Buff Bulletin Board
The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.
Concerned about a friend? Here's how you can help
Anyone can refer a student to Student Support & Case Management (SSCM). SSCM can connect students with resources and help them work through challenging life situations that may be impacting their education, such as:
- Mental health concerns
- Family emergencies
- Hospitalization
- Food or housing insecurity
Visit the SSCM website to learn how to recognize and respond to a friend in distress and how to refer them to a case manager.
Going home over the summer? Remember to transfer your prescriptions
Before you leave for summer, transfer your prescriptions. To transfer your prescription from the Apothecary to another pharmacy, please contact the pharmacy you wish to transfer your prescription to and have them call the Apothecary at 303-492-8553.
Wi-Fi hotspots available to borrow from the University Libraries
A limited number of wireless hotspots are available from the University Libraries and can be checked out over the summer for educational purposes, including research use.
Volunteer at the CUSG Sexual Assault Awareness 5K
CU Student Government is looking for folks interested in volunteering at our second annual CUSG Sexual Assault Awareness 5K on Saturday, April 29.
Sexual assault is a prominent issue on many college campuses, and CUSG is hosting multiple events in April to raise awareness for sexual assault. To wrap up Sexual Assault Awareness Month, CUSG is hosting a 5k walk/run to raise money for student survivors.
Sign up to volunteer. Once registered, we will reach out to determine volunteer assignments.
Submit applications May 2–June 30 for the University Perspective Program
Participants gain firsthand knowledge of the university through meetings with senior leaders on the Boulder campus and each of the other three campuses in the CU system as well as the CU system office. Applications are now open.
Small business innovation, technology the focus of lunchtime conference April 24–28
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are key ways that university spinouts and innovation firms fund the early development and commercialization of their technologies. To highlight this program's strategic use, the Center for Translational Research will host a dynamic, weeklong lunchtime conference featuring experts across the Colorado and national innovation ecosystem.
Campus community, public invited to virtual forum on conference center, Athens Street building removals
CU Boulder is hosting an open virtual community forum on April 27 to provide an overview of two key construction projects—the Limelight conference center and hotel and the demolition of buildings at 19th and Athens streets that will help make the way for new on-campus housing.
Campus officials will provide an overview of each project, as well as timelines and measures being taken to minimize construction impacts.
Registration is required, and questions can be submitted in advance via the online registration form.
If you go
Thursday, April 27
5–6 p.m.
Join over 3,600 faculty and staff who have taken the engagement survey and win prizes
More than 3,600 CU Boulder faculty and staff members have participated in the 2023 Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey.
If you haven't completed the survey yet, do so now and be entered in to win fantastic prizes! Those who take the survey April 17–21 will be eligible to win a $100 gift card (10 gift cards will be awarded).
CU NightRide fleet adds electric vehicles
CU NightRide, a student-operated organization that provides free evening transportation to campus community members, has added new electric vehicles to its fleet in an effort to transition away from fossil fuels.
Access limited April 22–23: How to access Canvas, other service portals directly
During maintenance that affects the portals, such as the maintenance scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, until 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, remember that you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.
Career Services is hiring student leadership positions
Career Services is hiring for multiple student employment opportunities! Pay is $15.30 per hour. Apply via Handshake.
Outreach and development coach
Do you love public speaking? Are you interested in boosting your skills and empowering your peers to do the same? We are seeking applications from undergraduate students interested in serving in this leadership role.
Peer career advisors
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you interested in boosting your professionalism and empowering your peers to do the same? Career Services is seeking applications from students interested in serving in a leadership role as a peer career advisor.
- Engineering students: Apply by May 5
- Arts & Sciences students: Apply by May 6
- CMCI students: Apply by May 12
Download the CU NightRide app to request rides
Did you know CU NightRide––CU Boulder's free safe-ride service––has an app for requesting rides? To download the app, visit the App Store or Google Play and search “CU NightRide.” CU NightRide is available to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff for evening rides within Boulder city limits.
For grad students: Don't miss these upcoming graduation deadlines
Doctoral and master's students who are graduating this spring have deadlines approaching April 24 and 25, respectively. Learn more.
Traveling abroad? Stop by the travel clinic at Medical Services
Medical Services offers travel clinics to support students preparing for trips abroad and provides recommendations on what to do before, during and after their trips.
Travel clinic services
- Physical exams for students traveling internationally or in study abroad programs
- Current and individualized health risk information
- Review of travel itinerary, previous immunizations and individual health needs
- Advice on recommended and required immunizations
- Information on malaria prophylaxis, as well as on prevention and treatment of travel-related illnesses specific to your destination
- Recommendations for traveler’s first aid kit and water purification
- Post-travel care and consultation as needed
- Vaccinations
All services require an appointment scheduled in advance.