Published: Dec. 18, 2023

Congratulations on completing the semester, Buffs! Close out the semester with a video game night, self-care for business and engineering students, Laser Taylor Swift, extreme bowling, the Season of Light show and more.

Students enjoying the Create a Creature event during finals weekMonday, Dec. 18

Free Finals Week at the RecÌý

Dec. 18–20 Rec CenterÌý
The Rec is hosting free fitness classes and activities for all membersÌýduring finals week. This includes free bouldering and skate rentals.Ìý

9–10 a.m. Virtual
Are you considering a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering? During this information session, you will learn more about the program, admissions process and academic requirements. You will even get a chance to direct questions toward Megan Varra, a graduate program specialist.Ìý

10:30–11:15 a.m.Ìý Cheyenne Arapaho HallÌýlobby
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is offering free self-care activities and informal conversations to all business students. No registration required.Ìý


Tuesday, Dec. 19

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Ìý ​Engineering Center, BOLD Center
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is having a drop-in wellness and consultation session for engineering students. No registration is required.Ìý

12:30–1:30 p.m.Ìý ​C4C 336EÌý
Attend this meeting for those who identify as LGBTQ+ at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.Ìý

1 thingÌýto check off your to-do list


Wednesday, Dec. 20

12:30–1:30 p.m. Virtual CASE building, ​Center for Teaching & Learning, third floor, Suite E390
Are you an Arts and Sciences undergrad? BuffsCreate.net is a space where you can build websites, including portfolios to showcase your work. During the office hours, you can learn more about the site and get started!Ìý

6–9 p.m. Contact ucafeseminar@gmail.com for location
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Cafe is having a video game night! There will be snacks and video game options available. Have a game at home that you really want to play? Bring it in!Ìý


Thursday, Dec. 21

7–8 p.m.Ìý ​Fiske Planetarium $8–$12
’TisÌýthe season at Fiske Planetarium. Season of Light explores why humans have historically loved lights during the holidays and some beloved holiday traditions.Ìý

8:30–9:30 p.m.Ìý ​Fiske PlanetariumÌý$8–$12
Calling all Swifties! This show is for you. Immerse yourself in the music of one of the greatest female artists of all time.Ìý


Friday, Dec. 22

12:30–2 p.m. VirtualÌý
This tech training will teach attendees how to use Canvas Studio. The interface allows students and teachers to collaborate with video and audio files.Ìý

7–10 p.m.Ìý ​The Connection
Did you know Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ has a bowling alley? On Friday and Saturday nights, Extreme Bowling is often held. It features colored lane lights, black lights and pins. It is the only extreme bowling alley in Boulder, and the lights are striking!Ìý