Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week at different events happening all week long, celebrate Clyde’s birthday and create a beautiful flower bouquet at the Flower Bar!
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
Canine Connections: University Hall B-Wing
Monday, Oct. 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | University Hall B-Wing
Stop by and spend some time with Bergen as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
Clyde’s Birthday
Monday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | University Center
Clyde’s birthday is here! (It’s actually October 4, but since it falls on a Saturday this year, we’re celebrating on October 6 instead. Shhh, don’t tell him, he’s all hyped up for Monday already.) Stop by the tables outside Big Cat Coffee to say hi to Clyde, wish him a happy birthday and grab a free cookie, candy and a sticker.
Canine Connections: Columbine Hall Lobby
Monday, Oct. 6 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Columbine Hall 2nd floor lobby
Stop by and spend some time with Jasper/Lucas (depends on the day) as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
Wellness Wagon
Monday, Oct. 6 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Across campus
Catch Wellness driving the Wellness Wagon across campus. They will be passing out free snacks and mental health resources!
TUESDAY
QPR Training: Suicide Prevention
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual event
QPR = Question, Persuade and Refer: Suicide Prevention 90-minute Training. Open to students, faculty and staff, Please contact Allison Hine at [email protected] for additional questions. Link will be sent to those who RSVP through MLC.
UCCS Security and Defense Career Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Berger Hall
Join us for a unique career fair featuring defense and security employers, including contractors and subcontractors. This event is designed to help students connect directly with recruiters and representatives to learn about internships, full-time roles and career pathways across multiple fields. Whether your interests are in STEM, business, health, intelligence, policy, cybersecurity, logistics or public service, the DoD offers diverse opportunities to apply your skills in meaningful ways that serve the nation.
SOS Group: Study Techniques & Test Prep
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 4 – 5 p.m. | Excel Science Center – Centennial Hall
Are you struggling with making friends, study skills, sleep, self-care? Join the Wellness Center for FREE weekly group meetings to learn skills, share ideas and meet new people! Each week will feature a new topic, feel free to drop in for one meeting or the entire semester! Sign up using this link. For questions or to sign up for 1:1 SOS meetings, contact Allison Hine at [email protected].
Sustainability Summit Mini-Lecture Series
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub
Join the Office of Sustainability at Clyde’s on First Tuesdays of each month for our Sustainability Summit Mini-Lecture Series, mini-lecture sessions to highlight UCCS sustainability research! Anyone conducting sustainability research on campus or in the campus alumni community is welcome to submit an abstract.
Education Abroad COB Info Session
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Dwire 205 or join virtually
Join Education Abroad and the College of Business to learn all about the amazing opportunities go abroad during your UCCS academic journey! Whether you want to travel for one week or one year, are a freshman or a grad student, we can help you find the perfect program!
UCCS Museum of Natural History & Human Evolution
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. | UCCS Downtown
Join us for a reception and brief lecture on the art of Venus statues spanning 40,000 years and the evolution of human skulls spanning 30 million years, by Professor Fred Coolidge from the UCCS Center for Cognitive Archaeology. This event takes place at UCCS Downtown (102 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903). For more information, contact Zak Kroger [email protected] or call 719-255-3994.
WEDNESDAY
Canine Connections: Engineering
Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 9:15 – 10:50 a.m. | Engineering Hall lobby
Stop by and spend some time with Maddie as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
Walktober Event: Pikes Peak Weather Walk
Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Hall
Celebrate October with a walk and learn opportunity. Join Brandon Vogt, Ph.D., (Geography and Environmental Studies professor) and Steve Hodanish (Senior Meteorologist at NOAA) for this informative and fun hike. Walk our campus while learning about the unique and exciting weather of the Pikes Peak Region. Meet in front of Main Hall to begin our walk.
Canine Connections: Math Excel Center
Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Engineering 233
Stop by and spend some time with Huckleberry as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
Canine Connections: Language Excel Center
Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Dwire 270
Stop by and spend some time with Erin as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
Brave Pages
Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Columbine 316
Join us for an affirming and creative space to honor National Coming Out Day! We’ll be making zines, sharing experiences and holding open discussions around the intersection of coming out and mental health. Whether you’re out, questioning or just looking to connect, this is a space for you. Snacks and resources will be provided! This event is open to everyone.
THURSDAY
Canine Connections: Library 2nd Floor Apse
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library – 2nd floor apse
Stop by and spend some time with Bella and/or Beau as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
Canine Connections: Veterans and Military Affairs Lobby
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Veterans and Military Affairs
Stop by and spend some time with Willow as part of Canine Connections — UCCS’s pet therapy program supporting student well-being. Take a moment to relax, enjoy some canine comfort and pick up wellness resources to help you manage stress and stay balanced.
First2Go: Midterms Mental Break
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge (UC 110)
Join First2Go for a meal while learning about ways to protect your mental health during midterm season.
Webinar: The “Citizen” in Digital Citizenship – Your Role in Online Security
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Virtual event
Please join UCCS and the CU Community in celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM)! This year, Benjamin Edelen, Chief Information Security Officer from Boulder County, CO, will discuss the top cybersecurity risks to our community and how individuals, families and organizations are affected. Mr. E. will provide tips on how to avoid scams and protect your family. Everyone needs to understand their role as a Digital Citizen, both for their own personal protection and for those around them. Link will be shared after registering. Register here.
Banned Books & Community
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1 – 2 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library – EPC 237
Banned Book Week has been around for decades, but the practice of limiting access to information has been happening for much longer. Communities have been highly influential in determining what materials or activities stay in libraries. We’ll explore what’s happening in Colorado and around the country too.
SOLE Social
Thursday, Oct. 9 from 7 – 9 p.m. | SOLE Center
Join SOLE for S’mores and Yard Games in addition to a fun night of Climbing and making new friends! It’s a social you won’t want to miss! This event is free for all students! Register on the Campus Rec portal.
FRIDAY
Letters for Love for Dear Jack Foundation
Friday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | MOSAIC Office
Join LIVE Leaders for pizza and drinks while writing heartfelt letters to young adults bravely facing cancer. Your words can bring hope, strength and love.
Flower Bar
Friday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Upper University Center
This tabling event is hosted in the Upper University Center by Big Cat Coffee to help spread positivity and support your wellbeing! You will be able to come by and make a flower bouquet for you or someone special.
Farmhouse Friday
Friday, Oct. 10 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | UCCS Farm
Join us at the UCCS Farmhouse for a nourishing and community-focused event! This is a perfect opportunity to relax, connect with others and savor a healthy meal made with care. Everyone is welcome—come for the food, stay for the community!
Community Connections: The Creative Healer
Friday, Oct. 10 from 1 – 3 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge
In collaboration with the Psych Club and the Wellness Center’s Mental Health Awareness Week, MOSAIC is hosting an event to celebrate World Mental Health Day through Art Therapy! Utilize art and creativity as a healing tool, a way to process emotions, a technique for enhancing self-awareness and to gain insight into your well-being. We will offer a range of drawing materials, gratitude letters, affirmation cards and snacks. Take a short break in your day and check in with your mental health.
UCCS Hacking Training
Friday, Oct. 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. | UCCS Cybersecurity Center
Join us for the first ever UCCS Hacking Training. Xi Tan, Ph.D will lead an informal session where she will train UCCS students on cybersecurity basics. Each Friday will cover a different topic and then we’ll get hands-on in the Cyber Lab. Topics will include basic networking concepts and network elements, understanding binary reverse engineering, basic hacking tools and concepts, understanding cryptographic elements and more.
SATURDAY
2025 UCCS Battle of the Bands
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 – 10 p.m. | Berger Hall
UCCS Radio is excited to announce the 2025 Battle of the Bands! Join us for an electrifying night of rock entertainment as a few incredible local bands compete for your votes. Show your vote for your favorite local talents and don’t miss out on the chance to discover new music. Admission is completely free, so gather your friends and immerse yourself in a night of exceptional live performances. As an added treat, complimentary food will be provided to enhance your overall experience. Come rock out with us! Interested in playing? Check out our Instagram (@uccsradio) for information on how to enter.
Athletics
Cross Country
UCCS XC Open
Friday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. (Men’s 8k) and 9:45 a.m. (Women’s 6k) | Monument Valley Park
Women’s Soccer
Black Hills at UCCS
Friday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Regis at UCCS
Sunday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. | Mountain Lion Stadium
Volleyball
South Dakota Mines at UCCS
Friday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Black Hills State at UCCS
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Arts & Culture
Fall 2025 Fellowship Series
Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. | Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
Learn how the experiences of one organization illuminate a path between traditional forms of development and disengagement, opening a world of positive possibilities with Anna Taft, the founding director of the Tandana Foundation.
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.
