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The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.
Apple's private Wi-Fi address feature, introduced in macOS Sequoia and updated for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, could cause connectivity issues for CU Boulder Wi-Fi networks if not set to "off." If you're having trouble with this, learn more through the Office of Information Technology.
Are you a CU Boulder undergraduate involved in research and/or creative work? If so, UROP invites you to participate in this year's Sidewalk Symposium by creating and sharing chalk art about your work. We welcome students working at any stage of their project timeline, so you don't need results to participate. UROP funding is also not required.
Sign up by Oct. 3 to participate in this unique opportunity!
Tech trouble? Presentation panic? We’ve got you covered.
Whether your laptop's in the shop or you need a quick fix for a forgotten deadline, the CU Book Store offers fast, flexible technology rentals to keep you on track. Choose from MacBooks, PC laptops, or Chromebooks—perfect for short-term needs, big presentations or unexpected tech hiccups. Rent for a day, week, month or entire semester!
Our PC and Mac rentals come pre-loaded with Microsoft Office so that you can get to work as quickly as possible. For Chromebooks, the entire Microsoft Office suite can be downloaded from the Google Play store, at no charge, using your IdentiKey credentials. No matter the machine, you are the admin of the device and may install whatever software you need to get your work done. Upon return of any rental we reinstall the operating system, completely removing any trace of personally identifiable information or documents left behind on the computer.
As campus gears up for the excitement of football, the University Libraries are joining in the game-day spirit with adjusted hours on Friday, Aug 29.
To ensure safe access and accommodate increased campus activity, all library locations will close early:
Whether you're meeting your friends for a study session or grabbing a quick read before kickoff, be sure to plan ahead. Our hours page always has the most up-to-date info. Sko Buffs!
RTD has announced several service updates that will positively impact CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff. These changes, effective Aug. 31, include expanded service and improved connections to key destinations:
New trips added:
Eastbound: Three morning peak (7–8:30 a.m.), two afternoon peak (4–5:30 p.m)
Service reinstated with eight peak-hour trips in each direction:
View the full schedule and details for all upcoming changes.
Looking for an on-campus job? Working in Student Life allows you to learn outside the classroom and explore potential career paths. Some jobs may also have downtime, where you can study or get to know your co-workers better. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find balance in your schedule by working around classes and other responsibilities.
If your department is planning a program around the week of our mid-semester reading day (Oct. 6–12), Halloween and Homecoming, or finals exams, submit your event to be part of our campuswide celebration. The Division of Student Life will include submitted events from campus departments in marketing and promotional materials.
Campus seeks to create and manage a culture of academic success and holistic wellness for students during key times of the semester, including the week around the mid-semester reading day. If you have events during the week of Oct. 6–12, submit your information by Aug. 25.
Student Life seeks to develop a culture around Halloween programming for students and community members to foster a sense of belonging within the campus community and to provide alternative events and protective strategies to address alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and/or sexual misconduct within the student population.
For Homecoming Spirit Week, campus seeks to create and manage a celebration that includes meaningful experiences for all students that develops a sense of CU pride and community. The Homecoming Student Coalition works to organize and implement a unified experience.
If you have events around Halloween (Oct. 23–Nov. 1) or during Homecoming (Oct. 27–Nov. 1) for students or alumni, submit your information by Sept. 8.
Student Life seeks to develop a culture around holistic wellness and self-care for students including the lead up to finals. If you have events leading up to or during finals (Dec. 1–12), submit your information by Oct. 19.
During the 2025–26 academic year, OIT will provide eligible lecturers with the funding to purchase a standard performance Dell or Apple computer that meets CU Boulder's Secure Computing Standard and ensures interoperability with the campus’s technology-equipped classrooms.
Looking for an on-campus job? Campus Dining Services offers students the chance to learn and build skills for success at CU and beyond. Our students work in a diverse, inclusive and fun space, and there are jobs that work with your schedule. There are also personal and professional development opportunities to develop skills like teamwork, communication, leadership and more.
Reasons to work in Campus Dining Services:
Welcome back Buffs! The IT Service Center will be available during extended hours to support CU Boulder during the beginning of the fall 2025 semester. Visit the OIT website for the schedule.
On Sunday, Aug. 17, the Boulder campus will return to its regular academic year operating hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These hours will remain in effect through Sunday, May 17, 2026.
The standard operating hours are core business hours for student-, employee- and customer-facing services/offices. Student-, employee- or customer-facing offices should attempt to maintain a consistent schedule and be open during these hours to provide support and services to our campus community.
Microsoft will stop providing security updates, software updates and technical support for the Windows 10 operating system this fall. Here’s how to update to Windows 11.
Upcoming construction at the University Memorial Center will improve the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; Campus Dining & Hospitality loading dock; and pavement between it and the neighboring Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE).
CU PATH is a clinical psychology training clinic that provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychological assessment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities at a lower cost than can generally be found in the community. Our evaluations can be used as documentation of diagnoses for most universities, primary schools and some workplaces, and also include recommendations based on current research and clinical practice.
Scheduling is currently on hold for evaluations of cognitive problems following concussions/brain injuries, age-related cognitive changes or other neuropsychological evaluations. Please check this website regularly for updates.