Learn about the sonar abilities of bats, attend the ROAR awards, check out some trivia and join EPIIC for a networking night!

Campus Events | Athletics | Arts & Culture

Campus Events

MONDAY

Canine Connection: Lukas
Monday, April 28 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Columbine Hall

• Stop on by for some stress relief from doggy snuggles and cuddles with Lukas!

Excel Languages Center Workshop: A Latin Dance Social
Monday, April 28 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Excel Languages Center, Dwire Hall 270

• Come join the ELC Spanish tutors and your fellow students for a Latin Dance Social. You will be able to meet with other UCCS students and learn different dances from Spanish speaking countries around the world. All levels of dancers are welcome and no knowledge of speaking the Spanish language is required.

Wilderness Skills – Intro to Wilderness First Aid
Monday, April 28 from 6 – 7 p.m. | Mountain Lion Meeting Room

• Join Campus Rec for an intro to wilderness first aid!

TUESDAY

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!

Cafe Scientifique: Sonar Jamming, Stealth and Silence – The Acoustic World of Bats
Tuesday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. | Clyde’s Gastropub

• Please join us on for our next Cafe Scientifique featuring Aaron Corcoran from the Department of Biology. Bats are masters of sound, employing sophisticated high-frequency signals to ensonify their surroundings and construct detailed acoustic scenes. However, this sensory strategy comes at a cost. Echolocation signals inadvertently reveal a bat’s presence to prey and conspecifics, driving evolutionary arms races and clever mating strategies. Examples include prey and rival bats employing specialized sonar-jamming signals, bats emitting covert and ultra-quiet echolocation pulses to evade detection, and some species even abandoning echolocation entirely. This presentation explores the fascinating acoustic world of bats and what their soundscape reveals about the complex lives of these enigmatic animals.

Hello Summer! Sexual Health Refresher Livestream
Tuesday, April 29 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Virtual event

• Summer’s coming—let’s talk sex, safety and everything in between. Tune into our Hello Summer! Sexual Health Refresher Livestream for a real-talk session on consent, sex, STIs and healthy relationships. You can join and ask questions totally anonymously, so fire away!

ROAR Awards
Tuesday, April 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Berger Hall

• ROAR Awards season is here!! This is the time for clubs, organizations, and members to be recognized for all they do in our UCCS and Colorado Springs Community, and for us to celebrate all the hard work of the 2024-2025 year. Come join us for this year’s ROAR Awards in Berger Hall for an award ceremony, with food, drinks and a chance to live out a red-carpet experience. Students, clubs and organizations will be awarded university nominated awards, and highlighted during this time.

WEDNESDAY

Space Information Dominance Expo (SIDE)
Wednesday, April 30 – Friday, May 2 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | VT-ARC Innovation Hub

• Join government and DoD professionals, college students, industry leaders and researchers for passionate discussions about the intersection of technology, intelligence, and human cognition. Learn more and register here.

Ethics Roundtable Series: Cultivating Belonging through Ethical Writing Practices
Wednesday, April 30 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Dwire 204

• Join us to learn from ethics fellow Catherine Grandorff, Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of the First-Year Rhetoric & Writing Program. Writing as an individual and collective practice has long been a means of developing ideas. But in a world where generative AI can crank out content and citation on the fly, how can writing and reference instruction serve as an opportunity to both welcome students into an academic community and curate their own, human voice? Attendees of this roundtable will be invited to consider the intersection of ethical academic practices and student belonging, as well as account for ways that AI tools can help and hinder both. Learn more and register here.

Japanese Conversation Table – Beginner
Wednesdays from 12 – 1 p.m. | Excel Languages Center

• Weekly Beginner Japanese conversation table to practice speaking Japanese and learn new vocabulary. All levels are welcomed, though this session is aimed towards beginners.

Brownies and Blondies
Wednesday, April 30 from 1 – 3 p.m. | All Excel Centers

• Come study and enjoy a sweet treat!

French Conversation Table
Wednesdays from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Excel Languages Center

• Weekly French conversation table to practice speaking French and learn new vocabulary.

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!

English Majors Fair
Wednesday, April 30 from 4 – 6 p.m. | UCCS Career Center – UC 114

• Meet with faculty & alumni and learn about the fall 2025 new English bachelor’s degree, advising, riverrun literary & arts journal, grad school, career opportunities, MOSAIC and more!

Cap and Craft with First2Go
Wednesday, April 30 from 4 – 6 p.m. | UC 124

• Calling first-gen graduates: A proud achievement as a first-generation college student is just around the corner! Join us to celebrate all your hard work this year and decorate your graduation cap. Mingle with other first-gen students and share your proudest moments from your college journey! Make your grad cap stand out and let your creativity shine as we celebrate this milestone! We’d also love to highlight you in a slideshow that’ll be running throughout the event. Please submit photos or videos of your memories at UCCS for us to show!

COS Community Connect – Speed Networking
Wednesday, April 30 from 5 – 7 p.m. | The Upper Lodge

• ​Join us for an EPIIC night of connection and discovery at The Upper Lodge on the UCCS Campus! This open-house style event brings together Colorado Springs’ vibrant business community. Learn about local resources, networking events, free workshops and upcoming opportunities all in one dynamic space. ​The evening is designed to flow at your pace – drop in, explore, connect, and stay as long as you’d like!

Night Hike at Garden of the Gods
Wednesday, April 30 from 6 – 9 p.m. | Garden of the Gods

• Join Campus Rec for a night hike at Garden of the Gods!

THURSDAY

ASL Conversation Table
Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. | Excel Languages Center

• Weekly American Sign Language conversation table to practice sign language and learn new vocabulary.

Heritage Month Munch & Learn: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Thursday, May 1 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | UC 303 or join virtually

• Participate in this monthly program co-hosted by the Matrix Center and the Office of Strategic Initiatives, providing an educational opportunity for the UCCS community to learn about the history and significance of nationally celebrated heritage and identity months. This month’s program will highlight Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Dr. George Bayuga, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology. Make sure to come hungry! Free lunch is provided.

German Conversation Table
Thursdays from 2 – 3 p.m. | Excel Languages Center

• Weekly German conversation table to practice speaking German and learn new vocabulary.

Japanese Conversation Table – Advanced
Thursdays from 3 – 4 p.m. | Excel Languages Center

• Weekly Japanese conversation table to practice speaking Japanese for advanced speakers.

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!

Demo Day for the Space-Based Joint Spectrum cohort
Thursday, May 1 from 4 – 7 p.m. | Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation

• Meet the six #CASJS cohort companies, hear from the keynote speaker and watch each company pitch their technology within the Demo Day video! Learn more and register here.

KFL 3RD Digital Exhibition Closing Event: Conversations about Islam and the West
Thursday, May 1 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. | Academic Office Building (ACAD) 4th floor

• Join us for the closing event of the KFL Digital Exhibition: Conversations about Islam and the West. This exhibition has been a thought-provoking journey through the curation of the UCCS student-led podcast “Getting Comfortable,” exploring the complex relationship between Islam and the Western world. The closing event will feature the distinguished speakers who will share their insights and reflections on the themes of the exhibition.

End of the Semester Bash: Debate and Peer Review!
Thursday, May 1 from 5 – 7:45 p.m. | Columbine 317

• Join the History Club, GES Club and Speech & Debate Club for a debate between Professor B. Headle v Professor E. Skop! They will be debating on the usage of “I” in academic writing. There will be a peer review following the debate!

Disney Channel Trivia Night
Thursday, May 1 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Columbine Hall 316

• Did you grow up watching That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, High School Musical and other Disney Channel movies and shows? Then join us in the Excel Multiliteracy Center for Disney Channel Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of all things Disney Channel Original Movies, music and TV shows from the 2000s to mid-2010s. Come play solo or bring your friends for a maximum of 4 people per team.

Jackbox at Trinity Brewing
Thursday, May 1 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Trinity Brewing Main Location

• Come play Jackbox and enjoy some snacks!

FRIDAY

Opioid Overdose Response and Narcan Training
Friday, May 2 from 1 – 4 p.m. | Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center – Group Fitness Room 2

• Join us for a presentation on the dangers of opioids and how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Those that attend will have access to free a naloxone (Narcan) kit and fentanyl testing strips. Presentations occur one a month in the Rec Center on the 2nd floor in the group fitness 2 class.

Asian Culture Jam
Friday, May 2 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library

• Celebrate Asian Pacific Island heritage month in the library with trivia, crafts and Asian games. Snacks provided!

Cyber First Fridays!
Friday, May 2 from 4 – 6 p.m. | National Cybersecurity Center

• Join this great community cybersecurity event to learn about current cybersecurity topics and what is happening in our local cyber ecosystem. Network with dozens of local and regional employers and cultivate relationships in the cybersecurity field. Learn more and register here.

Movie Friday!
Friday, May 2 from 1 – 7 p.m. | Lion’s Byte Game Room

• Join us in the University Center Lion’s Byte Game Room for an afternoon of animated classics!

Dodgeball Tournament
Friday, May 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. | Courts C & D

• Enter a dodgeball tournament!

Athletics

Baseball

CSU Pueblo at UCCS
Thursday, May 1 at 12 p.m. | UCHealth Park

CSU Pueblo at UCCS – BLACKOUT WEEKEND!
Friday, May 2 with doubleheader at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park

CSU Pueblo at UCCS
Saturday, May 3 at 12 p.m. | Mountain Lion Park

Arts & Culture

Student Recital
Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall

• Join us for a student recital performed by Choate and Cruzan!

Student Recital
Wednesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall

• Join us for a student recital performed by Abernathy and Gorospe!

Silent Sky
Runs May 1 – May 25 with several showtimes | Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater

• The year is 1900, and the Harvard Observatory is no place for a woman…unless of course she’s crunching numbers for a man. Not to be dissuaded, Henrietta Leavitt begins to record her own observations of Cepheid stars, and changes the way we see the night sky the universe, forever. Learn the true story of an overlooked astronomical pioneer, as told by Lauren Gunderson, playwright of 2023’s beloved Half-Life of Marie Curie, and witness the inspiring reminder of what we gain by keeping our sights set on the stars. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.

Chamber Orchestra of the Springs presents: Seasons
Saturday, May at 3 p.m. & Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. | Chapman Foundation Recital Hall

• Our world-class baroque and fiddle experts, Elisa Wicks and Jacob Klock, close the year with two takes on The Four Seasons. First, Vivaldi’s immutable classic, followed by an American take by Mark O’Connor. Select a showtime and purchase tickets here.

UCCS Theatre Company Presents: Blithe Spirit
Runs April 25 through May 4 with several showtimes | Osborne Studio Theater

• In WWII England, wealthy couple Charles and Ruth Condomine invite a spirit medium over for a séance. When she accidentally summons the ghost of Charles’s temperamental first wife, the Condomines must confront their long-buried dissonance… or die. 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.