Hello, everyone! We鈥檙e really getting close to finishing the semester now;听and with finals approaching, be sure you听take some time to de-stress and have fun at some of our听events this week before the study grind completely sets in.
This week brings a discussion of the Middle Eastern experience in America, a talk with听the first transgender male Olympic athlete Chris Mosier, a DIY stress balls event, Get to Know Your Green Buddies,听Winter Housing Fair, therapy dogs at the libraries, Winter Grad Bash, gingerbread-house decorating at the semester's last International Coffee Hour,听the annual Holiday Festival and free community ice skating at Central Park.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
From 4:30 to 6 p.m., the Dennis Small Cultural Center will host a discussion on the experience and effects of being Middle Eastern in today鈥檚 American society. This event will take place in UMC 204 and is free and open to all.
The Conference on World Affairs welcomes the first transgender male Olympic athlete Chris Mosier to speak about positive change in the Olympics. Triathlete Mosier will speak from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Wittemyer Courtroom of Wolf Law. This event is free, and all are invited, but you should RSVP online in advance.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
With finals looming, take some time off to make your very own stress ball. Hosted by the Dennis Small Cultural Center听from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.听in UMC 204, this free DIY workshop will also feature a discussion about stress-management techniques and self-awareness.
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Come get to know the like-minded individuals around campus who also want to see a more environmentally friendly and sustainable CU Boulder (and world)! From 6 to 8 p.m., come enjoy a free dinner in the British Studies Room (Norlin M549) and some conversation centering around the environment and a greener campus.
Housing Fair
Looking for a new place to live next semester? Then swing by the Winter Housing Fair to familiarize yourself with Ralphie鈥檚 List, check out some properties for rent听and get some free hot chocolate and legal advice. The fair will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Williams Village Center Multipurpose Room and is free to attend.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Bark Buddies at Norlin Library
Many a day I have thought, I鈥檇 really enjoy school so much more if there were dogs to play with in the middle of the day. Well, wish granted! From 1 to 3 p.m. in Norlin Library,听there will be a bunch of super cute and friendly dogs to snuggle up to, as well as other fun activities to help you de-stress. There will also be other Bark Buddies events throughout the week, so to find out how to maximize your time playing with these fur babies.
Friday, Dec. 8
If, like me, you are looking forward to graduating this December, then celebrate with The Herd鈥檚 Winter Grad Bash at the Koenig Alumni Center. There will be free food and drinks (bring an ID) and tons of activities and free giveaways, so don鈥檛 miss out!
鈥楾is the season to make cookies and shape them into miniature houses topped with candy decorations, so partake in this classic American holiday tradition with the CU International Student and Scholars Service at the semester's last International Coffee Hour.听There will be free food and coffee, as well as new friends to meet. Join between 4 and 5:30 p.m. in 颁4颁听厂355.
Get in the holiday spirit at 7:30 p.m. with CU Boulder鈥檚 annual Holiday Festival in Macky Auditorium, which features festive d茅cor and some of the most incredibly talented musicians at this school performing holiday classics. Tickets for this fun concert start at $20.
Saturday, Dec. 9
The (Canyon Boulevard听and 13th Street) is holding a free afternoon of skating from 2 to 4 p.m. for all community members, so come one and all to show off your fancy twirling moves or learn this fun activity for the first time. Hint: This is an excellent place to burn off a bit of steam and have some fun before finals.
