If you rent a locker at the Rec, don't forget to clean it out or renew it by May 31. New locker sales begin June 1. Ask the front desk for details.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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. 

Apply by April 30.

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

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.

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.

From April 17 to June 13, review Google files shared with you by alumni, retirees and no-longer-affiliated community members and make copies of what you need before these files are deleted on June 14.

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

• Creating Success from Failures: Learn how to thrive by applying failure constructively to your work and life (43 minutes)
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Gain knowledge on achieving desired outcomes from contentious dilemmas in life (45 minutes)
• Balancing Work and Life: Develop methods to keep track of tasks and better prepare for unexpected events and strategies for achieving and maintaining work-life balance (35 minutes)

Late-college career

• Questions for the Interviewer: This crash course on navigating the interview question-and-answer process is great interview prep, with situation-based techniques for your desired field of work (58 minutes)
• All You Have to do is Ask: How to Ask for Help When You Need It: Learn how to turn confusion and challenges into inspiration and progress––great for learning how to ask for help (44 minutes)

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! 
 

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.