Buff Bulletin Board

The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.

 

Nominate an outstanding CU leader for the Excellence in Leadership Award by Nov. 22

Do you know a University of Colorado leader who has participated in the Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP)? Consider recognizing the leadership and contributions of an ELP alumnus by submitting a nomination for the Excellence in Leadership Award.

All ELP alumni currently working at the University of Colorado are eligible to be nominated through Nov. 22. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Low-cost therapy for children and community members

The Raimy Clinic is a therapy service that provides low-cost, evidence-based therapy on CU Boulder's campus staffed by clinical psychology doctoral students under the supervision of licensed psychologists. We offer in-person and telehealth options. 

We have current openings for children and are still accepting adults onto a waitlist. Potential clients or their guardians can reach us by phone at 303-492-5177 or by email at raimy@colorado.edu.

Session rates for CU affiliates are currently $20 per session for CU undergraduates and $40 for CU staff, faculty and grad students. Sliding scale rates are available to non-CU-affiliated members of the community.

Take the Buff Portal survey for a chance to win

Let us know what you think about Buff Portal and enter for a chance to win one of five $30 Amazon gift cards. The Buff Portal team wants to know what’s working and what’s not working so we can keep improving your student portal!

We take action on your feedback! Some past examples of your feedback turned to action are: the Advising experience in Buff Portal, the five-day view for the Class Schedule card, and navigation improvements.

Students who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, will be entered in a random drawing to win one of five $30 Amazon gift cards.

To complete the survey, log in to Buff Portal and select “Take the Survey” in the Buff Portal Survey card on the homepage.

Late-night Buff Bus service on Will Vill route

Via Mobility bus

CU Boulder Transportation Services has finalized a contract with Via Mobility to provide late-night service on the Will Vill route. 

Starting immediately, Via buses will operate from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday when campus is open. The service will follow the Will Vill route and stops, with buses coming every 12–15 minutes. The last bus leaves Will Vill at 1 a.m. for the last loop through campus. 

Look out for the all-black Via buses and enjoy the same great service expected from the Buff Bus!

Seeking volunteers for study on effects of heat therapy on blood pressure, vascular function

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU Boulder’s campus is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. We are looking for adults, ages 40-plus who are willing to participate in water immersion sessions approximately three times per week for 12 weeks and have above normal blood pressure (a top number of 115 or higher; if you are unsure of your blood pressure, please still contact us for screening). 

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, exercise stress test, body composition, blood chemistries and monetary compensation for time.

For more information, please email hottubstudy@colorado.edu or call 970-460-8970.

Cardiovascular research study volunteers needed

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time efficient exercise) delivered via a smartphone app on blood pressure and vascular function.

Requirements:

  • Aged 18+ years
  • Higher blood pressure (systolic BP 120–160 mmHg)
  • Own an Apple or Android smartphone
  • Willing to perform breathing exercises 5–10 minutes per day, six days a week, for six weeks

Benefits include:

  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTapp@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Paid research opportunity in the Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab

A biological hallmark of aging is “cellular senescence”, which is associated with cardiovascular dysfunction. Compounds called “senolytics” that decrease the number or amount of senescent cells may be effective for improving age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and possibly brain health. 

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU Boulder is trying to determine whether intermittent oral supplementation with a natural compound with senolytic properties called fisetin (found in strawberries, onions and cucumbers and available as dietary supplement) will improve blood vessel function, reduce artery stiffness, and improve cognitive function (a measure of brain health) in adults ages 65-plus.

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, cognitive function tests, blood tests and compensation for time. 

For more information, please email fisetinstudy@colorado.edu, or call 303-735-6410. 

Cardiovascular research study volunteers needed

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise) on blood pressure, vascular function and cognitive function.

Requirements:

  • Aged 50-plus years
  • Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
  • Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Benefits include:

  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Physician-monitored exercise stress test
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Bone mineral density test
  • Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTstudy@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Volunteers needed for cardiovascular research study

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory is looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of MitoQ, an antioxidant that is attracted to the mitochondria of cells, supplementation on physiological function.

Requirements:

  • Age 60+
  • Willing to undergo a three-month period taking MitoQ or placebo pills

Benefits include:

  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Monetary compensation for time

If interested: call 303-735-6410 or email mitoqstudy@colorado.edu.

Study Abroad in Latin America—and get a scholarship to do it! More info Nov. 13

Come de-stress from midterms with Education Abroad and the Latin American & Latinx Studies Center and learn about programs abroad in Latin America! We will have music, food, sugar skull flower pot painting, and papel picado crafts. Hear about Latin America study abroad program options during a short information session at 5 p.m., and get more information from at tables with Education Abroad, LALSC and the Spanish & Portuguese Department.

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at Kitt Central N114A.

After-hours cold and flu clinic now open

Wardenburg Health Center now offers after-hours visits for cold and flu symptoms from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Eligibility:

  • Illness symptoms for 5 days or less
  • Cold symptoms: cough, runny nose, congestion, sore throat
  • Headache, body aches, fever, diarrhea, earache, eye redness

To schedule, call 303-492-5101 (online scheduling not available).

Free rides to your polling place on Election Day

You can get to the polls for free on Nov. 5! RTD, Lime and BCycle are offering free rides to help you cast your ballot:

  • From now to Nov. 5 (Election Day), Lime is offering two free 30-minute rides with the code VOTE2024.
  • BCycle bikes, which are always free for students, are free for staff when they use promotion code 11524 (Election Day only, up to a 30-minute ride).
  • RTD (the metro area's public transportation system) buses and trains will also be free on Election Day.

All of these are intended to make it easy for everyone to access voting centers and 24-hour dropboxes on campus and beyond. Remember that Colorado residents can show up at a voting center, register using a Buff OneCard and vote—all at the same time. 

Voting is easy—and free—this Election Day! More voting information is available.