Upcoming Campus Events: Feb. 17 – Feb. 23

With resource tabling, memorials and other events, please consider joining us for the February 16 Remembrance Week.

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

Day of Remembrance Ceremony & Remembrance Walk
Monday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. | Mountain Lion Statue

• The February 16 Remembrance Week starts with a Day of Remembrance Ceremony, immediately followed by a Remembrance Walk, beginning at the Mountain Lion Statue and ending at La Plata.

February 16 Remembrance Resource Tabling
Monday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | La Plata house

• These commemorations provide space for collective reflection, validation of emotions and opportunity to reinforce communal bonds, ultimately aiding in the journey towards recovery and growth.

February 16 Memorial Lunch on Us
Monday, Feb. 17 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Student Life Lounge

• Join Student Life and MOSAIC after the February 16th Remembrance Walk for pizza in the Student Life Lounge. Come make your own air dry clay or pipe cleaner sculpture!

February 16 Student-led Remembrance Event
Monday, Feb. 17 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Student Life Lounge

• Join Student Government Association and Clubs for a student-led space for conversation around the Feb. 16th event and dinner. This will be a space for students to talk with each other and to speak honestly about their feelings a year after the events that took place on February 16, 2024. Wellness staff available.

TUESDAY

February 16 Remembrance Resource Tabling
Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts

• These commemorations provide space for collective reflection, validation of emotions and opportunity to reinforce communal bonds, ultimately aiding in the journey towards recovery and growth.

Strategic Initiatives Fund Info Session
Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | UC 124 or join virtually

• Meet with a reviewer of the Strategic Initiatives Fund at this info session! Learn more about the application and have your questions answered. This info session is not required to apply. There are three sessions this term.

Virtual Abroad 101 (Tuesday)
Tuesdays 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!

Free Gym Intros
Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6 – 7 p.m. | Fitness Center Floor

• Campus Rec is offering free gym intros!

WEDNESDAY

February 16 Remembrance Resource Tabling
Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | La Plata house

• These commemorations provide space for collective reflection, validation of emotions and opportunity to reinforce communal bonds, ultimately aiding in the journey towards recovery and growth.

What we have learned about ourselves: Leaning into our strengths
Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 12 – 1 p.m. | UC 307

• Director of Mental Health Services Benek Altayli will lead a discussion to identify and explore the strengths our community has and those that we have developed over the course of the past year. These are our community attributes that increase our community resilience.

Waffle Walk-in Wednesdays
Wednesdays 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!

Help Me Live: 20 things people with cancer want you to know
Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5 p.m. | UCCS Farm House

• Supporting a loved one with cancer isn’t straightforward. Join the Wellness Center for a 4-week workshop promoting healthy conversation around the topic of people supporting a loved one with cancer. Books will be provided to all participants.

THURSDAY

February 16 Remembrance Resource Tabling
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts

• These commemorations provide space for collective reflection, validation of emotions and opportunity to reinforce communal bonds, ultimately aiding in the journey towards recovery and growth.

Let’s Plan Your International Travel Adventure!
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event

• Ready to plan your dream international trip? Join our virtual sessions where we’ll help you choose the best destination, plan exciting activities, and manage your budget effectively.

National Engineers Week: Northrop Grumman Information Session
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event

• Join us for an exclusive virtual info session with Northrop Grumman! Discover career opportunities, learn about the company culture, and find out how you can contribute to groundbreaking work in aerospace and defense.

National Engineers Week: Learn about HVAC Engineering Careers – ASHRAE Tabling
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Engineering and Applied Science Building lobby

• Chat with Mechanical Engineering alumnus, Nate Grimes. Nate works as as a Controls Sales Engineer at Tolin Mechanical Systems and is the Student Activities Chair for ASHRAE! Nate would love to chat with you about careers within heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning engineering!

Virtual Abroad 101
Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 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!

Catalyst Campus Third Thursday Industry Night: Featuring Platform One
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4:30 – 6:30 | Harvey House, Catalyst Campus

• This month’s Third Thursday Industry Night features a very special Government Panel discussing “Agile Acquisitions.” Join us to get an insight on how the government plans to accelerate acquisitions and get a peek at the key focus areas that government agencies are specifically targeting. Meet key government personnel and gain insider perspectives, engage with fellow innovators in aerospace, defense, and technology and ask direct questions and gain valuable insights on acquisition strategies. Register here.

Sound Bath
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Group Fitness Studio 2

• Take a moment to pause, unwind and recharge with this relaxing sound bath experience. Using soothing tones from instruments like Crystal Singing Bowls and Himalayan Sound Instruments, this event promotes deep relaxation and helps reduce stress, creating a peaceful environment for mental and emotional wellness. $10 for students and members, $15 for the UCCS community.

FRIDAY

February 16 Remembrance Resource Tabling
Friday, Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | La Plata house

• These commemorations provide space for collective reflection, validation of emotions and opportunity to reinforce communal bonds, ultimately aiding in the journey towards recovery and growth.

National Engineers Week: Creating a Cybersecurity Resume
Friday, Feb. 21 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Virtual event

• Are you pursuing a career in cybersecurity? Learn how to craft a resume that will make you stand out to top employers in the field! Join us for Creating a Cybersecurity Resume, a specialized workshop featuring insights from a Classified Cybersecurity Sr. Manager at Lockheed Martin Space. This session will provide insider tips on tailoring your resume for cybersecurity roles, showcasing your technical skills and certifications, and making a strong impression in this competitive field.

Lockheed Martin Cyber Hiring & Networking Session
Friday, Feb. 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Virtual event

• Join us for a unique networking event where aspiring cybersecurity professionals meet industry veterans in a casual, welcoming space. Whether you’re a recent graduate, considering a career change, or just curious about cybersecurity, come gather around our virtual campfire for resume reviews with hiring managers, live job opportunities from leading companies, mock interviews, career guidance, group networking with industry pros and insights into various cybersecurity paths.

Paint a Tote Bag
Friday, Feb. 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Columbine Hall 114

• Relax and paint with the College of Education!

Water Wonderland
Friday, Feb. 21 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Aquatics Center

• Enjoy aqualining, key log rolling and the waterslide with Campus Recreation!

SATURDAY

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. | UC Lion Bytes Game Room

• Show your racing skills in a Mario Kart tournament! Learn more about registration and pricing here.

Athletics

Baseball

Adams State at UCCS
Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. | Mountain Lion Park

Colorado Mines at UCCS
Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park

Colorado Mines at UCCS
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park

Softball

Colorado Mines at UCCS
Monday, Feb. 17 with doubleheader starting at 11 a.m. | Mountain Lion Field

Arts & Culture

Visiting Artists and Critics Series: Patrick Shearn
Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall

• Patrick Shearn, Creative Director of Poetic Kinetics, is a visionary artist renowned for his captivating, large-scale public art installations that transform urban spaces and engage audiences around the globe. Fueled by a passion for exploring human connection, emotion, and our relationship with the natural world, Shearn creates immersive experiences that inspire wonder and introspection, captivating viewers on both visual and emotional levels. Learn more about Shearn and purchase tickets here.

Heller Center 2024-2025 Indigenous Fellow: Roxanne Swentzell
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities

• A Walk in my World: Perspectives from a Native Woman on Culture, Environment, and Art. Learn more here.

Romantic Beethoven presented by EPIC and the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall

• Mark your calendar for February 21 and treat yourself to an evening of Beethoven’s timeless music, beloved by audiences everywhere. Acclaimed cellist Sophie Shao, a winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, will captivate you with her expressive and powerful performance. Lauded by The New York Times as “eloquent” and “deeply satisfying” by The Washington Post, Shao will bring Beethoven’s Clarinet Trio to life, along with other Romantic gems. Joining her on stage are the talented Ieva Jokubaviciute on piano and Sergei Vassiliev on clarinet, ensuring a night of music that resonates with beauty and emotion. Purchase tickets here.

Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Thoughts Season
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3:00 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater

• Barber, Dvorak, and Shostakovich offer us Deep Thoughts. Purchase tickets here, with some discounts available.

Check out the 2025 schedule at the Ent Center!

For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.