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

 

Sustainability Council to hold open forum on April 12

The CU Boulder Sustainability Council is a cross-campus group of students, faculty and staff established in 2022. The council’s purpose is to make recommendations regarding policies, programs, initiatives and investments to advance sustainability. These recommendations augment the work of the more recently formed Campus Sustainability Executive Council.

The Sustainability Council invites the CU Boulder community to attend an in-person open forum during their upcoming meeting on April 12 from 9 to 10:10 a.m. in Kittredge Central Multipurpose Room B. After introductions from the council, individuals will be invited to ask questions and propose sustainability ideas beyond the Climate Action Plan (which is being led by a different group). Comments should be kept to three minutes or less to allow for the maximum number of participants.

The current priorities of the council are plastics and zero waste, food, and transportation. To submit related or additional ideas that cannot be accommodated during the in-person open forum, complete this form.

Interested in a US Student Fulbright grant?

Join this virtual session to learn more about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate studies, conduct research, or teach English worldwide. Students typically apply for a Fulbright in their senior year or in 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 2025–26 application cycle, so please come! 

If you go

Wednesday, April 3
4–5:15 p.m. MT (virtual)
Register to attend

Enhancing the CU Boulder website: Your input matters!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting initiative aimed at reviewing the user experience of our university's main webpage. As valued members of the CU Boulder community, your insights are invaluable in shaping the future of our digital platform.

What is happening?

We (a group of engineering students) are conducting a comprehensive survey to gather feedback from faculty and students. Our goal is to understand better how we can enhance the accessibility and functionality of our main webpage to serve you better.

How can you help?

Faculty: We invite you to share information about our survey with your students. We appreciate your support in promoting the survey within your classes. Please also complete the survey, as your input will help shape the new webpage.

Students: Your input is vital! Please take the survey to have your voice heard and help shape the future of our university's digital platform.

Take the survey now.

Interested in diving deeper into this project?

We are forming a case study group and welcome student participation within your classes. These sessions will provide a platform for in-depth discussions and collaboration on our project objectives and strategies.

Case study group sessions April 8–12, April 15–19

Mondays: 5–6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10–11 a.m., noon–1 p.m., 2–3 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Thursdays: Noon–1 p.m.,1:30–2:30 p.m., 7–8 p.m.
Fridays: 10–11 a.m., 12:15–1:15 p.m.

Sign up to participate.

Get involved today!

Your participation and support are vital in our endeavor to create a more user-friendly and effective digital platform for our university community.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our team. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Let us shape the future of CU Boulder's digital experience together!

Kira Velez, Solus Thompson, Evan Tseng
Enhancing CU Boulder’s main webpage team
Engineering Students, University of Colorado 
kive7791@colorado.edu | gwth6090@colorado.edu | evan.tseng@colorado.edu

Cardiovascular research study volunteers needed

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time efficient type of exercise) on blood pressure, vascular function and cognitive function.

Requirements:

  • Aged 50-plus years
  • Higher blood pressure (systolic BP 120-160 mmHg)
  • Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days per week for a three-month period

Benefits include:

  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Physician-monitored exercise stress test
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Bone mineral density test
  • Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTstudy@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Cardiovascular research study volunteers needed

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time efficient exercise) delivered via a smartphone app on blood pressure and vascular function.

Requirements:

  • Aged 18+ years
  • Higher blood pressure (systolic BP 120–160 mmHg)
  • Own an Apple or Android smartphone
  • Willing to perform breathing exercises 5–10 minutes per day, six days a week, for six weeks

Benefits include:

  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTapp@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Volunteers needed for cardiovascular research study

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory is looking for volunteers to study the potential health aging effects of nicotinamide riboside supplementation on blood pressure and physiological function.

Requirements:

  • Age 50–79 years
  • Higher than normal blood pressure
  • Willing to undergo a three-month period taking nicotinamide riboside or placebo pills

Benefits include:

  • Blood pressure screening
  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Monetary compensation for time

If interested, call 303-492-2485 or email nrstudy@colorado.edu.

External email tagging coming to CU Boulder accounts

Illustration of email warnings

Starting March 26, external emails sent to CU Boulder students, faculty, staff and retirees will be tagged with a warning label—[External Email - Use caution]—serving as a reminder to exercise caution when opening attachments or links from external sources.

Win cash prizes for your sustainability solutions; proposals due April 11

The Student Ideas Showcase on April 24 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 $10,000 in cash prizes from the CU Climate Action Fund and the CU Office of the President Sustainable Solutions Challenge.  

The priority deadline has passed, but submissions will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until April 11. Find more information on the Environmental Center website.

Students who participate in the workshop and present at the Ideas Showcase will be eligible to earn a micro-credential in sustainability innovation.

COVID-19 vaccines available

Wardenburg Health Center

As of March 1, 2024, the CDC recommends all people ages 65 years and older or any immunocompromised individuals should receive one additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

The Pfizer vaccine is available at Wardenburg and is available for students, faculty and staff. All major insurances are accepted. Call 303-492-5432 to schedule or schedule online through your MyCUHealth Portal.

Do you need post-St. Patrick’s legal support?

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Was your St. Patrick's Day not so lucky, and now you’re facing a legal issue? We get it; legal stuff can be overwhelming. That's where Student Legal Services (SLS) comes in to make things a whole lot easier.

Our top-notch lawyers are here to help you at a fraction of the cost you'd pay for a private attorney. Let us handle the legalities while you stay focused on acing the rest of the semester. Drop by our office in UMC 311 or give us a call at 303-492-6813 to set up an appointment.

Get home safely with CU NightRide

CU NightRide: It's OK, we'll drive

CU NightRide is CU Boulder’s student-operated, judgment-free, safe-ride service. It allows you to request free evening transportation to and from any location within Boulder city limits. Download the CU NightRide app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to request a ride.

Join paid study investigating collaborative learning

The NSF Institute of Student-AI Teaming is inviting undergraduate students to participate in a study investigating collaborative problem-solving. You will learn about ways to improve collaborations and work with a partner on fun, collaborative learning activities across two sessions.

You are eligible to participate in this research study if you:

  • Are a CU Boulder student at least 18 years of age
  • Speak English
  • Do not have significant and uncorrected vision impairments

Each visit lasts two hours and will be compensated at $20 per hour. You will earn a bonus of $20 for attending both visits (up to $100 total).

Please sign up for all spots for which you are available over the next few weeks. Providing more availability will help ensure we find you a spot in our study. Calendly emails are not official scheduled dates—only marking your availability. A researcher will be in contact via email to begin the official scheduling process. 

Thank you for your consideration!