the new student exhibit On the Front Lines: A Brief History of Gay Activism in Boulder

Students preserve, celebrate LGBTQ+ activism in new exhibit

June 9, 2023

The history of student activism for LGBTQ+ rights at CU Boulder is now available and on display at the University Libraries, thanks to two students. The exhibit will be open through January 2024.

A double rainbow appears over Elitch Gardens in Denver. (Photo by Steph Wilson on Unsplash)

You’re invited to CU Day at Elitch Gardens—June 17

June 7, 2023

In-person ticket purchases are required by Saturday, June 10, so act fast for CU Day at Elitch Gardens. CU employees may bring family and friends for full-day access to the park, as well as catered lunch, special CU activities and more. Discounted parking is also part of the deal.

Person donating blood at a CU Boulder blood drive

Staff Council to hold blood drive June 13–14

June 5, 2023

Not just for employees—join Staff Council at the Rec Center for World Blood Donor Day, where your donation can save up to three lives. There will be snacks and giveaways for all who attend.

CU Denver, CU Boulder and UCCS mascots with Dingo, the purple dinosaur mascot of the Colorado Rockies

Join CU Night at the Rockies on Aug. 18

June 2, 2023

Coors Field welcomes the CU community to cheer on the Colorado Rockies against the Chicago White Sox. This special ticket package includes a limited edition, CU-themed Rockies hat, as well as a $2 donation to CU scholarships.

Fiske Planetarium

Catch a summertime matinee at Fiske Planetarium

June 1, 2023

Join Fiske Planetarium every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for fun, family-friendly, full-dome planetarium films that will enchant and entertain kids of all ages. Tickets are $8–$12. See what’s coming up!

Employees engage in a workshop

Sign up today for professional development over the summer

June 1, 2023

The Human Resources training team supports employees’ professional development by providing learning opportunities on a variety of workplace topics, including management skills, inclusive practices and personal productivity.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival play in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre

Enemies to lovers: Shakespeare fest to open with Much Ado About Nothing

May 26, 2023

In this rollicking lampoon of relationships, romance and the influence of town gossip, William Shakespeare delivers a near-perfect enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. See the play June 11–Aug. 13 in the outdoor theater.

Center for Innovation and Creativity building

Take a tour of Alpine June 8

May 26, 2023

Join Research Computing and numerous leaders to celebrate the partnership between CU Boulder and CU Anschutz. Enjoy a 20-minute tour, including snacks, an introduction to Research Computing and a look at the Alpine supercomputer container.

two people working together on laptop

Teaching a Summer Session course?

May 25, 2023

Canvas trainings are available all summer long, including sessions on designing more engaging Canvas pages, adding interactive video content and streamlining how you add content to your course with MultiTool.

artists working in a studio

Get a Shark’s Ink tour with the studio team June 3

May 24, 2023

Join an in-gallery conversation of Onward and Upward: Shark’s Ink, free and open to all. Bud and Barbara Shark, Evan Colbert and Roseanne Colachis will discuss the prints and processes in the exhibition.

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