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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!

Would you be interested in an EMS program? Take this survey

Participate in a quick, anonymous survey to provide your opinion on the development of a collegiate EMS program at CU. 

CUEMS is a student organization composed of certified EMTs dedicated to serving the CU community. We are researching the student population’s receptiveness of the development of a collegiate EMS program.

What is Collegiate EMS?

  • Service to the CU and Boulder community
  • Hands-on experience in emergency medicine
  • Public and personal education in medicine
  • A community of people passionate about serving others
  • A beneficial asset to over 250 campuses nationwide

Please fill this survey out and share with as many people as possible!

Volunteer Resource Center is hiring student assistants

We're hiring! Student assistants

Connect with students, plan service opportunities for our campus and make an impact through education, service and reflection.

Specific roles:

  • Events and Education Student Assistant
  • Outreach Student Assistant
  • Communications and Social Media Student Assistant
  • Volunteer Placement Assistant
  • Service and Social Action LLC: PALS mentor position

Work will begin on Aug. 14. Roles start at $16.85 per hour.

CU Involvement Awards now accepting nominations

CU Involvement Awards

Do you know someone who exemplifies leadership? Nominate them for the CU Involvement Awards!

Each year the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed join together to recognize leadership and engagement across campus. We are seeking nominations of students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the Boulder community.

Nominations are open Jan. 22–March 15.

Learning Assistant Program Info Session & Celebration—plan to attend March 19

LA Program Celebration & Info Session with QR code

Join the School of Education's Learning Assistant Program on March 19 for an info session and celebration in the CASE building.

Info session

  • 5–5:30 p.m. in CASE auditorium
  • 30-minute informative session in the auditorium
  • Find out what learning assistants do and how to apply for the fall 2024 semester
  • Current LAs share their experiences

Celebrate with us!

  • 5:30–6:30 p.m. in Chancellor's Hall
  • Refreshments
  • Meet with interested students, current and returning LAs, and faculty supervisors from departments across campus

Arvada family seeking caregiver for summer

An Arvada family needs a childcare provider for the summer, primarily for the 2-year-old, and also for the weeks when the 7- and 10-year-old kids are not in camp. Must love kids! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below. Some light tidying up would be part of our caregiver's responsibilities. We do have pets, so please consider that when applying.

Who needs care

  • 2-year-old
  • 7-year-old
  • 10-year-old

Ideal caregiver qualities

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car and clean driving record
  • Non-smoker

Job schedule

  • Starts: Tuesday, May 28
  • Ends: Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (or can be another three day schedule that works better for caregiver)

Pay rate

  • $17–$25 per hour, depending on experience or negotiable weekly rate

How to apply

Email Mandy at mandy.lunnon@gmail.com with qualifications and salary requirements or resume.

Sign up for Colorado CarShare, get a $25 ride credit

CU has partnered with Xcel Energy and Colorado CarShare to bring fully electric car share vehicles to campus. The first vehicle is available in Williams Village, and two additional EVs will be available in Smiley Court and Athens North in the future.

Plus, students will receive a waived membership fee and $25 in ride credit, and faculty and staff will receive $25 in ride credit—learn more and access discounts.

Study exploring sense of belonging in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Research participants wanted! The current study aims to gather information and insights regarding sense of belonging from students at CU Boulder, with an emphasis on students who are studying within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. 

The results of this study will inform any changes that may need to be implemented or programs that need to be developed to enhance student sense of belonging within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and at CU Boulder. 

You must be a current CU Boulder undergraduate and 18 years or older. Participants will be compensated up to $40.

Research study: Using AI-based chatbot to complete tasks

CAIRO Lab is looking for participants for a study on using an AI-based chatbot to complete tasks. You must be a CU Boulder student who is over 18 years old, and you will receive $15 for participating in a 45- to 60-minute-long study.

  • Title of research: AI Chatbot User Study
  • Institution conducting research: CU Boulder Collaborative AI and Robotics Lab
  • Eligibility: CU Boulder students over 18 years old

The purpose of this research is to improve the implementation and use of chatbots that are based on artificial intelligence. Our goal is to make chatbots more usable by everyone, including for work, school and general information. As chatbots become more common, we hope to find ways to implement them safely and conscientiously.

In this study you will use AI chatbots to complete two different tasks. Your participation should take less than 60 minutes and will take place in the CU Engineering Center. For more information, contact christine.chang@colorado.edu or bradley.hayes@colorado.edu. You can sign up here.

Earn your engineering management or entrepreneurship minor in Lisbon this fall!

Calling all CU engineering students! Education Abroad has a new program just for you. CU Boulder’s first ever full-length semester faculty-led program, the Global Semester: ESCEND Engineering Management/Entrepreneurship Minor program is running this fall in Lisbon, Portugal. The application deadline for fall 2024 is March 1.

The ESCEND program is a unique opportunity for you to complete either the engineering management or entrepreneurship minor while living in the beautiful city of Lisbon. Gain critical business management and entrepreneurial skills and a broader knowledge of a “world where engineers are expected to understand the technical, economic and managerial aspects of projects.”

Studying abroad in Lisbon offers a unique and enriching experience with academic, cultural and personal growth opportunities. Create connections with local students and experts through site visits and field trips. 

Most classes are taught seminar-style to encourage discussion and interaction, and include guest lecturers to bring in fresh insight and expertise. You will enroll in the following classes, all of which count as required or elective courses for both minors:

  • EMEN 4030: Project Management
  • EMEN 4100: Engineering Economics
  • EMEN 4800: Technology Ventures and Marketing
  • EMEN 4820: Entrepreneurial Product Development

The coursework will be supplemented with an internship placement, allowing for hands-on application and meaningful connection-building.

Interested in learning more? Check out the program page and then connect with Education Abroad to get started on your application.

Run for CU Student Government

Want to shape the future of CU Boulder and improve your resume at the same time? Run for CU Student Government!

To start your campaign, you must fill out a candidacy form for the position you would like to run for. Download the form. 

Once your form is complete, email it to cusg.elections@colorado.edu and you will be sent a petition form to begin collecting signatures from CU students. If you reach the signature threshold for your position and submit the petition form by March 4, you will be added to the spring election ballot!