This week brings to campus听the opportunities听to share your favorite poem and听check out the new Health & Wellness website; drop-in academic coaching; a Q&A session with astronaut Mae Jemison;听an address on social justice, social determinants, health equity; a Distinguished Music Lecture with ethnomusicologist Charlotte Heth; an intro to woodworking workshop; a comedy open mic; and听the play听Everyman.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Share your favorite poem
Submit the title and poet of your favorite poem to the University Libraries for a reading in April representing and celebrating the campus's favorites. Submissions must be made by March 8.听.听
Check out the new Health & Wellness website
The new comprehensive health and wellness website offers you听information on everything health and wellness related at CU Boulder in one convenient place, including health services available on campus, appointment scheduling information and an archive of Healthy Buffs articles.
Looking to improve your study skills? Drop in for a one-on-one session听to help you map out a plan for any class or challenge. 2鈥�3:30 p.m. in Fleming Law, room 190.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
A Q&A with astronaut and physicist Mae Jemison
Do you have a question that you've always wanted to ask an astronaut? Now is your chance. Head to the Wittemyer Courtroom听from 8:30-10听a.m. for a Q&A with astronaut Mae Jemison. Part of the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series, the event will be moderated by a student panel. Continental breakfast available at 8:30 a.m., seated by 8:50 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Seating is limited, and there is no need to RSVP.
Join Sir Michael Marmot from University College London to learn more about the issue of reducing听health inequalities in society today. The free, public lecture will be held in Old Main Chapel, 5鈥�6 p.m.
Distinguished Music Lecture:听鈥淭oo Many Words鈥擭ot Enough Music鈥�
Join ethnomusicologist Charlotte Heth for a talk about the influence of music and dance on American Indian lives.听The free talk will begin at 4 p.m. in.
Thursday, March 1
If working in another country is a career goal for you, then stop by the C4C Abrams Lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. to learn from employers who have global career paths in their companies.听You鈥檒l learn directly from employers how to ask them about global employment tracks, where most such opportunities are, and how to prepare for the global job search process.
If you missed shop class in high school,听this is your chance to learn the fundamentals of operating powered woodworking equipment safely. The workshop, which will be held in the听, begins at 7 p.m. You're asked to arrive five听minutes early, and to bring a
Friday, March 2
Swing by The Connection 6鈥�8 p.m. to sling and/or listen to some jokes! You could be a budding stand-up comedian, or if you just want to kill some time listening to funny people, this event is for you. The event is hosted by the CU Comedy Club.
When death comes calling, how will you measure your time on Earth? Join听 for this retelling of a 15th-century play about听the value of compassion and charity over material possessions and individualism. Tickets are $20 and start time is 7 p.m in the听.
