Published: Nov. 26, 2018

Welcome back from fall break, Buffs! This week brings to campus BuffsDiscuss: Targeted in America, a Thompson Jazz Studies concert,TEDWomen 2018: Showing Up, an Alternative Breaks info session, Karaoke Nights at Club 156, a night of hot chocolate and painting, and more.

Artist dips brush in paintMonday, Nov. 26

6 p.m.
Have you been targeted because of who you are or what you believe? JoinBoulderTalksanddiscuss your experiences and talk about how we can respond as a community.BuffsDiscuss is a monthly current events discussion for students led by trained peer facilitators. Free pizza!

8 p.m. Dec. 1
Get tickets for the Dec. 1 show: Decadon withSolace, Mawkz andOptix, presented by Club 156.

A Conversation on Free Expression

Noon to 1 p.m. Rec Center, Large Ice Rink Overlook Meeting Room​
As part of the Ethics & Compliance Monthly Education Series, Elvie Henson, managing associate university counsel, and Alex Loyd, senior assistant university counsel, will present a workshop on free expression—what it is, what it is not and what it means at CU Boulder.


Tuesday, Nov. 27

Apply for the Sustainability Leadership Program

Due Jan. 18
Are you looking to build leadership skills and get to know others? Apply for the with the Environmental Center! This eight-week course provides introductory leadership skills and sustainability knowledge to lead initiatives and projects. All undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

5–6 p.m. Duane PhysicsF1117
Curious about current research going on in the physics department? Attendthe CU-Prime Talk Series, where you will hear a current physics graduate student talk about their experience at CU and let you know a little about the research they do and what it takes to do it! Come for the talk;stay for the free pizza!


Wednesday, Nov. 28

Need more things to do?

7:30 p.m. Old Main Theater
Check out the Thompson Jazz Studies Combos' rich repertoire of jazz, including traditional, swing, bebop, fusion and tunes by new artists at this free concert.


Thursday, Nov. 29

TEDWomen 2018: Showing Up

11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Old Main Theater
TEDxBoulderWomen and TEDxCUWomen are joining forces to give you a front-row seat to the official TEDWomen 2018 Conference: Showing Up. The Palm Springs, California, event willbe livestreamed toOld Main Theater.

Alternative Breaks information session

5:30 p.m.UMC 458
Interested in a spring break service experience?Join a movement of college students who are passionate about making a difference. Alternative Breaks, a program of the Volunteer Resource Center, sends teams of college students to participate in community-based service projects during college breaks. Attend this 20-minute infosessionto learn about all the opportunities Alternative Breaks has to offer! All full-time undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply by Feb. 1.

Karaoke Nights

7 p.m.
Indulge in some free karaoke and get the full rock-star experience with Club 156’s sound and light systems. Food and beverages are right next door in The Connection.


Friday, Nov. 30

Fri-Yay Nights: Chocolates and Canvas

7–9 p.m.
Enjoy a free hot chocolate bar and painting!