Local Government and Community Engagement
The Local Government and Community Engagement team focuses on strengthening relationships with local government entities, community organizations and business partners to advance economic vitality, civic engagement and sustainability.
The team collaborates with local governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations and chambers of commerce to partner on key initiatives. Key initiatives include CU’s Buy Local program and the CU Community Scholars internship program. They also host town halls and information sessions about campus infrastructure projects that may impact nearby residents as well, and consistently communicate with community members in areas including the Hill, Goss Grove, Martin Acres, and downtown Boulder.
Team
Thanks to the community members who came together to support the recent fundraiser for University of Colorado Boulder Native American Affairs. I appreciated the time with Patrita 'Ime' Salazar, John Wetenkamp, Benny Shendo, Jr., Chris Ewing, Ryan Chreist, and Prof. Skinner Myers.
Thanks to the Downtown Boulder Partnership and downtown business leaders who provided vital mentoring and support for our University of Colorado Boulder students through this program!
The University of Colorado Boulder is grateful to partner with the City of Boulder and a number of local nonprofits to help unwanted items get to those in need. Last year we diverted 18.4 tons from the landfill!
In 2026, the University of Colorado Boulder received the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.