3 &#8211; 5 p.m. | San Juan Quad and Kettle Creek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get crafty with us with two relaxing craft opportunities! Paint a pot for your free succulent or houseplant or build your own Lego creation! Planting will be taking place outside in San Juan Quad while Lego building will be next door inside of Kettle Creek meeting room (behind the Roaring Fork)!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clear Creek Float and Park Day<br><\/strong>Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. &#8211; 7 p.m. | Golden, CO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join Campus Recreation for a fun outing! $25 for students\/members, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/10202457\" 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>Clyde&#8217;s Kickoff 2024: Class of 2028 Open Mic Night!<\/strong><br>Saturday, Aug. 31 from 7 &#8211; 9:30 p.m. | Upper Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show off your talents and skills in the annual UCCS Class Talent Show and represent the class of 2028! Enjoy live entertainment from your fellow classmates and enjoy free snacks!<\/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\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-580x326.jpg 580w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-174x98.jpg 174w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AugSept-MLC-Digest-digital-sign.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Welcome back, Mountain Lions! 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