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

 

CU Soundwalks: Participate in student research project in February

We are recruiting participants for a research study. You may be eligible if you are 18 years or older and are a member of the CU Boulder community (faculty, staff, student or alumni). 

Along with a small group, you will walk to several locations on campus; and at each location, you will fill out a survey about your perception of sounds you hear in each location. You will be provided with a survey and pen/pencil.

The sound walk will take about one hour.  For your participation, you may choose to be entered into a drawing for $25 gift cards.  

The study will be held outside on the CU Boulder campus. You will meet the rest of the group at the buffalo statue outside of Folsom Field, and from there the group will move to the other selected locations.

Currently, we are recruiting for sound walk sessions the week of Feb. 20 (weather permitting). Sign up and get more information.

Summer camp discount available to faculty, staff

Has your child experienced the joy of participating in a CU Science Discovery camp or class? Participation in a Science Discovery summer program inspires kids of all ages to explore topics they’re interested in, facilitate connections with like-minded peers, develop critical thinking skills through inquiry-based instruction, and foster a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Science Discovery is offering a variety of K-12 summer camps and high school classes June 5–Aug. 4.

K-8 camps

K-8 summer camps, offered in week-long, full- and half-day formats, provide an eclectic mix of engaging, hands-on experiential learning activities designed to inspire exploration beyond the classroom.

Free lunchtime supervision is provided for all full-day camps at the same location—this includes camps that are scheduled as full-day camps (e.g., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.) and those that are taken together to comprise a full day (e.g., a 9 a.m.–noon camp and a 1–4 p.m. camp). Simply send your child with a sack lunch that does not require refrigeration, and Science Discovery staff will provide the supervision!

High school classes

High school classes are one to two weeks in length and designed to connect and expose motivated teens to:

  • CU researchers, faculty, labs and cutting-edge science taking place at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz
  • Museum spaces, equipment and resources
  • Campus life and the possibility of a future at the University of Colorado

Instructors are passionate, knowledgeable and experienced in their area of instruction and are eager to share that with their students. Students often report feeling grateful for the knowledge gained through their experience with Science Discovery, express appreciation for the insight they were able to gain into STEM-related career paths and look forward to the possibility of attending the University of Colorado.

Faculty, staff discount

CU faculty and staff are entitled to a 5% discount on all summer 2023 registrations. Simply enter coupon code “23CUBUFFSAVE5” at checkout to receive your discount. Please note that a colorado.edu, cuanschutz.edu or ucdenver.edu email address is required to receive the discount.

Winning names for electric Buff Buses announced

After receiving nearly 200 submissions, the CU Boulder transportation team has announced the winning names of the electric bus naming contest: Ralph-E and Sko Bus. Decals will be installed on each electric bus to formally declare their names in the coming months.

Faculty, staff: Get 25% off basketball tickets for Feb. 23

The CU Buffs basketball teams will host two exciting Pac-12 matchups on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the CU Events Center. Women’s basketball will take on the perennial powerhouse Stanford Cardinal at 3 p.m., followed by the men’s basketball game against the USC Trojans at 7 p.m. 

CU Boulder faculty and staff can receive a 25% discount on tickets to these games! Visit www.cubuffs.com/promo and enter “FS25” to secure your seats.

For information on how to receive two free tickets, visit the Staff Council February blood drive page

CU Sports Medicine student intern open house rescheduled for Feb. 20

Due to weather concerns, the CU Sports Medicine Student Intern Program open house has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 20

Come join CU Athletics during our open house on Feb. 20 (6:15 p.m. check-in). Learn about our undergraduate sports medicine internship working with University of Colorado varsity athletes, beginning fall 2023. 

This internship is perfect for students interested in athletic training, orthopedic medicine, physical therapy, massage therapy and chiropractic care. Visit our website for more information on the program. Please reserve further questions for the open house.

Join a Fulbright Student information session March 1

Interested in a U.S. Student Fulbright grant?

Join the Office of Top Scholarships and Fulbright staff at IIE by Zoom to learn more about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research or teach English worldwide. Students typically apply for a Fulbright in their senior year or during graduate school. 

In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the different types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips. There will be a Q&A and a breakout session with more information about our campus process. This will be the main information session for the 2024–25 application cycle, so please come! 

If you go

Wednesday, March 1
4–5 p.m. MT
Zoom
Register here

Grant third-party access to your records

As required by federal law, CU Boulder is committed to protecting your personal information. If you want to give a parent or other third party (e.g., guardian, spouse, sponsor or health provider) access to those records, complete the necessary authorizations as outlined below.

Your tuition and fee bill

You may authorize a third party to view your tuition bill and pay online, sign up for payment plans, receive email notifications about the bill, and discuss the bill (but not financial aid) with Bursar’s Office staff by email, phone and in person. To learn more, see Access to CUBill&Pay – Authorize Payers and What Does Authorized Payer Access Mean?

Your education records

To allow a third party to access your academic and/or financial record, complete one or both of the following authorizations.

  • FERPA consent to release: Allow an authorized third party to contact the university on your behalf and discuss your academic and/or financial records by phone, LiveChat, email or in person. We'll confirm their identity by asking them to provide the authorization phrase you established for them. To learn more, see FERPA Consent to Release.
  • CU guest access: Allow a designated third party to log in to the CU record system for read-only access to select items in your education record. To learn more, see CU Guest Access.

Your health record

A confidential health record is created for you after your first visit with Medical Services and/or Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). Allow a family member or other health care provider to access your record by completing one or both of the following authorizations in your MyCUHealth portal. Select the “Forms” tab at the top of the portal and complete either or both of the following:

  • Authorization to Release Health Information: Release your medical information to yourself or another person/clinic. Record requests will be processed within 30 days.
  • Authorization to Verbally Disclose Health Information: Allow a family member or other health care provider to speak with Medical Services and/or CAPS.

To learn more, see Notice of Privacy Practices.

Propose a course idea for the CU space minor by Feb. 28

Faculty and staff are once again invited to submit a course proposal for the university's space minor

The Space Minor Committee, made up of faculty from across campus, has been working on developing the minor since September 2015. Many courses have been developed to explore various areas of studies and how they relate to space. Check out previously developed courses.

The space minor is open to all undergraduate students. It consists of one required course, Pathway to Space, and four electives from an approved list. The program is intended to broaden student perspectives on how space and space-related subjects can impact both individuals and society and guide skilled professionals to careers in space policy, history, communication, science, engineering and even space themes in film and media.

Submitting a course proposal

For full consideration, proposals should be submitted by Tuesday, Feb. 28. The form only takes five minutes to complete. Then, over the semester, the committee will review and select the qualified proposals for funding and development.

If you have suggestions for the committee to consider or questions about the space minor or course proposal form, email spaceminor@colorado.edu.

Deadlines extended for faculty-led Global Seminars in summer 2023

Education Abroad has extended application deadlines for a select number of our faculty-led courses abroad for summer 2023! You now have even more time to explore these amazing opportunities! Application deadlines have been extended for the following programs:

Global Seminars in the Americas

Global Seminars in Europe

Ready for an application? Email globalseminars@colorado.edu.

Want to know more?

On a Global Seminar, you will travel abroad with a small group of CU Boulder students (approximately 10–25) and a CU Boulder faculty member. This is a great opportunity to study alongside the faculty member in their area of expertise while earning some credit over the summer.

Here are a few things that make our Global Seminars unique from our other programs:

  • Take courses in a small group setting with a CU professor
  • Experience your coursework first-hand by using local sites as your classroom
  • Many options to fit your busy summer schedule (including programs during Maymester and Augmester)
  • Focus on a specific topic of interest to you
  • Spend time with and get to know a small group of CU Boulder students

Dig in to your retirement options with Retirement Ready—sessions through March

Your retirement can flourish with a little bit of tending and expert know-how from Employee Services’ webinar and online course series.

Prepare for the speaker series by accessing retirement guides and checklists and by watching one of the retirement prep courses, available year-round on the Retirement Ready website.Then, be sure to register for the Retirement Ready virtual sessions pertinent to your retirement plan enrollment. The series of webinars start Feb. 23 and end March 23.

Read more and get started.

Intra-university transfer applications open for summer, fall

An intra-university transfer (IUT) allows current undergraduate students to change, add or drop a degree program involving two different colleges/schools/programs within CU Boulder.

If you are interested in applying for an IUT for summer or fall 2023, it is strongly recommended you apply by 11:59 p.m. March 1 for full consideration and best course availability. Learn more and get started today.

(If you want to change, add or drop a major/minor/certificate within the same college/school/program, visit the Office of the Registrar website.)

CU Involvement Awards nominations start Feb. 13

Do you know someone that exemplifies leadership? Nominate them for a CU Involvement Award

Each year the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed join together to recognize leadership and engagement across campus. We are seeking nominations of students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the Boulder community.

Nominations are open Feb. 13–March 24.

Gain leadership experience as a member of the UMC Board

UMC

Want to be part of the decisions that shape the UMC and that help us fulfill our mission? Apply for the UMC Board!

The UMC Board is the governing body for your student union and currently has openings for student members. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Note: You must be able to attend the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m.