Swap some puzzles, join a game night, make your favorite soup for a cook off and join the Visiting Author series event!
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Spring Puzzle Swap
Monday, March 17 from 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
- Cleaning out your closets for spring? Gearing up for test season? Bring your unwanted puzzles to the library’s puzzle swap! Drop off puzzles at the library assistance desk (by the El Pomar Plaza entrance) and “shop” for puzzles to take home. You do NOT need to donate a puzzle in order to participate. Limit 5 puzzles per person.
UCCS Graduate School Admissions – Office Hours
Monday, March 17 from 10 – 11 a.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!
Community Building Workshop
Monday, March 17 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
- We’ve all experienced conflict in our interpersonal relationships, but learning how to navigate conflict is a skill we all need. Get deep, get brave, and join MOSAIC and guest speaker Irina Amouzou for a workshop that teaches students how to build, maintain, and repair community.
TUESDAY
X-Foundation – Fentanyl Crisis Conversations and Presentation
Tuesday, March 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Berger Hall
- Join X-Foundation, Benjamin Westhoff, UCCS, CDC, Dance Safe, El Paso County Health, and more for a 360-degree perspective of the fentanyl crisis.
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!
Sustainability Social
Tuesdays from 12 – 2 p.m. | Sustainability Demonstration House
- Come by for our weekly Sustainability Social – a relaxed, open-house style event where coffee is always brewing, and conversations are flowing. Each week, we explore a new theme around sustainability in an unstructured, informal setting.
Game Night
Tuesday, March 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. | McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center
- The Student Veteran Organization and First2go will be hosting a game night!
WEDNESDAY
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!
Super Smash Bros Tournament
Wednesday, March 19 from 7 – 9 p.m. | University Center – Lion’s Byte Game Room
- Join us in the University Center Lion’s Byte Game Room for our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament on Nintendo Switch! We will have a bracket-style competition, with prizes for our top three winners! There will be free pizza, drinks, and dessert! Please complete this form to save your spot in the tournament.
THURSDAY
Canine Connections with Wellness Center & Mocha
Thursday, March 20 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge, UC 110
- Drop by the MOSAIC lounge and say hi to Mocha!
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!
March Madness Men & Women’s Bracket Challenge
Thursday, March 20 at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 21 at 5 p.m. | Recreation & Wellness Center
- Join a March Madness bracket! Learn more about registering here.
FRIDAY
Nourish & Flourish
Fridays from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | UCCS Farm
- Take a break for yourself and join us for the Nourish and Flourish Series, in partnership with MOSAIC! Every Friday morning, we’ll be offering a variety of wellness activities designed to help you recharge and center yourself. This series provides a dedicated space for you to prioritize your health. No matter your wellness level, you’re invited to come, participate, and enjoy a peaceful moment. Let’s nourish our minds and bodies together, every week! This week’s topic is Garden cleanup/prep for spring.
BINGO with College of Education
Friday, March 21 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. | UC 122
- Join us for a fun night of BINGO with the College of Education with LOTS of amazing prizes!
Annual Cook-Off
Friday, March 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. | UC 303
- Do you have a favorite soup recipe from your family or home country? Now’s your chance to share it! CALLING ALL COOKS! Compete to be crowned the best soup maker on campus! All ingredients will be provided for you to make a soup that represents your culture. Bring your dish on the event day or make it there. FREE FOR EVERYONE! Anyone and everyone is welcome to come sample and vote for the best soup! RSVP encouraged.
Athletics
Baseball
Adams State at UCCS
Friday, March 21 at 3 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park
Adams State at UCCS
Saturday, March 22 with doubleheader at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park
Adams State at UCCS
Sunday, March 23 at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park
Softball
Colorado Mesa at UCCS
Saturday, March 22 with doubleheader at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Field
Colorado Mesa at UCCS
Sunday, March 23 with doubleheader at 11 a.m. | Mountain Lion Field
Arts & Culture
Marie Antoinette
Runs March 13 – March 23 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
- A wild romp in towering wigs and haute couture, Marie Antoinette follows the fall of the famous French queen. David Adjmi’s cuttingly funny play takes a stunning new perspective on the French revolution, providing a sharp commentary on how the forces of history work upon us, the way we create our leaders, and what it means to revolt. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Turn Of The Screw
Runs March 13 – April 6 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre
- An isolated manor on the windswept moors, an unsuspecting governess, her two enigmatic young charges, secrets lurking around every corner. Henry James’ classic novella has terrified audiences for over a hundred years, and this new stage adaptation heightens the mystery of the original, challenging audiences to separate the ravings of one woman from the horrors she may-or may not?- have witnessed. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.
Visiting Author Series: Natanya Ann Pulley
Tuesday, March 18 from 7 – 8 p.m. | Heller Center or join virtually.
- Diné author Natanya Ann Pulley will visit UCCS as part of the ongoing Visiting Author Series, and will offer a public reading, engage in a Q&A session, and sign books at the Heller Center. Pulley’s short story collection With Teeth (2019) was the winner of the 2018 Many Voices Project competition. Her writing projects include a nonfiction collection The First Narcissism (UNM Press), a novel reimagining Peter Pan, and Gapp’s Basement (an experimental novel-in-stories). She was a 2022 recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in Creative Writing. Learn more about Pulley here and get virtual access to the event here.
Student Recital – Marcus Footman
Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall
- Join us for a student recital performed by Marcus Footman!
Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents: Bach/Mozart
Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. | Shockley-Zalabak Theater
- This isn’t just a concert—it’s a revelation. Bach and Mozart, two icons who changed the game, come together in a powerful fusion of harmony and melody that challenges what you thought you knew about classical music. Tradition meets revolution, and the music of the past comes alive with an energy that still shakes the world today. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations one hour before the concert starts. Select a showtime and 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.
