Kick off the semester with Winter Welcome Week, find a club to join, face off in a Mortal Kombat tournament and watch a movie and snack with Dino Dine and Movie Time!
Looking for more? Check out the UCCS online calendar at Mountain Lion Connect or visit ClubMatch to find a group that’s right for you!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Spring 2025 Club Fair
Monday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 4 – 7 p.m. | Berger Hall
- The Club Fair allows students the opportunity to meet and greet with various clubs around campus and find a community of like-minded students! UCCS has over 150 clubs and organizations including sports clubs, Greek life organizations, academic clubs, and so much more!
The Others: Non-Jewish Victims of Auschwitz-Birkenau
Monday, Jan. 27 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. | UC 302 or join virtually
- Join us for an informative event on International Holocaust Remembrance Day as we honor the memory of the non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Our guest speaker will be Teresa Wontor-Cichy, historian, Ph.D., and Curator, in the Research Centre of the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim, Poland.
TUESDAY
Health Insurance in the U.S.
Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 10 – 11 a.m. | Virtual event
- This session is an overview of the U.S. Healthcare System and Health Insurance for UCCS International Students.
Winter Welcome Week 2025: Sip and Craft Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Student Life Lounge
- Enjoy a warm beverage and make a snowglobe!
Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)
Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event
- If you’re interested in studying abroad, join us at Abroad 101 to learn more about what it means to study abroad, the types of programs we offer and how to apply!
UCCS Graduate School Admissions: Office Hours
Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event
- Do you have questions about completing your application to UCCS Graduate School? Or just not sure where to start in the process? Come visit our virtual office hours to have all your questions answered!
Go Abroad This Summer on a Short-Term Program! (Virtual Info Session)
Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Virtual event
- Not wanting to go on a study abroad trip that lasts an entire semester or year? Then join us to learn about some shorter programs that we offer.
WEDNESDAY
Wellness in the U.S.
Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 10 – 11 a.m. | Virtual event
- Differences can feel very alienating if you do not have the right tools to address them. Join us for an informative session on wellness practices, cross-cultural communication and general well-being in the US, your go to guide as an international student. Learn how to navigate life in US, tips, advice and more!
Get Outside and Play Day
Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Cragmor Lawn, Student Life Lounge, Berger Hall, West Lawn
- Join us for a fun-filled day of outdoor activities and adventure throughout the UCCS Campus! Come out, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of being outside!
Scholarships 101!
Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 12 – 1 p.m. | The MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center (UC 110)
- “Each year, UCCS students are awarded almost $14 million in scholarships from institutional, local, state and national sources.” The scholarship application opens December 1st, 2024! Join MOSAIC and the Scholarships & Financial Aid office for an interactive presentation to best prepare your application and essay materials. Lunch will be provided!
College of Business Education Abroad Info Session (Hybrid)
Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 2 – 3 p.m. | Dwire 205 or join virtually
- Discover the world while earning your degree! Join us for an informative session on studying abroad tailored for College of Business students. Learn about funding options, scholarship opportunities, and the exciting destinations where you can enhance your business education.
Waffle Walk-in Wednesdays
Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Copper House 9202
- Waffle Wednesdays are your midweek treat and support session! Join us at the International Affairs Office every Wednesday for free, delicious waffles and expert guidance on studying abroad and international student support. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of sweetness and savvy advice!
THURSDAY
Dino Dine and Movie Time
Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Student Life Lounge
- Join us for Dino Dine and Movie Time at the Student Life Lounge! Come enjoy a fun evening with your friends as we watch the hit movie Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
FRIDAY
Our noisy gut: Stochastic assembly of the gut microbiome and its spatial structure
Friday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Osborne A204
- Join UCCS Professor Eric W. Jones for a seminar on gut microbiomes
Sound Bath
Friday, Jan. 31 from 3 -4 p.m. | Group Fitness Studio 2
- Attend a Sound Bath, a meditative listening practice, hosted by Campus Recreation. $10 for students and members, $15 for UCCS Community members
Freecycle Pickup
Friday, Jan. 31 until 4 p.m. | Copper House 9202
- Are you an international student in need of household necessities? Come shop for free at the freecycle event, hosted exclusively for international students. We have home appliances, clothes of varied types and sizes, pantry items, cutlery and even chairs! Come by, pick and choose, then shop for free! Don’t forget to bring your trusty tote bags!
2025 Winter Welcome Week: Freeze Fest
Friday, Jan. 31 from 4 – 7 p.m. | Upper Plaza
- Stop by our Winter Welcome Week Freeze Fest for a fun afternoon filled with ice skating, games, firepits, and snacks! If you are one of the first 300 students to attend, you will receive a free Winter Welcome Week long-sleeve shirt!
Kids Night Out #1
Friday, Jan. 31 from 6 – 9 p.m. | Recreation & Wellness Center
- Enjoy a night out while your kids have fun with our RecKids supervisors! Learn more about Kids Night Out and pricing here.
SATURDAY
UCCS Mortal Kombat 1 Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2 – 5 p.m. | University Center – Lion’s Byte Game Room
- The UCCS Mortal Kombat 1 Tournament is coming to campus. Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or a newcomer to the game, this is your chance to prove your skills in one of the most iconic fighting games of all time. Join us for a day of intense action, fierce competition, and thrilling matches as you battle it out for glory, bragging rights, and awesome prizes! Fight your way through a bracket-style tournament and show everyone who’s the true Mortal Kombat master. Will you be the last fighter standing? Register in advance and learn more here.
Athletics
Basketball
Western Colorado at UCCS
Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. (Women’s) & 7 p.m. (Men’s) | Gallogly Events Center
Colorado Mesa at UCCS
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. (Women’s) & 3 p.m. (Men’s) | Gallogly Events Center
Arts & Culture
The Heart Sellers
Runs Jan. 31 – Feb. 16 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
- Thanksgiving dinner looms over a grocery store in 1970s America, when Luna and Jane, immigrants from The Philippines and Korea and both medical student wives, strike up a conversation over matching coats and matching challenges. With a suspiciously frozen turkey in the oven, the two women bond over disco, Disneyland, and the drive to make a home that–until tonight– has felt so isolated. This Colorado premiere of a poignant, charming new play from Lloyd Suh, and directed by Jenna Moll Reyes (Twelfth Night) explores the longing that connects across barriers and against all odds. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents: Chavez/Mendelssohn
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- Feel the pulse of the earth beneath your feet as Chávez’s vibrant Mexican rhythms meet Mendelssohn’s windswept Scottish melodies. These two composers paint vivid pictures, from the moody skies and fabled highlands of Scotland to the raw, earthy energy of ancient Mexico, in a powerful celebration of cultural heritage. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations featuring conductors and guest artists giving their take on the program. Talks begin one hour before performance time. Purchase tickets here.
Check out the 2025 schedule at the Ent Center!
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.
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