Buff Bulletin Board

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

 

CUServes: Build community, get involved, volunteer!

CUServes is the new campus platform for volunteering. Discover community organizations and volunteer opportunities, plus track your hours, donations and other impacts you make.

Whether you are a student leader of an organization looking to find new members or an individual student looking to get more involved, make new friends or fulfill required community service, CUServes is the hub for getting started and staying engaged through service.

Learn more.

Funded UROP open opportunities for summer 2022, academic year 2022–23

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UROP invites CU Boulder undergraduates to join a team of students working with faculty on exciting research and creative projects—starting this summer!

With 30 projects in a wide range of fields, there are many possibilities to connect with meaningful experiences—and empowering teams.

Projects are supported by UROP funding and typically provide financial support to student participants. Space may be limited, so act quickly to secure your spot!

Explore open opportunities.

Low-cost therapy for students, faculty, staff, community members

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling down, hopeless or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Low-cost teletherapy and in-person therapy are available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty, or family members of full-time staff or faculty. Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator Anna Gilmour at 303-492-5177, email raimy@colorado.edu or visit our website.

Faculty and instructors: Applications due May 2 for Climate Across the Curriculum workshop

Faculty members and instructors of record in every academic discipline are encouraged to participate in the Climate Across the Curriculum two-day workshop, Aug. 8–9.

Successful applicants will receive a $1,000 grant from the Mission Zero Fund at CU Boulder after completing the workshop and sharing your plans for how you intend to integrate climate information into at least one of your upcoming courses in the 2022–23 academic year. Applications are due by May 2.

For questions, contact: Phaedra C. Pezzullo, phaedra.pezzullo@colorado.edu, associate professor, CMCI.

Fire restrictions in place for unincorporated Boulder County

On April 21, the Boulder County sheriff, Joe Pelle, enacted level 1 fire restrictions for the unincorporated areas of Boulder County. These are the the rural, mountainous and plains communities that are not a part of any incorporated municipality that CU Boulder community members may live in or visit. 

In these unincorporated areas, the restrictions prohibit:

  • Open fire, campfire or stove fire (including charcoal barbecues and grills) on public land.
  • The sale, use and possession of fireworks, including permissible fireworks.
  • Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
  • And more.

De-stress at the Springfest Carnival April 22–23

Join Health and Wellness Services for carnival rides, games, food and music during Springfest! Open to all current Buff OneCard holders.

Activities, games and rides include:

  • Ballistic swing
  • Reckless Amusement ride
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Quad bungee trampoline
  • The Wizzer
  • Laser tag arena
  • Dual-lane slide
  • Carnival games/tent 
  • Cotton candy and popcorn

CU health plan rates to increase modestly, with university contributions remaining high

The University of Colorado is increasing its investment in quality health care across the system, and faculty and staff will see only modest increases on most monthly CU Health Plan premiums. These increases will begin with the 2022-23 plan year on July 1.

While absolute premium costs will increase across the board, the university will continue to minimize the effect by paying the dominant share of the cost increases. The university, on average across all medical and dental benefits, pays approximately 90% of all costs.

Read more at CU Connections.

Mobile food pantry taking place April 21

Are you experiencing food insecurity? The Volunteer Resource Center will have a  mobile food pantry Thursday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the UMC South Terrace Plaza.

The 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. Drive-thru is not available at this mobile food pantry. If you’re driving to campus, limited parking will be available in the Euclid Parking Garage. A volunteer will be present at the entrance of the Euclid Parking Garage to provide additional information. 

Remember to bring your Buff OneCard and bags to carry your items. If you’re not feeling well, send someone else to pick up food for you. Visit the Events Calendar for more details.