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Learn from Boulder leaders—sign up for the Boulder-CU Leadership Program

Megan Maneval — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:37:54 +0000

Learn from Boulder leaders—sign up for the Boulder-CU Leadership Program Megan Maneval Wed, 09/17/2025 - 06:37

Don't miss this chance to learn from incredible Boulder mentors and invest in your own growth. Applications are open through Sept. 28.

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3 tips to make new friends this fall

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:34:46 +0000

3 tips to make new friends this fall Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/16/2025 - 06:34

Getting involved on campus—through programs, events or student organizations—can open the door to meaningful friendships. Here are some tips to help you make new friends this year.

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3 tips for game-day fun

Megan Maneval — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:21:21 +0000

3 tips for game-day fun Megan Maneval Tue, 09/16/2025 - 05:21

The Buffs take on Wyoming at Folsom Field on Sept. 20, during Family Weekend. Whether you’re on campus for the game, attending a watch party or cheering from home, here are some tips to get ready for game day.

The Buffs take on Wyoming at Folsom Field on Sept. 20, during Family Weekend. Whether you're on campus for the game, attending a watch party or cheering from home, here are some tips to get ready for game day.

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28 things to do: Learn about NASA, stress less, more

Megan Maneval — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:57:15 +0000

28 things to do: Learn about NASA, stress less, more Megan Maneval Mon, 09/15/2025 - 09:57

This week brings to campus a firefly exhibit opening, meditation, guided painting, soccer and football games, the Take Care Street Fair, a mac 'n' cheese bar and more.

Monday, Sept. 15

NASA Days

9 a.m.–2:15 p.m. SMEAD Aerospace Building, Room 114
Stop by to meet NASA personnel and learn more about the Johnson Space Center, current missions including the Artemis Program and the International Space Station, and get information on internship and career opportunities. If you can't make it on Monday, stop by on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Kittredge Central, Room N114. Registration is required.

I Love Mondays: Mac ’n cheese bar

2–3 p.m. UMC, North Dining Room
Start your Monday off right! Enjoy a snack and learn about ways you can get involved at CU Boulder.

Latiné Heritage Month Kickoff

3–6 p.m. UMC 235
Celebrate Latiné Heritage Month with a bang! Join us for an epic event filled with free food, including delicious elote preparado (prepared corn) and a variety of Latin American snacks. Enjoy amazing music and performances that will get you dancing and having a blast. This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends and let's make some unforgettable memories together! Hosted by the Center for Culture Connection and Community and the Center for Student Involvement.

Billiards tournament

7–9 p.m. The Connection
Rack ’em up and show off your skills in our 8-ball and 9-ball tournament. Free to enter. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk. Prizes for top finishers.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Find Your Internship!

1–2 p.m. C4C S435
Don’t know where to start or feel stuck in your internship search? No problem! Join Career Services to learn about strategies for finding, applying for and successfully getting internships.

University Libraries drop-in hours

2–4 p.m. C4C N238
Stop by Access+ for drop-in library hours. Get support with conducting research, navigating library resources and general tips and tricks for large research projects.

First-Gen Student Workshop | Career Services Pop-up

4–6 p.m. C4C, Abrams Lounge
First-gen Buffs, kick off your career journey with a quick, helpful presentation. Stick around to connect with Career Services staff and fellow students at themed tables and leave with more confidence about your next steps!

Opening reception: 'Desire Lines'

5–7 p.m. Earth Sciences & Map Library
Stop by the opening reception for the exhibit "Desire Lines: Charting Firefly Love and Light." Explore the world of fireflies through a blend of art, science and geography, presenting data and creative interpretations to deepen your appreciation for their nocturnal ecosystems and the connection between living light, creativity and nature. Free refreshments!

DIY Night: Open craft

5–7 p.m. UMC 235
Feeling creative? Join this weekly craft program on Tuesday evenings! All supplies provided and space is limited. Registration in BuffConnect is free and required to participate.

Poker Night

7–9 p.m. The Connection
Ready to raise, bluff and go all in? Join our free Texas Hold’em tournament—no pressure, just cards, competition and a shot at some sweet prizes. Free to enter and open to all skill levels. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk. Prizes for top finishers.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Stress Less

2–4 p.m. C4C N238
Take a break and unwind at this monthly stress reduction event. Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-ons and stress balls. Snacks and supplies provided. Drop in, de-stress and connect!

Western Civilization Showdown Trivia

6–7:30 p.m. Kittredge Central, North Wing, second floor, Benson Center Suite (N221)
Group up and prove your Buff herd is the most cultured, or at least top two, and win a prize ranging from gift cards, Yetis, T-shirts and more! Register for free food!

Sleep Well, Live Well

7–8 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Tired of late-night scrolling and groggy mornings? Join us for a quick, engaging session on sleep hygiene and learn practical tips to help you rest and recharge. Then, get creative and build your own sleep kit—mix a custom aromatherapy blend, grab a sleep mask, sip calming herbal tea and more. Leave with tools to help you wind down and wake up refreshed.

Thursday, Sept. 18

AI Career Boost: Leveraging AI for Job Search and Development

11–11:45 a.m. Virtual
Step into the world of artificial intelligence and discover how it’s reshaping the future of work. At this event, you’ll learn about how AI is transforming the job market, tools to use AI in your career planning and insights to stay ahead in a tech-driven world. Whether you're curious or career-focused, this is your chance to level up with AI.

Sound Bath Meditation

12:15–12:45 p.m. CU Art Museum
Join in for a restorative sound bath meditation. Designed to relax your body and mind with healing music, the sound vibrations will help guide your consciousness toward a calm and peaceful state of mind.

Native Arts and Crafts Night

5–6:30 p.m. C4C N320
Join your fellow Buffs for Native Arts and Crafts. This is a casual makerspace to build community and work on projects. Materials will be provided, and you can also bring your own projects to work on.

Buffs vs. Kansas State soccer

7 p.m. Prentup Field
Cheer on the women's soccer team as they take on the Kansas State Wildcats under the lights at Prentup Field.

Free Fiske Thursdays

7–8 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Grab your Buff OneCard and head over to Fiske Planetarium to enjoy Free Fiske Thursdays! All 7 p.m. shows and star talks are free for CU Boulder students on Thursdays.

Buffalo Nites: Guided painting class

8–10 p.m. UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join your fellow art aficionados to create a work of art even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro with all supplies included. Please pre-register for the event to guarantee your spot. Registration will open one week before the event.

Program Council presents: Club 156 show with Rob Drabkin and Sophie Storms

8–10 p.m. The Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music presented by CU Boulder Program Council!

Friday, Sept. 19

Cozy Gaming: Farming Simulators

3–7 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind from a stressful week. Play your favorites or try something new in good company!

Take Care Street Fair

2–4 p.m. UMC Fountain Area
Enjoy this Family Weekend celebration of health and wellness!! Free and open to all Buffs and their families—enjoy activities and resources including:

Flu shots for students
Free resources and swag
Self-care activities
Arts and crafts
Fitness challenges
Chair massage
Succulent plants
Music and games

Wheelchair Intramural Pickleball

4–8 p.m. Rec Center
Looking for a fun, inclusive way to stay active and meet new people? Try Wheelchair Intramural Pickleball—no experience needed! It's fast-paced, easy to learn and open to all skill levels and abilities. Adaptive equipment available.

Buffs vs. Colorado State volleyball

7 p.m. CU Events Center
Cheer on the women's volleyball team as they take on the Colorado State Rams in the "Battle for the Golden Spike." Buffs wear white. CU students with a valid Buff OneCard get free admission in general admission seating.

'The Fast and the Furious': Program Council Friday Night Film

7 p.m. Benson Earth Sciences, Benson Lawn
Join Program Council and the CU Car Club to watch "The Fast and the Furious" on the big screen—for free!

Colorado's Buffalo Skies: The Fall Equinox at CU

Sept. 19, 21 Fiske Planetarium
Curious about the Colorado Skies above Boulder? Wondering what the equinox is all about? Join Fiske Planetarium on a deep dive into this astronomically significant day and explore the constellations of autumn.

Back to School at the Climbing Gym

7–9 p.m. Rec Center
Class is in session…on the wall! Show your school spirit and climb your way through CU trivia, math equations and other tricky exam questions. Earn your grade and climbing report card and rack up that extra credit, because, here, the only way to pass is to send!

Saturday, Sept. 20

Buffs vs. University of Wyoming

8:15 p.m. Folsom Field
Come cheer on the Buffs as they take on the University of Wyoming Cowboys in this Saturday night showdown!

This week brings to campus a firefly exhibit opening, meditation, guided painting, soccer and football games, the Take Care Street Fair, a mac 'n' cheese bar and more.

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Nominate your pick for the Employee of the Year Awards

Megan Maneval — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:47:20 +0000

Nominate your pick for the Employee of the Year Awards Megan Maneval Fri, 09/12/2025 - 07:47

Chancellor Justin Schwartz invites nominations for the 2025 Chancellor’s Employee of the Year Award. This annual award is presented to CU Boulder staff in recognition of and appreciation for exceptional job performance and distinguished contributions to the campus community. Award criteria include job performance, leadership, service and interpersonal skills.

The award includes a prize of $5,000 (after tax) and a commemorative gift. The 2025 awards will be presented at a ceremony hosted by the chancellor.

Eligibility

All eligible CU Boulder classified and university staff may be nominated for this award.
Nominees must have been employed by CU Boulder for at least three years by the nomination deadline and must not have received any corrective and/or disciplinary actions within the last five years.
Employees may only receive this award once during their campus career.
University officers (i.e, deans, associate vice chancellors and above) are not eligible for this award, and nominations will not be considered.

Nomination information

Nominations may be submitted by any member of the campus community (staff, faculty or student) who has firsthand knowledge about the nominee. Nominations should be submitted using the online nomination form.

Each nominee should have:

One primary nomination submission.
Two additional supporting submissions by individuals other than the primary nominator.
At least one of the submissions must be from the nominee’s direct supervisor.

Nominations should address and provide specific examples of the following criteria:

Outstanding job performance

Demonstrates consistently outstanding performance in all areas of their job
Incorporates ethical practices and behaviors in all areas of their job

Exemplifies inspired leadership

Leads with integrity and in a way that contributes constructively to the department or campus’ mission
Identifies and addresses challenges that arise in an honest, thoughtful, and ethical manner
Works to advance diversity, equity and inclusion practices

Extraordinary service

Supports the unit, department, college, campus or surrounding community in unique ways that go beyond the employee’s job responsibilities

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Supports co-workers
Improves department/division/unit morale
Provides outstanding customer service
Consistently exhibits a positive attitude

Submission process

To submit a nomination or supporting submission, please complete the electronic nomination form. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.

No more than three total submissions will be accepted for each nominee.
Submissions will not be accepted past the nomination deadline.

For additional information or questions, please contact Daniel Hoffman at daniel.hoffman-1@colorado.edu.

Justin Schwartz invites nominations for the 2025 Chancellor's Employee of the Year Awards—due by Oct. 17. Faculty, staff and students may participate in the nomination process. Learn more.

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Seeking nominations for showcase about open, digital and public scholarship

Megan Maneval — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:29:26 +0000

Seeking nominations for showcase about open, digital and public scholarship Megan Maneval Thu, 09/11/2025 - 07:29

The Center for Research Data and Digital Scholarship (CRDDS), in partnership with the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship (PACES), is seeking nominations for a showcase featuring projects that center one or more of the following components: open access, digital, public and/or community-engaged scholarship. Nominations of others, including of students, or self-nominations are welcome.

Representatives from selected nominations will be invited to present their work and learn from colleagues at the Dec. 5 CU Boulder Showcase of Open, Digital and Public Scholarship.

Eligibility criteria, the nomination form and other details are available on the CRDDS website. Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Sept. 22, and decisions will be made by Oct. 10.

The Center for Research Data and Digital Scholarship is seeking nominations for a showcase featuring projects that center on open access, digital, public and/or community-engaged scholarship.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Megan Maneval — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:39:00 +0000

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Megan Maneval Thu, 09/11/2025 - 06:39

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates, recognizes and supports the identities, histories, cultures and contributions of the country's Hispanic/Latiné communities between Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Join upcoming events and learn more about how to get involved.

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Campos Student Center celebrates community and future success

Megan Maneval — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:08:24 +0000

Campos Student Center celebrates community and future success Megan Maneval Tue, 09/09/2025 - 11:08

College of Engineering and Applied Science

The College of Engineering and Applied Science honored the legacy of Marco Campos with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly named Campos Student Center in recognition of his $5 million investment in student success.

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Volunteer with CU Restorative Justice as a community representative

Megan Maneval — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:58:21 +0000

Volunteer with CU Restorative Justice as a community representative Megan Maneval Tue, 09/09/2025 - 10:58

CU Restorative Justice, part of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution, brings together victims, offenders and the community to repair harm and promote accountability after a Student Code of Conduct violation.

SCCR is seeking volunteers—students, staff, faculty and Boulder community members—to serve as community representatives. In this role, you’ll join conference circles and share your perspective to help create a supportive, open-minded space for student growth and healing. The next community representative training will be Sept. 16—RSVP here.

Learn more about volunteering with CU Restorative Justice.

Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution is seeking volunteers to serve as community representatives. Share your perspective to help create a supportive, open-minded space for student growth and healing. The first training is Sept. 16.

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Apply for the Forever Buffs Network Mentorship Program

Megan Maneval — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:28:25 +0000

Apply for the Forever Buffs Network Mentorship Program Megan Maneval Tue, 09/09/2025 - 10:28

Looking for a mentor? Your Forever Buffs community is the perfect place to start. Whether you're looking to set yourself up for career success or find a direction for your passion, mentorship is the ideal way to learn from a CU Boulder alum's professional and personal experiences. Apply by Sept. 30.

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