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A suspect who matches the description in a motor vehicle theft and robbery that occurred on the CU Boulder campus Friday morning has been apprehended, according to the University of Colorado Police Department (CUPD). The crime occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 18.
CUPD notified the campus community of the arrest on Friday night, after initially alerting campus of the crime on Friday morning. No one was injured in the on-campus incident.
The suspect was arrested at approximately 5:25 p.m. Friday, near Hays, Kansas. The stolen vehicle was also recovered.
CUPD notified police agencies throughout Colorado and nearby jurisdictions to be on the lookout for a stolen Toyota 4-Runner off-road vehicle with Texas plates.
Police were notified of a robbery in Hays, Kansas, by a suspect matching the description of the campus incident, then spotted the vehicle in a restaurant drive-thru in nearby Russel, Kansas.
The suspect was taken into custody after a high-speed chase.
CUPD would like to thank the Hays Police Department, the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Russell Police Department, the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department, and the other law enforcement agencies that helped in the search for and apprehension of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact CUPD at 303-492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers by phone or email. Reference CUPD case No. 2022-0480.
Sticking around town during spring break? The Rec has got you covered with plenty of classes and free activities for you to enjoy March 19–26. Staycation includes:
I am a Marshall Fire victim who lost her childhood home and everything inside it during the horrible Marshall Fire. I noticed a pain point for people who suffered smoke damage to their home, or whose home was destroyed, was that there were all of these resources out there but no clear organization. This meant a lot of the resources weren’t known to the people who needed them most.
When tasked with creating a website for my CU Boulder digital marketing class, I decided it was a perfect opportunity to make a comprehensive resource guide. I also noticed that people who wanted to help didn’t know how to help in effective ways and decided to integrate this into our website as well.
In order to better manage CU Boulder’s newly limited Google storage, users of CU Boulder’s Google services are encouraged to do some file clean-up to prepare for upcoming quotas. Read more from OIT.
CU students, faculty and staff from any area of campus can participate in the program, which offers mentorship, equity-free funding and dedicated work space to help promising concepts become reality.
Benefits-eligible employees should plan for this year’s open enrollment by reviewing all of CU’s health plan options through the Basics of CU Health Plans on-demand course. Read more from Employee Services on the Work/Life blog.
This Friday, March 18, is the last day to drop a spring 2022 class and change pass/fail status. Read more.
In need of an updated LinkedIn photo, or just want to have a professional photo of yourself?
CU's Women of Color in STEM student org is hosting a Headshot Happy Hour event where you can come get a free professional headshot. If you are interested, we will be meeting outside of the CU Book Store at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, and then will walk together to the fifth floor terrace of the UMC to take photos.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event so be sure to bring yourself and your friends.
A warning to anyone who uses popular payment apps like Venmo on their cell phones: Protect your phone and treat it like a credit or debit card. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) Police Department is investigating three cases of theft where victims lost hundreds of dollars each, after being convinced to hand their phones over to a stranger.
Police say it can happen anywhere (cases are also being investigated at other college campuses and cities in Colorado), and the popularity of payment apps among college students makes them especially easy targets.
The scam goes like this: Unsuspecting victims are approached by someone claiming to have an urgent need to make a phone call. When victims hand over their phones, the person locates the Venmo app and pays themselves with the touch of a button. Police say once money is transferred, it’s nearly impossible to get it back.
“As much as you wouldn’t hand your wallet to someone, don’t hand your phone to someone,” said Sergeant Eric Edford of the University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD). Edford recommends, if you’re feeling especially kind-hearted and decide to offer assistance, keep your phone in-hand and make the call for help yourself.
Other tips to avoid cell phone scams: Keep security settings activated for all banking or cash apps, log out of those accounts after each use and lock your phone, keeping passcode or face ID enabled.
The Marinus Smith Award recognizes faculty and staff members who have had a particularly positive impact on our students. Honorees are nominated by those they teach, mentor, support and serve.
The faculty and staff receiving this award embody the true meaning of Be Boulder as they inspire, educate and motivate our community through innovation and passion. The award winners leave a long lasting impact on our community.
Deadline to nominate is March 18. Learn more and submit a nomination.
The deadline for master's and doctoral students to purchase commencement regalia online is 11:59 p.m. MDT on March 31.
Visit Jostens University of Colorado product webpage for details on additional products available.
Each summer, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival invites kids ages 9–18 to CU Boulder’s campus to study Shakespeare with CSF professionals. Working in small groups, these students learn about Shakespeare by rehearsing, staging and performing a shortened play.
Camp Shakespeare is a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater and Shakespeare in a creative and supportive environment. The session will culminate in free public performances on the Mary Rippon Outdoor Stage.
July 18–Aug. 5
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon
Ages 9–11: Coriolanus
Ages 12–14: All’s Well That Ends Well
Ages 15–18: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Tuition is $750. Sign up siblings and receive $50 off the second child’s tuition. Camp and performances take place at the University Theatre Building and Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre.
Saturday, Aug. 6
9 a.m. performance: Coriolanus
9:45 a.m. performance: All’s Well That Ends Well
10:30 a.m. performance: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Shakespeare’s Sprites is a playful introduction to the Bard for ages 6–9. Discover the fun of Shakespeare through pool-noodle fights, silly insults, Renaissance songs and lively scene work. Each week culminates in a final showing for family and friends. This program is the perfect way to instill a love of language and theater in your child. Students enrolled in Shakespeare’s Sprites should have basic reading skills.
July 11–15, 9 a.m. to noon
Final showing: Friday, 11:30 a.m. (location TBA)
Tuition is $250. Discounts are available for siblings registering for camps.
During system-wide maintenance that affects the portals, such as the maintenance scheduled for Sunday, March 13, you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals. Read more from OIT.