The SHINE Lab at CU Boulder is recruiting teams for a cognitive neuroscientific study about processing limited information during a Mars Rover Mission. Our goal is to understand how different brain systems relate to behavioral performance and to psychological concepts measured by self-report measures. 

As a participant, you will wear a mesh cap on your head that has light optodes attached to it that measure changes in blood flow (functional near infrared spectroscopy). It lasts approximately three hours, and you will receive compensation for your participation. 

Who can join this study: 

• You are between 18-65 years old 
• You can speak and read English 
• Comfortability and familiarity with using computers
• Comfortable and able to communicate via email, text message or phone

Who can't join:  

• Those without alternatives to glasses
• History of seizure disorder, epilepsy, convulsions or increased intracranial pressure
• History of psychiatric illness or head injury in the last six months
• Those who are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Unable or unwilling to meet study attendance requirements
• Those who have consumed alcohol or recreational drugs in the last 12 hours 

Where:
Center for Innovation and Creativity (CINC), Room 184E*  
1777 Exposition Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 
*This room is inaccessible without a key, so someone will meet you in the lobby. 

Sign up here.

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling down, hopeless, or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Low-cost therapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic for individuals residing in Colorado.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty, as well as family members of full-time staff or faculty. Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, please call our clinic coordinator, Pia Sellery, at 303-492-5177, email raimy@colorado.edu, or visit our website.

During campus portal maintenance, which is next scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26, you can still access Canvas and some other campus services through direct links (e.g., canvas.colorado.edu).

The campus has sustainability goals, outlined in its Climate Action Plan, to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve zero emissions by 2050. Decarbonization of the campus heating system is the signature project of that commitment. 

Student attendance is requested at this campus decarbonization Visioning & Alignment workshop session with the engineering firm Salas O’Brien and the CUSG Eboard to build momentum and transparency with student stakeholders. No experience is needed, all majors are welcome.

Who's eligible

• Healthy people in the Boulder community
• Ages 18-45
• Must be able to receive flu vaccine and blood draws
• Haven't received a flu shot in the past six months

What do I have to do?

• Two visits on the CU Boulder campus (approximately two hours total)
• Get a flu vaccine or a placebo, complete questionnaires and behavioral tasks (participants who get a placebo during the experiment will be given a choice to receive the vaccine after the study)
• Provide two saliva and two blood samples

Compensation

• Earn up to $90
• Mailed check after completion

Apply now, or scan the QR code in the poster to apply. Answer pre-screening questions and, if eligible, provide your contact information.

Social Psychoneuroimmunology Lab
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Colorado Boulder

Instructors have received ongoing email communications requesting book and course materials information for fall 2025 courses. As a reminder, campus policy states that departments are required to identify what books and other course materials are required—or if a course will have no required materials or utilize open education resources (OER)—for their classes by the day of registration.

Getting accurate information from instructors is critical to the success of the CU Book Access program, which provides degree-seeking undergraduate students access to their required course materials by the first day of class for a flat rate each semester and also ensures the timely distribution of course materials for graduate students. The CU Book Store also provides course material information to the University Libraries, allowing them to build collections and course reserves to support teaching.

The CU Book Store has designated a staff member to facilitate any faculty needs: Ryan Windle, ryan.windle@colorado.edu, 303-492-3421.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this faculty responsibility.

As a large, eco-conscious community at CU Boulder, we have a great opportunity to work together to protect our stormwater resources and contribute to the university’s sustainability goals. By adopting simple habits like cleaning up after pets, properly disposing of waste and being mindful of fertilizer use, each of us can make a positive impact. Read more on CU Boulder Today.

Join experts for a webinar on Nov. 19 to learn more about the features and benefits of saving with a 529 tax-advantaged plan—and receive $50 to start your account! Learn more and register to attend.

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (one hour and 45 minutes). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history.

Apply now. Email years-study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547 with questions.

Are you interested in learning more about CU Boulder's Learning Assistant Program? Join an info session and meet-and-greet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Chancellor's Auditorium (CASE building). 

Info session 5–5:30 p.m.

• Target audience: Prospective LAs, current LAs and faculty
• Learn more about what LAs do and how to apply for spring 2026 semester
• Acknowledge the efforts of current LAs, LA mentors, LA faculty and departmental coordinators

Celebration 5:30–6:30 p.m. 

• Informal meet-and-greet with refreshments
• Meet with interested students, current LAs and LA faculty from departments across campus

Come celebrate all of our hard work so far this semester!

Interested in being an in-hall student leader for the 2026–27 school year? Residence Life is hiring residential support leaders and community engagement mentors to live and lead in the residence halls. Find everything you need to help guide you through the application process for the 2026–27 leader/mentor roles, including qualifications, hiring timeline and a list of frequently asked questions.

CU Advantage is now on Instagram, connecting employees to perks, savings opportunities and campus life—including short-term offers you'll only find on the @cuadvantage Instagram. 

Are you a first-year student at CU Boulder? Interested in a research study on stress and coping in CU students? 

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on stress coping in first year CU students. We want to understand what helps CU students cope with stress during major transitions, including the transition to college and across semesters.

The study includes a few different parts that happen over the three-semester study period: 

• There are two in-person research sessions, each of which takes about four to six hours. During these sessions, you will play some computer games while we monitor physical functioning (for example, your heart rate). You will also complete a set of interviews and surveys that ask about stress, behavior, mood and health.
• There are three 21-day periods in which we will send you a daily “micro survey” (less than five minutes to answer) asking about your behavior and mood using an app.
• There are two one-hour online surveys that we will send to your email.
• The study takes place over the course of three semesters, and you will be compensated for your participation (maximum of $446–$470 for completing all parts of the study).

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD Lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or fill out our initial eligibility screening. 

Celebrate the spirit of CU Boulder all year long with the 2026 Forever Buffs wall calendar! This year’s edition features a fresh new design with fun throwbacks and highlights from CU history, and exclusive discounts to signature 2026 events like Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. It’s the perfect gift for you or another Buff. Get more details.