There's always something new to explore at CU Boulder.听As you get to know campus better, here are some听favorite programs and spots to check out in your free time.
Programs and entertainment
There are plenty of Buffs competing in spring sports this week. Let's get out and cheer them on. Go Buffs!
CU Boulder has more than听500 student organizations. Whether you are interested in politics, outdoor activities, artistic expression, social justice or athletic competition, there鈥檚 something for everyone.听听to explore student groups by topic or an alphabetical list, or stop by the Center for Student Involvement听for help finding your way.
CU Presents is the home of performing arts on听campus. With hundreds of concerts, plays, recitals and more听each year, there鈥檚 something for everyone to enjoy.
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Both student boards are responsible for hosting听and sponsoring speakers on campus. The Distinguished Speakers Board and the Cultural Events Board are both operated by students and offer a great opportunity to plan and execute large speaking events on campus.
Program Council听is always hard at work scheduling a lineup of national and local bands, film screenings, comedy shows and other special events for your entertainment on campus. In the process, are learning career-making skills in how to run a professional production company.
The Outdoor Program听provides you with a gateway听to enjoy Colorado's great听outdoors, while also听emphasizing听skill acquisition, safety, positive group dynamics, environmental awareness听and fun. You can also rent听gear and participate in informative clinics听to learn specific outdoor recreational skills.
Places and spaces
Located in the University Memorial Center (UMC) bowling alley area,听Club 156 is Program Council鈥檚 very own concert venue. (Closed for remodeling as of Jan. 30, 2020)
The only bowling alley in Boulder,听The Connection features 10 bowling lanes, eight 9-foot billiards tables, video game consoles (Xbox One,听PS4, Wii), pinball and arcade games, a foosball table and a selection of food and beverages available daily. (Closed for remodeling as of Jan. 30, 2020.)
Stop by the CU Art Museum for a free visit and emerge yourself in the museum's growing collection.
Check out the museum's听five exhibition galleries and explore natural and human history through engaging and interactive displays. Stop by the BioLounge鈥斺�淐U鈥檚 best kept secret鈥濃�斕齠or a cup of coffee or tea to relax, explore听or find inspiration.
Check out Fiske Planetarium's 8K Sky-Skan projection system complete听with a huge screen, dazzling visuals听and fantastic sound. The new MegaStar projector shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way, creating one of the most beautiful indoor skies ever. The planetarium offers听public shows on Thursday, Friday听and Saturday evenings, plus matinees on Saturday and Sunday.
