Forever Buffs Career Panel: Stories from Successful Career Changers
The Great Resignation has inspired many to explore new occupations and industries. Hear stories from Forever Buffs who left their jobs and found success doing work that they love while making a positive impact and finding work/life balance.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26
Time: noon–1:30 p.m. MT
Location: Zoom (link will be distributed to all registered guests prior to the event)
Cost: Free
Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Celebrate CU’s best and brightest and join us for an evening of inspiring stories, incredible accomplishments and CU pride. The evening includes appetizers, dinner and light desserts. A cash bar will be available.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27
Time: 5:45–9 p.m.
Location: Glenn Miller Ballroom, UMC
Cost: $35
Join us virtually for free!
Homecoming Campus Tours
See what’s changed and what remains the same! Join Student Ambassadors to get the inside scoop on new campus facilities and the lives of current Buffs. The tour will conclude with refreshments at the CU Art Museum.
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: Starts at Chancellor's Hall and Auditorium (CASE 4th floor) and then moves around campus
Cost: Free
50-Year Reunion and Golden Anniversary Club Celebration
This fall, return to Boulder to reconnect with friends, reminisce about your college days and make new memories at the Golden Anniversary Club — just for Forever Buffs who graduated in 1972 or earlier. Registration includes a tour of campus, recognition ceremony, lunch at a CU Boulder classic — The Sink — and a Class of 1972 Golden Anniversary gift.
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: 8:45–1 p.m.
Location: Starts at the Heritage Center, concludes at The Sink
Cost: $30
Black Buff Update
The Center for African & African American Studies (CAAAS) is partnering with the Black Alumni Association for the first Black Buff Update — an event meant for Black Alumni and other interested community members to get a snapshot of the efforts of the CAAAS and to share overall metrics regarding how Black students are "doing" here at CU. This is an opportunity for Black Alumni and other community members to reengage in impactful relationships with CU and get an idea of how they can support us as all we move toward cultivating a more supportive community for Black Students, faculty and staff.
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Macky Auditorium, 117 or virtual
Cost: Free
Buffs on Tap
Spend your afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center while sampling some of Colorado’s finest brews crafted by CU Boulder alumni! Tickets include beer tasting, food, giveaways and a commemorative pint glass.
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Location: Koenig Alumni Center
Cost: $20
Registration closes at 8 a.m. on Oct. 28. Tickets available onsite.
Homecoming Parade, Stampede and Pep Rally
Celebrate your CU pride as the campus and Boulder community come together to paint Pearl Street black and gold! The stampede and parade will begin at 7 p.m. on 10th Street and Pearl Street. The pep rally will follow on the Courthouse Lawn.
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Pearl Street Mall/Courthouse Lawn
Cost: Free
Ralphie's Corral, The Official CU Tailgate
Round out your Homecoming weekend with a tailgate at Ralphie's Corral! Festivities include appearances by the CU Marching Band, Spirit Squad, photo ops, giveaways and more. Reunions will also be celebrated at Ralphie’s Corral this year. This event is free and open to all.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 29
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Duane Field
Cost: Free
Homecoming Football Game
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Arizona State Sun Devils! CU Boulder alumni have access to special, discounted tickets.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 29
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Folsom Field
Cost: Varies
The Buffoons
Casual Social | Oct. 28, 6–9 p.m.
Location: St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
Get together for an informal hangout at St Julien! Live music will be performed by The Weekly Band which includes Buffoons alum Scott Besaw.
Buffoons’ Reunion | Oct. 29, 6–9 p.m. (subject to change based on game schedule)
Location information forthcoming
Buffoons, new and old, bring music from your respective decades, so we can sing together! Light refreshments provided.
Ralphie's Corral | Oct. 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
Buffoons’ Brunch | Oct. 30
Location and time information forthcoming
Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Alumni Awards | Oct. 27, 6–8 p.m.
Location: CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy Building
12850 E. Montview Blvd. Aurora, CO 80045
Pharmacy Building and Campus Tour | Oct. 28, 4–6 p.m.
Location: CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy Building
12850 E. Montview Blvd. Aurora, CO 80045
Ralphie's Corral | Oct. 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
Fiske Planetarium
Planetarium Celebration | Oct. 27, 6–8:30 p.m.
Location: Fiske Planetarium
Cost: $40 adults, $15 youth (ages 17 and under)
Connect with fellow Space Buffs and experience the awe-inspiring immersiveness and continuing evolution of Fiske. The evening includes light appetizers, desserts, and a drink ticket. A cash bar will be available.
Ralphie's Corral | Oct. 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
The Forever Buffs Marching Band
Ralphie's Corral | Oct. 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
Join us for Buffs on Taps and the Pearl Street Stampede, meeting locations TBA.
CU Student Government
Open House | Oct. 27, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: University Memorial Center (UMC) Room 125
1669 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80309
Mingle with CUSG students and staff. Light refreshments (non-alcoholic beverages and snacks) will be provided.
Ralphie's Corral | Oct. 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
Colorado Crew
Reunion | Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Location: 5340 Waterstone Dr. Boulder
Cost: $45
Rowing Exhibition | Oct. 29, 8 a.m.
Location: Boulder Reservoir
Ralphie's Corral | Oct. 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
Black, American Indian & Latinx Alumni
Black, American Indian & Latinx Reunion | Oct. 29, timing TBA
Location: Ado's Kitchen
1143 13th Street, Boulder, Co 80302
Join the Black, American Indian & Latinx alumni clubs as we gather for our first joint reunion to reconnect, network and enjoy the day's festivities on the Hill. Your favorite CU gear or Halloween costumes are encouraged. All are welcome!
Veterans Alumni
Ralphie's Corral | Oct 29, three hours before kickoff
Location: Duane Field
Register for Veterans Tailgate
