Hey y'all! 

My name is Elizabeth. I'm a journalism junior at CU, and I'm interning for a Denver-based community publication called Bucket List Community Café this semester.

I'm doing a story on college students' experiences with food allergies both in campus dining and off campus, and would love the opportunity to interview anyone with food allergies or food restrictions (of any level of severity/non-severity) to inform this story from a student perspective. An interview could be as short as 15 minutes over Zoom or phone call, if preferable. 

I have a bunch of food allergies myself and know what a pain it can be to navigate those as a college student and would love to create some representation about what that experience is like and what CU does well/not well related to handling student allergens. 

Reach out at elizabeth.pond@colorado.edu.

Hear from snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Old Main Chapel. Please note: The location for this event has been moved from Macky Auditorium to Old Main Chapel.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are required. Tickets are $5 for CU Boulder students, $12 for CU Boulder faculty and staff and $17 for the general public.

CU Boulder and CU Anschutz are preparing to welcome hundreds of science journalists and communicators from around the country as this year’s ScienceWriters 2023 conference taking place Oct. 6–10.

This annual conference is a joint gathering of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, the nation’s premier science communications organizations. The conference invites science-minded journalists, students, writers and communicators to participate in a series of speaker sessions, networking events, professional development opportunities, tours, field trips and much more.

The conference will take place on the Boulder campus with a day of programming at CU Anschutz on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Conference organizers are seeking volunteers to help the event run smoothly—from helping with check-in and answering questions to shepherding attendees to the right place and supporting tours. Sign up to be a volunteer.

Are you a science writer or communicator interested in attending the conference? Register here.

There are many ways for students to get involved and be active in campus life. Students can stay informed about all CU Boulder offers through apps, social accounts and newsletters. The CU Boulder Life app, for instance, is the primary way to find things to do, resources, the campus map and much more. 

Visit Student Affairs online to download campus apps, follow a variety of accounts on social, and subscribe to different campus newsletters. 

Repayment on federal student loans is scheduled to begin in October 2023, following an extended repayment pause during the pandemic. Interest on federal student loans will start to accrue on Sept. 1, 2023.

Loan servicers that manage repayment of federal student loans will notify borrowers before payments are due.

Here’s what borrowers can do now so they’re ready for repayment:

• Log in to studentaid.gov and identify your student loan servicer(s).
• Check that your contact information is correct and make any necessary updates.
• Determine what your upcoming repayment amount will be. You may need to log in to your loan servicer’s website or contact them. If your repayment amount is not affordable, consider alternatives, such as an Income-Driven Repayment plan.

You can also check out these Preparing to Pay FAQs, which are also available in Spanish.

If you encounter issues while working with your loan servicer, you can file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General’s student loan ombudsperson.

As federal student loans return to repayment, there may be an increase in debt relief scams. For tips, see how to avoid scams.

If you had issues making loan payments in the past, you may be able to take advantage of the Fresh Start Initiative, which is a new one-time temporary program to get out of default on your federal student loan. 

CUPD is launching a new way to foster community engagement and gain feedback from those who call for help.

Starting this fall semester, community members who speak with a 911 dispatcher and receive service from a police officer, residential service officer or community safety official can expect to receive a text with a short survey asking about their experience. 

The police department will use the feedback to improve communication, response and community engagement and will provide feedback to officers themselves. 

Four short survey questions ask about the call-taking process and the service delivery. Survey respondents can provide numerical responses via a text message and can add a short text narrative.  

The satisfaction survey will be launched for lower-level crimes including non-violent crime, property crime, traffic accidents or other service-related calls.

CUPD Deputy Chief Mark Heyart said the new text-based survey tool will greatly improve the feedback loop. “In the past, surveys were sent by mail. This method will allow us to more quickly gauge community satisfaction, respond to needs and also provide engagement information to our officers and staff,” Heyart said.  

“Officers, RSOs and CSOs who respond on-scene will let community members know to expect a survey via text, and explain that feedback is important and appreciated,” Heyart added.

Since the Hellems Building is currently closed for renovation, the departments of English, History and Philosophy have had to relocate. Meanwhile, you can find these departments in the Muenzinger Psychology Building, Rooms D110-120, located at 1905 Colorado Ave.

Campus mailboxes remain the same: 

• ENGL: 226 UCB
• HIST: 234 UCB
• PHIL: 232 UCB

CU NightRide is a student-operated program dedicated to meeting the safety needs of CU students, faculty and staff by providing judgment-free evening transportation to support a safe academic and socially responsible environment, both on campus and in the community.

CU NightRide is hiring driver/dispatchers to take calls, coordinate rides and drive within the city of Boulder. We’re looking for students who are confident and safe behind the wheel, friendly, courteous, non-judgmental, caring and skilled at multitasking.

Driver/dispatcher (Student Assistant I)

• $16/hour, 10–20 hours/week
• Flexible schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Listen to your own music

A reminder that if you’re facing legal trouble, Student Legal Services (SLS) provides high-quality legal services to eligible students at a fraction of the cost of a private attorney. Our experienced lawyers are here to help. Learn how to schedule an appointment and what to expect.

Lime's rentable electric scooters are now located all across CU Boulder properties. They are an efficient way to get between campuses and around Boulder. 

• Parking must be within a designated parking area to end a trip. Parking areas are designated on the app with a pin. 
• Access is limited to certain corridors and streets.
• The speed limit is 15 mph in most areas and is reduced in specific slow zones.
• If you ride regularly, you can save money by signing up for LimePrime, a subscription that offers unlimited free unlocks at a set monthly cost. LimeAccess provides discounted rides to Lime users who are Pell grant eligible or who have other financial limitations. 
• Scooters can be rented and used from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.  

Learn more about Lime e-scooters on the PTS website. Download the Lime app to sign up and start riding.  

Unleash your problem-solving skills at this Idea Builder: Social Impact workshop at the College of Arts and Sciences! We'll break the ice; then attendees will build teams to craft innovative solutions to real-world problems and present them to the group for a chance to win up to $500 from the CU Boulder Get Seed Funding team that night.

This is an excellent opportunity to dip your toes into CU Boulder's innovation and entrepreneurship community in a fun, safe-to-fail environment. This is also a great opportunity for anyone interested in competing in the New Venture Challenge (NVC). Come alone or bring a team, but don't miss this opportunity for impact and creativity!

If you go

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5–7:30 p.m.
Eaton Humanities, Room 250

Student Fan of the Game nominations are now open! One student will be chosen before the home football games as that matchup's Student Fan of the Game. The student chosen will be announced at the new tailgate tradition, the Student Gameday Huddle, win a prize and be featured on the Folsom Field scoreboards during the game.

Students can self-nominate or nominate a friend to be the Student Fan of the Game.

CUServes is CU Boulder’s official platform for volunteering. Discover community organizations and volunteer opportunities; plus track your hours, donations and other impacts you make.

Whether you are a student leader of an organization looking to find new members or an individual student looking to get more involved, make new friends or fulfill required community service, CUServes is the hub for getting started and staying engaged through service.

The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during their breaks from school. Get the opportunity to explore the United States while making a difference through service, reflecting upon their experience and creating long-lasting connections with others.

Gain valuable leadership experience as site leader. Each trip is led by two co-site leaders who are responsible for planning all aspects of the trip, which includes:

• Solidifying a service site and housing
• Recruiting participants
• Facilitating pre-trip meetings
• Leading the group during the trip
• Managing a trip budget
• Creating safe spaces for learning and reflection
• Implementing the philosophies of the Volunteer Resource Center and Alternative Breaks program

Apply by Sept. 18.

Starting on Sept. 1, the Buff OneCard ID will be used as a transit pass for all enrolled CU students and benefited employees. CU is no longer issuing CollegePasses or EcoPasses. If you have further questions or encounter problems with your card, contact buspass@colorado.edu

Your Buff OneCard gives you access to RTD bus and rail routes, including routes to Denver International Airport.