Published: Feb. 6, 2020

Stay warm with CU on Friday activities; participate in a Black History Month dialogue; join T9 Hacks for women and non-binary folks; catch a free movie, basketball game, string orchestra concert and more.

two people working on laptops and drinking coffeeFriday, Feb. 7

Through Feb. 7 Museum of Natural History, BioLounge
Show you care by creating a heartfelt, handmade Valentine's Day card—letting nature inspire your sentiments. Craft supplies will be available through Feb. 10. But finish your card before Feb. 7, and your sweetie will receive a delightfully kitschy postmark from Loveland, Colorado, as part of the town's annual Valentine Re-mailing Program.

Through Feb. 14 CU Book Store
Need more time? Make your own valentines at the CU Book Store through Feb. 14. Paper, stickers, markers and all the supplies you will need are located in the lower level of the store.

4–6 p.m. UMC 235
CU «Ƶ students, faculty and staff are invited to this fun UMC tradition! Participate in plenty of festive activities including: coloring pages, DIY stress balls, virtual reality and video games, free mac and cheese, hot cocoa and hot chai.

4–5:30 p.m. UMCmain dining area
Stop by for free coffee, tea and snacks. This is a great opportunity to connect with the international community here at CU «Ƶ.

6–8 p.m. ENVD 143
Join the CU «Ƶ Center for Inclusion and Social Change for Men of Excellence: Cuts and Company—a dialogue on your experiences.

6p.m. Feb. 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 ATLAS Center
Join the fifth annual T9Hacks,a women and non-binary hackathon, where there will be workshops, mentors, food, games and swag. Have fun solving problems, exploring new technologies and building something creative. Open to all levels.

8 p.m. Chem 140
Join Program Council for a free screening of Harriet, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Admission is free, and popcorn is provided.


Saturday, Feb. 8

Take the Ski Bus to Beaver Creek, Vail, Winter Park

6 a.m. Williams Village, 6:15 a.m. Kittredge, 6:30 a.m. Farrand Field$10–$20
It’s the moment that you all have been waiting for:ski season!Buy a ski bus ticket for $20 to Beaver Creek and Vail or Winter Park, and come shred some gnar at these mountains! Busy Saturday? Catch the Ski Bus to Copper on Sunday, Feb. 9. Tickets are $20 and $10 for Herd members.

4 p.m. CU Events Center
Support your nationally ranked Buffs as they take on Stanford in this Pac-12 showdown. The theme is superhero day, and fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero. They will have the opportunity to take pictures with characters before the game. Students who arrive early will receive free food from Raising Cane’s restaurant, while supplies last.

7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium
Known for its innovative, unpredictable approach, the conductor-less, Grammy-nominated string orchestra A Far Cry offers a fresh perspective on Mozart, Tchaikovsky and other masters in a performance that is “a far cry”from any classical concert you’ve heard before.


Sunday, Feb. 9

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wolf Law, Wittemyer Courtroom
The 2020 Silicon Flatirons flagship conference will examine optimism and pessimism in the tech sector. Conference speakers will explore both the positive and negative impacts of the tech sector on individuals and society in an effort to reach a more nuanced appreciation of technological change and consider how we advance the positive impacts while mitigating the negative.Free for CU students, but .