Get ready for finals, Mountain Lions! Join us for Destress Fest, relieve some stress with our Canine Connections pups and attend the multiple study break opportunities all week long.
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Campus Events
MONDAY
Canine Connections: Anschutz Engineering Lobby
Monday, Dec. 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Anschutz Engineering Center Lobby
Stop by and spend some time with Oban 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.
LAS Fall 2025 Awards Ceremony
Monday, Dec. 8 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Berger Hall
The College of Letters, Arts & Sciences will hold its December LAS Awards Ceremony on December 8, 2025. Join us in celebrating our outstanding students at this fun-filled awards ceremony!
Bee Painting and Movie Night
Monday, Dec. 8 from 5 – 7 p.m. | UCCS Farm
Join the Beekeeping Club for a fun and relaxing evening of art and laughter! We’ll be painting bee-themed masterpieces—no experience needed, just bring your creativity. We’ll also be screening the classic Bee Movie together. It’s the perfect mix of crafting, community, bee-loving fun and memes. All painting supplies and snacks will be provided—just bring your imagination and bee enthusiasm!
Uno Tournament
Monday, Dec. 8 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Kettle Creek
Join Student Life for an Uno Tournament and grab some prizes! Please RSVP on Mountain Lion Connect.
TUESDAY
Puzzle Swap
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
Cleaning out your closets for the holidays? Bring your unwanted puzzles to the library’s puzzle swap! Drop off puzzles at a designated location in the library and grab new puzzles while you’re there. You do not need to donate a puzzle to participate. Limit of five puzzles per person. Un-swapped puzzles will be added to the library’s de-stress table or donated to local community organizations.
Canine Connections: Main Hall
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. | Main Hall
Stop by and spend some time with Chaser 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: Summit Turf
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Summit Turf
Stop by and spend some time with Mingo 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.
Taco Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. | Cafe 65 and The Lodge
Catch up with your PEAK Health Educators and learn about campus wellness while eating some delicious tacos. Let’s chat, cat to cat! Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cafe 65 and again from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lodge.
Opioid Overdose Response and Narcan Training
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1 – 3 p.m. | University Center
Join us for a tabling event on the dangers of opioid overdose and the role fentanyl plays. Those that stop by will be trained on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and have access to a free naloxone (Narcan) kit and fentanyl testing strips.
Study Break Snack Cart
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 3 – 5 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
Student Life will be handing out snacks for students in the library to help fuel students’ success this finals season. They will be walking around the library’s first floor and the excel centers from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Canine Connections: Dwire
Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Dwire
Stop by and spend some time with Sophie 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: Hybl
Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Hybl
Stop by and spend some time with Sheldon 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.
AI Will Change Your Career: Are You Ready?
Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 5 – 6 p.m. | UC 114
Discover how AI is reshaping the future of work and what it means for your career. Learn how to use AI as a study tool, a skill-builder and a competitive advantage before you graduate.
Destress Fest
Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Rec and Wellness Center
Tired of being a grown-up? Ditch the deadlines, forget the responsibilities and join us for the Be a Kid Again! Destress Fest! This is your official permission slip to embrace pure, unadulterated childhood joy. It’s time to play and remember how fun it is to just be a kid! Read more about Destress Fest activities here.
Zine Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
Zines are handmade publications that can be about anything. Join us for a drop-in zine workshop and make one for yourself! A variety of materials will be provided.
THURSDAY
Virtual Abroad
Thursday, Dec. 11 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Virtual event
Interested in Studying Abroad and wondering where to get started? Then the Abroad 101 session is for you! We cover topics ranging from programs abroad, dates and deadlines, application process, financials and more! Find out how you can make that study abroad dream a reality in our virtual sessions. Sessions are held twice weekly!
Holiday-Themed Finals Study Day
Thursday, Dec. 11 from 2 – 6 p.m. | Heller Center
Come prepare for finals in a quiet and relaxing environment at the Heller Center! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, apple cider and holiday-themed snacks while you study. This event offers a cozy space to focus, unwind and get ready for finals. A movie screening around 6 p.m. is currently being planned — more details will be shared soon!
KFL 4th Digital Curation Exhibition: You and Beyond Closing Event
Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
Join us in the Kraemer Family Library, second floor apse, as we close out our digital curation exhibit, You and Beyond, with a talk by UCCS Professor Sue Howell, Ph.D. Dr. Howell will invite us to think about what we learn about ourselves through the lens of her primatology work. Discussing her research interests and how she sees herself reflected in them, Dr. Howell will connect us to the world of primates.
Keep Calm and Herb On: Herbal Stress Relief
Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6 – 7 p.m. | UCCS Farm
Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath and join us for the next event in our herbal workshop series—this one’s all about relaxation and emotional wellness. Using soothing herbs grown right here at the UCCS Farm, you’ll create your own aromatic oil roller designed to help clear the mind, uplift the spirit, or melt away stress—your choice! We’ll dive into the calming properties of each herb, then craft our blends. As always, we’ll enjoy a snack and refreshments during the educational portion. Leave feeling grounded, empowered and smelling amazing!
FRIDAY
Winter Clothing Drive: Final Day to Donate!
Monday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 12 | UCCS
Join the UCCS Office of Sustainability in supporting unhoused youth through our Winter Clothing Donation Drive! We’re collecting: all adult sizes S–XXL, new or gently used coats, gloves, socks and boxers (must be new for health and safety reasons), handwarmers and more. These essential items help keep local youth warm and safe during the cold season. All donations will go directly to The PLACE, a nonprofit serving young people in our community. Drop off in La Plata House, Monarch House, the Office of Sustainability and the University Center.
Mountain Lion Research Day
Friday, Dec. 12 from 12 – 4 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center
Join the Office of Research for the 17th annual Mountain Lion Research Day! This campus-wide event showcases the outstanding work of undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines. Drop by for student research posters and presentations and free food and prizes.
LGBTQ+ Traveling Office: Winterfest Goodie Bags
Friday, Dec. 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Copper House Commons
Join MOSAIC’s LGBTQ+ team in the Copper House Commons for the LGBTQ+ Traveling Office. Every month, the LGBTQ+ team will be traveling to the residents’ halls with fun activities. This month, MOSAIC will have create your own winter-themed goodie bags.
Excel Languages Center’s End of the Year Celebration
Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Excel Languages Center – Dwire 270
Join all the language and culture-related clubs on campus to celebrate the end of the year at the Excel Languages Center! This will be a celebration of languages and cultures with food and games provided. No previous language experience needed to attend.
Athletics
Track and Field
UCCS Pre-Holiday Invite and Multis
Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. | Mountain Lion Fieldhouse
Arts & Culture
Jazz Ensemble
Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
Join VAPA and the Ent Center for a jazz ensemble performance directed by Jason Crowe. Get your free tickets here.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Runs from November 28 – December 21 with several showtimes available | Ent Center for the Arts
Wit, romance and mistaken identities take center stage in The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s sharpest and most sparkling comedy. Performances on Thursday and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 4 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the Ent Center ticketing page.
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.