Games, concerts, events, oh my! Spring semester has taken off with a Winter Welcome week full of events. Now, looking forward to the rest of the semester calendar, there are several different opportunities for students to find their interests and show school spirit. Between PAC, the outdoor program, theater, music, arts and athletics, there is plenty to join in on. Find the events that fit you.
This semester students have activities like weekday events and the spring concert to look forward to. Things for all students to get involved in are:
Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting for Confluence Hall | Jan. 24
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Mavs Take Over The Mountain at Powderhorn | Jan. 27
Student Showcase | April 20
Spring Concert hosted by PAC | April 28
For students who want to hear sweet melodies, the music department has several events. They have concerts, guest artists and faculty that will present the students and the community with sound.
Guest artist series | Feb. 2
Cello Final Concert | Feb. 3
Winter Choral Concert | Feb. 22
Mesa winds Performance | Feb. 24
Jazz Ensemble | March 5
Wind Symphony | March 8
Benjamin Britten’s ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ | March 30
Choral Showcase | April 3
Faculty Trio Recital | April 24
Jazz Festival Final | April 30
Sampson music competition | May 8
The theater arts department is coming in full swing. Check out their performances in 2018.
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” | Feb. 22 – March 3
“Mr. Burns a Post-Electric Play” | April 6-14
The last of the theater students’ performances will be a cabaret series at Charlie Dwellingtons on May 5. There is the semiannual spring into dance concert that has a combination of faculty, student, and guest artist work on April 20 and 21. The spring performance of Naked Soles that is purely student pieces will happen in May.
Want to get out and adventure? The Outdoor Program has events throughout the semester.
For the winter season, the OP has Ouray Ice Climbing adventures Jan. 27-28, Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 10-11
Another popular winter season outing is the XC Ski during full and new moons in Grand Mesa. Jan. 31, Feb. 4, Feb. 14 and Feb. 28.
A few other snowy adventures are:
Avalanche-Class in Silverton | Feb. 2-4
Monarch Ski at Monarch | Feb. 10-11
Red Mountain Ski in Ouray | Feb. 17-18
Crested Butte Ski in Crested Butte | Feb. 24-25
Orvis Extravaganza in Ouray | Feb. 24-25
Getting into the warmer months brings different types of outings. Rock climbing is a popular trip with trips on March 3, April 7-8 and April 14.
During spring break the OP has three trips: Cataract rafting in Cataract, rock climbing in Shelf Road and a national park tour in Yellowstone/Jackson.
Here are more individual trips for this semester for the Outdoor Program:
Moab Mountain Biking in Moab | March 3
Intro to Raft | March 24-25
Intro to Canyoneering in Moab | March 24-25
Native Ruins Tour Colorado Plateau | March 31-April 1
Ruby/Horse Canoe Trip Colorado River | March 31-April 1
Intro to Kayak Colorado River | April 6-8
Intro to Backpacking | April 7-8
Town Float | April 15
COES in Greeley | April 13-15
Mee Hike & Raft | April 21-22
PCIA at Escalante | April 28-29
Moab Extravaganza in Moab | April 28-29
Stress Relief Rafting Colorado River | May 5
The OP program as has free Kayak Roll Sessions at the pool on Monday nights from 7-9 p.m. They also have free shuttles to Powderhorn Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 12:30 p.m. until the end of the first MOD. There are Tuesday and Thursday outings at 2 p.m. that vary during the second MOD. Wednesdays are climbing nights at 5 p.m. to GVC. Friday is disc golf outings that leave the OP at 2 p.m.
There are also chances for students and community to go downtown and view student’s artwork.
There are four exhibits during the spring semester that will feature the work of BFA Studio Art seniors. There are also receptions in the gallery that will have complimentary hors-d’oeuvres and local wine and beer available for purchase. Reception dates will be at the 437CO, the downtown gallery.
The dates are Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, and May 4.
Students that love a rush, sports 2018 has several home games with both winter and spring sports going on.
Women’s and Men’s Basketball
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Black Hills State at home | Jan. 26
South Dakota Mines at home | Jan. 27
TBA at home | Feb. 27
TBA at home | March 2
TBA at home | March 3
Club Nordic Skiing
CMU Invite 1km Classic Spring and 10km Skate at Grand Mesa | Jan. 27-28
Men’s and Women’s Tennis
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Metro State University at home | Feb. 18
Colorado Christian University at home | March 3
CSU – Pueblo at home | April 14
Women’s Lacrosse
Fort Lewis at home | Feb. 17
UCCS at home | March 29
Regis at home | March 31
Westminister at home | April 14
Adams State at home | April 27
Women’s Golf
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Maverick Spring Invitational at home | April 16 and 17
Softball
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Chardon State College at home tournament | Feb. 24 and 25
CSU and Colorado School of Mines at home | March 24
Fort Lewis College at home | March 30 and 31
RMAC Tournament at home | April 3-5
Regis at home | April 14 and 15
Colorado Christian at home | April 21 and 22
Men’s Lacrosse
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Rockhurst at home | March 6
Maryville at home | March 8
Westminster College at home | March 24
RMAC Semifinals at home | April 4
RMAC Championship at home | April 5
CSU-Pueblo at home | April 22
Baseball
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Dixie State at home | Feb. 17 and 18
Fresno Pacific at home tournament | March 5
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs at home | March 9, 10 and 11
MSU Denver at home | April 3-5
RMAC Tournament at home | April 9-12
Regis at home | April 13-15
Adams State at home | April 20, 21 and 22
NCAA South Central Region Tournament at home | May 17-20