Enterprise database maintenance on Saturday, March 1, will cause two five- to 15-minute outages between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. for many campus services, including MyCUInfo, Buff Portal, Canvas and more.

The Student Ideas Showcase on April 22 will feature sustainability and climate solutions from students across the various CU Boulder colleges and schools. Student coursework, research and independent study work is all eligible for submission. Student projects will be eligible for cash prizes totaling $5,000. 

Submit your proposal by March 15 to receive priority consideration. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 11. Find more information on the Environmental Center website.

Looking to get started? Come to the Design Thinking for Sustainable Innovation Workshop on Feb. 11. Students who participate in the workshop and present at the Ideas Showcase will be eligible to earn a microcredential in Sustainability Innovation. 

Researchers from the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at CU Boulder are conducting a study to investigate if electrical stimulation applied to the legs can reduce fatigue and improve walking in persons with multiple sclerosis.

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are between18–65 years of age
• Have clinically confirmed diagnosis of MS
• Are able to walk but have some difficulty walking
• Experience some fatigue during activities of daily living
• The 11-week study involves four evaluation visits and 18 treatment sessions (three times/week for six weeks)

Evaluation sessions (approximately 2 hours each)

• Answering questionnaires
• Tests of walking, balance and muscle function
• Treatments (approximately 60 minutes each)
• TENS applied to leg muscles while performing weight-lifting exercises
• The treatment will be applied to two muscle groups in each leg

Participants will be paid up to $880 for completing the 11-week trial.

If you are interested, please contact Mélanie Henry by email at melanie.henry@colorado.edu and reference the MS clinical trial.

Have you ever wondered why it becomes increasingly more challenging to not spill your coffee the longer you have to transport that exquisitely full cup of liquid gold? Are you curious how the nervous system controls muscle after repeated bouts of contractile effort? So are we!

The Neurophysiology of Movement Lab is looking for healthy adults aged 18–45 years to participate in a research study investigating how the nervous system controls muscle force, using contractions that challenge force control. 

The study involves one, 1.5-hour visit to our lab on the CU Boulder Main Campus.  

If interested, please call 303-492-4975 or email kelsey.koger@colorado.edu and reference the "Contraction History" study.

Apply now to join the Art Buffs Collective and get $5,000 to support your summer internship! This is our second year accepting applications and building a student community that represents a new focus on the centrality of creative work to all CU students. Through this community, students form connections anchored in creativity both on campus and beyond. 

The application is open to all students with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Successful applicants will receive a $5,000 internship stipend for summer 2025. This stipend can support an internship that students have already secured, however, we can also support selected students in their search who do not already have an internship lined up. Internships can be in any discipline/area of the selected students’ choosing.

The annual Campus Sustainability Awards celebrate individuals and departments that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through inventive programs and initiatives that directly reduce resource use, enhance social equity and cohesion or promote a culture of sustainability at CU Boulder. Awardees will be recognized on April 23 at the annual Campus Sustainability Summit. Nominations are due on March 10.

Take a basic life support class sponsored by the American Heart Association to have the skills to help those in need wherever you go! See the latest posted dates from the CU Emergency Medical Services student organization. These courses are a great introduction to what it means to be a first responder, medical professional and all around cool person. Compared to other market BLS classes, the program we provide is a total steal! Hope to see you there.

The library catalog and library accounts will not be available from Sunday, Feb. 23, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services.

The CUEMS (CU Emergency Medical Services) student organization offers Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for CU students, faculty, staff, alumni and unaffiliated community members. This is a three- to four-hour course where BLS is taught and demonstrated. Participants will learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR and use an AED. This course provides a two-year certification through the American Heart Association. Classes are held on campus on weekends. Classes are $50, as compared to the market average of $80-$120 for AHA BLS certification courses. The full list of class dates can be seen at the sign-up link and on the poster. 

This class is perfect if you are considering getting certified as an EMT or are pre-health––AHA BLS certification is required for most health care jobs and EMT certification. Enhance your resume, strengthen applications to medical, PA and nursing schools, and be ready to save a life in a cardiac or respiratory emergency. 

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1 3/4 hours). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history. 

Apply now. Email years-study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547.

Spring 2025 Intra-University Transfer applications open on Saturday, Feb. 15. Apply by March 1 at 11:59 p.m. MT to change or add a degree program involving two different colleges/schools/programs within CU Boulder! For more information, please visit the Intra-University Transfer webpage.

Students can also receive IUT advising and application assistance at the Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab IUT Event on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab (CASE E251).

IUT coordinators/advisors will be available for IUT advising assistance from the following programs:

• College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS)
• College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI)
• Leeds School of Business

To learn more about the IUT process:

• Visit the Intra-University Transfer webpage
• Join the Intra-University Transfer guide (an optional Canvas course)
• Contact us at iut@colorado.edu

During campus portal maintenance, which is next scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16, you can still access Canvas and some other campus services through direct links (e.g., canvas.colorado.edu).

CU Boulder Transportation Services has finalized a contract with Via Mobility to provide late-night service on the Will Vill route. 

Starting immediately, Via buses will operate from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday when campus is open. The service will follow the Will Vill route and stops, with buses coming every 12–15 minutes. The last bus leaves Will Vill at 1 a.m. for the last loop through campus. 

Look out for the all-black Via buses and enjoy the same great service expected from the Buff Bus!

Save 10% on a spring 2025 semester pass to the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge if you purchase before Feb. 8! Semester passes can only be purchased in person at the lounge.