{"id":162978,"date":"2025-03-26T13:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T19:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=162978"},"modified":"2025-04-01T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:00:18","slug":"upcoming-campus-events-march-31-april-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=162978","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Campus Events: March 31 &#8211; April 6"},"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 a campuswide rock hunt, celebrate Trans Day of Visibility and Joy, pick up graduation essentials at Grad Fair and check out the special speaker events this week!<\/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>Spring Rock Hunt<\/strong><br>Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4 | Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for a scavenger hunt to find the lucky rock! Updates and instructions will be posted to the Student Life Instagram (@uccs_students). Clues will be posted daily until the rock is found!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trans Day of Visibility and Joy<\/strong><br>Monday, March 31 from 6 &#8211; 8 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In collaboration between MOSAIC, Queer Student Alliance, and Student Life &amp; Leadership, stop by the MOSAIC lounge anytime to pick up some self care items, buttons, and flags in recognizing trans visibility and joy. We will have guests from the LGBTQ+ Oral History Project coming to talk about their stories and will end the evening with celebration and space for trans joy. Food to be provided.<\/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>Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)<br><\/strong>Tuesdays from 12 &#8211; 1 p.m. | <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_YTFkMTQwOGYtM2YxNS00OTVmLWJkNDctZjFmMTA0ZGYwYjJh%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\">Virtual event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;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!<\/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>Graduation Fair<\/strong><br>Wednesday, April 2 from 10 a.m. &#8211; 7 p.m. | UCCS Campus Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mark your calendar for the UCCS Graduation Fair at the Bookstore! Get your cap, gown, and graduation essentials, all while enjoying refreshments and discounts. Don&#8217;t miss this one-stop shop to prepare for your commencement ceremony!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UCCS Graduate School Admissions: UCCS Graduate Programs Info Session<\/strong><br>Wednesday, April 2 from 11 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. | <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_NzBjMzMyNGQtOGM5ZS00YjE4LTkwZDUtYjIxY2Y4NDAwMGZh%40thread.v2\/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22529343fa-e8c8-419f-ab2e-a70c10038810%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d6ad5807-2f40-4592-a3da-aff840ec9499%22%7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you thinking about attending graduate school? Or are you interested in learning more about our UCCS Graduate Program options? Join us for a virtual info session where will cover the &#8220;start to finish&#8221; graduate school process, beginning with thinking and exploring and ending with the application itself. We will also spend time reviewing our UCCS graduate programs!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coffee &amp; Craft<\/strong><br>Wednesday, April 2 from 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. | Copper House Academic Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join First2Go for coffee and crafting! We&#8217;ll have a variety of crafts, snacks, and drinks for you to enjoy while decompressing from school. We hope to see you there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Japanese Conversation Table &#8211; Beginner<\/strong><br>Wednesdays from 12 &#8211; 1 p.m. | Excel Languages Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly Beginner Japanese conversation table to practice speaking Japanese and learn new vocabulary. All levels are welcomed, though this session is aimed towards beginners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>French Conversation Table<\/strong><br>Wednesdays from 1:30 &#8211; 2:30 p.m. | Excel Languages Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly French conversation table to practice speaking French and learn new vocabulary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Waffle Walk-in Wednesdays<\/strong><br>Wednesdays from 2:30 &#8211; 4 p.m. | Copper House 9202<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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\u2019t miss out on this perfect blend of sweetness and savvy advice!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JEDI Speaker Series &#8220;From Misunderstanding to New Meanings: The Potential of Hybrid Identities&#8221;<\/strong><br>Wednesday, April 2 from 5 &#8211; 7 p.m. | UC 122<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The second JEDI Speaker Series hosted by the Philosophy Department is coming up, and our guest speaker will be Dr. Rosana Trivino-Caballero, from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. In this talk, Dr. Trivino-Caballero will discuss: What happens when people move\u2014geographically, socially, culturally\u2014to find themselves unheard, misrecognized, or mistrusted? This experience can have profound impacts on people&#8217;s lives, leading to social exclusion, mental health challenges, and the perpetuation of systemic injustices. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/11108743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Trivino-Caballero 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>ASL Conversation Table<\/strong><br>Thursdays from 10 &#8211; 11 a.m. | Excel Languages Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly American Sign Language conversation table to practice sign language and learn new vocabulary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graduation Fair<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 10 a.m. &#8211; 7 p.m. | UCCS Campus Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mark your calendar for the UCCS Graduation Fair at the Bookstore! Get your cap, gown, and graduation essentials, all while enjoying refreshments and discounts. Don&#8217;t miss this one-stop shop to prepare for your commencement ceremony!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learning to Care: Can AI\/ML help fix the U.S. Healthcare System?<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 12:30 &#8211; 1:30 | Dwire 121<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This Math Distinguished Lecture Series, featuring speaker Dr. Jeffrey Humpherys of Missouri S&amp;T University, gives an overview of some of the challenges in the US Healthcare System and the role that AI\/ML can play in helping to manage and inform clinical decisions. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/11183246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the lecture and speaker 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>German Conversation Table<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 2 &#8211; 3 p.m. | Excel Languages Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly German conversation table to practice speaking German and learn new vocabulary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Canine Connections with Wellness Center &amp; Mocha<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 2 &#8211; 3:30 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge, UC 110<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drop by the MOSAIC lounge and say hi to Mocha!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Japanese Conversation Table &#8211; Advanced<\/strong><br>Thursdays from 3 &#8211; 4 p.m. | Excel Languages Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly Japanese conversation table to practice speaking Japanese for advanced speakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Abroad 101<\/strong><br>Thursdays from 3:30 &#8211; 4:30 p.m. | <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%3ameeting_ODQ0NDQ1YjgtYTkwNy00ZWYxLTljM2ItZDJhZGYzMTY0NGUz%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\">Virtual event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;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!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Composing Your Listening Life: How Music and Musicians Can Influence Your Nonfiction Narrative<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 4:30 &#8211; 5:30 p.m. | Columbine 317<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writers of all genres are welcome to this creative writing craft talk with Professor Marty Salgado, with free snacks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Guest Lecture: Dr. Jane Murphy<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 5 &#8211; 7:45 p.m. | Columbine 128<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come and support Dr. Jane Murphy&#8217;s lecture for Arab American Heritage History Month! She is coming from Colorado College, and will be giving her lecture on, &#8220;Creating and Contesting Categories: Arab Identity, Exclusion, and the US Census.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E(x)vangelicalism: Leaving the Church?<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 5:30 &#8211; 7 p.m. | Kinship Landing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the Center for the Study of Evangelicalism for a conversation with a panel of local Colorado Springs residents around leaving the evangelical church and what it means for them. This discussion serves as a prelude to a lecture by Sarah McCammon, author of The Exvangelicals, on April 10. This event is free and open to the public, and will be hosted in the Greenhaus at Kinship Landing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Study Abroad Returnee Power Point Night<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 6 &#8211; 7 p.m. | UC 309<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While studying abroad did you make a lifelong friend, visit a site on your bucket list, experience intense culture shock, have a language mishap, or a wild travel day? Come share your favorite study abroad story with other study abroad returnees who know just what you went through! <\/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>Nourish &amp; Flourish<br><\/strong>Fridays from 8 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. | UCCS Farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a break for yourself and join us for the Nourish and Flourish Series, in partnership with MOSAIC! Every Friday morning, we\u2019ll 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&#8217;re invited to come, participate, and enjoy a peaceful moment. Let\u2019s nourish our minds and bodies together, every week! This week&#8217;s topic is Early Sowing: Indoor starting plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Winning Film &#8220;Eat Your Catfish&#8221; &#8211; Film Screening and Conversation with Director<\/strong><br>Friday, April 4 from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m. | Centennial 133<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UCCS will be hosting a dual screening and director conversation of the Award Winning Documentary &#8220;Eat your Catfish.&#8221; Through Kathryn\u2019s own narration, we enter the inner world of a severely disabled woman and mother facing her own mortality. We wanted to break from earlier documentaries on these themes by telling a true story, without contrived heroics, of the brutality of the daily challenges\u2014both practical and emotional\u2014of in-home care for a disabled and terminally ill person. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/11172645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the film, director and 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>Movie Friday!<\/strong><br>Friday, April 4 from 1 &#8211; 7 p.m. | University Center &#8211; Lion&#8217;s Byte Game Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for an afternoon of animated classics!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eid After Party<\/strong><br>Friday, April 4 from 4 &#8211; 6 p.m. | UC 303<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eid is a festival of gathering, sharing and rejoice celebrated by the our Muslim community. Join us as we partake in this joyous occasion with our practicing friends. There will be food, community and lots of love. All are welcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kids Night Out<\/strong><br>Friday, April 4 from 6 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Recreation &amp; Wellness Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At Kids Night Out, our highly trained and background-checked UCCS RecKids counselors will fit participants in harnesses and help them climb on our 40-foot-high indoor climbing wall.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/recwellness.uccs.edu\/campus-rec\/rec-kids\/kids-night-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about other Kids Night out dates and pricing here<\/a>, with discounts for UCCS community members.<\/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>Bowling Tournament<\/strong><br>Saturday, April 5 from 2 &#8211; 5 p.m. | King Pin Lanes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join Campus Rec for a bowling tournament with two-person teams! <a href=\"https:\/\/mlc.uccs.edu\/event\/10932669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about cost and registration here<\/a>.<\/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>Elevated Ecosystem II<\/strong><br>Sunday, April 6 from 8 a.m. &#8211; 6:30 p.m. | Harvey House at Catalyst Campus for Technology &amp; Innovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This collaborative event underscores the importance of &#8220;Title 60,&#8221; i.e., having the IC and Defense communities work together to get after future space challenges (think space + cyber + intel). Like the inaugural Elevated Ecosystem event, it will highlight small businesses and the connectivity that exists across the Colorado space community through a series of presentations, panels, and demonstrations. We welcome you to attend and contribute your perspective to our collective space security. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/elevated-ecosystem-ii-tickets-1054157827439?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please register in advance for this free event 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lacrosse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CSU Pueblo at UCCS<\/strong><br>Friday, April 4 at 4 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fort Lewis at UCCS<\/strong><br>Sunday, April 6 at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium<\/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>Turn Of The Screw<\/strong><br>Runs March 13 &#8211; April 6 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An isolated manor on the windswept moors, an unsuspecting governess, her two enigmatic young charges, secrets lurking around every corner. Henry James&#8217; classic novella has terrified audiences for over a hundred years, and this new stage adaptation heightens the mystery of the original, challenging audiences to separate the ravings of one woman from the horrors she may-or may not?- have witnessed. <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/overview\/4759\" 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\"><strong>Student Recital &#8211; Aaron Gohlke<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join us for a student recital performed by Aaron Gohlke!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2025 Spring Salon Series: Nina Monet Reynoso<\/strong><br>Thursday, April 3 from 7 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts &amp; Humanities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come join us for the 2025 Spring Salon Series, featuring Nina Monet Reynoso, Assistant Professor in the Department of Women\u2019s &amp; Ethnic Studies, on Death &amp; Diploma Mills: Liberatory Suicide Prevention for Veterans in Contemporary America. <a href=\"https:\/\/heller.uccs.edu\/salons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optional reading 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>Pitch Peak A Capella Showcase<\/strong><br>Friday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UCCS A Capella Club presents their Spring 2025 showcase. Join us in celebrating the hard work our members put into learning these songs and the love for singing that has led all of us to perform tonight. <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/5549\/5550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This free event has limited spots, please register in advance 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>Vocal Spectacular<\/strong><br>Saturday, April 5 from 7:30 &#8211; 9 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directed by Solveig Olsen, the Vocal Spectacular concert will feature UCCS vocal students performing individual repertoire ranging from classical to jazz to musical theater. Fifteen to twenty vocalists will be featured! This event is free and open to all, but <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/5541\/5542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ticket reservation is required<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UCCS Theatre &amp; Dance Company and Ormao Dance Company Present: uncharted<\/strong><br>Runs from April 3 &#8211; April 6 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An original evening of dance in the Dusty Loo Stage. Produced by Assistant Professor of Dance Rosely Conz, this will be our first student collaboration with Ormao Dance Company and will feature the work of Chuck Wilt. <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/5227\/5228\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.entcenterforthearts.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the 2025 schedule at the Ent Center!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" 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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-580x326.jpg 580w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-174x98.jpg 174w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Apr-MLC-Digest-digital-sign.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Join a campus-wide rock hunt, celebrate Trans Day of Visibility and Joy, pick up graduation essentials at Grad Fair and check out the special speaker events this week! <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=162978\" title=\"Upcoming Campus Events: March 31 &#8211; April 6\">(More)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":145796,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1,12,442,14],"tags":[332,63],"class_list":["post-162978","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-events","category-studentlife","category-upcoming-events","tag-more-news","tag-student-life"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Upcoming-Events-2.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1mBpJ-GoG","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=162978"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":163115,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162978\/revisions\/163115"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/145796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=162978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=162978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=162978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}