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October Happenings at Aims Community College

Aims Community College invites the community to our public events. Join us for these upcoming events on Aims campuses. Events are free unless otherwise noted.

People at a booth at Discover Aims events
The Discover Aims Open House is an opportunity to connect with campus resources, learn more about academic programs and check out our state-of-the-art learning environments and materials.
artwork by M.C. Zimmer.

A Completely Plausible Story: M.C. Zimmer Artist's Reception | October 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Ed Beaty Hall Gallery | Greeley Campus
Everyone is invited to the Ed Beaty Hall Art Gallery for its latest exhibit and artist’s reception. Step into a world where imagination, humor, and layered meaning collide at “A Completely Plausible Story,” a new exhibit featuring the thought-provoking artwork of M.C. Zimmer at Aims Community College. Known for weaving together colors, textures, and images in ways that surprise and delight, Zimmer creates works that explore people, living things, and their interactions with one another and their environments. Each piece invites viewers to pause, look closer, and discover their own interpretations, turning every encounter into a unique story.

Untold Stories of Colorado LGBTQ+ History | October 8 | noon-2:30 p.m. | Welcome Center: Ballroom A | Greeley Campus
Join the Aims Multicultural Office for Student Affinity, Inclusion and Community (MOSAIC) for a lunch & learn celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. Author and activist Phil Nash will share untold stories from Colorado’s queer past. Enjoy free lunch and connect with community history.   

Phil Nash has been a resident of Denver since 1976, where he played a pivotal role in establishing and later directing the Gay Community Center of Colorado (now known as The Center on Colfax). He also co-founded and chaired the Colorado AIDS Project during the early 1980s, a critical time for the community. His extensive background as a journalist for publications like Out FrontWestword, and The Advocate further enriches his perspective on this vital history.

Discover Aims -  Fall Open House | October 22 | 4-7 p.m. | Student Commons Lobby | Greeley Campus
Discover Aims is an open house event for prospective students and their families to learn more about Aims Community College. The next event is on October 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Participants can experience guided tours of buildings on the Greeley Campus. They can also connect with campus resources, learn more about academic programs and check out our state-of-the-art learning environments. People can sign up at aims.co/discoveraims

Spotlight Speaker Series | Welcome Center Miller Auditorium | Greeley Campus
The inaugural 2025-2026 speaker season brings an exciting lineup of four nationally renowned thought leaders to the greater Northern Colorado region. We invite you to join us to foster connections and inspire essential conversations about leadership, overcoming adversity and thriving under pressure. Each speaker brings bold ideas to encourage curiosity, self-reflection and growth. Don’t miss this series of conference-caliber keynotes right in your own backyard.

One series ticket offers access to the remaining speaking events:

  • Leif Babin | October 30 | 7 p.m.
  • Dr. Myron Rolle | February 4 |7 p.m.
  • Ambassador ‘Sully’ Sullenberger | March 25 |7 p.m. 
     
Jack o Latern graphic running through fall forest

Halloween Trick or Trot 5K | October 31 | 10 a.m. - noon | Outside Student Commons | Greeley Campus
Join us for a spooktacular run filled with fun, costume contests and prizes for top finishers. Enjoy free food, photo ops and plenty of Halloween cheer. This 5K is open to the entire community. Bring your friends, family, and classmates; this is one event you won’t want to miss. 

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For more information about events at Aims Community College, visit events.aims.edu. To request accommodations for any Aims event, please contact Disability Access Services at disabilities@aims.edu or (970) 339-6565.