Strategic Relations and Communications seeks undergraduates to participate in 75- to 90-minute focus groups being held between Dec. 2 and Dec. 7. The focus groups will be conveniently held on Zoom.

We want to hear your opinions about different CU Boulder communications and branding. 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! 
 

Watch the recording of the Nov. 4 panel discussion on what faculty members should do when they face public backlash due to their public scholarship.

Starting Dec. 5, the University Libraries will expand hours for the Norlin Commons, Norlin East Desk and Norlin Library in advance of Finals Week, allowing the libraries to increase student support during the lead up to, and during, final exams.

All network traffic to and from the campus will experience an interruption of approximately 15 minutes between 5:45 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, due to a software upgrade for campus border firewalls. Read more.

The CU Student Government fall 2021 election results have been posted. The five new representatives-at-large are:

• Hector Guerrero
• Hope James
• Jose Flores Morales
• Ornella Musinguzi
• Aaditya Pore

Read more about the voter turnout and results.

Did you know CU employees can get home down payment assistance from Landed?

Landed offers a shared equity down payment program––which provides up to $120,000 toward a down payment––as well as other helpful home buying supports. Landed is increasing their funds to $150,000 to employees who meet with Landed by the end of this calendar year, with the option to use the funds for 60 days.

This December, Landed is hosting online information sessions for all employees interested in learning more about their services and the home buying process. These sessions are designed to be useful even if you are just beginning to think about homeownership. Register for one of the sessions below:

• Dec. 1, 5–6 p.m.
• Dec. 8, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Dec. 9, 5–6 p.m.

Learn more and register to attend a session.

The university is searching for the next director of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

As administrative head of the museum, the director will be responsible for providing vision and strategies for the future and by overseeing its management and financial operations. Candidates will be expected to have a thorough understanding of how natural history museums work as a research facility, the legal and ethical policy issues applicable to cultural heritage organizations and public interface to science.

The Engaged Arts and Humanities Graduate Student Scholars program helps graduate students apply the tools of their academic disciplines and their unique interests to community-engaged scholarship projects (outreach, research, teaching and/or creative work), and provides funding for this work. A key program goal is to develop a strong cohort and community of learners committed to equity-oriented community partnerships. Students should have an interest in and ability to apply the tools of an arts and humanities discipline and their life experience to work with Colorado communities beyond the university.

We encourage applicants with diverse perspectives and at varied stages of their development as community-engaged scholars, from new to experienced, to apply by Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, to become part of the 2022–23 cohort. Please see the program information page for the application link and info session dates. 

Did you know the Ink Spot provides:
 

• Offset and digital printing––offering the highest quality print available.
• Color or black-and-white printing––From a single copy to high-volume orders, we can provide high speed, quality prints at an affordable cost.
• Wide-format printing, laminating and foam core mounting––From conference posters to large grommet banners and pull-up banners as well as wall, window, floor and vehicle decals, we are here to assist with any wide-format needs at prices that are often less than our competitors.
• Bulk mail services

Ink Spot Copy Center
UMC, first floor
303-492-7878
 

Use your time off to make a difference! The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service. Explore the United States while making a difference through service, reflecting upon your experience and creating long-lasting connections with others.

Weekend break trips: Feb. 4–6
Spring break trips: March 19–27

Complete the interest form to receive details once plans are finalized. We hope you’ll be a part of this experience!

Sleepio is available for free to faculty and staff enrolled in a CU Health Plan. Try Sleepio through Nov. 30 for a free $25 gift card of your choosing.

Don’t let debt control your retirement. Manage your retirement funds and execute your budget plans with the help of this TIAA webinar.

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to celebrate and share their unique stories with the campus community during the University Libraries’ Buffs One Read storytelling contest and exhibit. Three winners will be chosen to receive a prize.