Published: Feb. 1, 2020

CU spirit

Buffs at the Ballpark 

The Alumni Association is hosting two Buffs at the Ballpark events this year. Both games include a pre-reception with complimentary appetizers and tickets in a CU group section. The first game is Saturday, May 16, in Miami for the Rockies versus Marlins matchup. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m., and the pre-reception starts at 4 p.m. The second game is Saturday, June 27, in the Twin Cities for the Rockies versus Twins game. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m., and the pre-reception starts at 11 a.m. For pre-reception locations and more information, visit www.colorado.edu/alumni


Chapter and Club News 

Three new alumni chapters have launched: Silicon Valley, led by Lauren Keeler (Psych’07) and Bob Mickus (MechEngr’86); Las Vegas, led by Sharron Gegenheimer (Econ’83) and Mark Moskowitz (PolSci’09); and San Antonio, led by Andrew Douglass (Fin’98). … Michelle Foley (Bus, Span’03) is now leading the Portland chapter, Michelle Mink (MTeleComm’95) is the new San Diego chapter leader and Leilani Conklin (Mktg’15) has joined David Markle (Soc’12) as a chapter leader in Honolulu. … The Chicago alumni chapter, led by Joe Putnik (Fin’14), was named the 2019 volunteer organization of the year. … The new Forever Buffs Center West club launched for Center of the American West alumni and any other interested alumni or community members. … Seven clubs hosted reunions at Homecoming Weekend in November. Look for information about this fall’s Homecoming Weekend at www.colorado.edu/homecoming


Cheer on Buffs Basketball in Vegas 

Support the CU men’s and women’s basketball teams as they play in their Pac-12 Tournaments in Las Vegas. The women’s tournament is March 5-8 and the men’s is March 11-14. The Alumni Association will host a free Buffs Bash prior to each CU game, starting 2.5 hours prior to tipoff. Visit www.colorado.edu/alumni for Buffs Bash venues and game tickets. 


Lead a CU Volunteer Project 

Spearhead a service project in your community for Buffs Give Back — the Alumni Association’s annual weekend of community service — May 16-17. If you’re interested, contact alumnivolunteers@colorado.edu or call 303-492-8484.