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Stroll through winding paths in the lush jungle and through terraced rice paddies on an herbal walk to learn about Bali’s native plants and how they’re used for traditional medicine, food and body care products.

Learn more at an info session on Mon, Oct 13 at 5 pm in C4C S350!

Are you interested in getting involved with undergraduate research but not sure where to start? Participating in research is a valuable way to deepen your academic experience, build professional skills, and connect with faculty mentors in your field.

Join the UROP's Curiosity Lab.

The Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad on behalf of the United States to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, community economic development, agriculture, the environment and youth development.

Through their Peace Corps experience, volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a life-long commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today’s global economy.

Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in over 160 countries worldwide.

Every year, an undergraduate student who demonstrates exemplary leadership is nominated for Campus Compact’s Newman Civic Fellowship, which supports student leaders who show great potential for tackling human rights and social justice issues. This year, the Center for Leadership’s own Anastasia Gallegos-Roque is one of the recipients. She is studying sociology and ethnic studies on a pre-law track with a minor in journalism and multicultural leadership. Gallegos-Roque was nominated by the Center for Leadership and Chancellor Schwartz.

The story of the Center for Leadership (CFL) at CU Boulder is a powerful testament to the idea that leadership is not a title, but a calling, one that begins with vision, grows through dedication, and endures through legacy.

By Fletcher Lucas, CU Boulder, 2025Environmental Studies Major, Geology Minor, Western American Studies Certificate“No, Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, as vital to our lives as water and good bread.” – Edward Abbey (

Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? The Boulder-CU Leadership Program (BCLP) pairs CU Boulder students one-on-one with distinguished leaders from across our community. This is your opportunity to learn directly from those shaping our world—leaders like the Mayor of Boulder, a world-renowned opera singer, executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit directors, healthcare professionals, and many more.

BCLP isn’t about choosing a career path, it’s about growing as a leader in life. Through meaningful conversations, you’ll gain new perspectives, build confidence, and develop the skills to lead yourself, lead others, and lead change.

Running from October to April, the program requires just 1–2 hours a month with your mentor. That time could look like grabbing coffee, going on a hike, or even shadowing them at work. Along the way, you’ll receive training, resources, and tools to guide your experience.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from incredible mentors and invest in your own growth. Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 program year.

Apply by September 28.

Are you looking for ways to get involved at CU Boulder and in the community, this fall? Check out some of the different opportunities offered through SLICE to find what fits your schedule and interests.

Interested in using your leadership to make an impact? Leeds Consulting Group is CU Boulder’s premier student-run consulting organization, providing hands-on strategy training with clients like Google and the United States Olympic Committee.

Apply now to join a driven community of students, gain professional skills, leadership experience, and work with businesses from across industries.

📅 Applications close September 12th!
🔗 Apply here: https://www.leedsconsultinggroup.com/join-lcg

Leadership lives within every Buff—it’s all about how you choose to discover, develop, and put it into action. At CU Boulder, leadership isn’t just an add-on—it’s been at the heart of our mission since the beginning. From our founding, we’ve