Career Services now has a photo booth named Iris that’s available to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff in need of a high-quality professional photo for a LinkedIn or other professional networking platform. Iris is located in the lobby of Career Services, S440 in the C4C, and is available during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Iris can be controlled from your smartphone by scanning a QR code. It will take three shots while offering advice on how to pose for an effective professional portrait. You can do some limited retouching on the Iris screen with the photo booth’s software or more retouching on your own device with any photo manipulation program after you receive the files via email.

Are you ready to make a real difference on campus? Come learn about what it means to be a CU Boulder Staff Council Representative! A series of in-person and virtual information sessions is available during the current nomination period (ending Feb. 11).

Find out how to give a trusted individual access to your billing, education or health records.

The First Year Experience (FYE) Advisory Board welcomes proposals for Living Learning Communities (LLCs) to be implemented in fall 2023. 

LLCs have long been recognized as a best practice within higher education. They are collaborative environments that support student learning and increase a sense of belonging and student connection. Additionally, they are an opportunity to build an intentional co curricular experience for students that serves as a bridge for learning both in and out of the classroom. Last year, the FYE program announced a multiyear initiative to increase the accessibility of learning communities to all incoming residential and commuting first-year students. 

LLCs at CU Boulder

At CU Boulder, LLCs are cohorts of students that live and learn together around a specific topical area. LLCs offerings are based on various themes and academic areas, and have eligibility requirements for students to live in the community.

These communities engage students through activities, academic support structures and events that allow them to build a strong connection to CU Boulder. LLCs ensure that all incoming first-year students have access to participate in a residential community. 

Proposal process

All interested departments, colleges and schools, staff and faculty are encouraged to submit an LLC proposal for consideration. 

LLC proposal submissions will be accepted until June 6, 2022, with final decisions made by Aug. 1, 2022. Learn more about the LLC proposal timeline, requirements, expectations and submission process by visiting the Housing & Dining website.

Approved LLCs will be supported by the FYE Advisory Board through a shared funding model as well as logistical support throughout the implementation process.

Attend a listening session

Learn more about the LLC proposal process and get your questions answered at an upcoming listening session.

• Feb. 11, 9–9:50 a.m. | Join via Zoom
• Feb. 25, 11–11:50 a.m. | Join via Zoom
• March 14, 11–11:50 a.m. | CASE W313

Undergraduate students are invited to join CU Student Ambassadors this spring to give tours and participate in admissions events! Applications due Feb. 13.

Adolescence is a significant period for brain development, during which certain individuals may be at a higher risk for experiencing stress and mood problems. The goal of the RRAY study is to learn about how certain cognitive abilities might make individuals more vulnerable or resilient in the face of stressful life events.

We are recruiting all teens age 13–19 for this two-year study. The study involves two study visits a year apart at our laboratory in Boulder, each lasting about six hours. During these visits you will be interviewed about your life experiences; you will complete some computer games that involve paying attention and learning; you will have a neuroimaging scan while you either rest quietly or play computer games; and you will answer a set of surveys on a computer. 

Also as part of the study, you will complete a set of online surveys and a brief telephone interview once every three months (five times total during the two-year study participation).  At the end of the study, you will have a final telephone interview, lasting about two hours.

You can earn up to $1,335 for completing all parts of the study, and get to take home a picture of your brain!

Sound interesting? Contact us to participate!

Strategic Relations and Communications seeks resident undergraduates to participate in an hour focus group on either Wednesday, Feb. 2, or Monday, Feb. 7. The focus groups will be held on Zoom.

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!

Suicide––it’s not an easy topic to talk about, but it is so important. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. Whether you or someone you care about is having a hard time, it’s important for someone who is thinking about suicide to get the help they need.

Read about things you can do if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.

Are you interested in improving your Canvas course design and student experience? OIT’s Academic Technology Consultants compiled a collection of Canvas courses to showcase how Design Tools (© CidiLabs) can be used.

Do you love hanging out in The Connection? Do you want a job in a fun, energetic atmosphere? Apply to work at The Connection!

We are hiring for several roles, including

• Graduate assistant responsible for daily operations; staff supervision, training and development; reservation management; event and program management
• Cashiers (undergrads) who monitor, maintain and provide service to those who attend/use The Connection and all equipment provided

Hours are afternoons and weekends, up to 20 hours per week.

Work in the heart of campus at the only bowling center in Boulder! Apply now.

We’re happy you’re back and encourage you to keep these deadlines for our experiential learning programs in mind.

McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Jan. 30
 
Community-Engaged Scholar Grants
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2022

Norlin Scholars, Rising Jr. Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 15
 
UROP Student Grants
Deadline: Feb. 18

BSI Scholars Program
Deadline: Feb. 28

CEAS: CU SPUR
Deadline: March 28

Check out UROP’s Curiosity Lab to learn more about experiential learning opportunities like these and more!

Are you interested in pursuing an ongoing volunteer experience that will challenge you to grow and learn as an active member of the Boulder community? Apply for the Volunteer Placement Program through CU’s Volunteer Resource Center.

This semester-long program gives you the opportunity to network and build relationships, learn about and directly serve diverse community needs, and get a strong start volunteering in CU Boulder community and in surrounding communities.

Learn more and apply by Feb. 6.

The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during their breaks from school. This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the U.S. all while making a difference through service, reflecting upon their experience and creating long-lasting connections with others. 

The spring break trip takes place March 19–27. Apply to participate.

Learn more at the info session Monday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. in UMC 247.

The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 4.

Journey Leaders are students within the New Student & Family Programs department that help welcome our newest class of CU Buffs to campus. As a Journey Leader you will gain valuable leadership experience while meeting new people and getting involved on campus.