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The University Memorial Center offers a variety of roles—like reception desk attendant, Connection cashier, NightRide driver, meeting set-up, AV technician and more—that fit different styles, interests and skills. These jobs offer flexible hours, professional and personal development opportunities and a true team spirit. Apply for student jobs at the UMC.

This week, Apple released its newest operating system, macOS Golden Gate (version 27). Because of several incompatibilities with a number of widely used applications at CU Boulder, OIT recommends waiting to upgrade Apple devices until key issues are addressed. Visit the OIT website to learn more.

Do you want curated support to help translate your research into policy impact? The new IBS Policy Accelerator pilot could be for you!

The accelerator is designed to bring policy expertise directly to researchers and help identify opportunities for their work to inform decision-making. You don’t have to become a policy expert! We have the capacity and expertise to help move your work toward meaningful impact at the local, state, national and global level. See the overview on Google Slides. 

Expressions of interest will be accepted on a rolling basis through Sept. 25—apply now.

Career Services is collecting gently used professional attire to help CU Boulder students prepare for upcoming career and networking events. Faculty, staff, alumni and employers are invited to donate items until Oct. 1 at Career Services, C4C S440, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Donation guidelines

• Clean and ready to wear
• No stains, damage, or visible wear
• Buttons and zippers intact
• Shoes with minimal wear
• All sizes welcome

Items needed

• Dress shirts
• Blouses
• Blazers
• Pants/slacks
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Ties
• Belts
• Professional shoes

Help keep yourself and our campus community healthy this flu season. CU Boulder faculty and staff can get a free flu shot at pop-up clinics hosted by Employee Health and Well-Being and Medical Services this fall.

Clinics will be held at convenient campus locations from Sept. 22 to Nov. 4, including a dedicated stop at the Health & Wellness Summit during the Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registering ahead of time will speed up your visit. Vaccines are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, Medical Services will also be offering COVID vaccines to faculty and staff at Wardenburg Health Center during the following time slots: 

• Monday–Thursday:  8:20–11:20 a.m. and 1:20–4 p.m.
• Friday: 9:20–11:20 a.m. and 1:20–4:20 p.m.

Appointments are now open and can be scheduled by calling 303-492-5101.

Take a few minutes this fall to get your flu and COVID shots and look after your well-being. Check clinic dates and register online.

Researchers at CU Boulder are conducting an in-person research study examining how adults with chronic pain read and understand informational texts.

If you choose to participate, you will complete a reading and comprehension task while your eye movements are recorded using an eye-tracking system on a computer screen. You will also complete questionnaires about your background, health and everyday experiences.

The study involves one in-person visit at CU Boulder and will take approximately 90 minutes. Participants who complete all study procedures will receive $30 per hour in compensation.

Eye tracking is a non-invasive method that uses a camera-based system to measure where you look on a computer screen while completing the reading task.

Participation is voluntary. You may stop participating at any time.

To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, be able to come to CU Boulder for an in-person study visit and have chronic pain.

If interested, please fill out the Screening Questionnaire.

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with students and the CU Boulder community? Consider becoming an advisor for a recognized student organization (RSO). Faculty and staff advisors help student leaders navigate challenges, achieve their goals and build community. Complete the advisor interest form to get involved.

The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic will return to Boulder on Sunday, Sept. 13, raising scholarship funds for Colorado students attending CU Boulder. The event will feature routes for cyclists of all ages and abilities and has raised millions of dollars for student scholarships since its founding.

The celebration will continue on Monday, Sept. 21, with a special screening of "No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company" at 7:30 p.m. in Muenzinger Auditorium. Executive producer and CU Boulder alum Jim Packer will attend in person. 

CU Boulder faculty members, staff members and graduate students looking to fund partnership development, a public outreach event or establish seed funding for a community-engaged scholarship project can apply to a Fall Tier 1 or Tier 2 Public and Community Engaged Scholarship Grant. 

The PACES Grant has awarded over $7 million dollars since 1999 and is made possible by the Office of Outreach and Community Engagement. 

Tier 1 grants are now open and will be awarded until all funding has been expended.

Tier 2 applications are due Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.

Visit the Office for Outreach and Community Engagement website for more information and specific guidelines.

CU Boulder's Campus Compact team is leading a student-centered initiative to assess and strengthen graduate student engagement in community-engaged scholarship across research, teaching, and creative work.

Graduate students, prospective graduate students or recently graduated grad students are invited to take a survey. The survey is anonymous and should take 10–15 minutes to complete. You may enter yourself into a drawing for a $100 gift card at the end of the survey.

The team is mapping existing opportunities and working to design a more coordinated, accessible campuswide ecosystem for graduate student community-engaged scholarship and is seeking input to advance next steps.

For faculty and staff: If you are involved with community-engaged scholarship activities at CU Boulder that may be of interest to graduate students, a separate survey is currently in development. Please contact lisa.h.schwartz@colorado.edu with your interest in sharing your current or potential opportunities for graduate students. 

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU Boulder is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. They are looking for adults, ages 40-plus, who are willing to participate in water-immersion sessions approximately three times per week for 12 weeks and have above-normal blood pressure (a top number of 115 or higher; if you are unsure of your blood pressure, please still contact the lab for screening). 

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, exercise stress test, body composition, blood chemistries and monetary compensation for time. 

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

The SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education is launching an inaugural Renewable Energy Career Accelerator. The single objective of the accelerator is to enable students to gain jobs and internships in the renewable energy sector. Powered by industry professionals, the accelerator enables participants to develop networks, learn hard skills and receive guidance from a personal mentor. 

The program will meet in the UMC on Tuesdays 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oct. 20–Nov. 17 and then again Jan. 12–March 2. It is free to students but does not provide academic credit. 

Questions? Learn more.

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative is seeking up to two entrepreneurship fellows. This paid position is ideal for students who are passionate about innovation, startups and community engagement—and who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Entrepreneurship experience or interest is preferred but not required. Gain experience in startups, venture building, event coordination and project management. 

Deadline extended: Apply by Friday, Sept. 11.

Paid Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 232067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1.75 hours). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder.

Curious about the conversations shaping our world? Get involved with the Conference on World Affairs (CWA).

Join the CWA 2027 kickoff meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Center for Global British & Irish Studies Room (CGBIS), Room M549, Norlin Library. 

For more than 75 years, CWA has brought scholars, students, global leaders, innovators, artists and community members together at CU Boulder to explore ideas, exchange perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues shaping our world.

Free and open to all, CWA offers opportunities to connect with others across campus and the community, explore topics that interest you, and help bring thought-provoking conversations to CU Boulder.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, connecting with others or simply learning more about CWA, we’d love to have you join us. Come learn what CWA is all about and discover ways to get involved in 2027. Pizza and drinks will be provided.