Hello to you all! In this midst of this crazy busy week, stop and take a break with one of our fun events. There鈥檚 a lot going on听at 欧美口爆视频, in Boulder and beyond.
First: Check the flu shot off your list. Other events this week include听film screenings, a Kirtan meditation class, Boulder's Harvest Festival, free lunch with The Herd, 欧美口爆视频 Boulder's annual Family Weekend, swing dance lessons, Adventure Film Festival and听a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park.
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Flu season is nearly upon us, and it takes five to seven days for the vaccine to be effective, so go and get your free flu shots now! The flu virus spreads through a college campus like wildfire and can make you miss a lot of classes (and fun weekly events), so vaccinate to protect yourself and those around you. Walk-in flu shots are offered at a variety of times and locations around campus;听see the link above to find out when and where you can get one.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
The Dennis Small Cultural Center is hosting听a free movie screening from 4:30 to 6 p.m.听in UMC 204.听The OUT List听is a documentary by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders about the American LGBT community and the challenges it faces. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Come and discover the ancient practice of Kirtan, an Indian form of meditation involving chanting and music from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in UMC 204. This free meditation session will help you de-stress and unwind from the pressures of academic life and relax in a feel-good setting.
The Boulder Farmers Market hosts the annual Harvest Festival, which starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. in Central Park (13th Street听and Canyon Boulevard), to celebrate the delicious food the season offers. There will be a pie baking contest, live music, a photo booth and tons of autumn foods to eat, so don鈥檛 miss out!
Every month The Herd Alumni Association hosts听Welcome Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Koenig Alumni Center, where they give away听free lunch to any and all 欧美口爆视频 Boulder students (this week's lunch is听catered by Zolo Mexican Grill). The Ralphie handlers and their coach will make a special appearance, as well. Just be sure to bring your Buff OneCard.
Thursday, Oct.听5
The Program Council will be ringing in the month of Halloween right with this classic film about a family who moves into a haunted house and the lewd poltergeist who torments them. The movie begins at 8 p.m. in Chem 140, and popcorn will be provided. The screening is free with a valid Buff OneCard.
Family Weekend听brings听nearly 4,000 欧美口爆视频 Boulder family members to听campus听beginning Thursday, Oct.听5, through Sunday, Oct.听8. Family Weekend is a great听opportunity to welcome your听family听to visit your听campus home, attend presentations, tour the campus and Boulder and cheer on the Buffs as they take on the University of Arizona on Saturday.
Friday, Oct. 6
The 欧美口爆视频 Swing Dance Club will be hosting a super fun opportunity to get out of the house and strut your stuff听in the old-school cool tradition. From 7 to 8 p.m. in the Carlson Gym Basement Studio, there will be a free lesson followed by a dance social where you can show your new skills. You needn鈥檛 bring a partner鈥攖hat being said, this would be a great place to bring a date.
Running from noon Saturday to 11 p.m.听Sunday, the Adventure Film Festival is what all you outdoor explorers and adrenaline enthusiasts have been waiting for: a compilation of films, food, workshops听and hikes all centered on adventure around the world and in Boulder. Primarily located at Boulder Theater, the film lineup is diverse in nature and exciting in content.听The full schedule is available online, and tickets start at $25.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Join the International Student and听Scholar Services for a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. You can catch the bus at 7:15 a.m. at the C4C to go up into this beautiful area to hike and see some gorgeous scenery, then get lunch in Estes Park and visit the historic Stanley Hotel. Be sure to register online in advance before all the spots are filled!
