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."

Undergraduate students are invited to share an essay, original artwork or multimedia reflection that responds to or celebrates the themes in Braiding Sweetgrass for a chance to win $500.

Submissions are due by Jan. 27, 2023.

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.

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.

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:

• Food application deadline: Oct. 18
• Booth application deadline: Nov. 1
• Performance application deadline: Nov. 1

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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.

Are you ready to fuel your career in communication? 

The Master of Arts in Corporate Communication is a fully online degree program that enhances the ability of working professionals to build and maintain relationships through effective and ethical communication. Its coursework blends conceptual knowledge and practical techniques to make you an invaluable and nimble communicator in a globally relevant profession.

Learn more about the master’s degree, specific program course content and career opportunities in corporate communication and public relations during a virtual discussion hosted by faculty and program providers.

As an added benefit of attending the session, all attendees who are registered and present during the live discussion will receive an application fee waiver when they apply to the Master of Arts in Corporate Communication program for admission in spring 2023.

Don’t miss out––get your questions answered during this informative, interactive event. The live information session will take place via Zoom at 5 p.m. MST on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Register now.

If you cannot join us for the live event, a recording will be emailed to all registrants after the information session ends, but you must register in order to receive your emailed link.

Take the first step toward gaining a competitive advantage by earning a master’s in corporate communication.

Employee Services will host flu vaccine clinics in October and November for all CU Health Plan enrollees to help you and your family stay safe and enjoy the fall season. CU Boulder clinics will be held Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Oct. 26 and Oct. 28.

CU Health Plan enrollees can receive a flu shot at no cost. If you have medical insurance through another health provider, you can receive a flu shot for $39. Registration is required. Visit the flu shot information page to schedule an appointment.

If you can’t attend a clinic offered through Employee Services, don't forget that CU Boulder faculty and staff can get free flu shots Oct. 11–14 at the Health & Wellness Summit. Otherwise, be sure to get a flu shot from your primary care provider or at your local pharmacy or another medical center.

Learn more about the flu virus, the health risks and annual statistics on the CDC’s website.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to help everyone stay safe and protected when using technology, whenever and however you connect. The theme for the month is "It’s easy to stay safe online," and the University of Colorado is proud to be a champion and support this online safety and education initiative again this year.

Stay tuned for new topics each week, cybersecurity plinko, and webinars intended for faculty, staff, researchers and students university-wide.

Strategic Relations and Communications seeks first- and second-year undergraduates to participate in an hour-long focus group being held throughout the week of Oct. 10. The focus groups will be conveniently held on Zoom.

We want to hear your opinions about different CU Boulder communications and sources of information. Participation is confidential, and all responses will be anonymous. 

As a token of appreciation, we are offering each participant a $20 Amazon gift card.

Please use the link below to find a date and time that works for you and reserve your spot. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis—so sign up today!