Filed Under:A, Resources • Tags: building, environment, safety
Like most universities with buildings dating to the 1970s, the CU-Boulder campus includes a number of facilities built with materials that contain asbestos. To help in the prevention of unnecessary disturbance of asbestos, it is important for you to not disturb any building materials in CU-Boulder facilities. For more information call, e-mail, or visit the Department of Environmental Health and Safety website.
Filed Under:C, Resources • Tags: emergency, safety, snow, weather
Hazardous storms and other emergencies occasionally force the campus to close. Closures for emergencies that occur at night normally are announced by 6:00 a.m.
Daytime closures or evacuations are announced as decisions are made. Information on the nature of the emergency and any necessary instructions will be posted on the CU-Boulder website.
Filed Under:C, Resources • Tags: escort, safety, service, transportation
Any CU-Boulder student, staff, or faculty member may receive a free nighttime safe escort by vehicle to or from campus and throughout Boulder city limits. CU NightRide is based out of the UMC at the UMC reception desk on the second floor and operates each night when school is in session. Campus escorts are provided by a micro-minivan and are usually available within five minutes. Rides are available by heading to the CU NightRide dispatch desk in the UMC or from any location by Check the CU NightRide website for hours and schedule your ride by calling the number below.
umc.colorado.edu/cunightride | 303-492-SAFE
Filed Under:E, Resources • Tags: crime, crisis, police, safety
In case of emergency—when seconds count—call 9-1-1. Know how and when to call to save a life, report a fire, or stop a crime. You can call 9-1-1 from any telephone, and emergency outdoor telephones are also located strategically throughout the campus.
Filed Under:E, Resources • Tags: emergency, environment, resource, safety
The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) department provides comprehensive health and safety services to the CU-Boulder campus community. EH&S also provides leadership in environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance assistance to the campus community.
Filed Under:M, Resources • Tags: abuse, behavior, drugs, safety
Marijuana is the most-used illegal recreational drug in America, and its use has surged in recent years, especially among young people. It affects several important brain activities, including coordination, short-term memory, and the ability to make decisions. It also affects the lung the way smoking does, increases heart rate and blood pressure, weakens the immune systems, and impacts sexual and genetic development. Quitting the habit is incredibly hard. Support someone who is trying to quit, and encourage them to find a new group of friends. If you know someone who uses marijuana, show your concern. They might be defensive and distant initially—but they might act later.
For more information, visit the Alcohol and Other Drugs website at www.colorado.edu/alcohol/students/marijuana.html.
Filed Under:Resources, S • Tags: assault, discrimination, harassment, safety
Sexual assault is against the law. It is specifically prohibited on campus and in the university community. The university’s definition of sexual assault encompasses sexual contact, sexual intrusion, and sexual penetration without consent. Acquaintance rape accounts for the majority of rapes committed, and includes situations in which a person is without the physical or mental capacity to consent (often due to being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs). Violators can be arrested, charged with a crime, and may face university discipline.
Reporting an incident of sexual assault is a difficult yet important decision. Making a report might help with recovery, provide support and services, and prevent the offender from assaulting someone else. If safety is your primary concern, it is important to contact the University Police or call 9-1-1. If you are not sure about making a police report, you can get free, confidential information and support and discuss your options by calling the Office of Victim Assistance, or Counseling and Psychological Services.
Filed Under:Resources, S • Tags: discrimination, harassment, safety
The mission of the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) is to prevent and eliminate discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Additionally we strive to prevent and eliminate false allegations of discrimination and harassment. To achieve these goals, we provide educational workshops for all members of the university community, including faculty, staff, and student employees. We conduct fair and unbiased investigations of all allegations of discrimination and harassment and treat all individuals who seek our assistance with respect and dignity.
Filed Under:Resources, S • Tags: crime, off campus, police, safety, student conduct
Colorado law prohibits persons convicted of rioting from enrolling in state-supported universities/colleges for 12 months following the date of conviction. If a student has been suspended prior to the date of conviction by the state-supported institution of higher education for the same riot activity, the 12-month suspension shall run from the start of the suspension imposed by the institution. A state-supported college may also implement its own policies and procedures or disciplinary actions regarding students involved in riots. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) shall make the conviction known to all state-supported institutions of higher education so that the school can take appropriate disciplinary action. For a complete copy of this law go to www.colorado.edu/administration/righttoknow.
Filed Under:Resources, T • Tags: biking, bus, bus pass, parking, paths, permit, public transit, safety, transportation, walking
“Boulder is by far one of the easiest places to get around without a car—especially during your freshman year of college.”
Bus on the Hill
You don’t need to park it—and all you need is your Buff OneCard to ride for free! Most buses run every 10 to 15 minutes during peak hours on weekdays and weekends, but schedules do vary.
For specifics on schedules and routes, visit www.goboulder.net or www.rtd-denver.com
With 300 miles of bike/walking paths in and around Boulder, it’s really easy to get from point A to point B by bike or foot. A few things to remember:
PTS helps students and their visitors with their transportation needs with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. We provide options:
At the Bike Station students can register, repair, borrow, or get advice about bikes and pick up maps for paths around Boulder.