FAQs

All events are held in the Miller Auditorium at the Aims Community College Welcome Center at 4901 20th Street in Greeley, Colorado.

Each new season will have a unique theme for all scheduled speakers. Topic themes are chosen to spark connection, conversation and growth in our communities and beyond.

Each talk runs for approximately an hour and a half and includes a Q&A period.

The lectures start promptly at 7:00 p.m. and the evening will conclude at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Anyone can purchase a season ticket to attend. 

After a few welcoming remarks from the series moderator and an introduction, the evening’s speaker will deliver their comments followed by a lively Q&A session of questions from the moderator and pre-submitted questions from the audience. The evening will conclude at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Yes, after each presentation, there will be a time for the moderator to ask questions submitted by audience members prior to the event.  

Currently, there are no meet-and-greet opportunities for this event. But keep an eye out for any communications in case this changes. 

We are currently not accepting volunteers for this event. We appreciate the thought and your willingness to help with such a great event.

There will be plenty of time before our speakers begin for you to network. 

Yes, we will have two bars open with a selection of beverages and basic snacks. There will be one on the first floor and one on the second floor of the building.. 

Yes. Before the event, a form will be available to submit your questions to each speaker. We cannot guarantee your question will be asked.

Aims Community College values providing a safe environment for students, employees, and guests. To expedite the entry process, ALL guests are encouraged not to bring any type of bags to the venue. To significantly accelerate entry into the event space, Aims has implemented a policy limiting the type, dimensions, and materials of bags brought into the venue, which may include a clear bag policy. Exclusions to this policy will be made for medically necessary items after a thorough inspection.

A clear bag policy is in place for all events taking place in the Miller Auditorium, however, any event held at an Aims venue is subject to the implementation of this clear bag policy as deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the Campus Safety and Security department. Please make sure your bag meets baggage policies and the clear bag policy guidelines, as applicable.

Guests are allowed to bring one (1) bag that does not exceed 12" W x 12" H x 6" D and one (1) small personal item that does not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size.

When a clear bag policy is in effect, all allowed bags must be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC. One-gallon clear plastic bags (Ziplock or similar) are also allowed.

Prohibited bags include but are not limited to purses larger than a small clutch bag, briefcases, backpacks, computer bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Attendees attempting to enter a venue with a bag that violates any policy in place for the event will be denied admission.

Other prohibited items include:

• Animals (service animals permitted)

• Audio/video recording devices, including cameras and camera accessories, and lenses

• Drones or other unmanned aerial devices/vehicles

• Noisemakers of any kind

• Weapons (e.g., knives, pepper spray and other aerosols, key rings/key chains for self-defense, stun guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc. and any ammunition or accessories to weapons)

• Illegal drugs or substances, including any form of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms

• Outside food or drinks, including alcohol

• Glass bottles or cans, sealed or otherwise

• Signs larger than 11"x17" unless otherwise specified by a special event

• Large umbrellas/golf umbrellas/any umbrella with a pointed end

• Laser pointers/pens

• Selfie sticks

• Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes etc.

• Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, stickers etc.

• Any other devices that may potentially interfere with, harm, and/or distract any event or event participant, other guests, audio or audio/visual telecast or recording of the event, or any technology-related service provided by the venue

• Other items, as determined by Aims Community College

Attendees are allowed to bring sealed, clear bottles of water or empty, clear water bottles under 32oz.

Attendees attempting to bring a prohibited item into a venue will be denied admission and will have no right to a refund. Staff are not able to hold items for guests, and there are no check-in areas or lockers available. Aims is in no way responsible for lost or stolen items carried in by an attendee, left in any vehicle or any location within the venue. Any personal items left unattended at or in the vicinity of the venue accesses will be disposed of.

Aims Community College reserves the right to handle each violation of the bag policy or the bringing of prohibited items into a venue on a case-by-case basis. All permitted bags, jackets and guests are subject to search upon entering the venue. If there are different policies for specific items for specific events, those will be listed on the event page. Contact Events at (970) 339-6310 or events@aims.edu for event-specific information.

There is a no-re-entry policy for all events. Once you leave you cannot come back in. Please plan accordingly. 

Filming, photography and audio recordings are prohibited during the performance. Cameras and other photographic or audio recording devices are not allowed in any auditorium or venue during an event. Cell phones and tablets may be brought into the auditorium or venue but may in no way be used for the purpose of recording, photographing, or broadcasting the event.

Please email events@aims.edu and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Tickets for the 2025-2026 series will go on sale to the general public on April 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. MTN. 

You can register by purchasing a season ticket, which gives you access to all the season's scheduled talks. 

Aims Community College does not have a box office. If you need assistance purchasing your tickets, please contact: events@aims.edu or (970) 339-6310*

Phone line is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended for event days.

Yes, there is a cost to attend. Season tickets may be purchased in three tiers with assigned seating: 

Tier 1: $250 - Upper Bowl
Tier 2: $200 - Lower Bowl
Tier 3: $100 - Skybox

Tickets can only be purchased as a season pass. Each speaker brings a fresh perspective to the season's theme, and we encourage the community to attend all of the talks to get the most out of the season.

Yes, when you purchase a season ticket, you will reserve your seating for the events.  Seat selections cannot be changed after purchase.

Currently, no tickets will be sold at the doors for the performances. Purchase your tickets for all four performances early to ensure you don’t miss out! 

Your ticket is in the email you received after your purchase. You can also save your ticket to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. 

When you are preparing to enter the building, please have your ID and ticket readily available, as both will be checked before you enter. Each attendee needs a unique ticket to be scanned at the doors. Depending on the event venue, you may be waiting outside until the doors open at their listed time. Your ID and bag may be checked, and your ticket scanned. It is up to Aims Community College if the door time to an event is pushed forward or backward, and an early entry cannot be guaranteed. 
 

Can’t find your tickets? You can find them in your account.

Aims Community College reserves the right to refuse admission, eject, and/or revoke the right to enter the event without a refund for anyone failing to comply with Aims rules, policies and laws.

Be aware of resellers

Tickets purchased from a vendor other than Aims Community College via this ticketing page may be lost, stolen, fake or otherwise violate our terms or policies. Such tickets will not be honored. Please be wary of any tickets from any site that do not stem from aims.edu. Aims Community College does not guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from third-party resellers (such as brokers or individuals); tickets.aims.edu is the only official online ticketing provider for Aims Community College events.
 

If a Speaker Series event is canceled, Aims will schedule a replacement speaker to which your season ticket will give you access. If an event has to be rescheduled, your ticket will still be good for the new date. 

Please do! Please invite your friends and acquaintances. Please keep in mind that everyone over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter the event. 

There currently are no discounts for groups. We are keeping ticket prices affordable so that as many people as possible can benefit from this incredible series.

There are no cancellations or refunds. Please verify all your event information before ordering, such as title, date, time, seat selection, billing information, etc. However, you are welcome to transfer your tickets to someone else or resell them for face value through your account.

How to transfer your ticket to someone else:

1. Log into your account. 
2. In 'My Account,' select the order number associated with the ticket you want to resell.
3. To the right of each ticket you want to resell, a 'Resell Ticket' checkbox appears with the face value of the individual ticket. To select a ticket for resale, check that box. 
4. Select 'Continue' at the bottom of the page. You must accept the Terms and Conditions message that appears at the bottom. 
5. Once acknowledged, the selected ticket will show as 'Listed for Sale' and a red 'Cancel Resale' button will be available for the selected ticket.
6. If you decide to cancel the resale of your ticket, please follow the above steps to gain access to the tickets and select 'Cancel Resale.' A cancel message will appear at the bottom of the page with 'Start Over' or 'Cancel Selected Tickets' options. If the ticket was cancelled, then on the right side, the ticket will show as 'Completed Resale Cancelled.'

Yes, to transfer your ticket to someone else:

1. Log into your account. 
2. In 'My Account,' select the order number associated with the ticket you want to resell.
3. To the right of each ticket you want to resell, a 'Resell Ticket' checkbox appears with the face value of the individual ticket. To select a ticket for resale, check that box. 
4. Select 'Continue' at the bottom of the page. You must accept the Terms and Conditions message that appears at the bottom. 
5. Once acknowledged, the selected ticket will show as 'Listed for Sale' and a red 'Cancel Resale' button will be available for the selected ticket.
6. If you decide to cancel the resale of your ticket, please follow the above steps to gain access to the tickets and select 'Cancel Resale'. A cancel message will appear at the bottom of the page with 'Start Over' or 'Cancel Selected Tickets' options. If the ticket was cancelled, then on the right side, the ticket will show as 'Completed Resale Cancelled.'

All parking is free on the Aims campus. Three lots immediately surround the college (Lots AA, BB, and CC). You can also park in lot L across from the Welcome Center. Otherwise, you can park anywhere on campus unless it is marked specifically for students, faculty, or staff. You can enter through the North or West Welcome Center entrances. 

View the Greeley campus map - The Welcome Center is in the bottom right corner of the map.

Yes, there are accessible seats available in all venues. In the Miller Auditorium, you can find accessible seats in rows A and M on the first floor and all three Skyboxes in row A. If you have any accessibility needs that we might need to be aware of before the show, please reach out and let us know: events@aims.edu. Please also reach out if you need hearing assistance. 

The event is exclusively in person, there is no streaming option and the event will not be recorded. Make sure to join us in person so you don’t miss out! 

Yes, please connect to ‘Aims Guest,’ you will be prompted to accept our terms and conditions before connecting. 

The Aims Spotlight Speaker Series is a seasonal series of thematic motivational talks by well-known speakers who share compelling stories and ideas with the broader Northern Colorado community.

Being present to listen to our speakers share their life-changing experiences in person can profoundly impact our lives. We can learn new ways of thinking and acting and have the opportunity to ask these national and global thought-leaders questions that might even change them. These types of experiences can spark important conversations in families, organizations, friendships and communities to help make the place we live better for everyone.