Defense of Scholarly Project, Tianming Qi, Music: Vocal Performance
2026-07-15 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | CO
Tianming Qi will defend his scholarly project, “Approaching Chinese Art Songs; A Pedagogical and Performance Guide for English Speaking Singers.”
Research Advisor: Charles Moore; Committee: J. Burgett, M. Spivak Perna, M. Welsh
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Andrea Bernice White, Counseling Psychology
2026-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Andrea Bernice White will take her oral comprehensive examination.

Research Advisor: Stephen Wright; Committee: J. Martell, A. Weingartner, K. Nelson

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

UNC Day at the Rockies
2026-07-19 13:10 - 17:10 | Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Join us for UNC Day at the Rockies, a fun-filled day at the ballpark with UNC alumni, friends and family.
Tickets start at $40 and include a limited-edition UNC Bears-themed Rockies hat with the purchase of a special UNC ticket package.
*New this year — the Pregame Picnic Package is available for all ticket levels!
Get ready for a day of baseball, community and UNC pride.

Defense of Scholarly Project, Hengyi Yuan, Music: Vocal Performance
2026-07-21 09:30 - 11:30 | CO
Hengyi Yuan will defend her scholarly project, “When Poem becomes Song: A Comparative Study of the Musical Interpretation of Poetry by Brahms and Wolf.”

Research Advisor: Logan Contreras; Committee: J. Burgett, R. Becker, M. Low

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor.

Concerts Under the Stars: Remezcla Band
2026-07-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Garden Theatre, C864+3V Greeley, Colorado, Greeley, CO, 80639, United States
Grab your lawn chairs and pack a picnic for an unforgettable evening of music under the open sky! Concerts Under the Stars is a free concert series that welcomes a diverse lineup of musicians to UNC Garden Theatre on Tuesdays in July. This Greeley summer tradition is hosted by the UNC School of Music.

Remezcla, slang for Remix, is a mixture of musicians, cultures, languages and music. They play Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Reggaeton and English pop songs with a Latin remix.

Explore Careers in Special Education
2026-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
Virtual Information Session – Explore Careers in Special Education
Date: Wednesday, July 22Time: 4:30 PM MSTLocation: Virtual Event, please register online
Learn how you can make a difference in the field of special education by attending this virtual information session hosted by faculty from University of Northern Colorado.
The online Special Education Generalist Master’s and endorsement programs are designed for:

Licensed educators wanting to add a Special Education Generalist endorsement
Individuals without a teaching license who want to pursue licensure
Anyone interested in working with students ages 5–21 in special education settings

During the session, attendees will explore program options, career pathways, and the admissions process while connecting with UNC faculty and staff.
Questions? Contact extended.campus@unco.edu

Defense of Dissertation, Hanna Wo, Music Conducting
2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Hanna Wo will defend her dissertation, “The Arirang in Twenty-First Century Choral Music: A Comparison of Settings by Four Composers.”
Research Advisor: Jill Burgett; Committee: C. Moore, M. Oravitz, M. Welsh
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Honky Tonk Angels: Little Theatre of the Rockies
2026-07-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Langworthy Theatre, 1710 9th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Musical in Langworthy Theatre
July 23-25 at 7:30 p.m.
July 26 at 2 p.m.

This feel-good, boot-stompin’ musical celebrates the enduring power of music and friendship. Armed with only the dreams and a bus ticket, three sassy gals leave their thankless lives behind and head to Nashville to become country music singers. Get your dancing shoes on, because these girls are goign on an adventure of joy, laughter and music! On the way, they will sing through a medley of some famous crowd-pleasing pop-country favorites like “Stand By Your Man,” “These Boots Were Made For Walking,” and more.

Defense of Dissertation, Leigh Nicole Edwards, Nursing Education
2026-07-24 08:30 - 10:30 | CO
Leigh Nicole Edwards will defend her dissertation, “Clinical Nurse Educators’ Perceptions of Psychological Safety in Workplace Learning.”

Research Advisor: Natalie Pool; Committee: K. Records, C. Kane, C. Bergstrom

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Grand Opening Celebration
2026-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | College of Osteopathic Medicine Building
We invite you to be a part of a historic moment at the University of Northern Colorado as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

This special event will bring together university leaders, community members, alumni, supporters and future students to commemorate the opening of the college and recognize the vision, collaboration and dedication that made this achievement possible.

As UNC expands its impact in health care education, the College of Osteopathic Medicine represents the beginning of a bold new chapter for our university and the communities we will serve for generations to come.

We look forward to celebrating with you during this landmark moment in university history.
This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

Concerts Under the Stars: Trash Cat
2026-07-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Garden Theatre, C864+3V Greeley, Colorado, Greeley, CO, 80639, United States
Grab your lawn chairs and pack a picnic for an unforgettable evening of music under the open sky! Concerts Under the Stars is a free concert series that welcomes a diverse lineup of musicians to UNC Garden Theatre on Tuesdays in July. This Greeley summer tradition is hosted by the UNC School of Music.

Trash Cat uses their music to ride a see-saw between tender-heartedness and absurdity inspired by their favorite cartoons and pop culture. They are a quirky combo personally and instrumentally, consisting of Mary Claxton on electric ukulele, Hayden Farr on baritone saxophone, and Brian Claxton on drums. Trash Cat loves to make their audiences dance, smile, and hug their inner child. Formed in 2018, Trash Cat has played for a variety of venues such as Indie 102.3, O’Dell Brewing, Greeley Friday Fest, and the Flying V Sessions at Wolverine Farms. Their style is at home in a club, singing books at an elementary school, and even conventions like Fort Collins Comic Con and the VINCON Vintage Video Game Convention. Trash Cat is also the musical voice behind Little Roar and His Big Family, a preschool cartoon celebrating diversity in families.

Virtual New Student Orientation
2026-07-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Online
Virtual New Student Orientation provides a structured, live online experience that delivers the same essential content in a flexible and accessible format. Students and their supporters can participate from anywhere while still engaging with staff, asking questions and learning about campus resources. This option is designed for those who are unable to travel to campus, ensuring they still feel informed, supported and prepared for their transition to UNC.

Blue & Gold Golf Tournament
2026-08-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Greeley Country Club, 4500 10th St, Greeley, CO, 80634, United States
All skill levels are invited to participate in this fun and engaging experience with student-athletes and coaches throughout the course. When you register, you are directly contributing to the growth and success of UNC’s athletic programs. Funds raised from the tournament provide enhanced resources for equipment, travel and academic support for student-athletes.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Jason ‘Jd’ Stanworth, Kinesiology
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Gunter Hall, room 1760
Jason ‘Jd’ Stanworth will take his oral comprehensive examination.
Research Advisor: Jennifer Krause; Committee, B. Dauenhauer, S. Douglas, M. Farber

Defense of Scholarly Project, Qingyun Zhang, Music: Collaborative Piano
2026-08-06 08:00 - 10:00 | CO
Qingyun Zhang will defend her scholarly project, “Beyond Pinyin: Practical Strategies for Coaching Mandarin Chinese Lyric Dictation.”

Research Advisor: Lei Weng; Committee: J. Braaksma, J. McAllister, S. Yeh

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor.

Game Night at Michener Library
2026-08-19 20:30 - 22:30 | Michener Library, 1400 22nd St, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
All UNC students are invited to join University Libraries for a night of games, snacks and fun at Michener Library!
Choose from a variety of board games, video games and Dungeons & Dragons, with games happening throughout the building. All games will be provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own favorite game to play.
Event Details

Who: All UNC students
When: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 8:30–10:30 p.m.
Where: Michener Library
Cost: Free

Where to Enter: Games will be taking place throughout the building. Please enter through the main entrance on the first floor, where you’ll find our welcome table and event information.
Have questions? Contact Darren Ilett at darren.ilett@unco.edu.
Come play, meet other students and enjoy a fun night at the library!

Defense of Dissertation, Hailey K. Sands, Counselor Education and Supervision
2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Hailey K. Sands will defend her dissertation, “Counseling Faculty’s Experiences Co-Teaching with Doctoral Students: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.”

Research Advisor: J. Murdock-Bishop; Committee: A. Weingartner, A. Vaughan, F. Fischer

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Defense of Dissertation, Saleh Dadjouy, Applied Statistics and Research Methods
2026-08-28 09:30 - 11:30 | CO
Saleh Dadjouy will defend his dissertation, “Two-Stage Least Squares Versus Robust Synthetic Instrumental Variables Methods for Causal Inference: Evidence from United States State Environmental Policy.”
Research Advisor: Randy Larkins; Committee: W. Merchant, S.H. Paek, V. Guetler
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Fall 2026 Student Employment Fair
2026-08-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Campus Commons
Seeking a part-time job while attending UNC?
Join us at the UNC Campus Commons for the Fall 2026 Student Employment Fair!
Friday, August 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Meet with UNC departments and community based employers seeking to hire students for part-time and/or work-study positions.
The UNC Student Employment Fair is a great opportunity for students to meet prospective community based and on-campus employers. UNC welcomes both on-campus employers and off-campus employers to connect with students looking for part-time employment. Employers can utilize the opportunity to take applications, conduct interviews, and may extend job offers to students during the fair. Some positions may only be available to students who qualify for work-study funding. Students can access their financial aid award letter on MyUNC to check their eligibility.
Registration is not required for this in-person fair! However, we encourage you to review the employer information in Handshake prior to attending the fair in order to learn more about employment opportunities.
Schedule an appointment with a career counselor if you need support with preparing for the fair. For additional job search resources go to https://www.unco.edu/career/students/getting-a-job/
We look forward to seeing you at the Fall 2026 UNC Student Employment Fair!

Weld Food Bank & Bear Pantry: Mobile Food Pantry
2026-09-08 11:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-13 11:30 - 17:00 | Campus Commons C-Lot, 1051 22nd St, Greeley, CO, 80639, United States
The Mobile Food Pantry supplies our campus community with fresh produce and other food items. This event is free to all students and staff, all you need is your Bear Number. Please bring your reusable bags to carry all your food items.If you have any questions please email us at bear.pantry@unco.edu.

Homecoming
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-26 | CO
Celebrate Homecoming with alumni, students and friends during a weekend of Bear traditions and connection. Don’t miss UNC’s first nighttime Homecoming football game as Nottingham Field debuts permanent lighting.

Celebremos: Three Years of Latinx Music at UNC
2026-09-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Campus Commons Performance Hall, 1051 22nd St, Greeley, CO, 80639
Our season-opening Signature concert celebrates the third anniversary of UNC’s Bachelor of Arts in Latinx Music degree during Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring the Latin Beat Ensemble, the program highlights vibrant student performances and select faculty collaborations in expansive works. It offers a curated experience reflecting the artistry, collaboration and continued growth of Latinx Music at UNC.
Directed by Javier Vinasco

Return of the Corn Mothers
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Lydia and Robert Ruyle Gallery, 1051 20th St, Greeley, CO, 80639
ON VIEW: July 15–October 15
Art Walk & Reception: Friday, October 2, 5-8 p.m.
Return of the Corn Mothers 2026 honors four years of community effort celebrating the women of Weld County who embody the spirit of Colorado’s farming and agricultural heritage, including UNC Professor Emeritus Dr. Genevieve Canales. Featuring more than 70 photographic portraits, along with anthologies of biographies, philosophies and life stories, this exhibition pays tribute to the women whose legacies continue to shape and inspire the region. (Sponsored by Chicano Humanities Arts Council, AARP, Colorado Folk Arts Council, UNC Dept. of China/o and Latinx Studies, University of Northern Colorado, ACTS Community Fund)

ON VIEW IN MARIANI GALLERY

Hello, Hello, Baby
August 31–October 9
Art Walk & Reception: Thursday, September 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Hello, Hello, Baby explores the profound transformation of the mobile phone, one of the most influential devices to reshape modern life. From status symbol to constant companion, the phone has become an intimate, contradictory force that changes how we connect, pay attention and understand ourselves. This group exhibition asks you to consider what we have gained, what we have lost and what it means to seek genuine community in an increasingly fragmented world.

ON VIEW IN OAK ROOM GALLERY

Italian Studies by Margaret Bohls
September 3–October 9
Art Walk & Reception: Thursday, September 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Italian Studies presents a striking examination of historical ceramics from the Italian peninsula, drawing inspiration from objects from the Villanovan and Etruscan civilizations and vessels of ancient Apulia. Through still-life-like groupings that echo the didactic museum displays that informed Bohls’ research, this exhibition invites you to look closely at the forms, histories and meanings of these remarkable pieces.

All My Sons
2026-10-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Norton Theatre, 1828 10th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631
All My Sons is Arthur Miller’s powerful drama about family, responsibility and the high cost of the American Dream. When long-buried secrets begin to surface, you’ll be drawn into a gripping story of loyalty, guilt and the painful choices that shape a family’s future.
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Ken Womble

Fall 2026 Job, Internship, and Graduate School Fair
2026-10-15 10:00 - 16:00 | University Center Ballrooms, 2101 10th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80639, United States
Need a job? Want to learn about graduate programs? Don’t miss this opportunity!
The UNC Center for Career Readiness is hosting the Fall 2026 Job, Internship, and Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 15, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the University Center Ballrooms. Admission is free to all attendees.
Approximately 90+ employers will be recruiting for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships. Graduate Schools will be providing information on their program’s. Students and alumni from all majors are encouraged to attend.
A UNC photographer will be at the fair to take your picture for your LinkedIn profile, at no charge. Your picture will be emailed to you after the event.
