This week brings听a post-election community chat, Indigenous Mascots: How to Talk About What Matters, self-care and craft kits,听Inclusive Rec Pilates for folks with mobility challenges and more.
Monday, Nov. 2
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5鈥�6 p.m.听听Zoom
Have you ever thought how cool it would be to practice law or be a lawyer? Lawyers are needed across countless industries and no two have the same job. You鈥檒l hear from local and national lawyers from all different areas to learn what it's really like being a lawyer.听
听6:30 p.m. 听Facebook
There are 14 candidates running in the CU Student Government (CUSG) for five representative-at-large positions on CUSG鈥檚 Legislative Council. The election will take place Nov. 9鈥�12, and voting is done through Buff Portal. Tune into the听livestreamed debate on 听to learn more about the candidates.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Community chat: Post-election 2020
听10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 听Virtual
As we wait to learn the results of the 2020 election, caring staff are here to support you. Join this virtual space to process whatever you need, in community with the aid of trained staff counselors and facilitators. This virtual space will include themed breakout rooms:
- Self-care through art, meditation and movement
- General processing鈥攁ll emotions welcome
- Taking action and next steps
Drop-in group conversations and activities will begin at the start of each hour.听
听5鈥�6:30 p.m.听听Zoom
What is voluntourism and who does it serve? What are the impacts of volunteers acting as tourists and tourists who volunteer? In this session students will gain a deeper understanding of voluntourism, explore questions about its impact and develop skills for how to be effective if they choose to engage in voluntourism. Register for this session.
听5:30 p.m. 听Zoom听
A panel of industry representatives will talk about the steps they took to get into their chosen field and industry. Hear from engineering alumni and professionals who work in government.
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听6 p.m.听听Zoom听
Crafty Buffs: Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) for DIY Night! Pick up the materials for a craft, then tune in to watch the virtual craft night together. Each participant will need to RSVP in advance and coordinate a time to pick up their craft kit from CSI (UMC 330). Limited to the first 15鈥�20 students to register, so register now.
Thursday, Nov. 5
听4 p.m.听听UMC 235
Stop by the UMC and write or sign a card to a veteran in your life, or to show thanks to one of our many veterans in the CU and Colorado communities. Supplies limited to the first 50 students.
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听5鈥�6:30 p.m. 听Zoom
Join this virtual dialogue to learn and practice skillfully engaging in productive conversation on important topics with people in your life.
Friday, Nov. 6听
Fri-Yay Nights: Self-care kits
听1鈥�3 p.m. 听Outside the Rec Center
Stop by the Rec Center to pick up a self-care kit.
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听4鈥�5 p.m. 听Rec Center, Mind and Body Studio听
Join this in-person mat Pilates class to experience the benefits of breath work and isolated movement, including increased stamina, muscle strength and endorphins. This class is inclusive for all ranges of mobility and has many exercises that can be done from a seated position. Instructors for this class can adapt movements to fit anyone's ability level. No experience necessary!
