10 Things to Do This Week: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Campus Kickoff and more
This week brings aÌýFinding NemoÌýscreening at the Buff Pool, a presentation on the misconceptionsÌýof refugees,ÌýWorld Gratitude Day event, the Fitness Court grand opening, crafts, yoga and more.
Monday, Sept. 16
Fitness Court grand opening
Ìý Ìý4:30–6 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýRec Center lawnÌý
The Rec Center has its very own brand new fitness court! Join Recreation Services for the grand opening with refreshments, workout demos, mini challenges and more! This free event is open to the community.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
“Facts, Not Fears: Dismantling the Misconceptions of Refugeesâ€
Ìý 7 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
The Cultural Events Board is bringing Isra Chaker, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØalumna, civil rights activist, campaign specialist and advocacy expert at Oxfam, to presentÌýon campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Wellness Wednesday: Gratitude Journals
Ìý 2–4 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýWardenburg, third floorÌý
Celebrate World Gratitude Day and create your own personal gratitude journal. Engage inÌýpersonal wellness activities, create self-care plans and leave with health and wellness resources at this weekly program.Ìý
Intramural sports: Archery Tag Tournament registration
Ìý Sept. 18–25Ìý Ìý
Sign up for the Sept. 28Ìýtournament during registration Sept. 18–25.ÌýCome get your archery game on!
Pinterest and Popcorn: Embroidery Hoops
Ìý Ìý5–7 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC 330
Join your fellow crafters to create your very own embroidery hoops. All materials will be provided. This event is taught on a first-come, first-served basis, so hurry on down to get a spot!Ìý
Thursday, Sept. 19
Buffalo Nites: Paint and Snack
Ìý Ìý7–9 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC North Dining Room stageÌý
Join your fellow Buffs, create some paintings and eat some good food Thursday night at Buffalo Nites!Ìý
Friday, Sept. 20
Friday Power Hour: Vinyasa flow yoga
Ìý 5–6 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýRec Center, Studio 2
Are you ready for some vinyasa flow yoga? This class will help you increase strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. Vinyasa flow is great for anyone who wants a multi-level yet strong practice. Bring your Buff OneCard for entry!Ìý
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Campus Kickoff
Ìý 5:30–6:45Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýVillage Center
Attend the second annualÌýInnovation and Entrepreneurship Kickoff to get inspired, hear startup stories and enter for a chance to win an Apple Watch. It's the largestÌýentrepreneurialÌýevent hosted during the fall semester, so you don't want to miss it!Ìý
Fri-Yay Nights: Flick and Float
Ìý Ìý8–11 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýRec Center, Buff Pool
Kick off your weekend right with a free screening of Finding Nemo at the Buff Pool! Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…Ìý
Ìý 8 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýChem 140
Enjoy free admission and popcorn at this special screening of Yesterday.
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes an overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.
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