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

 

Apply for stipend of up to $8K to create, adapt open educational resources

University Libraries is offering a stipend of up to $8,000 to create or adapt open educational resources (OER) as part of an OER course creation/adaptation initiative for 2023–24.

All faculty (tenure track and non-tenure track) and graduate part-time instructors are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who will have a paid appointment in both fall 2023 and spring 2024. Apply by June 15 to be considered.

Sharpen your skills with LinkedIn Learning and the Level Up blog

Did you know LinkedIn Learning is free for all University of Colorado students? CU system's Level Up blog highlights courses for college students that can make a difference in your academic life and future professional career.

The blog is a great starting place to find relevant LinkedIn Learning courses for your professional development, growth and training. Students can use featured courses to develop lasting, actionable skills to help them succeed in their academic careers and transition to professional roles.

These no-cost courses vary in length, allowing you to fit in a learning session in under 30 minutes, or to take a deeper dive into a topic. Check out a few quick examples of short, useful courses you can take at any time:

Early-college career

  • Getting Things Done: Identify procrastination and learning techniques to manage your time effectively (40 minutes)
  • Leadership Foundations: Gain in-demand leadership skills––great for developing your personal leadership style (40 minutes)
  • Interpersonal Communication: Learn effective, proper communication styles and develop a professional tone (37 minutes)
  • Professional Networking: Learn how to build a network of professionals in your field who can help you meaningfully develop skills and achieve your goals (27 minutes)

Mid-college career

Late-college career

Share your experiences, get a $20 Amazon gift card

Strategic Relations and Communications is seeking undergraduates to participate in hour-long focus groups that will be held throughout the week of April 24. The focus groups will be conveniently held on Zoom.

We want to hear your opinions about CU Boulder’s academic resources. Participation is confidential, and all responses will be anonymous. 

As a token of appreciation, we are offering each participant a $20 Amazon gift card.

Visit the SRC website to find a date and time that works for you and reserve your spot. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis—so sign up today! 
 

Funded UROP opportunities posted for summer, academic year 2023–24

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The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) invites CU Boulder undergraduates to join a team of students working with faculty on exciting research and creative projects—starting this summer! 

With more than 30 projects in a wide range of fields, there are many possibilities to connect with meaningful experiences—and empowering teams. Projects are supported by UROP funding and typically provide financial support to student participants. 

Space may be limited, so act quickly to secure your spot! Explore UROP’s open opportunities.

How do you feel about your graduate student experience? Survey open through April 24

How do you feel about your graduate student experience?

That’s the question that the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Graduate Student Survey, known as the gradSERU Survey, is seeking to understand. The survey is designed to examine students' experiences across the entire spectrum of their graduate career. 

A unique URL to the survey was distributed to each student via email. The survey runs March 13–April 24 and will take about 20 minutes to complete. All respondents will be entered to win one of 10 $100 Amazon gift cards.

Thank you, CU Boulder student employees!

Student Employee Appreciation Week runs through April 16. CU Boulder has several thousand student employees who perform countless services with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative. The university community depends on their contributions for the efficient and effective operation of CU Boulder. Whether they’re working in-person or remotely, the goal is to celebrate and acknowledge our valued student employees in new and exciting ways.

2023 Student Employee of the Year
Each year we recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary work, choosing one Student Employee of the Year. Join us in celebrating our 2023 Student Employee of the Year, Monserrat Estrada Martin.

Sign up for the Honors Sidewalk Symposium by April 20

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The annual Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative work with chalk on campus walkways—with the help of a professional artist. 

This spring, UROP and the Arts & Sciences Honors Program present the first Honors Sidewalk Symposium and invite the campus community to participate—and check out the art! All CU Boulder undergraduates engaged in campus research and creative projects are encouraged to participate.

The Honors Sidewalk Symposium will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 21, in the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) plaza. Learn more and sign up to participate. The deadline to register is April 20.

Shakespeare & Violence Prevention showcase on April 16

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The Colorado Shakespeare Festival invites you to learn about the innovative Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program and its impact from experts in the field.

If you go

Sunday, April 16, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Boulder Jewish Community Center at 6007 Oreg Ave.
 
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s touring company will perform a 45-minute Merchant of Venice production followed by a panel discussion with:

  • The Colorado Shakespeare Festival
  • The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
  • A graduate student in CU Boulder's certificate in Jewish Studies
  • The Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate program

In the post-show conversation, panelists will discuss the intersections of violence prevention research, bias and discrimination, antisemitism and applied theatre. The event is free to the public; advance registration required.

Submit nominations for UROP’s mentor award by April 14

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UROP's Faculty Mentor Award recognizes campus faculty supporting undergraduates on research and creative projects.

Eligibility

Tenured/tenure-track, research faculty and contract instructors at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz are eligible for UROP's mentor award.

Students are invited to nominate their mentors regardless of program funding, and we welcome submissions from early-stage researchers and creative practitioners. Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the nomination form.

Award and recognition

To support their work, award recipients will have the option to award an assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next grant cycle.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on April 14. Nominate today!

Seeking CU's excellent students for graduate scholarship opportunities in the UK

Students interested in applying for U.K. scholarships, including the Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill, are invited to attend an informational meeting at 5 p.m. April 13 via Zoom.

These exceptional scholarships fund one to three years of graduate study in the U.K. at Oxford and other universities in any field. Students wishing to enter a U.K. university in 2024 must apply by Aug. 15, 2023, to be considered for nomination. Anyone can attend the meeting to learn more. 

General qualifications: GPA of 3.7 or higher, demonstrated leadership and sustained community involvement.