Buff Bulletin Board

The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.

 

Natural science majors: Apply for fellowship in Sleep and Development Lab

Undergraduate students majoring in a natural science (or similar) are invited to apply to the Mary A. Carskadon (MAC) 2023 Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Summer Research Fellowship in the Sleep and Development Laboratory. 

The apprenticeship runs May 15–Aug. 25. Apprentices are expected to devote the summer entirely to this academic research experience and not have other jobs or take coursework. Every apprentice will receive a $4,000 stipend.

The primary goal of the study is to understand how light can advance the timing of the circadian clock of preschool-age children. Apprentices will carry out multiple facets of data collection including saliva collection, setting up dim light conditions, training subjects, data entry, assisting with light exposure and entertaining subjects. 

Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2022, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. See the "Opportunities for Undergraduates" section on the lab's webpage for more details and a link to apply.

Join the Forever Buffs wine club

Forever Buffs wine

Grab a glass and enjoy exclusive wines from CU alumni-owned vintner Bella Grace Vineyards. When you sign up for the Forever Buffs wine club, you’ll receive a customized set of red and white wines shipped to your home.

Choose between sets of two, four, six or 12 bottles delivered four times a year. Each quarter features a new CU-inspired custom label design—and more than half the proceeds are donated to support CU Boulder and Buffs athletics.

Mobile Food Pantry on campus Oct. 11

A mobile food pantry will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on the UMC South Terrace Plaza. The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional dates are tentatively slated for Nov. 15 and Dec. 6. Learn more or contact food@colorado.edu with questions.

Participate in UROP’s Sidewalk Symposium Oct. 18

Students participate in UROP Sidewalk Symposium

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) invites CU Boulder undergraduates to participate in UROP’s Sidewalk Symposium on Oct. 18.

Students from all majors, at any stage of their project timeline, are encouraged to participate by creating and sharing their research and creative work with chalk on the campus walkways—all in collaboration with a professional artist.

Eligibility:

  • UROP funding is not required to participate.
  • CU Boulder undergraduates engaged in campus research and creative projects are encouraged to participate.
  • Participants must be working (or completed work) under the supervision of a CU Boulder faculty or staff mentor.
  • Students may participate as a group and should submit the application form once (with all students named).

Learn more and sign up.

Participants needed for spinal cord injury research study

Have you had a spinal cord injury? If so, we need your help.

The Sensorimotor Recovery and Neuroplasticity Laboratory at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz is seeking persons with a spinal cord injury to participate in a research project to study how low-oxygen therapy may promote recovery of movement.

This study is looking to see how mild bouts of breathing low oxygen may improve leg strength and walking ability in persons with spinal cord injury. The purpose of this study is to gain better understanding of how this potential therapy may help people with spinal cord injury become more independent.

If the following two questions apply to you, we would like to hear from you.

  • Are you 18–75 years old? 
  • Did you sustain a spinal cord injury more than six months ago?

Data we collect will be used to determine if this therapy may increase voluntary movement in persons' spinal cord injury. 

The study takes up one to two hours per day, up to 10 days of experimental treatment and training, and up to two days for tests on the CU Boulder campus. Participants will be compensated $25 for each visit and in some cases for travel.

Thank you so very much for your consideration. Your participation in our research program is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact CU Boulder's Andrew Quesada Tan and/or CU Anschutz's Andrew C. Smith with the subject line "IH STUDY."

Battling student debt? Apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness before Oct. 31

The recent announcement of student debt cancelation came as a huge relief for millions of borrowers. CU faculty and staff may qualify for additional relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

It’s important for eligible borrowers to apply for a PSLF repayment plan before Oct. 31, when the PSLF limited waiver expires. Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and useful tools to achieve debt forgiveness.

Raise money for childhood cancer at the Chi-O Rodeo on Oct. 8

Join Fraternity & Sorority Life at this year's Chi-O Rodeo, an event filled with food, line dancing, yard games and even a mechanical bull, to raise money for Make-A-Wish! All students and community members are invited to this event.

Every year, Chi Omega partners with Make-A-Wish to raise money for children with critical illnesses. This year, Chi Omega's wish kid is Amelia, a 7-year-old from Arvada, Colorado, who was diagnosed with leukemia. Her wish is to get a horse that she can keep on her family's farm.

The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Farrand Field. It will be $8 to attend. Whether or not you attend, anyone can donate at Chi Omega's Make-A-Wish page.

The International Festival needs you

Share your culture by participating in the International Festival on March 4. The International Festival Committee is looking for CU students, staff, faculty and community members to represent their culture or background by hosting a booth at IFest 2023!

The goal of the annual International Festival is to provide an opportunity for CU cultural student groups, individual students, staff, faculty and Boulder community members to share their culture with the CU community. Participants represent their roots by personalizing their booth using local artwork, clothing, literature, games or other décor that resonates with their cultural background. The greater CU Boulder community can participate in performances and cultural activities as well!

If you or someone you know would like to join IFest by hosting a booth or performing, please mark down these important dates on your calendar:

Please take note of the food application deadline. If you hope to host a booth and would like to serve food that you feel is representative of your culture/background, you must submit your food application by Oct. 18 11:59 p.m. The food application deadline is strict. Absolutely no food applications received after Oct. 18 will be considered.

Apply now. We hope to have you be a part of our celebration!

Questions? Please reach out to the International Festival Committee at ifc@colorado.edu.

University Information Services report available; Take quiz for chance to win gift card

Discover the innovative solutions University Information Services (UIS) provides in collaboration with multiple departments at CU Boulder. The UIS impact report highlights the extraordinary work accomplished by UIS since 2020 to empower CU to adapt, connect and achieve using technology.

After you’ve read the report, provide feedback and put your new knowledge to the test by playing the UIS Impact Report Game. Five participants will be selected at random on Oct. 24 to receive prizes for playing!

Get a chance to win $500 and an invitation to speak at TEDxCU

student speaking at TEDxCU event

CU Boulder undergraduates are invited to apply and compete at this year's 2022 Public Speaking Competition, run by TEDxCU. The competition will take place on Monday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the CASE Auditorium on Main Campus.

The application will close Monday, Oct. 17, at 11:59 p.m. The TEDxCU team will review applications and send a follow-up email if you have been chosen to speak at the Nov. 14 competition.

Finalists will be judged by a panel of past TEDxCU speakers and organizers. First place will receive a $500 cash prize and an invitation to speak at TEDxCU 2023 on April 7, 2023. Second place will receive a $250 cash prize.

Ralphie Handler tryouts coming up: Apply by Oct. 31

All students who will be graduating after December 2023 are eligible to try out to become part of college football's greatest tradition! Open to all current students, Ralphie Handler applications are now open. Please consider applying and completing the tryout process.

Applications are due Oct. 31. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

UMC Board looking for faculty, staff members

UMC building

The UMC Board serves as the governing body for the UMC and its facilities, programs and services. We currently have openings for staff and faculty members. The board creates policy and develops creative solutions to challenging issues. During a typical year, the UMC Board routinely discusses issues such as:

  • Annual budgets
  • Capital spending
  • Sustainable practices
  • Building usage policies
  • Student organization office and locker allocations
  • Food vendor, retail and services options
  • Distribution of annual UMC scholarships
  • Renovation plans
  • CU NightRide

If you’re up for an exciting challenge, the UMC Board is now accepting applications. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Apply for the Center for Student Involvement board

Join the CSI Board

On behalf of CUSG, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) Advisory Board enhances the role of CSI in providing strong support for students and student organizations. This is your chance to:

  • Help create a vibrant campus community
  • Gain leadership experience
  • Develop engaging programs and events

During a typical year, the CSI board discusses issues such as annual budgets, CSI policies and implementation of services, programs and activities. Apply now!

Note: You must be able to attend the board meetings on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 

Invite your undergrads to join Dean of Students Leadership & Values Council

All undergraduate students are welcome to submit an interest statement and apply to join the Dean of Students Leadership & Values Council. Participating in this advisory board will allow your undergraduate students to gain leadership experience through development and mentorship opportunities, impact change as they work with the dean of students and other leaders on campus, and help the student body thrive. 

Interest statements are accepted on a rolling basis. There is no deadline to apply.