Published: March 15, 2021

Editor’s note: Due to inclement weather,Ìýevent cancellations are possible.Ìý

This week brings a talk with Nobel laureate Tom Cech on RNA vaccines,Ìýa CU Boulder Where You Are episode,ÌýPiranha 3DÌýmovie screening and more.

student on snowy campusMonday, March 15

Campus snow closure


Tuesday, March 16

Ìý±·´Ç´Ç²Ô to 1 p.m. Virtual
A panel of employers will share their journey in navigating work while honoring their identities. Learn how you can discover and develop your individual value to an organization. Be sure to to attend this event.

CU Boulder Where You Are:ÌýUsing the Process of Scientific Discovery to Bridge Cultures and Impact Humanity

Ìý±·´Ç´Ç²Ô Virtual
Join Chancellor Phil DiStefano toÌýlearn about the human connections forged in research collaborations, and why those relationships matter when it comes to solving humanity’s biggest challenges. This week's episode will featureÌýastrophysical and planetary sciences professorÌýDavid Brain andÌýmarine ecologist Mike Gil.


Wednesday, March 17

Ìý2–4 p.m.Ìý In-person and Zoom
Come learn how to take care of yourself and others during celebrations.

Ìý2–4 p.m.Ìý In-person (Parking lot 470, next to the Wolf Law Building)

The Mobile Food Pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, babyÖ±²¥app and staff and to members of Boulder County. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions, please emailÌýfood@colorado.edu.

Ìý5–6:15 p.m. Virtual
The Center of Inclusion and Social Change is celebrating womxn’s stories of triumph, joy and success!ÌýEnjoy videos from CU Boulder community members reflecting on their stories of joy, followed by time and space for conversation, community and story sharing.

‘The Magic of RNA: From CRISPR to Coronavirus Vaccines’

Ìý7 p.m. Ìý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾
AsÌýpeople around the world are rolling up their sleeves for the coronavirus vaccine,ÌýNobel laureate and Distinguished ProfessorÌýTom CechÌýwill discuss the evolution of our understanding of RNA, and how these discoveries have unlocked the exciting medical potential of CRISPR and the RNA-based coronavirus vaccines.ÌýA Q&A will follow the presentation.


Thursday, March 18

Noon toÌý2 p.m. Virtual
Do you envision a career in politics? Whether advocating for human rights or democracy throughout the world, explaining American foreign policy to citizens of other countries, or assisting American citizens overseas, you can make a difference with the U.S. Department of State. Join the conversation with Scott Smith, U.S. Department of State foreign service officer and diplomat in residence. for this free event.

Ìý7 p.m. Virtual
Join the Center for Student Involvement and the Dennis Small Cultural Center (DSCC) for the 18th annual Poetry Slam! Your fellow students will show off their skills and compete for prizes.Ìý


Friday, March 19

Ìý7 p.m. Virtual
Just like physical escape rooms, digital escape rooms provide a challenging adventure! You’ll get the same puzzles and tasks to overcome as you all work toward a shared goal—escaping the room—but it’s all virtual! And to kick up the intensity a notch, you and your crew will only have a limited amount of time to do it.ÌýLearn more about Buffs After Dark.

Ìý8 p.m. ÌýChem 140
Bring your popcorn, grab a friend and come watch Piranha 3D. Find out what happens when flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's riversÌýand the guests become their next meal.