Hello, Buffs! This week provides you with ample opportunity to educate yourself with new and diverse bodies of knowledge, as well as meet some new people, so take advantage.
We've got a faculty-led panel on Charlottesville,听discussion of听drug use and听myths,听an R code workshop,听Bollywood/Bhangra dance class,听Karaoke Night,听an evening of five-minute talks, meditation at the CU Art Museum, discussion of NASA's听Cassini mission findings,听a fall festival in Estes Park听and more.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
'Charlottesville in Historical Perspective'听faculty-led panel
Join CU Boulder faculty members Barbara Demmig-Adams, Ralph Mann听and Alphonse Keasley for a panel discussion involving their personal experiences and childhood stories involving Nazism, the KKK and white supremacy. This discussion is put on by the Department of History in the hopes of illuminating recent events in Charlottesville through a historical lens. The event is free and will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at听Duane G1B20.
The question that has been plaguing college students for ages: Are drugs actually dangerous? The Dennis Small Cultural Center, Psychedelic Club,听and 乐播传媒 for Sensible Drug Policy will be holding a 鈥淩ooted鈥� discussion at UMC听204 for anyone interested in learning more about drug use, policy and common myths. This event is free and open to all.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Whether you鈥檙e a computer sciences major or a literature major, data analysis and coding are useful skills for everyone in our world, which is evermore dependent on technology. From 10 a.m. to noon at听Norlin E206, you can get a free crash course in using RStudio software. All you need do is bring a laptop and sign up online in advance.
Thursday, Sept. 21
The Dennis Small Cultural Center and South Asian Student Association offer you a free Bollywood/Bhangra dance class from 5:20 to 7:30 p.m. at听UMC 457. Whether you鈥檙e a dance pro or a complete novice, you can come and learn some new steps and enjoy the happiness that is dancing with your friends. All are invited!
If you鈥檙e an incredible singer, an okay singer听or even a crappy singer, we want you to come to free Karaoke Night at The Connection!听Club 156 has a professional sound system and super groovy lighting, so come and belt out your favorite pop tune for your peers starting at 8 p.m.
Ignite is like speed-dating meets TED talks,听where a slew of presenters stand up and give five-minute talks about something, anything, they鈥檙e truly passionate about. Held from 6 to 9 p.m. at听Boulder Theater,听this is a great place to get excited and learn about new things. Tickets are $15, so get them before they sell out!
Friday, Sept. 22
Every Friday, you have the option to swing into the CU Art Museum from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. for a free guided meditation to help soothe your mind and calm your nerves. Meditation can be a powerful natural tool in your mental health arsenal. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable and be sure to arrive on time. All are welcome.
Join Cassini scientist and CU Boulder alummus Amanda Hendrix at 7 p.m. at Fiske Planetarium for a discussion of the end of NASA鈥檚 Cassini mission to orbit Saturn. Arguably the most important NASA mission to date, Cassini was a monumental step forward in space exploration and discovery. Come see the beautiful photographs taken of Saturn and its moons and hear about some of the most important scientific discoveries of the mission, which began in 1997 and came to an end on Sept. 15. The talk will also be given on Thursday, Sept. 21.听Tickets are $10.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Come see the incredible changing colors of the aspen tree forests in downtown Estes Park and celebrate the incoming autumn season with the much beloved annual Autumn Gold Festival, which features food, drink, dance, live music听and activities in a breathtaking setting. From noon Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday, this free fall festival attracts lovely people to one of our favorite nearby mountain towns.
Join Boulder Food Rescue for a huge dance party and feast by local chefs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Avalon Ballroom (6185 Arapahoe). This incredible meal will feature local fermented foods and live musicians, so don鈥檛 miss out on the chance to get involved and engage with the Boulder community. Tickets are $35.
