Getting Involved

Start fresh: Spring involvement, job and volunteer fairs

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:21:59 +0000

Start fresh: Spring involvement, job and volunteer fairs Megan M Rogers Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:21

This spring, you have many options to get involved on campus, meet fellow Buffs and accomplish personal goals—upcoming job and involvement fairs are great ways to find opportunities. Learn more and get tips to maximize your experience.

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Join the inaugural Community Engagement Week Jan. 27–29

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:31:14 +0000

Join the inaugural Community Engagement Week Jan. 27–29 Megan M Rogers Mon, 01/05/2026 - 07:31

Part and parcel with CU Boulder's 150th anniversary is our campus's commitment to making a difference in the lives of Coloradans through campus-community partnerships. To share and celebrate, the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship will host CU Boulder's first-ever Community Engagement Week.

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Become a host family at the International English Center

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:29:35 +0000

Become a host family at the International English Center Megan M Rogers Mon, 12/15/2025 - 13:29

A host family and international student. Photo courtesy of the International English Center.

For 50 years, the International English Center (IEC) at CU Boulder has welcomed international teens, undergraduate and graduate-level students to the campus and to Boulder, providing a safe, nurturing and dynamic environment where students develop their English language skills, explore U.S. culture and connect with other students from around the world.

Opening your home to an international student gives them the opportunity to experience life in the United States and helps foster cross-cultural communication and understanding. The student becomes a part of your family, often resulting in a lifelong friendship.

The IEC is looking for local families to host international students for short-term stays (three to four weeks). Host families are required to provide well-balanced meals, reasonable use of the house and amenities, and transportation as necessary; in return, families receive a daily stipend for expenses.

If you’re interested in becoming a homestay family, you’ll need to submit an application, complete a criminal background check, and provide two non-relative personal references. IEC staff will also visit your home for a brief in-person interview.

Please feel free to share this information with colleagues, friends and neighbors. Learn more about becoming a homestay family and fill out the interest form. Email Eriko Yatabe-Waldock or call 303-735-9590 with any questions.

The IEC is currently recruiting host families for Japanese university students coming to study at the center in February 2026.

Act locally and engage globally by opening your home to an international student as part of the International English Center's homestay program.

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Symposium brings leaders together to shape STEM action

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:18:08 +0000

Symposium brings leaders together to shape STEM action Megan M Rogers Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:18

College of Engineering and Applied Science

Hundreds of educators, students, scientists, policymakers, industry partners and community leaders recently gathered for STEM Together 2025: The STEM Education Action Symposium. The event was designed to advance collective action in STEM education and workforce development within Colorado's strong, innovative ecosystem.

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Waste not. Want? Yes

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:55 +0000

Waste not. Want? Yes Megan M Rogers Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:00

At an annual holiday market, CMDI students again sold handmade, sustainably sourced gifts—along with the stories of how the materials were rescued from waste streams.

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Fund your research or creative work through commercialization

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:32:23 +0000

Fund your research or creative work through commercialization Megan M Rogers Wed, 12/10/2025 - 13:32

Whether you're developing new technologies, pioneering creative works or advancing scientific discoveries, Venture Partners at CU Boulder provides support to help transform your ideas into real-world solutions—while securing funding to advance your work.

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Staying in Boulder for winter break? Here are 5 things to do

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:55:03 +0000

Staying in Boulder for winter break? Here are 5 things to do Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 12/08/2025 - 13:55

Looking for things to do over winter break? Here are some activities to enjoy in and around Boulder.

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11 things to do: Unwind with therapy dogs and more

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

11 things to do: Unwind with therapy dogs and more Megan M Rogers Mon, 12/08/2025 - 05:00

You're almost there, Buffs! This final week of fall semester 2025 brings to campus free finals week at the Rec, a Kwanzaa celebration, the "Under the Lights" celebration at the campus greenhouse building and more.

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Free Finals Week at The Rec

Dec. 6–12 Rec Center
Take a break from studying and de-stress at the Rec with the following free activities:

Bouldering in the climbing gym from noon to 4 p.m.

Skate rentals during rec skate

Fitness classes

Must be a student and have a Buff OneCard.

Monday, Dec. 8

1 thing to check off your to-do list

Apply for a scholarship: Scholarships available for student leaders and UMC student employees

Fun Before Finals: Therapy Dogs

Noon–2 p.m. Rec Center lobby
Finals got you feeling ruff? Visit the Rec Center lobby for a stress-relief snuggle session with therapy dogs!

Billiards tournament

7–9 p.m. The Connection
Rack ’em up and show off your skills in our 8-ball and 9-ball tournament! It’s free to enter, sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk and there are prizes for top finishers.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

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. It’s free to enter and open to all skill levels. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk and there are prizes for top finishers!

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Meditation

12:30–1 p.m. C4C N238
Take a midweek pause with the Mindful Campus team at CU Boulder. This event is open to all experience levels.

Find Your Internship!

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

Club sports

Get out and support your Club Sport Buffs! With 30 clubs on campus, there's plenty of action each week. Find your game.

Fun Before Finals: Create a Creature

2–4 p.m. UMC 330
Stop by this event to make your very own study buddy!

Super Smash Bros tournament

4–10 p.m. The Connection
Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate the arena? Join CU Gaming and The Connection for an epic Super Smash Bros tournament! It’s free to enter and sign-ups start at 4 p.m. at The Connection front desk.

Kwanzaa Celebration at the Boulder Public Library

5–7 p.m. Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater
The Center for African & African American Studies invites students, staff, faculty and community members to the fourth annual Kwanzaa Celebration, featuring performances by the center’s artists-in-residence.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Mobile Food Pantry

2–4 p.m. Kittredge Central
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food (weight can vary). Be sure to bring your own reusable bags or boxes! Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

CU Greenhouse 'Under the Lights' Open House

5–7 p.m. CU Greenhouses, 1380 30th St.
Join the CU Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for an open house at the 30th Street greenhouses. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to visit the greenhouses after hours for cocoa, face painting and a scavenger hunt. Admission is free ($10 per person donation is suggested). RSVP here.

Friday, Dec. 12

Extreme Bowling

7–11 p.m. The Connection
Enjoy the fun of bowling with black lights, colored lane lights and colored pins. It’s the only extreme bowling you’ll find in Boulder, and it’s fun for everyone! Standard bowling rates apply.

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Student Success Conference: Call for nominations, register

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:52:13 +0000

Student Success Conference: Call for nominations, register Megan M Rogers Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:52

Register to join the Student Success Conference on Feb. 18, and don't miss your chance to nominate outstanding colleagues for the Faculty and Staff Student Success Champion Awards (due Jan. 5) and submit undergraduate student panelist nominations by Dec. 22.

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Call for proposals: Inclusive Sports Summit

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:46:10 +0000

Call for proposals: Inclusive Sports Summit Megan M Rogers Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:46

The Inclusive Sports Summit brings together campus and community members to explore issues in sports through engaging presentations and interactive discussions. Proposals are due Dec. 12.

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