Finals week is almost here, Mountain Lions! This week, celebrate Star Wars Day with the Kraemer Family Library, get some new plants at the UCCS Farm’s plant sale and attend the Mountain Lion Mania carnival!
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
Pause for Paws
Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
Come relax and take a study break with therapy dogs from K9 to 5 National Therapy Dog Registry. Stop by, relax and recharge before hitting the books again!
Bracelet Making
Monday, May 4 from 12 – 2 p.m. | Copper Commons
Join International Affairs and MOSAIC for bracelet making. Whether you want to make new friends or would like to make a meaningful gift to give, this event will provide that opportunity!
Classic Board Game Afternoon
Monday, May 4 from 12 – 4 p.m. | Lion Byte Game Room
Join us for a laid-back afternoon of classic board games, good laughs and new connections! There will be free pizza!
LAS Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 4 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Berger Hall
Join the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences for a celebration of their outstanding students and faculty.
Star Wars Day: Sci-Fi Fandom
Monday, May 4 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library
May the fourth be with you as we celebrate fandom, fun and a well‑deserved pause from finals. Take a break from studying for finals and join us for Star Wars–inspired de‑stressing activities at the library! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just need a fun study break, come hang out, snack and recharge with fellow Star Wars fans. Wear your favorite Star Wars outfit—cosplayers are welcome!
Cooking Class
Monday, May 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Lane Center Teaching Kitchen
Join the Wellness Center and MOSAIC in the Lane Center Teaching Kitchen for a hands-on cooking class full of flavor, creativity and good vibes. This event is the perfect chance to try new recipes, learn something new and connect with others over great food. Come hungry and ready to cook!
TUESDAY
First2Go Coffee & Crafts series: Finals Stressless Studio
Tuesday, May 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | MOSAIC Lounge
Join First2Go in the Coffee & Crafts series! Drop in anytime within our hours for coffee, crafts and conversation. This casual space is designed to help you relax, recharge and connect with other First2Go students.
German Conversation Table
Tuesday, May 5 from 3 – 4 p.m. | Excel language Center – Dwire 270
Practice makes perfect! Come practice vocab, speaking, listening and more with our German tutor!
WEDNESDAY
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Wednesday, May 6 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Virtual event
QPR aims to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This 90-minute training will educate you to recognize suicide warning signs and empower you to act quickly to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.
Commuter Lunch – Ice Cream
Wednesday, May 6 from 12 – 2 p.m. | West Lawn
Join student life in our last Commuter lunch of the semester for some Ice Cream and chill vibes. We will have free ice cream students, lawn games and some information regarding Mountain Lion Mania, so make sure to come.
End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, May 6 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | ACAC Building
Join WEST in celebrating our 2026 graduates! Spend time with WEST faculty and friends, enjoy free food and join us for capstone presentations. Friends of WEST are welcome.
Careers in Humanities Panel
Wednesday, May 6 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | UC 122
Join the Career Center for a Careers in Humanities Panel! Bring your questions, bring a friend. We hope to see you there!
F.A.M. Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. | Berger Hall
Celebrate our first-generation and multicultural (F.A.M.) graduates with a fun night of recognition, food and photos! This celebration will focus on honoring the impact of students working towards access, inclusion, community and paving pathways in and through higher education for historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. Learn more about this event and register here.
THURSDAY
LARC Reproductive Health Clinic
Thursday, May 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wellness Center
El Paso County Public Health Reproductive Health Clinic and UCCS Health Services are partnering to provide Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to UCCS students at little or no cost. LARCs include IUDs and birth control implants. Appointments are required. You can schedule by calling the Wellness Center at 719-255-4444.
FREE Walk-in STI Testing
Thursday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Zen Den
In partnership with El Paso County Public Health, the Wellness Center is hosting free walk-in STI testing. This is a quick, confidential test to help you stay healthy and informed. There are multiple tests available: syphilis and HIV screening, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and urine pregnancy tests.
Plant Sale
Thursday, May 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Friday, May 8 from 12 – 5 p.m. | UCCS Farm
A long-standing and beloved tradition on campus, the UCCS Plant Sale offers a vibrant selection of organic, heirloom and unique varieties of tomatoes, peppers, beans, herbs and flowers—all grown right here at the UCCS Farm.
OPT Workshop #4
Thursday, May 7 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event
If you are an F-1 international student and graduating within the next year, you may be interested in working for a year in the U.S. in a job related to your degree studies. This is only possible if you apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). The application and rules are somewhat complex, so it is important (and required) that you attend an OPT workshop if you plan to apply.
Catalyst Campus Gaming Lab Launch
Thursday, May 7 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Catalyst Campus
Learn how gaming can launch your career with the DoW through competitive gaming, gaming theory and gaming simulation. The Gaming Lab provides modeling, simulation and experimentation that mirrors real‑world defense and space challenges. Through partnerships with Astral‑Ultra Gaming and industry collaborators, the Lab facilitates in‑person and virtual engagements that connect service academies, higher education institutions and defense innovators nationwide. Register here!
FRIDAY
ASL Conversation Table
Friday, May 8 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Excel Language Center – Dwire 270
Join our ASL student support for sign language practice in real time!
Spanish Conversation Table
Friday, May 8 from 12 – 1 p.m. | Excel Language Center – Dwire 270
Come practice listening, speaking and vocab with our Spanish tutors!
Grab ‘N Go – Clyde’s Clothing Corner
Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | UCCS Sustainability House
Looking for a wardrobe glow-up that’s easy on the planet (and your wallet)? Come hang out at the Sustainability House for our Grab ‘N Go – Clyde’s Clothing Corner pop-up! We’re bringing you free clothes, sustainable style and nothing but good vibes.
Farmers Market
Friday, May 8 from 12 – 5 p.m. | UCCS Farm
Experience the diversity of our Farmers Market, where student entrepreneurs, Colorado vendors and food trucks come together to showcase their goods and services. Set against the backdrop of our beautiful campus farm, the market is held twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall, and is filled with fresh produce, artisanal products and delicious food from local vendors.
Mountain Lion Mania
Friday, May 8 from 6 – 9 p.m. | University Center
Join us for a neon disco themed carnival throughout the University Center! We will have free t-shirt and tie-dye, inflatables, Photo Booth, face painting and so much more!
Arts & Culture
Kaleb Crouch Senior Recital
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
Join us for a composition recital performed by senior Kaleb Crouch.
Symphony21: UCCS Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
Symphony21, the UCCS Orchestra, celebrates Colorado and the United States with a special anniversary program featuring music by Colorado composers, accompanied by an energizing performance of Sibelius’ rousing Finlandia. This special program brings together musicians from across the lovely UCCS campus as well as musicians from our community. Don’t miss this unique celebration of American (and Finnish) music! Directed by Jon Forshee. This event is free and open to all, but ticket reservation is required.
Clown Spectacular
Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
Truly not to be missed! Every two years, a new group of clowns invades the Osborne Studio Theater and there is no telling what might happen. Short scenes, songs, talents and more. Join our clowns– Tiddlywink, Bowe, Roach, Otto, Doodle, Buckett, Tassel, Glimmer, Pinxie, Bow, Binkie, Dandy, Howdy, Socks, Captain and Miss Tammy— for total mayhem! It’s free, but reserve NOW.
Leland Flolo Senior Recital
Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
Join us for a composition recital performed by senior Leland Flolo.
AFFIX UCCS Student Exhibit
On view from April 23 – May 16 | Ent Center for the Arts
Join us at the UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art’s Project Space for the opening of AFFIX! Organized by the Gallery Management class, this show features 17 artists, all UCCS students from different disciplines, whose work highlights the communities, identities and practices that help them remain anchored during uncertain times.
Chrysalis Exhibition
Open from April 10 – May 16, Gallery Hours: Thursday – Saturdays from 1 – 6 p.m. | Ent Center for the Arts
The Department of Visual & Performing Arts and GOCA present the 2026 capstone exhibition by Visual Art majors at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. CHRYSALIS marks a moment of transformation and renewal; a vibrant mix of works coalescing into a new era of growth.
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.