Getting Involved

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    Who can you turn to when you encounter issues or questions you don’t know how to handle? The Ombuds Office is a team of conflict-resolution professionals who can help clarify university-related concerns. Learn more; it’s free and confidential.
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    This week brings an evening with chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, football and soccer games, International Coffee Hour, an annual student drag show, free food, movies and more.
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    Freedom of expression is central to CU Boulder’s academic mission. It’s also what makes us all Buffs. At the same time, we must provide public safety, while maintaining campus operations and the ability for students, faculty and staff to access campus facilities. We encourage all Buffs to engage their fellow Buffs with courage, curiosity, care and consistency.
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    The Research & Innovation Office hosted a Fellowship Writing Success Stories virtual panel featuring Emmanuel David, Elspeth Dusinberre and Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders who shared their personal journeys and strategies for successful fellowship applications.
  • Chancellor Justin Schwartz at welcome event
    The recent Buffs Chancellor Welcome event included a chat and opportunity to get to know CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz. Watch the video recording.
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    CU Boulder has often celebrated Pride in October along with LGBT History Month, because there are not many students on campus in June during Pride Month. Students, staff and faculty are invited to events throughout the month.
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    It's officially fall, and there are a ton of free events lined up: ticket giveaways, film screenings, cozy hangs, Lotería, fitness classes, laser tag, haunted halls and corn mazes, craft nights, a ghost bike tour and more.
  • Students on campus
    This week brings STEM career fairs, a vice presidential debate watch party, Drag Queen Bingo, a bagel bar, soccer and volleyball games, a blood drive and more.
  • Norlin Library
    Banned Books Week is a weeklong celebration of diverse viewpoints and information that brings attention to the harm caused by censorship. This year’s theme is “freed between the lines.”
  • Two friends embrace for a photo at the 2014 Homecoming parade
    There are plenty of opportunities each semester to meet new people on campus—no matter where you are in your academic journey. Here are a few tips for making new friends this year.
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