The Week Ahead, a series geared toward faculty and staff, provides reminders, events and possible items for the docket. Coming up in the next few days are opportunities to do yoga with baby goats, learn more about inclusive pedagogy and commuting by bike, attend the Conference on World Affairs, volunteer for commencement and more.
April 9: Last call to volunteer, nominate for open educational resources committee
Want to help find ways to reduce the financial burden of course materials and textbooks on students and transition the university toward more affordable course materials? The Open Educational Resources Advisory Committee will examine national trends centered in the use of open educational resources (OER) and make recommendations to the provost regarding their best use at CU Boulder, serving as a catalyst to promote educational innovation at CU Boulder.
Make sure you’re signed up to receive campus alerts
Last week, the campus conducted the spring test of the CU Boulder Alerts platforms. If you didn't receive a text but want to, make sure you are signed up, or download the app for Wi-Fi updates.
Conference on World Affairs
Plan to attend one of the more than 200 sessions taking place on campus through Friday, April 13, during the 70th annual Conference on World Affairs. If you haven't attended, it's definitely worthwhile! Can't go in person? Catch the livestreamed sessions online.
Sign up to be a commencement marshal
Spring commencement is fast approaching. Sign up for a variety of opportunities to be part of this important day, from helping manage the procession to providing guest golf cart transportation.
Attend the Academic Futures forum April 10
With an open-discussion format, the next Academic Futures forum will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, in room 154 of Fleming Law.
Get Hasan Minhaj tickets beginning April 10
Hasan Minhaj, comedian, actor, writer and senior correspondent on The Daily Show, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Macky Auditorium. Tickets sales will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the first-floor event table in the University Memorial Center. CU Boulder faculty and staff tickets are $10, cash-only, with a valid Buff OneCard.
Give blood
The Staff Council spring blood drive April 10–12 will include a free T-shirt for donors, cake and a special celebration April 11 to honor a 45-year partnership with Bonfils Blood Center.
Inclusive pedagogy workshop April 10
Thomas Laird, whose expertise is in effective assessment practices and the inclusion of diversity into the curriculum, will lead Engaged Assessment, Inclusive Coursework, and High-Impact Practices: Building a Case for Faculty Action from 9 to 10:30 a.m., C4C S350S.
Goat Yoga April 10
Join the Rec Center and Mountain Flower Goat Dairy on Sewall Field for Goat Yoga! Sessions will take place from 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Space for each session will be limited, and a mat will be supplied. This event is free with a Buff OneCard.
Commuting by Bike Workshop April 11
This free workshop is designed to give you the skills to ride your bike with confidence. They will cover topics including what to carry, finding the best route and fixing a flat tire. The workshop will take place at at 6 p.m. at the Folsom Bike Station, and there is no need to pre-register.
Aly Raisman talk April 12
Aly Raisman, the two-time team captain of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Teams in 2012 and 2016, will share the highs and lows of her journey, including her survival of sexual abuse. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. in Macky Auditorium. Advance tickets required.
