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Boy Scouts to honor DiStefanos April 12 in Boulder

Yvonne DiStefano and Philip DiStefano

At its Distinguished Citizen Dinner at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12, The Boy Scouts of America will honor Yvonne and Philip DiStefano for their “profound impact on education and community service.”

Philip joined CU Boulder in 1974. He became the campus’s chancellor in 2009. He also has experience as a CU Boulder parent, donor, professor, dean and provost. Yvonne is also deeply involved with the campus. 

The two “are a team, and the university benefits from their two-for-one approach,” said CU Regent Emeritus Steve Bosley, who previously was recognized with the Boy Scouts’ distinguished citizen honor. 

The dinner, which will be held at the St. Julien Hotel, is a fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America Adventure West Council, supporting scouting programs in Boulder and Northern Colorado. Sponsorship tickets are available. 

Volunteer Resource Center is hiring student assistants

We're hiring! Student assistants

Connect with students, plan service opportunities for our campus and make an impact through education, service and reflection.

Specific roles:

  • Events and Education Student Assistant
  • Outreach Student Assistant
  • Communications and Social Media Student Assistant
  • Volunteer Placement Assistant
  • Service and Social Action LLC: PALS mentor position

Work will begin on Aug. 14. Roles start at $16.85 per hour.

Submit book and course material info for fall—due March 31

Instructors have received ongoing email communications requesting book and course materials information for Fall 2024 courses. As a reminder, campus policy states that departments are required to identify what books and other course materials are required (or if a course will have no required materials or courses that will utilize open education resources) for their classes by the day of registration. 

Getting accurate information from instructors is critical to the success of the CU Book Access program, which provides degree-seeking undergraduate students access to their required course materials by the first day of class for a flat rate each semester, and also ensures the timely distribution of course materials for graduate students.

The CU Book Store has designated a staff member to facilitate any faculty needs Ryan Windle: ryan.windle@colorado.edu, 303-492-3421.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this faculty responsibility. 

Get overviews on residence hall, conference center projects March 11

CU Boulder is hosting an open virtual community forum to provide an overview of two key construction projects:

Campus officials will provide an overview of each project, as well as timelines and measures being taken to minimize construction impacts. 

Registration is required, and questions can be submitted in advance via the online registration form.

CU Involvement Awards now accepting nominations

CU Involvement Awards

Do you know someone who exemplifies leadership? Nominate them for the CU Involvement Awards!

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 Jan. 22–March 15.

Learning Assistant Program Info Session & Celebration—plan to attend March 19

LA Program Celebration & Info Session with QR code

Join the School of Education's Learning Assistant Program on March 19 for an info session and celebration in the CASE building.

Info session

  • 5–5:30 p.m. in CASE auditorium
  • 30-minute informative session in the auditorium
  • Find out what learning assistants do and how to apply for the fall 2024 semester
  • Current LAs share their experiences

Celebrate with us!

  • 5:30–6:30 p.m. in Chancellor's Hall
  • Refreshments
  • Meet with interested students, current and returning LAs, and faculty supervisors from departments across campus

Arvada family seeking caregiver for summer

An Arvada family needs a childcare provider for the summer, primarily for the 2-year-old, and also for the weeks when the 7- and 10-year-old kids are not in camp. Must love kids! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below. Some light tidying up would be part of our caregiver's responsibilities. We do have pets, so please consider that when applying.

Who needs care

  • 2-year-old
  • 7-year-old
  • 10-year-old

Ideal caregiver qualities

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car and clean driving record
  • Non-smoker

Job schedule

  • Starts: Tuesday, May 28
  • Ends: Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (or can be another three day schedule that works better for caregiver)

Pay rate

  • $17–$25 per hour, depending on experience or negotiable weekly rate

How to apply

Email Mandy at mandy.lunnon@gmail.com with qualifications and salary requirements or resume.

Engaged Arts and Humanities Scholars accepting applications, due March 17

This two-year program is for graduate students in the arts, humanities and other programs  who use the methods/archives of the arts and humanities in their scholarship.

Participants will join a community of learners who focus on the co-design of mutually beneficial projects with partners outside of the university in  Colorado communities. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend over two years and up to $1,000 in project funding. 

The application deadline for the 2024–26 cohort is Sunday, March 17.

Grad students: Don't miss the graduation regalia order deadline March 27

If you’re graduating with your master’s or doctoral degree, you will wear a black gown and a hood lined with velvet trim denoting your field of study. Master’s students will wear a mortarboard cap and a black tassel. Doctoral students will wear a tam and a gold tassel.

You can purchase your regalia from Jostens online. The deadline for ordering is Wednesday, March 27, at 11:59 p.m. MDT. 

Grad students: Deadline to apply to graduate this spring is March 1

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for spring 2024.

Graduate students must apply online to graduate by March 1 through Buff Portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in May. This is required whether you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony or not. 

Doctoral students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.

​Additionally, master's students who have not done so must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree by March 1. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.

Sign up for Colorado CarShare, get a $25 ride credit

CU has partnered with Xcel Energy and Colorado CarShare to bring fully electric car share vehicles to campus. The first vehicle is available in Williams Village, and two additional EVs will be available in Smiley Court and Athens North in the future.

Plus, students will receive a waived membership fee and $25 in ride credit, and faculty and staff will receive $25 in ride credit—learn more and access discounts.