Free things to do in March
This month, get free Nuggets tickets; grab snacks in between classes; tackle debt; take advantage of the new gaming lounge; attend Women鈥檚 History Month events, free film screenings, St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebrations and more.
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Student recitals in March
Throughout March
Various times and locations
Throughout the year, the College of Music has degree-qualifying recitals for students. There are no ticket requirements, and most recitals are livestreamed.
March 1, 8, 15, 22
1:30鈥3:30 p.m.
C4C N320
Decompress with the Pride Office and fellow queer folks every Friday in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby.
March 3
鈥2 p.m.
鈥婭mig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
New York-based pianist Nnenna Ogwo is performing a concert in honor of underrepresented and contemporary composers.
March 4
鈥2 p.m.
鈥婾MC North Dining Room
Stop by the UMC for a healthy snack of hummus and veggies.
March 4, 18
鈥嬧10鈥11 a.m.
鈥婥4C S350
Zoom
Make sure you ace your next job or internship interview with Interviewing 101. Attendees will learn about interviewing basics, the STAR method and more.
March 4, 18
鈥嬧7鈥9 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Trivia Night is every other Monday at The Connection. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers.
March 4鈥5
鈥嬧5:30鈥6:30 p.m.
鈥婦iscovery Learning Center, Room 1B70
Get prepared and feel more confident to best take advantage of the upcoming career fairs at this interactive workshop. Learn how to tailor your resume, get tips on networking and more!
March 7
鈥嬧10 a.m.
鈥婾MC 330
Who doesn鈥檛 want free Nuggets tickets? Don鈥檛 forget to bring your Buff OneCard along to pick up your tickets in UMC 330. The game is Saturday, March 9, at Ball Arena in Denver.
March 6鈥7
鈥嬧3鈥5 p.m.
鈥婾MC 401
Claim an exclusive ticket to see the new film 鈥淒une Part II,鈥 starring household names Timoth茅e Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler and more. Bring your Buff OneCard to pick up tickets in UMC 401. The private screening will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Cinemark Century Boulder.
March 5
鈥嬧5鈥7 p.m.
鈥婾MC 235
Join the Center for Student Involvement for an evening of tie-blanket making.
Pre-Law Tuesday Talks
March 5, 12, 19
鈥嬧5:30 p.m.
Virtual
Tune in for a weekly talk from nationwide law experts.
- March 5:
- March 12:
- March 19:
March 5, 19
鈥嬧2鈥3 p.m.
鈥婥4C S341
Zoom
Catch your future employer鈥檚 eye with a dazzling resume and cover letter.
March 5, 12, 19
Noon鈥12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Learn about some of 蜜糖直播鈥檚 top career platforms including Handshake. It can help you network, learn about career opportunities and more.
March 5
鈥嬧4鈥4:45 p.m.
鈥婥4C S452
A professional from Northwestern Mutual is visiting to share interview-crushing tips.
March 5, 19
鈥嬧7鈥9 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Put your pingpong skills to the test at The Connection.
March 5, 19
鈥嬧4鈥5 p.m.
鈥婥4C S350
Zoom
For many Buffs, graduation is right around the corner.
March 5
鈥嬧11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.
鈥婻ec Center lobby
Test your knowledge of overdose prevention and response during a trivia session brought to you by Health and Wellness Service and Student Affairs.
Faculty Tuesdays
March 5, 12, 19
鈥嬧7:30 p.m.
鈥婭mig Music
Enjoy performances from College of Music faculty members on Tuesdays throughout March. They often perform with students and other colleagues.
March 6, 13, 20
鈥嬧10 a.m.鈥搉oon
鈥婥ASE W344
Bring your career and internship questions to CMCI office hours. No appointment necessary!
March 6
鈥嬧11 a.m.鈥4 p.m.
Virtual
Grow your network during this virtual career and internship fair. All 蜜糖直播 students and alumni are welcome to attend.
March 6, 13, 20
鈥嬧5鈥10 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Round one鈥tart! Stop by this Super Smash Bros tournament and play against fellow gamers at The Connection.
March 6
鈥嬧2鈥4 p.m.
鈥媁ardenburg Health Center
Share your springtime goals and take home a succulent during this Wellness Wednesdays event.
March 6
Noon鈥1 p.m.
鈥婾MC 330
Practice and develop leadership skills at a leadership luncheon. This month鈥檚 theme is Student Leaders of Color.
March 6
6鈥7 p.m.
鈥婻ec Center, Studio 2
Attend a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga session in celebration of Womxn's Herstory Month.
March 7, 21
12:30鈥1:30 p.m.
鈥婥4C 336C
Attend a social group for people of color who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
March 7
4鈥6 p.m.
鈥婥ASE Chancellor鈥檚 Lounge
Employees from various companies are visiting to give first-generation students advice on the career-search process.
March 7
2鈥3 p.m.
鈥婥4C S350
Zoom
Learn more about LinkedIn, a professional social networking platform. This workshop shows attendees how to make the most of their profile.
March 7, 14, 21
12:30鈥1 p.m.
Virtual
Industry trends are always taking new forms. During this learning session, participants will learn more about following the trends and standing out in the job market.
March 7, 14
7鈥10 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Live music is playing at Club 156, presented by the Program Council.
March 7
7:30 p.m.
鈥婭mig Music, Chamber Hall (S102)
College of Music students are performing incredible works from female composers.
March 7
8鈥10 p.m.
鈥婾MC 235
Wind down with a guided painting class at the UMC. Painters of all levels are welcome to come and learn from a pro.
March 7
5:15鈥6:30 p.m.
鈥媁illiams Village demo kitchen
The Basic Needs Center is hosting Ralphie鈥檚 Cooking Basics with all materials provided.
March 7
8:45鈥10:45 p.m.
鈥婻ec Center ice rink
The Pride Office and Inclusive Rec are teaming up to bring you Pride Skate. All abilities are welcome.
March 7
7 p.m.
鈥婻ec Center, Base Training Area, Level 1
Those who identify as women and nonbinary individuals are invited to join an intro to CrossFit clinic. Expect to do weight training, cardio, high intensity exercises and more.
鈥楪alilean Moons: Past, Present, Future鈥
March 7
7 p.m.
鈥婩iske Planetarium
Frans Bengal, assistant director for planetary sciences at 蜜糖直播鈥檚 Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), will give a live talk on Galilean moons in Fiske Planetarium.
March 8
5鈥10 p.m.
鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge
Visit the UMC to check out video games made by or centering around female characters.
March 8
7:30 p.m.
Imig Music, 鈥婫rusin Music Hall (C112)
This program features women composers in jazz. Join for an unforgettable evening of music.
March 8, 15
8 p.m.
鈥婥HEM 140
The Program Council is putting on big-screen movies as part of the Friday Night Film Series.
March 9鈥10
鈥婻ec Center
Grad students are invited to the Rec for free this weekend. This includes facility access, fitness classes, bouldering and skate rentals during free skate.
March 9
6 p.m.
鈥婻ec Center
Intramural Sports is having a Jam Fest with a 3v3 basketball tournament.
March 10
9 a.m.鈥2 p.m.
鈥婻ec Center, climbing gym
Those who identify as women and nonbinary are invited to a routesetting clinic at the Rec. Currently, only 20% of routesetters identify as women or nonbinary.
March 11
11:15 a.m.鈥12:15 p.m.
鈥婥4C 336C
Attend a support group for students who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-questioning and gender-creative.
March 11
2 p.m.
鈥婾MC North Dining Room
Celebrate Pi Day with pizza at the UMC.
March 11
7鈥9 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Enter into an 8- or 9-ball billiards tournament at The Connection.
March 11
5:30鈥6:30 p.m.
鈥婦iscovery Learning Center, Room 1B70
Crush your interview with this interactive workshop held by Career Services.
March 11, noon鈥2 p.m.
March 14, 2鈥4 p.m.
&苍产蝉辫;鈥婾惭颁&苍产蝉辫;
Information and campus resources are available to help you explore how alcohol and drugs impact your life. This is a judgment free zone.
St. Patrick鈥檚 Day themed fitness classes
March 11鈥17
Various times
鈥婻ec Center
Celebrate St. Patty鈥檚 Day with themed workout classes at the Rec. All participants will receive a giveaway.
March 12
6鈥7 p.m.
鈥婥4C N320
The March Community Gathering is a chance to make new friends and play bingo. What鈥檚 not to like?
March 12
5鈥7 p.m.
鈥婾MC 457
Let your imagination run wild with an open craft celebrating Womxn's Herstory Month, hosted by the Dennis Small Cultural Center.
March 12
2鈥3 p.m.
鈥婥4C S341
Zoom
Polish up your resume and cover letter during this workshop. You will be asked to work on your documents for this period.
March 12
7鈥9 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Check out a Texas Hold鈥檈m poker tournament at The Connection. Open to all levels.
March 12
11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.
&苍产蝉辫;鈥婾惭颁&苍产蝉辫;
Ensure a safe night out for St. Patrick鈥檚 Day. Narcan and safe sex supplies will be available to pick up.
March 13
4鈥5:30 p.m.
鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge
Catch up on chisme with other members of the Latinx community. Tasty snacks will also be available.
March 13
5鈥6 p.m.
鈥婾MC 425
Create a keychain with the Basic Needs Center and learn some methods to catch up on debt. Light appetizers will be provided.
March 13
3鈥3:45 p.m.
Virtual
You don鈥檛 have to be alone in your internship search. Career Services is holding a workshop to provide tips and tricks for finding, applying and landing internships.
March 14
Noon鈥1 p.m.
鈥婥4C Abrams Lounge
Enjoy coffee with other queer, trans and allied graduate students at 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
March 14
2鈥4 p.m.
鈥婼t. Aidan's Episcopal Church
Visit the food pantry to receive up to 30 pounds of free food in multiple boxes. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
March 14
4鈥5:30 p.m.
鈥婥4C S350
Zoom
If you feel drawn to working with others, this event is for you. Join a panel of professionals with arts and sciences degrees who enjoy serving others.
March 14
4鈥6 p.m.
鈥媀illage Center
During this event, attendees will plant a four leaf clover and text their knowledge of sexual health.
NASA鈥檚 Lucy Mission: Updates & Occultations
March 14
7 p.m.
鈥婩iske Planetarium
A member of the Lucy Occultation Team from NASA is coming to give updates on the , launched in October 2021.
March 14
7:30 p.m.
鈥婭mig Music, Grusin Music Hall (C112)
The Chamber Orchestra is performing their spring concert, which includes brilliant and thrilling pieces.
March 14
8鈥10 p.m.
鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge
Did you know there is a new gaming lounge in the UMC? Stop by to play any game on any console.
March 15
4鈥8 p.m.
鈥婾niversity Hill, Beach Park
Celebrate St. Patrick鈥檚 Day huddled up with friends around the firepit. All students are welcome, but registration is required.
March 15
3鈥5 p.m.
鈥婾nderpass at College and Broadway
How much alcohol is in one drink? Enjoy a slice of a pizza while testing your pouring skills with Health and Wellness Services.
March 16鈥17
9 a.m.鈥6 p.m.
鈥婯oelbel Building
The annual TRANSforming Gender Conference raises awareness on issues in the trans community.
Astronomy Day/D铆a de la Astronom铆a 2024
March 16
1鈥4 p.m., 7鈥10 p.m.
鈥婩iske Planetarium and Sommers-Bausch Observatory
Prepare for the upcoming eclipse on April 8 with Astronomy Day! There will be tips on viewing the sun safely, telescope opportunities, a bilingual feature talk and more.
March 16
5鈥10 p.m.
鈥婾MC Gaming Lounge
Unwind while playing PC survival games at the new UMC Gaming Lounge. This week features games like Minecraft, Terraria, Don't Starve Together, RAFT, The Forest and Valheim.
March 16
7鈥11 p.m.
鈥媀illage Center
The Shamrock Showdown is a gaming extravaganza. Play games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros with friends.
March 16
8鈥10 p.m.
鈥婾MC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Create a naturally green succulent and enjoy free food during St. Patrick鈥檚 Day weekend.
March 17, 9 a.m.鈥4 p.m.
March 18, 9 a.m.鈥搉oon
Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1750 Welton St., Denver鈥
Lobby, network and powerbuild with members of the Latino/a community, hosted by the Climate Justice Leadership Alliance.
March 18
2 p.m.
鈥婾MC North Dining Room
Enjoy a charcuterie snack on your way to class.
March 19
5鈥7 p.m.
鈥婾MC 235
Make a resin keychain at this week's DIY Night.
March 19
11 a.m.鈥1 p.m.
鈥媁ardenburg Health Center
Sunscreen is an important tool for protecting your skin and health. Try a skin imager to see how UV rays have affected your skin thus far.
March 20
1:30鈥2:30 p.m.
鈥婥4C N320
Have a talk about LGBTQ+ life and culture while enjoying a slice of cake from a local bakery. Yum!
March 20
6鈥7:30 p.m.
鈥婥4C N320
Stop by a monthly gathering where women of color can express their experiences at a predominantly white university.
March 20
2鈥4 p.m.
鈥婥4C N238
Take part in some stress-relieving activities during this Stress(Less) event with Disability Services. You will get the chance to make slime, an aromatherapy roll-on and a stress ball.
March 21
3:30鈥5:30 p.m.
鈥婥4C N320
Decorate some cookies and celebrate Indigiqueer Day with the Pride Office.
March 21
2鈥3 p.m.
Zoom
Are you curious about applying to graduate school? Join Career Services to get a rundown on the process, tools, funding and more.
March 21
8鈥10 p.m.
鈥婽he Connection
Join the Center for Student Involvement for free bowling, billiards, pingpong and karaoke in The Connection.
March 21
10:30 a.m.鈥搉oon
Virtual
Learn more about supporting your loved ones in the recovery process with this training.
March 21
3鈥5 p.m.
鈥婾MC 457
Celebrate the women in your life by writing them an appreciation card!
鈥楴uestro derecho humano a un medio ambiente sano鈥
March 21
7 p.m.
鈥婩iske Planetarium
During this talk, Marta Moreno Ib谩帽ez, an atmospheric scientist, will discuss your right to a healthy environment.
March 21
7:30 p.m.
Imig Music, 鈥婫rusin Music Hall (C112)
SoundWorks is a concert series featuring new and original works from members of the College of Music. This concert will feature the L铆rios Quartet, 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 resident graduate ensemble.
March 23
9 a.m.鈥2 p.m.
&苍产蝉辫;鈥婾惭颁&苍产蝉辫;
for this volunteer event that supports the work of , an organization working to end youth homelessness.