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Welcome back, Buffs! This week brings to campus Bike Fest, a recycled school supplies giveaway, an on-campus student job fair, gaming, free food and more.Ìý

Monday, Aug. 24

Join a Sport Club: Information meetings

ÌýÌýAug 24–28
Interested in joining a Sport Club? Stop by an information meeting and learn more about each club, meet current members, ask questions and find the team that's right for you.Ìý

Kick-Off at the Rec

ÌýÌýAug 24–29
Start the semester strong with free activities at the Rec!Ìý

ÌýÌýAug 24–26ÌýÌýÌý10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC first floor
Visit the Environmental Center's table on the first floor of the UMC to grab free recycled school supplies that were collected at the on-campus Recycling Operations Center. There will be a little bit of everything, but it is first-come, first-served.

ÌýÌý2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C N238
Join this presentation to learn some differences between high school and college, including the difference in laws, expectations and responsibilities related to your accommodations.

ÌýÌý4–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC 102 (Commuter Lounge)
Come meet other commuters, grab some dinner, jump into bowling, billiards or ping-pong at The Connection, or chill with board games in the lounge. The Beyond Campus Advisors team will also be there to meet you, answer questions, and help you get settled for the year.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

ÌýÌý11 a.m.–2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Departments from across campus will showcase their job and professional experience opportunities—including mentorship, internships, research, volunteering, skill certificates, entrepreneurship and more. Hourly and work-study positions are available. This event is open to all current undergraduate and graduate students.Ìý

ÌýÌýNoon–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýNorlin Library, Room E206
Stop by Norlin Library and grab a cold drink, meet librarians and learn how they can help you with your research. The library holds free consultation hours every week at noon on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters.

ÌýÌý4–7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýSewall Hall
Join the Center for Cultural Connections & Community for free food, games, activities and cultural performances to build community and learn more about what the center has to offer.

ÌýÌý8–10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe Connection
Unwind, get creative and leave with a masterpiece of your own. Join fellow Buffs for a guided painting experience led by a professional painter. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

ÌýÌý2–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýFarrand Field
Connect with student organizations and departments that make up the CU Â鶹ӰԺ community, and learn how to find your fit on campus.

ÌýÌý2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C N238
Kick off your semester with strategies to stay organized, manage your time and set yourself up for success. Learn practical tips to keep stress low and motivation high!

Thursday, Aug. 27

ÌýÌý2–5 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýFarrand Field
Stop by this celebration of community, cycling culture and sustainable transportation. Get free pedal-powered smoothies, T-shirts and bike repairs, plus a chance to win a free bike of your choice! Please note: All used bike sales are credit card only.

ÌýÌý4–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC 235
Celebrate the start of the year at the First-Gen Kickoff—a connection and community‑building event for all first‑generation Buffs. Meet fellow first‑gen peers, engage with supportive staff and faculty and take time to reflect on and embrace your first‑gen identity. All students are welcome.

ÌýÌý5:30–8 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýHistory Colorado Center, Denver
Celebrate CU Â鶹ӰԺ's 150th anniversary with an inspiring evening of TED-talk style presentations by faculty across the university whose research and creative work advance the public good.

ÌýÌý8–10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Whether you want to learn how to have your first orgasm, how to have better ones, or how to help your partner, it's all covered with lots of humor, plenty of honesty, and an underlying message of sexual health and women's empowerment.