36 things to do: Attend Leadership Week events and more

This week brings to campus the Brakhage film symposium, women's and men's hockey and basketball, a C4C dinner event celebrating African cuisine, the first home women's lacrosse game, free hot chocolate, coffee and movies, and more.

Monday, Feb. 16

听11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.听听UMC South Terrace
Start the week strong with the Center for Student Involvement and Center for Leadership! Grab a free hot drink, snap a pic and share what leadership means to you. It鈥檚 a chill way to connect, celebrate and get inspired鈥攄on鈥檛 miss it!

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Join the Center for Student Involvement for a week of events centered around leadership.

听1鈥�4 p.m.听听C4C N238听
Join Disability Services for an afternoon of fun in Access+! Bring your friends and enjoy arts and crafts, games and other activities designed to foster connection and community.

听5鈥�6 p.m.听听Virtual
Want a resume that stands out to employers? Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Students will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways and have opportunities to speak and work on their resume during the workshop. The goal is that you'll leave feeling more informed, confident in your next moves and know how to reengage with Career Services as you dive into your job search. Prefer to attend in person? This session will be .

听7 p.m.听听The Connection听
Rack 鈥檈m up and show off your skills in this 8-ball and 9-ball tournament! Free to enter, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and prizes for top finishers.听

Tuesday, Feb. 17

听12:30鈥�1:30 p.m.听听UMC 330
Join for free food and real conversation about what leadership looks like today. Share your journey, tackle big questions and dive into the challenges leaders face in a modern world.

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听3鈥�5 p.m.听听C4C N320
Looking for a cool spot to relax, meet new friends and dive into the world of chess? Checkmate & Chill is the place to be! Whether you're a chess newbie, a seasoned player or just here for the good vibes, this series has something for everyone. Swing by to learn the game, challenge your buddies or simply enjoy some great company. Come for the strategy; stay for the fun!

听4 p.m.听听CASE, Chancellor's Hall & Auditorium
Join Professor Dan Doak of Environmental Studies for this talk鈥攖he 127th in the Distinguished Research Lecture series鈥攚here he will share three stories showing how conservation science works in the real world and where ecological research meets human values, policies and tough choices. Through the California condor, a rare Rocky Mountain wildflower and the island fox, he will explore how our understanding of extinction risk has improved even as challenges facing wildlife mount.

听5鈥�7 p.m.听听UMC 235
Feeling creative? Join the Center for Student Involvement for our weekly craft program on Tuesday evenings! All supplies provided. Space is limited. is free and required to participate.

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听7 p.m.听听The Connection听
Ready to serve up some serious competition? Whether you鈥檙e a casual player or a table tennis champ, swing by The Connection for a single- or double-elimination tournament. Free to enter, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk, and prizes for top finishers.听

Wednesday, Feb. 18

听12:30鈥�1:30 p.m.听听UMC 330
Join the Center for Student Involvement for a laid-back session where leadership meets creativity. Grab a slice of free pizza while we explore practical ways to promote innovation and fresh ideas as a leader. Come hungry; leave inspired!

听听1鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC North Stage
Design a heartfelt thank you card, add a note to the Gratitude Wall and learn more about the science of gratitude. We鈥檒l mail your card anywhere in the world鈥攕preading kindness, one message at a time!

听Sign up Feb. 18, 2鈥�3 p.m., UMC 330听听JoinFeb. 21 at SewBo听
Join the Center for Student Involvement at SewBo in Boulder on Feb. 21 to learn to sew your own tote bag! Sign-ups begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 18 in UMC 330.

听2鈥�4 p.m.听听C4C N238
Need a boost for your next presentation? Drop by Access+ during Josephine Jones Speaking Lab hours for one-on-one coaching, or try out VR technology to practice and perfect your skills.

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听4鈥�10 p.m.听听The Connection听
Think you鈥檝e got what it takes to dominate the arena? Join 小黄书 Gaming and The Connection for an epic Super Smash Bros tournament! Free to enter; sign-ups start at 4 p.m. at the front desk.

听5鈥�7 p.m.听听C4C Dining Center
Get ready for a flavor-packed night in the C4C! Come eat, explore and celebrate culture with a special menu inspired by African cuisine, complete with themed d茅cor and music to set the vibe.

Thursday, Feb. 19

听9鈥�11 a.m.听听C4C Abrams Lounge
Enjoy breakfast while connecting with first-generation faculty and staff. Space is limited. RSVP is strongly encouraged.

听10 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.听听Kittredge Central, Multipurpose Room A
Join Education Abroad, Council on International Educational Exchange, and 小黄书 Freeski club for a watch party of Buffs participating in the Men鈥檚 Aerials Finals and Women鈥檚 Freeski Halfpipe听Qualification events at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. There will be food, warm drinks, prizes (including an A-Basin lift ticket raffle!), and information about freeskiing here at 小黄书 and study abroad programs that are perfect for the snow sports-loving Buff!

听11鈥�11:45 a.m.听听Virtual
Looking for an on-campus job, internship or a full-time opportunity after graduation? At this Handshake Help Center workshop, learn how to make the most of Handshake to land opportunities that match your goals. Whether you鈥檙e just getting started or already using the platform, this is your chance to ask questions, get tips and connect with other students and alumni.

It will cover:

How to effectively use Handshake to find on-campus jobs, internships and full-time opportunities
Tips and tricks to make your profile stand out to employers
Utilizing additional Handshake features like job collections, networking and industry research
Handshake resources like the Help Center and Student Blog

听狈辞辞苍鈥�1 p.m.听听Virtual
Grad students and postdocs鈥攔eady to break into industry or nonprofit work? Join this six-part seminar series. It will cover everything you need to stand out: career exploration, networking tips, resumes and cover letters, interview prep, job search strategies, and salary negotiation.听

听2鈥�4 p.m.听听SEEC atrium
Bring your reusable mug for free coffee! Milk, sugar and creamers are provided as well. You can thank the Environmental Center.

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Club sports

Get out and support your Club Sport Buffs! With 30 clubs on campus, there's plenty of action each week. Find your game.

听4鈥�6 p.m.听听Village Center, Wellness Suite
Kindness is contagious! Pass it on by participating in our random acts of kindness challenge. There will also be gratitude postcards for you to fill out. Health and Wellness Services will mail them for you, anywhere around the world!

听5鈥�6:30 p.m.听听C4C N320
Join your fellow Buffs for Native arts and crafts. This is a casual makerspace to build community and work on projects. Some materials will be provided, and you can also bring your own projects to work on.听

听5鈥�7 p.m.听听UMC Aspen Rooms
Join us for an inspiring conversation with guest speakers from Cultivando, a Denver-based nonprofit fighting for environmental justice. Learn how they empower communities and develop leaders through engagement and advocacy.听

听7鈥�8 p.m.听听Fiske Planetarium and Space Center
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for 小黄书 Boulder students on Thursdays.

听8鈥�10 p.m.听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join your fellow art aficionados to create a work of art even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro with all supplies included. Please to guarantee your spot. Registration will open one week before the event.听听

听8鈥�10 p.m.听听The Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music from Mrs. Nezbitt. SKIMO and Critter. Presented by 小黄书 Boulder Program Council.听

Friday, Feb. 20

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听听1:30鈥�3:30 p.m.听听C4C N320
Join the Center for Cultural Connections and Community every Friday for a fun and relaxing time! Whether you鈥檙e into crafting, creating or just want to hang out and chat, Pride staff have got you covered. Each week, there will be a new and exciting craft to try. It鈥檚 the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some awesome queer company. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, and let鈥檚 make some memories together!听

听3鈥�5 p.m.听听The Connection
Come hang out, bowl and snack while exploring leadership opportunities across campus. Plus, enter to win a door prize鈥攁 free Nuggets ticket! Don鈥檛 miss the fun and your chance to get involved.

7:30 p.m. University Theatre, Loft Theatre

Don't miss this play that takes place after civilization collapses, and a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode 鈥淐ape Feare鈥� entirely from memory.

听8 p.m.听听CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch "Good Night College" on the big screen, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Shyam Madhav. Plus, free popcorn and concessions!听

Saturday, Feb. 21

听Feb. 21鈥�22听听ATLAS Center, Room 102

This free, two-day forum on experimental media features screenings and discussions with filmmakers, including Stephanie Barber, A.S.M. Kobayashi and Deborah Stratman.听

听9 a.m.鈥�3 p.m.听听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
The Ignite Social Justice & Leadership Conference is an annual one-day conference-style social justice program. Students will learn, have dialogue, network and engage in a brave space together.

听9 a.m.鈥�4 p.m.听听UMC
小黄书 in the Community is a series of student-led, single-day volunteer projects offered each semester in partnership with local nonprofit organizations. Each 小黄书 in the Community centers around a specific topic (environmental conservation, housing insecurity, disability rights, etc.), which is aligned with the mission and expertise of our community partners. By signing up for 小黄书 in the Community, you will have the chance to make new connections, practice leadership skills and make a positive impact!听

听Noon听听Kittredge
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Towson University Tigers in women's lacrosse.

听1:30听p.m.听听小黄书 Events Center
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Oklahoma State University Cowboys in men's basketball.

听7听p.m.听听小黄书 Events Center
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Texas Tech University Red Raiders in women's basketball.

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These events are open to all and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal and Regent law.听

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