The Rec Center will be hosting free activities and events for all students with a Buff OneCard during finals week, from Dec. 10 to 15. 

Medical Services provides free flu shots for CU Boulder students in a variety of locations on campus during the flu season. Staff are unable to provide flu vaccines to CU Boulder staff and faculty.

An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations.

The Be Fit Pass gives you unlimited access to more than 30 group fitness classes every week! 

You must have/purchase a Rec Center membership prior to purchasing your Be Fit Pass. Semester passes for the Student Recreation Center and Williams Village Recreation Center can be purchased online. All other passes must be purchased in person at the Student Recreation Center Guest Services desk.

• Early-bird fee: $55, Dec. 20–Jan. 17
• Regular fee: $65, Jan. 18–March 6
• Half-price fee: $34, March 7–April 29

The Office of the Dean of Students will be holding office hours on Thursday, Dec. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Memorial Center (UMC 308). These office hours serve as a way to ask questions, connect with our staff and learn about resources; no appointment needed.

During maintenance that affects the portals––like the maintenance scheduled for this Saturday––remember you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.
 

With finals week approaching, the CU Boulder campus will follow different building access protocols.

Dec. 11–15, campus will be following finals week access protocols. Namely, buildings will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Buff OneCard access will be required after 7 p.m.

Visit the Campus Building Access page for more information.

Placing a textbook order with the CU Book Store is the fast, easy and convenient way to get all of the correct course materials for your classes, guaranteed. For students’ convenience, all textbooks must be ordered in-store or through the CU Book Store website.

Why order course materials early?

• Don't miss an early assignment
• Choice of rental, used, digital & new
• 100% refundable (through fourth week of classes)
• Save time, money and stress

Receive free ground shipping on orders of $75 or more, or choose free in-store pickup on any order. Please make sure to bring your Buff OneCard when visiting the store and check store hours before you visit.

If you have textbook questions or need assistance ordering, contact the CU Book Store via live chat, email or call 303-492-7089.

The UMC is accepting applications from student organizations for free office space or lockers for the fall 2022 semester. A central office is a fantastic way for your recognized student organization to become more accessible and productive, which will help you grow membership, promote your message and fulfill your mission. In addition, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) has lockers available for student organizations to use.

Groups that currently have space must reapply! Applications must be submitted by noon Friday, Feb. 11. Apply online.

Over the week of Dec. 27, there will be some service/operations changes in Facilities Management. However, the Operations Control Center (OCC) will be open 24/7. Please call 303-492-5522 if you need to report a facility-related emergency. Also, check out more details.

Don’t forget to return your textbook rentals to the CU Book Store before you leave for winter break! Textbooks rented for fall 2021 are due by Dec. 17. If you purchased your books and want to sell them back, the CU Book Store will be buying textbooks Dec. 9–17 at the store in the UMC. See website for hours.

If you plan to ship your rental books back, instructions are located here.

Please reach out to the CU Book Store with questions assist@cubookstore.com.

A mobile food pantry will take place on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the UMC South Terrace Plaza.

Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Drive-thru is not available at this mobile food pantry.

Interested in donating new toys and gifts to Indigenous youth this holiday season? 

The Denver Indian Center is holding its 10th annual toy drive for youth ages 0–18. This drive serves 500 Indigenous families in the Denver metro area. 

Bring new, unwrapped gifts to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, Regent Admin Center, Suite 206. We are accepting donations from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Deadline: Friday, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.

I Love Mondays is a weekly event hosted by the Center for Student Involvement that creates a space for students to connect with one another, learn about different organizations and events on campus, and relieve some of the Monday blues. Each Monday, we will highlight different campus departments, student organizations and events to help you become more connected to the CU Boulder campus. I Love Mondays are typically held in the UMC North Dining Area from 2 to 3 p.m.

If you are interested in partnering with CSI to host an I Love Monday in spring 2022, please complete the form. If you have any additional questions, email involvement@colorado.edu.

Strategic Relations and Communications seeks undergraduates to participate in 75- to 90-minute focus groups being held between Dec. 2 and Dec. 7. The focus groups will be conveniently held on Zoom.

We want to hear your opinions about different CU Boulder communications and branding. Participation is confidential, and all responses will be anonymous. 

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

Please use the link below 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!