Editor’s Note: Fall 2026
There’s something personal about asking someone, “What are your favorite CU moments?”
For some, the memories ring loud: the eruption of 60,000 fans as Mick Jagger took Folsom Field’s stage; elated shrieks in a Boulder bar as Michael Westbrook (Comm’94) caught a Hail Mary touchdown pass in Michigan; cheers from an epic snowball fight during the May “Snowmencement.”
Others remember quieter times: silent tears during the launch of the Mars-bound MAVEN; the internal triumph of turning in that last final; an emotional orchestra performance.
From endless burgers at The Sink to dances at “The Tule” or even wise words from the Dalai Lama in a CU visor, these are the types of memories that stand the test of time.
My first year living on campus rings special for me — late-night movies on bulky laptops, intramural sports at the Rec Center and dining hall chats over my daily pizza slice and salad.
To conclude our yearlong celebration of CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary, we’ve highlighted a few memorable — and historic — moments from Buffs across the eras.
Share your memories with us, too!
Christie Henry (Jour’12)