Buff Bulletin Board

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

 

Communicating for student success: December and spring 2022 milestones and actions for faculty, staff, advisors

Each month, communications milestones and actions will be shared with faculty and staff related to the monthly CU Boulder Today update on the student-centered approach to teaching and learning. It aims to provide student-facing staff and faculty a quick glimpse into the month’s key milestones for undergraduate students, along with links to corresponding communications. Each feature will also include topics and resources staff and faculty can highlight when having conversations with students. 

Milestones for December and the spring semester

  • Students should now be registered for spring 2022. Those who did not register during their enrollment period have been emailed and texted. It’s not too late to register and/or meet with their advisor. 
  • Students will finish finals by Dec. 15 and grades will be posted throughout the following week. Students will be able to see all of their grades in Buff Portal’s grades and GPA card by Dec. 23.
  • Winter break:

Actions to support students

  • Encourage students to log in to Buff Portal. This is where they’ll see holds they may need to clear before registering for spring and also where they’ll see their fall 2021 grades. 
    • Students can view a description of each hold, including instructions for clearing the hold and contact information for the office that manages the hold. 
  • If students didn’t do as well in the fall as they had hoped and are worried about their grades, let them know that they’ll be contacted by their dean’s office during the weeks of Jan. 3 and 10, if they are receiving a notification about poor academic standing. Otherwise, encourage them to reach out to their academic advisor or academic coach during the week of Jan. 3.
  • Students living in the residence halls will need to be moved out by Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. They can begin moving back in for spring 2022 on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. There will be limited campus dining offered during break. 
  • If students have struggled to make connections this semester, encourage them to participate in Spring Welcome events in January. They can view events happening all semester long by downloading the CU Boulder Life app

See additional winter break reminders and tips.

Winter break building access: Get details

With winter break approaching, the CU Boulder campus will follow different building access protocols.

  • Dec. 18–Jan. 9: Most buildings will be available via Buff OneCard swipe between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
  • University holidays that occur during the break: Building access will only be available for affiliates with Buff OneCards who have been provisioned for 24/7 access to their respective facilities.

Visit the Campus Building Access page for more information.
 

Enter to win $500 in the Buffs One Read storytelling contest

Student reading a book on Norlin steps

Share your unique story with the campus community during the University Libraries’ first Buffs One Read Storytelling Contest and exhibit. Judges will select three winners to receive a $500 prize each. Contest submissions are due Jan. 26, 2022.

Want to go to grad school?

The 2022–23 McNair Scholars application is now open to all current eligible sophomores and juniors. The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRiO Program at 187 universities across the United States. The two-year program is designed to prepare carefully selected undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds with high academic potential who are committed to attending graduate school to earn a PhD or EdD.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, Jan. 30. Apply via Canvas.

Current sophomores and juniors are invited to our virtual informational sessions, where we can explain more about the program and answer any questions you may have. Info sessions are held via Zoom

Our virtual information sessions will be held on:

  • Thursday, Jan. 13, 12:30–1 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 14, 12–12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 18, 5–5:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, Jan. 19, 12:30–1 p.m.

As a McNair Research Scholar, students receive the following benefits that will set them apart for graduate school admission:

  • $2,800 stipend to support a research internship during the summer between your junior and senior year
  • Paid tuition to complete a 3-credit McNair course in grant writing, plus $1,100 for living expenses
  • Paid travel to research conferences and support of other McNair Scholars, locally and nationally
  • Paid travel to visit prospective graduate school programs
  • Research mentorship with a CU faculty member in your field
  • Mentoring from current graduate students in your field and in related fields
  • GRE preparation course and GRE exam fee reduction waivers
  • Workshops focused on preparing competitive application into graduate study
  • Fee waivers for graduate school admission applications

Apply for Outreach and Engagement funding

CU Science Discovery Director Stacey Forsyth with a program student

CU Boulder faculty, staff and students are invited to apply online for CU Boulder Outreach Awards, Community Impact Grants, Micro Grants or Undergraduate Community-Engaged Scholars Grants. Learn more about the different types of funding at our next information session on Jan. 6.

Free flu shots available for all CU Boulder students

Medical Services provides free flu shots for CU Boulder students in a variety of locations on campus during the flu season. Staff are unable to provide flu vaccines to CU Boulder staff and faculty.

An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations.