Filed Under:A, Resources • Tags: alumni, buffs, community, events, forever buffs, student groups, the herd
As an incoming student, you are part of the Alumni Association’s initiative, Forever Buffs. As a Forever Buff you are part of a strong alumni–student network. You and CU alumni have much in common: you share Buff spirit, which will open doors for you throughout your life. Membership in the Herd, the student arm of the Alumni Association, also is a great way to engage with other students and celebrate being a Buff. With 6,000 members, it’s one of the strongest student groups in the country. Take advantage of our alumni family for internship/job possibilities and mentoring through our online networking tool, My CU Network. While on the site, check out our scholarship program and Herd activities. Now and always, Forever Buff!
www.cualum.org
Filed Under:B, Resources • Tags: boulder, community, entertainment, pearl street, recr, the hill
As a CU-Boulder student, you live in one of the most dynamic, progressive, and attractive small cities in the United States. With a large system of bike and pedestrian paths, and one of the best bus systems in the nation (free to students with your Buff OneCard), Boulder is an easy place to get around any time of year. The city is renowned for its natural beauty, high-tech businesses, cultural activities, and the CU-Boulder campus, drawing a variety of individuals to the area, including scientists, professionals, writers, artists, and over 30,000 students.
www.ci.boulder.co.us
Filed Under:C, Resources • Tags: community, diversity, scholarship, service, support
The CU Leadership, Excellence, Achievement, and Diversity (CU-LEAD) Alliance is a set of multidisciplinary academic neighborhoods whose students, faculty, and staff are united to promote diversity and educational excellence for students from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation college students. Visit the CU-LEAD website for a complete listing of programs and opportunities.
www.colorado.edu/cu-diversity/lead.html
Filed Under:G, Resources • Tags: ally, bisexual, community, discrimination, gay, intersex, lesbian, queer, questioning, Resources, service, transgender
Since its creation in 1992, the Chancellor’s Standing Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues has realized several major initiatives benefiting the university, including a certificate program in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, domestic partner health insurance, an LGBT alumni association chapter, and more. The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Resource Center offers general support for the GLBT community, networking for GLBT groups, scholarship opportunities, coordination assistance for GLBT campus events, a resource library, and a gathering space. The center also arranges educational programs including awareness events, speaking engagements, and trainings. The center is a resource for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
www.colorado.edu/glbtrc
Filed Under:Resources, S • Tags: community, diversity, glbt, inclusive, international students, lgbtqqia, multicultural, student, students of color
CU-Boulder is increasing racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity on campus among students, faculty, and staff. Several groups, including the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs; the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement; and the President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Diversity, are working to improve both the campus and Boulder community climates for all students, faculty, and staff.
Student Diversity Resources
- Academic Excellence Student Support Services Program (AEP/SSS) (303-492-3842)
- Black Student Alliance (BSA) (303-492-1863)
- Diversity Education Team (DET) (303-492-5666)
- Ethnic Advocacy Committees (303-492-5666)
- Hallett Hall Diversity Program (303-492-6869)
- Minority Alumni Network (303-492-0350)
- Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program (MASP) (303-492-8229)
- Multicultural Access and Community Affairs (MACA) Team (303-492-6301)
- NIH/HHMI Scholars Program for Diversity in Biosciences (303-735-1706)
- Parents As Partners Program (PPP) (303-492-5667)
- Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) (303-492-6606)
- Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) (303-492-4607)
Visit www.colorado.edu/cu-diversity for detailed information.
Filed Under:Resources, V • Tags: civic, community, engagement, peace corps, service, volunteer
Numerous volunteering opportunities are available on campus and in the Boulder community, including providing safe rides home, performing environmental service, tutoring, mentoring, and assisting refugees. Read on to find out about university resources and organizations that provide volunteer opportunities locally, nationwide, and throughout the world.
Volunteer Resource Center
The Volunteer Clearing House (VRC) is CU-Boulder’s volunteer placement service. VRC links students, staff, and faculty to hundreds of community programs for both short- and long-term volunteer service that match a variety of interests, including education, law, health, environment, animals, disabilities, seniors, women, justice, arts, language, culture, and more. In addition to year-round volunteer placement services and extensive online volunteer listings, VRC hosts Volunteer Fairs at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, as well as short-term service projects throughout the year.
www.colorado.edu/vrc
Volunteer Connection
As a community-based clearing house for nonprofit organizations, the Volunteer Connection offers more than 1,000 volunteer opportunities in the Boulder area. Call or get online to schedule a meeting with referral counselors who will help you search the extensive volunteer database.
www.volunteerconnection.net
VolunteerMatch
In partnership with thousands of local nonprofit organizations, VolunteerMatch has built the nation’s most comprehensive and up-to-date online database of volunteer opportunities. You can search for volunteer opportunities by zip code, category, and date, and you can inquire via e-mail about specific programs that fit your interests and schedule.
www.volunteermatch.org
Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement
The Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement (IECE) prepares CU-Boulder students for a lifetime of service to society. IECE is working to make ethical and civic engagement a defi ning characteristic of our educational community. Visit the website to learn how you can get involved.
www.colorado.edu/iece
INVST Community Studies
The INVST Community Leadership Program (CLP) develops community leaders who engage in compassionate action as a lifetime commitment. The INVST CLP is a two-year experience that combines community service with theoretical learning and practical skills training. Students earn 24 academic credits and receive an AmeriCorps scholarship and a “Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership.”
www.colorado.edu/communitystudies
Student Ambassadors
Join our admissions staff and help recruit outstanding students to our campus. Volunteer student ambassadors lead campus tours and assist with campus visit programs, sharing their college experience with prospective students and their families. If you’re interested in becoming a student ambassador, call 303-492-6301 or stop by the Office of Admissions. The College of Engineering and Applied Science also offers a student ambassador program. Stop by Engineering Center ECAD 100 or call 303-492-1146.
Teach for America
Teach for America seeks diverse college graduates of all academic majors to teach in under-resourced urban and rural public schools for two years. Corps members earn teacher salaries, education awards, loan deferment, and transitional financial aid.
www.teachforamerica.org