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10 Things to Do This Week: Self-care, Aerospace and STEM Summit, more

This week bringsÌýa summer sendoff, therapy dogs at Norlin Library, a DIY reusable beeswax cling wrap, CU Involvement Awards, a panel onÌýU.S. foreign policy and military strategy, and more.

A student makes his way down a hallway in the Visual Arts Complex
Monday, April 22

Ìý 9:30Ìýa.m.ÌýÌý ÌýHellems 196
Join theÌýAcademic Futures/Financial Futures Online Working GroupÌýfor an interactive town hall on the future of online education at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. Come prepared to participate in break-out-group discussions and provide feedback to the online vision document.

Ìý 5–6:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC 415–17
Join International Student and Scholar Services, as well as the Environmental Center, to learn how to transform your lifestyle to sustainable living with cool, fun projects! We will be making reusable cling wrap using local beeswax.


Tuesday, April 23

CU Involvement Awards

Ìý 6–8Ìýp.m. Ìý ÌýUMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
The CU Involvement Awards is a free and open event that celebrates students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï community. Join CU GOLD, the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed to recognize leadership and engagement across campus.

Ìý 5:30–8:30 p.m. Ìý Ìý
Explore the future of life in outer space with CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï faculty and alumni experts at the fourthÌýannual Aerospace and STEM Summit.ÌýTickets are just $10 and include event entry, heavy appetizers, a drink ticket and dessert. Students get a 50%Ìýdiscount with code “GoBuffs.â€�ÌýDon't miss it!


Wednesday, April 24

Ìý 4–6 p.m. ÌýThe Connection
Come celebrate the end of the academic year with the UMC! Enjoy a delicious meal as you head off to a much-deserved summer break.

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Thursday, April 25

Ìý 1–3Ìýp.m. ÌýNorlin Library
Taking five minutes to stop and pet a dog can help reduce stress and anxiety! Stop by Norlin Library and enjoy a little time with our Bark Buddies from Therapy Dogs of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï County!ÌýThey'll be set up near Norlin's east entrance, around the corner from the Laughing Goat.

Ìý 5–6:30Ìýp.m. ÌýEaton 135
Come learn more about current U.S. foreign policy and military strategy as the Peace, Conflict and Security programÌýhosts senior officers from the U.S. Army War College to debate these and other important issues with CU faculty and students.

Ìý 7–10 p.m. ÌýMath 100
Join the CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï student organizationÌýFree to BeÌýfor aÌýscreening of theÌýdocumentary Not in Vein about the opiod crisis. The screening will beÌýfollowed by a Q&A with , anÌýexpert on human trafficking, and Dr. Robert Valuck from CU Anschutz Medical Campus, an expert on opiod addiction.

Ìý 7–10 p.m. ÌýChem 140
Join Program Council for one of the most classic and successful movies of all time:ÌýGrease! Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines?


Friday, April 26

Fri-Yay Nights: Self-care kits

Ìý 7–9 p.m. Ìý ÌýUMC 415–17
Prepare for finals with free create-your-own self-care kits including snacks, stress reduction materials and test supplies.