University of Colorado Boulder
The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.
Send the University Libraries your recommendations for books, poetry, graphic novels, podcasts and more and they will share them with the campus community.
Titles will be published with your name and recommendation blurb in a news story on the libraries website.
Recommendations will be accepted through Monday, Nov. 27.
During maintenance that affects the portals, such as the maintenance scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 12, remember you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.
Graduating this December? Stop by the CU Book Store to purchase your regalia set, which includes the cap, gown, and degree tassel, for $34.99 (plus tax). Shop regalia in-store during store hours, follow instructions online for in-store order pick-up, or get more information on shipping deadlines and rates. Reminder: Graduate students need to purchase their regalia online. The deadline for purchase is 11:59 p.m. MST on Nov. 12.
The Office for Outreach and Engagement is now accepting applications for its Community Perspectives cohort. Community Perspectives is a professional development program for faculty members interested in learning about and establishing public and community-engaged scholarship projects in southeast Colorado. Applications are due Dec. 1.
All students paying fees have until Friday, Nov. 10, to participate in the CUSG elections and pick your next at-large representatives. This election is an opportunity for you to lend your voice to the CU community, and all who are eligible are highly encouraged to participate!
CUSG will provide a link to all students via email, social media and newsletters when voting opens on Monday, Nov. 6. You will also be able to access the CUSG voting link through your Buff Portal. Visit CUSG’s election page to learn more about your candidates.
Earn $10 an hour to participate in a study on human control for tele-operated alignment tasks. The study should last around an hour, but you will be paid for the full two. To find out more information and/or schedule, please email almu3988@colorado.edu.
Requirements:
Let us know what you think about Buff Portal and enter for a chance to win one of five $25 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 Buff Portal "favoriting" and "tour" experiences, navigation improvements, and our upcoming release of a five-day view for the class schedule card that will launch this month.
Students who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, will be entered in a random drawing to win one of five $25 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.
Lights, camera, iFest!
The International Festival Committee is looking for CU students, staff, faculty and community members to represent their culture or background by performing or hosting a booth at International Festival 2024!
Applications to host a booth at iFest 2024 are now open! Join us to celebrate CU Boulder’s diverse international culture in this fantastic event. This year’s theme is “Movies!” so be prepared for an extravagant night full of prizes, fun and culture.
Through iFest, students have the opportunity to represent and share their cultures with others. Through your booth, you can share cultural food, display several traditional artifacts such as artwork and clothing from your country, as well as informing guests about your culture and traditions.
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival offers summer camps for kids and teens (ages 6–18) on CU Boulder’s campus. Students will rehearse, stage and perform a shortened Shakespeare play (or scenes for Sprites). Camp Shakespeare and Shakespeare's Sprites are a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater and Shakespeare in a creative and supportive environment.
Limited scholarship funding is available at this time! Registration is now open, and early-bird pricing is in effect until March 1, 2024.
It's OK, we'll drive.
CU NightRide is CU Boulder’s student-operated, judgment-free, safe-ride service that allows you to request free evening transportation to and from any location within Boulder city limits. Download the CU NightRide app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to request a ride.
The Center for Inclusion and Social Change invites you to nominate marvelous women in your community to be celebrated at our Women Who Make a Difference reception, a dinner recognizing mothers, grandmothers, advocates, friends, storytellers—any woman who has impacted your life in a positive way!
Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. One nomination per nominator.
The course drop deadline is Nov. 3. Ralphie's Advising Help Lab can assist in dropping courses and setting you up for success. To schedule an appointment, visit Buff Portal Advising or email advising@colorado.edu.
Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab is in the Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) east building on the second floor.
Reminder: Student Legal Services (SLS) is a law firm right on campus that provides high-quality legal services to students at a fraction of the cost of a private attorney. Our experienced lawyers can help with your legal situation so you can focus on the last few weeks of the semester. Learn how to schedule an appointment.
Last February, after receiving nearly 200 submissions, the CU Boulder transportation team announced the winning names of the electric bus naming contest: Ralph-E and Sko Bus.
Now we're opening up the contest again so our community can help us name our two newest electric Buff Buses! Cast your vote now for your two favorite names. Voting will run Oct. 23 through Nov. 3, and the winners will be announced the week of Nov. 13.
Elections Open House / Ballot Processing Tours
Questions about ballot security and election processes?
Learn about ballot processing firsthand by attending a Boulder County Elections Division in-person tour at the Boulder County Ballot Processing Facility – 1750 33rd St. in Boulder (off Arapahoe). Tours take approximately 30 minutes:
RSVP requested, but not required!