Laura Crawshaw presents during the Ombuds Office 50th anniversary celebration

Abrasive bosses can be tamed, CU Ombuds 50th anniversary lecturer says

Oct. 16, 2023

Laura Crawshaw, author and “boss whisperer,” spoke to a crowd about the power of ombuds offices. Crawshaw was a lecturer and guest of the CU Boulder Ombud’s Office, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Buff Pool at night

18 things to do: Enjoy BBQ, watch a movie at the Buff Pool, more

Oct. 16, 2023

This week brings Research & Innovation Week events, a tea party, a campus tree tour, Halloween hacks, DIY pride flags, an outdoor volunteer opportunity, night sky exploration, the Fall Housing Fair and more.

Staff Council banner on Dirk's patio at the Center for Community.

Staff Council seeking applicants for chancellor search committee

Oct. 13, 2023

Interested in applying to be a staff representative on the CU Boulder chancellor search committee? Staff Council has a call out, and applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

student wearing a blue T-shirt with the Triangle fraternity symbol

4 things to know about Triangle, CU Boulder’s newest affiliated fraternity

Oct. 12, 2023

CU Boulder has added an 11th organization to the CU Interfraternity Council. Triangle came to campus in October, welcoming STEM students to have a social and academic fraternity experience.

Students exit a Buff Bus

Calling all creatives: Time for another bus naming contest

Oct. 10, 2023

Help the CU Boulder transportation team brainstorm name ideas for the campus’s two newest electric Buff Buses. Previous winners were Ralph-E and Sko Bus. The deadline is Oct. 15.

Aerial view of Kittredge Pond

5 reasons to attend the Ignite Social Justice & Leadership Conference

Oct. 10, 2023

The annual one-day conference-style social justice program is designed for students to learn, have dialogue, network and engage in a brave space together. Learn more and register to attend on Oct. 21.

Students walking on campus

Calling all transfer Buffs: Transfer Student Week is Oct. 16–20

Oct. 10, 2023

Open to all transfer students, National Transfer Student Week at CU Boulder will be filled with events designed specifically for transfer students that will allow you to meet other students, experience campus and have fun!

Family Weekend 2021

17 things to do: Catch a midnight mystery movie and more

Oct. 8, 2023

This week brings free cereal, Indigenous Peoples’ Day events, Family Game Night, insight into the life of a grad student, Queers and Cake, a cooking class, the October Community Gathering, live music and more.

Clouds hover over Boulder

Free things to do in October

Oct. 4, 2023

It's officially fall, and there are a ton of free events lined up: festive pumpkin decorating, football watch parties, coffee hours and support groups, DIY nights, live music, cooking classes, Halloween movies and more.

David Gergen speaking in Macky Auditorium

Grit, humor: Key ingredients for leadership

Oct. 4, 2023

In a Leo Hill Speaker Series lecture filled with nostalgia—the type only possible after decades in civic life—and sprinkled with jokes and a hearty laugh, former U.S. presidential adviser David Gergen conjured what he believes makes a good leader: grit, humor, empathy.

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