Haven't found just the right course to complete your fall 2023 schedule? The History Department has several interesting courses still available, many of which fulfill gen ed, diversity, major or elective credits. Below are some of our open courses:

• HIST 1628-001 Introduction to Chinese History since 1644
• HIST 4123-001 Kings and Commoners in an Age of Crisis: English History 1327–1487
• HIST 4232-001 From Absolutism to Revolution in Europe, 1648–1789
• HIST 4437-001 African American History, 1619–1865
• HIST 4521-001 Europe in the High Middle Ages (1000–1400 A.D.)
• HIST 4538-002 History of Modern India
• HIST 4618-001 Early Modern China: From Ghengis Khan to the Opium War
• HIST 4728-001 Modern Japanese History
• HIST 4800-001 Special Topics in Global History: Semicolonial China, Japan, Siam
• HIST 4803-001 Special Topics in European History: Warrior Queens of England
• HIST 4820-001 Human Rights: Historical Perspectives

Read the course descriptions, or visit CU Boulder Class Search for more information.

On Sunday, Aug. 20, the CU Boulder campus will return to its regular academic year operating hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These hours will remain in effect through Sunday, May 12, 2024. 

The standard operating hours are core business hours for student-, employee- and customer-facing services/offices. Student-, employee- or customer-facing offices should attempt to maintain a consistent schedule and be open during these hours to provide support and services to the campus community.

ALTEC’s language classes are back! Whether you want to be a part of the multilingual community at work or become a more confident international traveler, learning a language is an excellent next step.

Our remote, non-credit classes feature Arabic, American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. Recommit to language learning without the stress but with all the fun.

Register now to take a language class this fall. All classes are taught remotely via Zoom and meet live twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes. Fall courses begin Sept. 11 and conclude Nov. 3.

Current CU affiliates’ tuition rate: $225 per course
Community members’ tuition rate: $275 per course

Prospective students with financial barriers can apply for a scholarship by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 8.

Looking for an ongoing volunteer experience that will challenge you to grow and learn as an active member of the Boulder community? Apply for the Volunteer Placement Program!

Here’s how:

1. Apply for the program by noon Sept. 10.
2. Get matched with a community partner based on your interests and skills.
3. Accept a placement.
4. Commit to direct service for 30 total hours during the semester.

Learn about the community need you are serving. Make a direct impact, expand your network, learn new skills and make friends!

Applications open Aug. 18.

The SHINE Lab is seeking participants for a paid study investigating how technology affects teams performing tasks. The experiment will take approximately 1.5 hours. The study uses non-invasive sensors to measure brain and physiological activity while participants complete a task in teams of two.

Participants will be compensated $30 with an additional bonus of up to $40 based on task performance (up to $70 total).

If you are interested in participating, please email shinelabstudy@gmail.com for more information, or schedule a slot.

The Basic Needs Center is collecting reusable bag donations to provide to students using the Buff Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the Buff Pantry during regular hours. 

If you’re moving out of or into an off-campus residence this week, be aware of Boulder trash ordinances. Make sure to properly dispose of any items you are getting rid of. Large items will not be picked up with regular trash, and abandoning those items can result in up to $1,000 in fines.

Here's what you should and should not do when throwing out your things.

Do

• Place unwanted items fully inside a designated dumpster.
• Wait for the dumpster to be emptied if it is currently full.
• Wait up to 60 minutes for a dumpster to be replaced if it’s been temporarily taken for emptying.

Don't

• Leave unwanted items on the ground or to the side of the dumpster.
• Dispose of construction-related or other non-household items.
• Leave items in non-designated areas, such as yards or the sidewalk.

Many items you may be getting rid of can be recycled. ⁠Visit Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations for resources to recycle, donate or sell your items.

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Language Lab (KimLab) is recruiting participants for a research study on language comprehension. This is a non-invasive EEG study that lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours where you will read words and sentences on a computer screen and answer yes/no questions. You will be paid $40-$60 in cash at the end of the session for your time ($20/hour).

For our EEG study, we will put saline gel and EEG equipment on your head, face and arm. Participants are recommended to wash their hair after the study. 

You may be eligible to participate if you are:

• A native English speaker (English was your primary language before you turned 5 years old)
• Between the ages 18–40

Location:
Center for Innovation & Creativity, Room 133
1777 Exposition Drive, Boulder, CO 80309

The Board of Regents, along with faculty members from each campus, award extraordinary individuals with honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards each year. 

An honorary degree is the highest award the University of Colorado can bestow. It is the policy of the regents to award honorary degrees in recognition of outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas: intellectual contributions, university service, public service and/or philanthropy.

University medals are awarded in recognition of those persons whose achievements and contributions are particularly associated with the university.

Distinguished service awards are awarded in recognition of achievements and contributions particularly associated with the state and/or nation.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 1. Learn more about the nomination process and to submit a nomination.

Nomination rules

• A person may not nominate themselves.
• A current university employee may not be nominated.
• A public official currently serving in office may not be nominated.
• A public official may be nominated two years after completion of their term of office.
• A regent may submit a nomination but must recuse themselves from commenting and voting on the nomination.

Feeling like we belong impacts our sense of safety and our ability to heal. The Renée Crown Wellness Institute invites minoritized students to participate in conversations around belonging, identity and sexual harm on campus. 

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are a CU Boulder student
• Are 18 years or older
• Belong to an underrepresented race/ethnicity on campus or identify as LGBTQQ2SIA+

This is a paid research study (IRB# 23-0029), and participation involves a brief survey and engagement in a student-led focus group. Please note, we are currently not enrolling cisgender men in this study. 

Learn more and see if you're eligible. 

During maintenance that affects the portals, like the maintenance scheduled for Saturday, July 22, remember that you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.

In another win for CU Boulder’s sustainability initiatives, two new electric Buff Buses hit the streets last week. The campus has now replaced four aging diesel buses––the first two, made by New Flyer, joined the fleet in November 2022.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment awarded CU Boulder a Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant in July 2020 to offset the cost of the buses. The first two buses cost $1.7 million combined, and the grant provided a 45% reimbursement from the EPA. These two new buses have the same cost share and were made possible from a second grant awarded in July 2021.

“We are excited to electrify more of our fleet,” said transit manager Chris Biblis. “Our first two electric buses have performed well on regular routes: They’ve reduced the amount of gas we use and are proof that increasing the number of electric vehicles on campus is a great way to contribute to our sustainability goals.”

"Fleet electrification is a key strategy in the work we are doing to update the campus Climate Action Plan," noted Chief Sustainability Officer Heidi VanGenderen. "To that end, another grant proposal for two more buses was also recently submitted."

The new buses have larger batteries, allowing the buses to go farther on a single charge. They are replacing two 17-year-old diesel buses, each of which has over 500,000 miles, and one 19-year-old diesel bus that has over 750,000 miles.

In the spring 2023 semester, the transportation team held a bus-naming contest that resulted in the first two electric buses taking on the names Sko Bus and Ralph-E. Another campuswide bus naming contest will take place in the upcoming fall semester.

Maintenance on the enterprise database on Wednesday, July 19, will cause two 5 to 15-minute outages, between 7 and 8:30 a.m. for many campus services, including MyCUInfo, Buff Portal, Canvas and more.

Apply to become a personal aide for a CU Boulder student with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 

The student will be living in Bear Creek and is studying journalism. He’s also a part of the Fiji fraternity. He uses a wheelchair 100% of the time and has a team of caregivers who assist with all of the things he needs for a successful experience.

We are looking to expand our care team for the upcoming semester, as well as spring 2024, but this can be a year-round position if desired.

Personal Aide
Assist client with daily tasks, including:

• Bathroom use
• Showering
• Dressing
• Attending meals
• Retrieving things

A more detailed list of tasks can be provided to those interested. Please note, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a degenerative disease so the needs of the individual are subject to change over time.

Shifts

• Average daytime shift is 2–3 hours, and we are able to work with your class schedule as well.
  • Morning shifts: Monday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Afternoon shifts: Saturday, Sunday
  • Evening shifts: Friday, Saturday
  • Overnights: Friday, Saturday

Parking permits for Bear Creek can be provided upon request. An average overnight shift is 6–7 hours. You can sleep during these.

The CU Boulder student-client has an apartment with a kitchen, separate rooms and beds, including a large private bathroom.

Pay

Between $17.29 to $18.81 hourly, depending on the shift. Overnight shifts are always $18.81 per hour.

No experience necessary! We will provide you with training. If you are interested in this position, email personalaidforjake@gmail.com or Caitlyn Byrnes as soon as possible.