The CU Boulder Student Success Conference has extended it's proposal submission deadline! You now have until Dec. 6 to submit a proposal to present at the conference for the university on Feb. 12.

Email proposal committee co-chairs Sam Long (samantha.long-1@colorado.edu) and/or Colin Spaulding (colin.spaulding@colorado.edu) with any questions.

Graduate students who are graduating this fall, mark your calendars for these approaching deadlines. 

Dec. 2

Grade changes for doctoral students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

Dec. 3

Master's thesis plan students must submit the thesis and Thesis Approval Form (TAF) to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day.

The TAF must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

Dec. 9

Grade changes for master’s students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.

Showcase your art on campus!

The Student Arts Program collects original art created by CU Boulder students. This year, the program is partnering with Recreation Services to expand its call for submissions to include pieces that acknowledge and celebrate movement and recreation. Artwork will also be displayed at the Student Rec Center.

We are looking for original pieces in the following media: painting, drawing, sculpture, textile and photography/film/technology. Submissions are due by Jan. 19, and awards will be given to top submissions.

Got plans for spring break? The Sko Serve program (formerly known as Alternative Breaks) sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during their breaks from school.

This weeklong journey over spring break allows students to explore the United States while making a difference through service, reflecting upon their experience and creating long-lasting connections with others. The priority application deadline is Dec. 8.

The Pain Lab at CU Boulder, affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Science, is seeking participants ages 21–70 for a research study with non-invasive wearable sensors.

You may be eligible if you have experienced back pain for the last three-plus months. Participants will be compensated up to $360.

If you're interested, fill out the eligibility screening form. We will contact you regarding your eligibility.

The University Libraries invites undergraduate students to share an essay, original artwork or multimedia reflection that responds to or celebrates “Solito: A Memoir” for a chance to win $500. Submissions are due by noon on Jan. 24.

First-year and transfer students: If you haven’t already, pick up your free copy of this year’s Buffs One Read selection and join the campus discussion! 

Between 7 and 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, server maintenance may cause issues loading webpages that display when connecting to UCB Guest wireless; registering on UCB Wireless; and logging out of Canvas, Qualtrics and VoiceThread.

Users of the University Libraries website are encouraged to update their bookmarks to avoid inconvenience as the website address has recently changed.

With fall break approaching, the CU Boulder campus is preparing to follow different building access protocols.

Monday through Wednesday (Nov. 25–27)

• CU Boulder affiliates can access most academic buildings on campus between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. with your Buff OneCard.

Fall break (Nov. 28–29)

• As is true of all university holidays and Administrative Leave days, building access will only be available for affiliates with Buff OneCards who have been provisioned for 24/7 access to their respective facilities.

All residence halls will remain open during fall break. 

University Libraries, the Recreation Center, the UMC and the Health and Wellness Department publish their respective hours on their websites.

For more information about building access protocols, visit the campus building access page.

The Neuromechanics Lab at CU Boulder is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study that investigates the role of how individuals navigate a dynamic and ambiguous decision-making task. 

To take part you must:

• Be English-speaking
• Be between 18–36 years old
• Have normal vision or wear glasses/contacts that make your vision normal
• Have no neurological or other problems that affect your movement control
• Complete our pre-screen survey

This study is expected to last at most two hours. Participants will receive a digital Amazon gift card as compensation, worth between $15 and $25. All procedures take place in our campus laboratory (Engineering Center, ECSL 1B21).

For more information, please contact:

Colin Korbisch
Neuromechanics Lab
Engineering Center, ECSL 1B19
colin.korbisch@colorado.edu

The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) supports the health, wellness and academic success of CU Boulder’s NCAA Division I athletes. Mandated by the NCAA, the FAR also advises on institutional compliance and academic integrity. Applications open through Dec. 2, 2024.

Public and CU-affiliated patrons can access e-resources from the UCB Guest Wi-Fi network in Norlin Library on personal laptops and other devices—no public computer terminal required.

The Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory (located on CU Boulder's Main Campus) is evaluating the influence of multiple sclerosis on the ability to control the force produced by lower-leg muscles. The study consists of one 2-hour visit to assess motor function with self-reported and clinical assessments and lower-leg muscle activity during moderate contractions.

The inclusion criteria for healthy individuals include:

• Men and women 18–65 years old
• No visual impairment (corrected vision is okay)
• No current or recent (<2 months) lower-limb injury
• No major health problems

The inclusion criteria for people with multiple sclerosis include:

• Clinical diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
• Able to walk with or without assistive device
• Men and women 18–65 years old
• No visual impairment (corrected vision is okay)
• No current or recent (<2 months) lower-limb injury
• No other major health problems than multiple sclerosis

For more information, please contact Mélanie Henry (melanie.henry@colorado.edu).
 

The University of Colorado Honors Journal invites all undergraduate students who have created original writing, art or film to submit their work for publication in the 2025 issue. All undergraduate students at CU Boulder are eligible to submit their work. The deadline for submission for the 2025 issue is Dec. 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

The Honors Journal is an interdisciplinary, student-run journal published annually by the Arts & Sciences Honors Program. The journal presents a collection of works that reflect the utmost talent, diligence and creativity among undergraduate students at CU Boulder.

Each year, the Honors Journal combines undergraduate work from all academic fields including but not limited to: art, creative nonfiction, fiction, gender and ethnic studies, humanities, natural sciences, open media (e.g., film, digital art, recorded performance), poetry and social sciences.

Read the 2024 issue of the Honors Journal.

During maintenance that affects the portals, such as that scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, you can still get to Canvas and some other services directly.