Getting Involved

Boost your college experience this semester

Megan Maneval — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:02:42 +0000

Boost your college experience this semester Megan Maneval Fri, 09/19/2025 - 11:02

One of the best ways to unlock all the possibilities CU Boulder has to offer is getting involved. Clubs, leadership programs, peer mentoring, volunteering or attending workshops—these experiences not only boost your academic journey but also help you find your people, cultivate new talents and prepare for life beyond graduation.

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Spark conversations with Buffs One Read book club kits

Megan Maneval — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:03:53 +0000

Spark conversations with Buffs One Read book club kits Megan Maneval Thu, 09/18/2025 - 14:03

Start a book club using Buffs One Read kits that have everything you need to read and discuss, including copies of the book, instructions and activities.

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Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs

Megan Maneval — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:19:16 +0000

Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs Megan Maneval Thu, 09/18/2025 - 13:19

From university research studies to part-time jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what's open.

Paid and volunteer research opportunities are also posted on the Buff Bulletin Board as they become available. Student Employment posts on- and off-campus and work-study jobs and a weekly email list for subsribers.

Students only

Study on belonging, identity, sexual harm

If you're 18 or older and a first-year undergraduate student at CU Boulder from an underrepresented race or ethnicity on our campus, or someone who identifies with an LGBTQQ2SIA+ identity, the GIST Lab invites you to participate in a study on the intersections of belonging, identity and sexual harm on campus.

This is a paid research study, and participation involves completion of four assessments across the course of your first semester. Learn more and see if you're eligible.

Questions? Please contact ourcampus@colorado.edu for more information.

For business undergrads: Study on generative AI use

Researchers are seeking current CU Boulder undergraduate students enrolled in the Leeds School of Business who are 18 years and older and proficient in speaking English. Participants cannot be international students.

You will participate in an entirely voluntary and confidential 30- to 45-minute audio recorded interview.

The purpose of this research study is to investigate student experiences with and perceptions of generative AI tools in research and information-seeking (IRB protocol #25-0419)

Participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. To participate, please fill out the form, and one of the investigators will contact you. Contact
emily.dommermuth@colorado.edu with questions.

Part-time jobs

Work in Student Affairs

Working on campus is a great way for students to gain professional experience and discover new passions. Through your student job, you may learn that you enjoy working one-on-one with others or that your natural strengths work well for certain roles (like event planning or mentorship). Whatever department you work in, your student job can help you explore career paths, build your resume and shape your future. Explore jobs on Handshake.

Work in Campus Dining Services

Campus Dining Services offers students the chance to learn and build skills for success at CU and beyond. Our students work in a diverse, inclusive and fun space, and there are jobs that work with your schedule. There are also personal and professional development opportunities to develop skills like teamwork, communication, leadership and more.

Flexible hours and convenient locations
Competitive pay rates (starting at $16/hour)
Work-study opportunities for eligible students
Leadership and advancement opportunities
Make new friends while building community
Work in diverse and inclusive environments

Explore Jobs on Handshake.

Studies for adults

Study on mood, bipolar disorder in young adults

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (one hour and 45 minutes). Must be 18-25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history.

Apply now. Email years-study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547 with questions.

Study on wellness in young adults

Interested in emotions and well-being? Want to help researchers understand psychological wellness and mental health? Participate in an engaging and fun paid study to understand your own emotions in the CU Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (IRB#24-0426)! You will be paid $30 for your participation (choice of Amazon or Target gift card)

Study includes some or all of the following parts (earn up to $30)

Part A: Remote online survey – Answer online questionnaires about your emotions, social and psychological well-being. Complete a 30-minute online survey.
Part B: In-person immersive experience – Come in-person to complete a brief 15–20-minute walk on CU Boulder campus, followed immediately by a brief 15-minute survey.

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 25 years old, fluent in English and able to walk 15–20 minutes unassisted without difficulty.

Interested in participating? Learn more here. Have any questions? To participate or ask questions, email awesome-study@colorado.edu and name the subject line “AWESOME Study."

Study on women, PTSD

CU Anschutz researchers are looking for women who do and do not experience trauma-related nightmares to join a research study. The purpose of the DAWN Study is to understand how trauma-related nightmares impact heart health in women.

Qualifications:

Women 22–40 years of age
Do and do not experience repetitive nightmares related to prior traumatic experiences
No history of cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular/heart disease

Compensation will be provided.

Interested? Complete the optional preliminary eligibility survey. Send a message to DAWNstudy@cuanschutz.edu if you have additional questions.

Study on cognitive load in VR/AR

The SHINE Lab at CU Boulder is recruiting participants for XR research assessing and optimizing cognitive load. This entails identifying when and how to reduce cognitive load and improve training in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

Who can join this study:

You are between 18–65 years old
You can speak and read English
You have normal vision (20/20) or corrected vision with contact lenses. Glasses are not recommended to be used with VR headsets.

In this research experiment, you are invited to complete an assembly task while inside of a consumer-available extended reality head-mounted display (HMD). This means that you may be in virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR). You will also wear a full head of neurological sensors: functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG).

The experiment takes 120 minutes. There are no direct benefits to you as a participant, but you will be able to gain some understanding of XR research. HMDs may increase the potential for humans to experience motion sickness symptoms or simulator sickness. Experience of these symptoms is greater for participants who have a history of motion sickness. As with any research, there is some possibility that you may be subject to risks that have not yet been identified.

You will receive a $40 Amazon gift card for your participation.

Study will be conducted at the Center for Innovation and Creativity (CINC), Room 184E (located at 1777 Exposition Drive). This room is inaccessible without a key, so someone will meet you in the lobby.

Please register for an experiment slot. Email jalynn.nicoly@colorado.edu with questions.

Study on stress, menstrual cycle

CU Boulder researchers are currently recruiting participants for a research study exploring how stress and wellbeing change across the menstrual cycle. If you're someone who tracks your cycle or experiences noticeable shifts in mood or stress, this might be something you'd find interesting to take part in.

Eligibility:

Ages 18 and up
Regular menstrual cycles for the last six months
Not currently using hormonal birth control
Experience premenstrual symptoms

Participation involves a few brief activities spread out across one full cycle, including smartphone-based check-ins, a short survey and at-home ovulation tracking (materials provided). We expect you to divulge about three hours of commitment throughout your cycle.

In total, about three hours spread out across a month
Baseline questionnaires
At-home ovulation tracking (supplies provided)
Six-minute smartphone assessments every other day across your cycle

Participants will also be compensated for their time and can earn up to $50 for their participation. If you're curious to learn more or think you might be eligible, feel free to check out the attached flyer or complete the short pre-screening.

Feel free to reach out to eleanor.goulden@colorado.edu with any questions.

Multiple sclerosis clinical trial

Researchers from the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at CU Boulder are conducting a study to investigate if electrical stimulation applied to the legs can reduce fatigue and improve walking in persons with multiple sclerosis.

Eligibility:

You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are between 18–65 years of age
Have clinically confirmed diagnosis of MS
Are able to walk but have some difficulty walking
Experience some fatigue during activities of daily living

The 11-week study involves four evaluation visits and 18 treatment sessions (three times/week for six weeks).

Evaluation sessions (approximately two hours each):

Answering questionnaires
Tests of walking, balance and muscle function

Treatments (approximately 60 minutes each):

TENS applied to leg muscles while performing weight-lifting exercises
The treatment will be applied to two muscle groups in each leg

Participants will be paid up to $880 for completing the 11-week trial.

If you are interested, please contact Mélanie Henry by email at melanie.henry@colorado.edu and reference the MS clinical trial. Learn more.

Study on walking performance in older adults

Researchers from the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at CU Boulder are conducting a study to investigate the influence of light electrical stimulation (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) on walking performance in older adults.

Eligibility:

Individuals between ages 65 and 85
No recent lower-body injuries, free from neurological impairments
Able to walk unaided for six minutes

The study involves two evaluation visits to CU Boulder Main Campus. The two sessions (each approximately 1.5 hours each) will be separated by three to seven days. Walking will be tested while transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is applied over leg muscles and controlled by a foot switch.

Participants will earn $60 for completing the two sessions. If interested, please contact Rehab Aljaafari to learn more about the study: phone 720-687-7148 or email real5810@colorado.edu.

Want to see what your brain looks like?

The Intermountain Neuorimaging Consortium (INC) is a brain imaging research facility in the Institute of Cognitive Science at CU Boulder. They use MRI scans to study how the brain works and how the brain changes across the lifespan. They currently have six to seven studies that are looking for participants from a range of ages across the Denver metro area.

Learn More & Enroll

Psychology research

Participate in a non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) study on language comprehension (IRB 24-051).

Eligibility:

18–40 years old
Native speaker of English (fluent before age 10, able to read English with native proficiency)

Study information:

This will take place at the CINC building at 1777 Exposition Drive
One session lasting about 90 minutes
$20 per hour paid in cash at the end of the session

Sleep studies

Study on sleep, peripheral circadian clocks

The purpose of the Biomarkers of Peripheral Circadian Clocks in Humans study is to examine how light exposure and meal timing influences circadian rhythms in healthy people ages 17–40.

The study is seven weeks long with eight in-person visits at CU Boulder. Participants live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 7.7 days (15.4 days total).

Compensation is up to $4,093.

For more study details and information on how to apply, please complete this survey. If you have any other questions, please email sleep.study@colorado.edu and ask about the peripheral clock study.

Study on delayed sleep-wake phase disorder

Do you have trouble falling asleep before 1 a.m.? Do you find it difficult to wake up early in the morning for your commitments? Does your high schooler have a hard time falling asleep before 1 a.m. and waking up early in the morning/for high school?

Researchers are looking for people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder or people with late bedtimes, or healthy people with typical bedtimes.

You may be eligible for this study if you:

Are ages 16–30
Have a diagnosis of delayed sleep-wake phase disorder or have late bedtimes after 1 a.m., an inability to fall asleep and difficulty awakening when required for school/work
Are healthy with typical bedtimes and no sleep concerns

The study is 6.5 weeks long with six in-person visits and will include:

Health screening
Monitor on separate occasions your sleep, mood, eating times for one or two weeks and blood sugar levels while living at home
Live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 48-66 hours (approximately 4.87 days in total):
Blood and saliva sampling
Reaction time, mood, and ability to think testing

Compensation is up to $1,750.

Go study details and apply. For more study details, email sleep.study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-1923.

IRB Protocol: 23-0285, Pathophysiology of Circadian Rhythm Delayed Sleep Wake Phase Disorder

Study on skeletal response to night shift

CU Anschutz researchers in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes are looking for healthy men and women to study the effects of sleep disruption on bone health.

You may qualify for this study if you:

Healthy man or woman (not pregnant) ages 20–40 years old
No current diagnosed or undiagnosed sleep conditions
Premenopausal women must be on continuous oral contraception pills
Habitually sleep seven to nine hours per night
No night shift work in the past year
A non-smoker

Involvement includes:

Measurements of bone mineral density
Completion of sleep questionnaires/assessments
Sleep with a simulated night-shift schedule or normal sleep schedule
A general physical exam
Activity monitoring with a wrist monitor
Blood/urine collection
Two inpatient stays (four nights each)

The total study duration is up to six weeks of participation. You will receive up to $1,500 and a FitBit for your time.

If interested, email spotlight@cuanschutz.edu for study details, or complete the prescreening survey.

Physiology of aging studies

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is recruiting for three studies:

Breathing exercise study (ages 18-plus)

Researchers are looking for participants to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise) delivered via a smartphone app on blood pressure and blood vessel function.

Requirements:

Aged 18-plus years
Systolic BP (top number) 120–160 mmHg (please contact us if you are unsure of your blood pressure)
Own an Apple or Android smartphone
Willing to perform breathing exercises 5–10 minutes per day, six days a week, for six weeks

Participants receive:

Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
Blood pressure screening
Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

Breathing exercise study (ages 50-plus)

Researchers are looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise), compared to brisk walking, on blood pressure and blood vessel function.

Requirements:

Aged 50-plus years
Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Participants receive:

Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
Physician-monitored exercise stress test
Blood pressure screening
Bone mineral density test
Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

Hot tub, blood pressure study

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study.

Requirements:

Aged 40-plus
Willing to participate in 12 weeks of hot tub sessions, approximately three times per week
Systolic BP (top number) > 115 mmHg (please contact us if you are unsure of your blood pressure)

Participants receive:

Exercise stress test
Body composition assessment
Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

Studies for the family

Maternal communication study

The Language, Development, and Cognition Lab invites young children to participate in a fun language perception study! You and your child can participate online via Zoom or in person at a time that is convenient for you.

The study is open to 3- to 5-year-old typically developing children who are acquiring English as a first language.

Your child will engage in a task in which they will be shown four images and asked to touch one of them (e.g., "touch the star!"). The total time for the study is 20–30 minutes including breaks.

You will receive a $20 Amazon gift card within one to two weeks of study completion. Interested? Contact ldclab.boulder@colorado.edu.

Child communication research

The Child Research Participant Registry connects families and researchers, so that together they can advance understanding of human communication and methods to diagnose and treat children who have communication-related challenges. They invite families of children with or without communication challenges to join the registry.

To learn more, or to sign up your child, please visit this webpage. The research registry is affiliated with the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

From university research studies to part-time jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what’s open.

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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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