Resources: Community & Culture
Alumni Association
Forever Buffs is the Alumni Association’s initiative to engage our 240,000 alumni and 30,000 students. Membership in The Herd, the student arm of the Alumni Association, is also a great way to engage with students and celebrate being a Buff. With 6,000 members, it’s one of the strongest student groups in the country. CU-Boulder Alumni have access to networking opportunities, career counseling and more through Forever Buffs Link, the online community for Buffs across the world. All alumni and students are lifelong members of the Alumni Association from the day they set foot on campus.
Boulder
As a CU-Boulder student, you live in one of the most dynamic, progressive, and attractive small cities in the United States. With a large system of bike and pedestrian paths, and one of the best bus systems in the nation (free to students with your Buff OneCard), Boulder is an easy place to get around any time of year. The city is renowned for its natural beauty, high-tech businesses, cultural activities, and the CU-Boulder campus, drawing a variety of individuals to the area, including scientists, professionals, writers, artists, and over 30,000 students.
Center for Multicultural Affairs
The Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) is a resource, referral, and counseling center that works to increase the retention/persistence of all students, with a particular focus on diverse students. A few of the programs offered by CMA are the Diversity Education Team, People of Color Film Series, Parents As Partners, peer counseling, Collegiate Leadership Development Program, and the White Antelope Memorial Scholarship.
Clubs and Organizations
Whether you’re looking for a group that emphasizes ethnic or cultural heritage, political involvement, hobbies, or environmental issues, clubs and organizations are an important part of campus life. Stop by the UCSU office in the UMC for more information about clubs and activities, or visit the student activities website or the online club guide.
Conference on World Affairs
The Conference on World Affairs, held each year during the second week of April, is the largest event in Boulder, attracting 92,000 students and visitors to over 200 sessions, all of which are free and open to the public. Roger Ebert, a participant for four decades, calls it the “conference on everything conceivable,” as topics are hardly limited to international affairs. No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something alluring in this year’s schedule.
Events Calendar
The University of Colorado Boulder Events Calendar is a comprehensive listing of events on campus, or associated with campus programs.
First-Year Students
First-year students have many exciting new opportunities and face a number of potential challenges. Those who become involved in their university community, both inside and outside the classroom, typically perform at higher levels in both the academic and personal aspects of their lives. Connect with your peers, meet regularly with faculty members, or touch base with a resident advisor (RA) to find out about the many resources and experiences that the university has to offer. The choices you make in the first year have a huge impact on what kind of Buff you will be at CU and beyond.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues
Since its creation in 1992, the Chancellor’s Standing Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues has realized several major initiatives benefiting the university, including a certificate program in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, domestic partner health insurance, an LGBT alumni association chapter, and more.
Greek Life
Greek life at CU-Boulder encourages the pursuit of excellence in leadership and scholarship, as well as friendship and community service. The CU-Boulder Greek system consists of the Pan-Hellenic sororities and multicultural Greek organizations. The Pan-Hellenic Executive Council and the Multicultural Greek Council govern these groups. Visit the Greek Life website for additional details.
International Students
International Student and Scholar Services welcomes over 1500 international students-from over 80 different countries-to CU-Boulder every year. If you are an international student, visit the website or stop by for help with visa questions or for suggestions (including English as a second language assistance and information on international student clubs) on how to get the most out of your stay in the United States. ISSS is a part of the Office of International Education located on the third floor of the Center for Community.