Getting Involved

While plaid and shearling were all the buzz on the fall 2017 fashion runways in New York and Milan earlier this year, Boulder took a different approach to fashion trends: promoting climate communication on the catwalk. CU Boulder students collaborated with The Common Threads Creative Lab in this year’s Recycled Runway show, to document the creative process of sustainability storytelling.

Because composting is one of our students’ most requested services, we sat with on-campus composting guru and alumnus Ed von Bleichert (‘94) to chat about the history of composting efforts at CU, projects for the future and six tips to be a better composter and recycler.

The spring 2017 University of Colorado Student Government election process closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13. The preliminary results are in.

Give back to your community this week at the CU Blood Drive, hosted by the Boulder Campus Staff Council and CU Recreation Services at the Student Recreation Center from April 11 to 13.

Students often do not realize volunteering with, or simply attending, the Conference of World Affairs can impact their CU Boulder experience. Senior Soraya Latiff and sophomore Dante Pasionek have an insider’s view into the events of the week.

Stephanie and Sarah Meyers, who will graduate from CU Boulder in May with degrees in international affairs, have established the Meyers Family Foundation Scholarship Fund to support one or two first-year students with financial need annually.

Share good food, great conversation and Buffs pride at Dinner with 12 Buffs. More than 10 alumni have registered to host dinners April 6 through April 9 in the Boulder area, providing students a free, delicious meal with the opportunity to socialize with other students and successful alumni.

When David Pfotenhauer decided to pursue a PhD that would allow him get out into communities and use his knowledge to address public issues, he found his opportunity in the Community-Based Research (CBR) Graduate Fellows program.

The CU Honor Code is recruiting new panelists. This volunteer position helps secure our campus environment as a place where academic integrity can flourish.

It’s finally getting warm outside- take advantage of the great weather and get some good exercise by playing an outdoor intramural sport or going on an outdoor program trip.