11 things to do: Unwind with therapy dogs and more
You're almost there, Buffs! This final week of fall semester 2025 brings to campus free finals week at the Rec, a Kwanzaa celebration, the "Under the Lights" celebration at the campus greenhouse building and more.
All week
ÌýÌýDec. 6–12ÌýÌýÌýRec Center
Take a break from studying and de-stress at the Rec with the following free activities:
- ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏßing in the climbing gym from noon to 4 p.m.
- Skate rentals during rec skate
- Fitness classes
Must be a student and have a Buff OneCard.Ìý
Monday, Dec. 8
1 thing to check off your to-do listÌý
- ÌýÌýApply for a scholarship: Scholarships available for student leaders and UMC student employeesÌý
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ÌýÌýNoon–2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýRec Center lobbyÌý
Finals got you feeling ruff? Visit the Rec Center lobby for a stress-relief snuggle session with therapy dogs!Ìý
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ÌýÌý7–9 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe ConnectionÌý
Rack ’em up and show off your skills in our 8-ball and 9-ball tournament! It’s free to enter, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk and there are prizes for top finishers.Ìý
Tuesday, Dec. 9
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ÌýÌý7–9 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe ConnectionÌý
Ready to raise, bluff and go all in? Join our free Texas Hold’em tournament—no pressure, just cards, competition and a shot at some sweet prizes. It’s free to enter and open to all skill levels. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk and there are prizes for top finishers!Ìý
Wednesday, Dec. 10
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ÌýÌý12:30–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýC4C N238Ìý
Take a midweek pause with the Mindful Campus team at CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß. This event is open to all experience levels.Ìý
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ÌýÌý1–2 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtualÌý
Don’t know where to start or feeling stuck in your internship search? No problem! Join Career Services to learn about strategies for finding, applying for and successfully getting internships.Ìý
Club sports
Get out and support your Club Sport Buffs! With 30 clubs on campus, there's plenty of action each week. Find your game.
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ÌýÌý2–4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC 330Ìý
Stop by this event to make your very own study buddy!Ìý
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ÌýÌý4–10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe ConnectionÌý
Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate the arena? Join CU Gaming and The Connection for an epic Super Smash Bros tournament! It’s free to enter and sign-ups start at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.Ìý
ÌýÌý5–7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌý¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Public Library, Canyon Theater
The Center for African & African American Studies invites students, staff, faculty and community members to the fourth annual Kwanzaa Celebration, featuring performances by the center’s artists-in-residence.
Thursday, Dec. 11
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ÌýÌý2–4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýKittredge CentralÌý
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students, faculty and staff, and community members of ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food (weight can vary). Be sure to bring your own reusable bags or boxes! Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.Ìý
ÌýÌý5–7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCU Greenhouses, 1380 30th St.
Join the CU Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for an open house at the 30th Street greenhouses. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to visit the greenhouses after hours for cocoa, face painting and a scavenger hunt. Admission is free ($10 per person donation is suggested).Ìý.
Friday, Dec. 12
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ÌýÌý7–11 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýThe ConnectionÌý
Enjoy the fun of bowling with black lights, colored lane lights and colored pins. It’s the only extreme bowling you’ll find in ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, and it’s fun for everyone! Standard bowling rates apply.Ìý
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