Buff Bulletin Board

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

 

Struggling with COVID anxiety? Feeling down, hopeless or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Concerned about relationship problems?

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty, or family members of full-time staff or faculty. Therapy is free for freshman students! Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

New location for your printing needs

Contact the Ink Spot in the UMC for your printing needs. The Ink Spot offers a variety of print services previously available at the Print Shop including digital printing, binding, wide-format printing and more. Bulk mail services are also available at the Ink Spot. 

Please bring print-ready PDFs to the Ink Spot. If you are having trouble creating a print-ready PDF, please email eprint@colorado.edu to schedule some time with their staff.

The Ink Spot looks forward to assisting you with your future printing and bulk mail needs. For questions, contact the Ink Spot at 303-492-7878 and Bulk Mail at 303-492-4667.
 
Orders may be submitted in person at the Ink Spot, online or via eprint@colorado.edu. 

Struggling with COVID anxiety? Feeling down, hopeless or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Concerned about relationship problems?

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time!

Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty, or family members of full-time staff or faculty. Therapy is free for freshman students! Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Participants wanted for video game study

Physics Playground

The Emotive Computing Lab at CU Boulder is looking for participants for a study of an educational video game called Physics Playground.

You are eligible to participant in this research study if you:

  • Are 18–22 years old
  • Are fluent in English
  • Have access to the internet, a computer, a webcam and the Firefox browser

In this study you would first answer some questions about your pre-existing knowledge, then you would play the game Physics Playground for about an hour. After you are done playing the game, you would answer some more questions. 

In return for your participation, you would receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card

If you are interested in participating, please contact us at physicsplaygroundschoolstudy@gmail.com to schedule a time.
 

Student Arts Program submissions due Jan. 31

Student Arts Program

Showcase your art in the heart of campus!

The Student Arts Program collects original art created by the CU Boulder student community and displays it throughout the UMC and the Environmental Center. This year, the Student Arts Program is collaborating with the Environmental Board to expand its call for submissions to include pieces that acknowledge and celebrate the impactful work of those in marginalized communities/identities. 

We are looking for original pieces in the following media: painting, drawing, sculpture, textile and photography/film/technology. Submit by Jan. 31. Awards will be given for top submissions. 

Struggling with COVID anxiety? Feeling down, hopeless or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Concerned about relationship problems?

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty, or family members of full-time staff or faculty. Therapy is free for freshman students! Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Become a leader, network with faculty, support student learning and get paid!

The CU Boulder Learning Assistant Program is accepting applications for spring 2021 through Nov. 9. We have created a virtual, asynchronous Learning Assistant info session that includes videos to help students learn more about the experiences of current LAs and what to expect from each department.

Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergraduate students who are hired to support student learning through research-validated teaching and learning pedagogical techniques. LAs are paid a stipend to work 8–9 hours per week.

Learn more and apply.

Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship offers consult hours

student working on laptop

The Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship (CRDDS) offers a full range of services and educational opportunities including workshops, talks, and consult hours, that are free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. We are here to support your data-intensive research and education needs.

Need advice on data-related issues? Meet virtually with experts during our drop-in consult hours for help working with all forms of data, coding in R and Python, exploring computational and digital humanities methods, using CU Research Computing resources and publishing data and open access scholarship.

Tuesdays: CRDDS Interdisciplinary Consult Hours
Noon to 1 p.m. (drop-in via Zoom)
Sign up here

Thursdays: CRDDS Interdisciplinary Consult Hours with LISA Statistics
1–2 p.m. (drop-in via Zoom)
Sign up here

If you are unable to attend our consult hours and would like to set up a consultation, or have additional questions, please email crdds@colorado.edu for assistance.

Check out CRDDS’ learning materials, and be sure to join our mailing list to stay up to date on our training and workshop offerings and consult hours. We look forward to meeting and supporting your research needs.

First- and second-year undergrads: Participate in a virtual focus group, receive an Amazon gift card

We know things are different and we want to hear about your experience and ways in which CU Boulder can improve it. 

Strategic Relations and Communications is seeking first and second-year undergraduate students to participate in one of several online, 75-minute focus groups. Participation is confidential and all responses will be anonymous. 

Please use this link to find one of several dates and times next week that works for you and reserve your spot. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis—so sign up today!

Struggling with COVID anxiety? Feeling down, hopeless or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Concerned about relationship problems?

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients are available now! Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

LGBTQ+ grad, undergrad students needed for Out in STEM Symposium

Out in STEM Symposium: Panels, speakers, social events, and more! Scan QR code for full schedule

CU's student club for LGBTQ+ STEM students, oSTEM @ CU Boulder, needs volunteers for their upcoming Out in STEM Symposium. Volunteers get a free Out in STEM Symposium T-shirt!

The symposium takes place via Zoom on Nov 6–7. Featured opportunities are:

Nov. 7, 10–11 a.m.
Research Roundtable for LGBTQ+ Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students with Research Experience: Give a five-minute presentation to an audience and share a few thoughts on your LGBTQ+ experience in STEM.

Nov. 7, noon to 3 p.m.
We are hosting affinity groups for intersectional identifies in STEM, and we are looking for hosts for these affinity groups! To host, you must be LGBTQ+ and have one of the following identities: PoC, femme/woman, individual with disability or graduate student. Hosts will help foster community by making sure all participants have an opportunity to introduce themselves, provide conversation topics and remind participants of times.

More information on the above opportunities, as well as other volunteering opportunities, can be found on our Google form. Please fill out the Google form if interested. 

Even if you can't volunteer, we hope you join us for this exciting symposium. More information can be found on our event page.

Virtual assistance center open for Boulder County fire-impacted residents

Boulder County residents who have been impacted by the Cal-Wood and Lefthand Canyon fires can get help with a range of needs from a newly opened Disaster Assistance Center. Services include food and health coverage assistance, help with transportation and clean-up and debris removal, and mental health supports.

The bilingual Disaster Assistance Center will operate virtually each weekday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 23. Residents who were evacuated because of the fires can call 303-441-1206 and leave a message. An experienced specialist will return the call as quickly as possible.

Read the news release here.

Printing, wide format, scanning, mailing and much more!

Did you know the Ink Spot provides:

  • Offset and digital printing: Offering the highest quality print available.
  • Color or black-and-white printing: From a single copy to high-volume orders, we can provide high-speed, quality prints at an affordable cost.
  • Wide-format printing, laminating and foam core mounting: From conference posters to large grommet banners, as well as wall, window, floor and vehicle decals—we are here to assist with any wide-format needs at prices that are often less than our competitors.

Ink Spot Copy Center (2-7878) is located on the first floor of the UMC.