University of Colorado Boulder
The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.
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!
Starting Dec. 5, the University Libraries will expand hours for the Norlin Commons, Norlin East Desk and Norlin Library in advance of Finals Week, allowing the libraries to increase student support during the lead up to, and during, final exams.
All network traffic to and from the campus will experience an interruption of approximately 15 minutes between 5:45 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, due to a software upgrade for campus border firewalls. Read more.
The CU Student Government fall 2021 election results have been posted. The five new representatives-at-large are:
Use your time off to make a difference! The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service. Explore the United States while making a difference through service, reflecting upon your experience and creating long-lasting connections with others.
Weekend break trips: Feb. 4–6
Spring break trips: March 19–27
Complete the interest form to receive details once plans are finalized. We hope you’ll be a part of this experience!
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to celebrate and share their unique stories with the campus community during the University Libraries’ Buffs One Read storytelling contest and exhibit. Three winners will be chosen to receive a prize.
With Thanksgiving approaching, the CU Boulder campus will follow different building access protocols.
Visit the Campus Building Access page for more information.
The University Libraries are accepting applications to host more journals. Currently, the University Libraries are hosting nine journals.