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

 

Deadline approaching for these summer Global Seminars

There are still spots left in these summer Global Seminars. The deadline to apply is March 1.

The Athlete as a National Symbol 
Athens, Greece | May 24–June 15 | ETHN 3704

Conservation & Indigenous Peoples in Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania | June 10–26 | ANTH 4020

Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil
Virtual | May 9–26 | EBIO/ENVS 4340

CU in D.C. - Our Sustainable Future
Washington, D.C. | May 7–28

Cultures of Activism
Dakar, Senegal | May 7–28 | FREN 3400

Ecology & Evolution in the Galapagos Islands 
Ecuador | May 9–25 | EBIO 4460

Entrepreneurship & Empowerment 
Cape Town, South Africa | June 12–22 | INBU 4925

Exploring Ancient Mexican Peoples & Ruins
Oaxaca, Mexico | May 14–28 | ANTH 4300

Exploring Social Justice through Teaching English
Yerevan, Armenia | June 13–July 21 | LING 4640

Lisbon as a Global City: Cosmopolitanism, Diversity & Innovation 
Lisbon, Portugal | June 1–23 | PORT 3170

Primates of Vietnam 
Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien & Da Nang, Vietnam | June 8–29 | ANTH 3700

New Venture Creation & Internship 
Aix-en-Provence, France | May 21–July 1 | INBU 4910

Urban Site Analysis & Design
Rome, Italy | May 15–June 25 | ENVD 3009

Writing in Ireland 
Dublin, Ireland | June 6–24 | WRTG 3020

CU Involvement Awards now accepting nominations

Each year the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed join together to recognize leadership and engagement across campus. The CU Involvement Awards is a free and open event that celebrates students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the Boulder community.

The awards will be presented Tuesday, April 19, in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. 

A&S students: Participate in a focus group, get a free meal swipe

Career Services wants to hear from you! We know that choosing a career and finding a job as a College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate student can be challenging and want to hear how we can better support you.

Even if you haven’t started thinking about your career plans, you are still welcome to attend. Meet fellow A&S students and get a free meal swipe!

Sign up on Handshake to participate March 2 or March 3 in the CASE building.

Apply for in-home health care position

I am a woman with MS (multiple sclerosis) who is looking for physically strong, capable individuals to assist me with in-home care. Please note I am 5’6” so am seeking caretaker(s) who are tall and/or physically capable.  

For this position I will teach lifts, light meal prep, physical therapy  exercises, light cleaning, nutrition and personal care, including patient care.  
Individual helpers should be confident, quick learners and team players.  

There are three shifts per day, as follows: 

  • Morning, 7 a.m.–noon
  • Afternoon, 4–7 p.m. 
  • Night, 9–11 p.m. 

We are looking for help with lifts for the shift on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings around 9–10 a.m. or 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. We are also looking for: Saturday morning shift, and Wednesday and Thursday night shifts. Other afternoon/night shifts or fill-ins are also available.

The position includes actual patient care, which I have been teaching for the past 11 years. Many have gone on to medical school or careers. Individuals do not have to be science majors.  

Please contact me via email at cindymuir13@gmail.com, or send a detailed text to 720-255-4926.

Call for performers: ‘Roots and Branches’ diverse performance

Showcase your talents!

The Diverse Musicians' Alliance (DiMA) at CU Boulder invites performers of music, dance, poetry and other forms of art to participate in Roots and Branches, an annual show featuring diverse voices and art forms, on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Music's Grusin Recital Hall.

Applications to perform are due March 5.

All types of performances are welcome. Performances must be no longer than 10 minutes. We are not able to provide amplification equipment other than a single handheld microphone. The performance hall is intimate and has excellent acoustics. Amplification is rarely needed.

We are looking for diverse acts and are especially interested in personal, unique and thought-provoking performances. The Diverse Performance Concert is a longstanding tradition of the Diverse Musicians' Alliance and has taken place on campus for more than 14 years.

Please apply by March 5. While we want to showcase as many performers as possible, if we receive a large number of applications, the committee will select a program that represents diverse voices and art forms. We will be in touch soon after the deadline.

Taste of Home: Submit your favorite family recipe now through March 4

Is your student craving their favorite home-cooked meal? We invite you to share your favorite family recipe and the story behind the dish for our Taste of Home program in partnership with Campus Dining Services!

We will collect your recipes and share them on our Buff Family Facebook page, in a virtual cookbook and a select few will be recreated and featured in our dining centers! The deadline to submit is March 4. We are excited to see your creations! 

Register for intramural sports Feb. 23–March 2

Intramural sports provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to compete against each other in a variety of sports and activities. It's a chance to get connected on campus and meet other students and a fun way to stay active. Registration period is Feb. 23 through March 2.

Help evaluate video delivery platforms for CU Boulder

Person writing on paper tablet in front of computer screen.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) would like your help evaluating video delivery platforms for our campus. A video delivery platform is a suite of tools that allows users to create, edit, publish and view video content online. Kaltura is an example, as are YouTube and Vimeo. Register for one of the upcoming webinars on Feb. 22 and Feb. 24.

Peers Educating and Empowering Peers deadline Feb. 25—Students: Apply today; Employees: Nominate a student

The Education and Social Change (EDSC) Office located in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change is looking for highly motivated students with a passion for social justice, equity and inclusion to be hired as Peers Educating and Empowering Peers (PEEPs). The center provides high-impact, transformational, community-building and educational programs to nurture leaders grounded in the core concepts of intersectional identity development, diversity education, equity and social justice. 

Faculty and staff, nominate highly motivated students with a passion for social justice, equity and inclusion to be peer educators through a Center for Inclusion and Social Change program. Students may also apply without being nominated.

Global Seminar info sessions coming up

The world still awaits! Learn more about Education Abroad's international faculty-led programs at these virtual informational sessions.

Armenia: Social Justice through Teaching English (LING 4640)

Discover Armenia through the perspectives of English teaching, culture learning and social justice. You will earn a total of 6 credits and live for five weeks in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Join the Zoom info session at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16.

France: New Venture Creation & Internship (INBU 4910 & EMEN 4825)

Spend six weeks in Aix-en-Provence, France, this summer and gain valuable, real-world skills for any field. Experience the unique challenges of starting a venture abroad in this for-credit internship. Visit French startups and network with CU alumni currently working in France. All majors are encouraged to apply! Join the info session at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Deming Center conference room (KOBL 234).

Portugal: Lisbon as a Global City (PORT 3170)

Earn 3 credits in 3 weeks abroad in Lisbon, Portugal this June! One of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon will be the center of our exploration of how multicultural heritage has created new social, economic and cultural dynamics that have molded and created the city we see today. Join the Zoom info session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.

Join a Fulbright information session March 3

Interested in a U.S. Student Fulbright grant?

Join the Office of Top Scholarships and Fulbright staff at IIE by Zoom to learn more about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research or teach English worldwide. Students typically apply for a Fulbright in their senior year or during graduate school. 

In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the different types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips. There will be a Q&A and a breakout session with more information about our campus process. This will be the main information session for the 2023–24 application cycle, so please come! 

Contact deborah.viles@colorado.edu for more information. 

If you go

Thursday, March 3, noon MT
Register to attend.