Student Organizations & Awards

The Conference on World Affairs, a global-topics 5-day conference at CU-Boulder, aims to enhance students’ involvement and awareness with a multitude of subjects and people. CWA allows for students to engage in at least one, if not several areas of interest through helping run the conference and interacting with the participants.

Conversation Tables are casual gatherings to converse over coffee and tea in a specific language. They are facilitated by language faculty and do not require an RSVP; thus, participants are welcome to drop in! ALTEC currently supports Conversation Tables in more than ten languages. They meet in the HIVE (Hellems 159), weekly, bi-weekly or on specific dates, depending on the language. Come join us!

The CU German Club fosters conversation and relationships between the students at the University of Colorado, who share a common interest in the German language and the culture of German-speaking countries. Members of the club are provided cultural knowledge and expansion and practice of language skills. Students from all majors are welcome.  

Project Nur works to nullify negative stereotypes associated with Islamophobia by creating dialogue among students for the purpose of promoting human & civil rights and living in coexistence with all members of our community, especially American Muslims. Project Nur aims to improve intercultural understanding through a civic approach as well as challenge the perception of a monolithic uniform Muslim community in the United States and abroad.

CU Boulder Spanish Club seeks to bring together the Spanish-speaking community within the university, connecting it with the Spanish-speaking world. To do this, the club organizes bi-weekly meetings that direct members to local events, movie nights, volunteer opportunities, presentations and more. Whether you are studying Spanish, Spanish is your native language or you are a beginning to learn the language, all are welcome.

CU Cyber Club seeks to bring together students wanting to be involved to bridge the gap between what is seen as "purely technical" or "purely political." There are excellent networking opportunities as cyber policy is becoming more of a concern due to the lack of international norms and legislation surrounding it. Students of all majors are encouraged to get involved!

The CU Russian Club aims to bring Russian culture, history and political awareness to campus. Through bi-monthly meetings and carrying out and promoting different events that are in conjunction with the CU Boulder Russian department, club members are provided a variety of opportunities to interact with the Russian community of Boulder and Denver. Students from all majors are welcome. If interested, email Emmeline Nettles at frne0558@colorado.edu

HEAL at CU (formerly known as GlobeMed) is a student-run organization that emphasizes the significance of public health in all settings: communally, nationally, and globally. Our mission is to empower one another to fight for a world where global health and justice are possible for all. We volunteer with Boulder nonprofits, educate ourselves on social justice issues, and travel to Nepal as part of a summer internship to conduct public health research and service. We are partnered with Himalayan HealthCare, which is a grassroots non-profit that supports primary care and public health efforts in rural Nepal. Our long-term partnership helps us to gain a better understanding of the needs of the communities served by HHC and the way in which grassroots global health work happens. We place emphasis on sustainability and equity through the projects that the chapter supports. HEAL is open to all students of any major – public health is interdisciplinary in its nature. We love to reflect that quality of public health through our own student population – anybody and everybody is welcome to participate in our organization! If you have any questions about us or our mission, feel free to email at ucboulder@globemed.org!

The Hub for Innovation + Vibrant Expression (the HIVE, Hellems 159) is a social hub for CU Boulder's language learning and teaching community. Our intention is to promote languages and cultural-related gathering through events and exhibitions led and/or facilitated by the Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) throughout the year. We envision the HIVE to be a space that encourages collaboration across disciplines and fosters inclusivity and diversity.

The Leeds International Business Club caters to international business students and anyone who is interested in learning about all of the different aspects that goes into international business. The IBC meets every other week. During meetings you will have a chance to meet with speakers who have international business experience, participate to workshops focused on international careers, apply for international internships, learn more about study abroad programs, share your experience, and, make your personal contribution to the club.

CU students, scholars, staff, and faculty are welcome at International Coffee Hour! Are you… Someone who likes good conversations with interesting people? An armchair traveler? An International Affairs major? A Study Abroad Program returnee? An international student or scholar? A GRAPer? The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office hosts International Coffee Hour.  Free coffee, tea, and snacks and no reservations are required. Check out the ISSS event page for event info.

CU Model U.N. offers students the opportunity to experience international diplomacy and negotiations firsthand. Students work year-round preparing information concerning their chosen country. Delegates from around the world attend National Model U.N. Conferences to participate in a simulated United Nations meeting, debating the problems of the world. 

The Alpha Eta chapter of Sigma Iota Rho (national honor society for International Affairs majors) was established not only to promote and reward scholarship among students in the IAFS program, but also to actively support the major and continue work to improve the program. More information here.