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Become a STEM Education Mentor for local elementary schoolers

Join the STEM Education Mentors program. Facilitate a play-based elementary math after-school program in local Boulder schools. Work with a team of CU students across all academic disciplines to lead a once-a-week after-school program aimed at making kids feel more positive about math at a local Boulder elementary school. Paid and volunteer options available.

Details

  • Commitment: Once-per-week for 8–9 weeks
  • Day: Every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
  • Time: Approximately 2:30–4:30 p.m. (not including travel to/from the school sites)

Program starts during the week of Jan. 16 and ends the week of March 11. Contact the coordinator timothy.ogino@colorado.edu.

 Sites

  • University Hill Elementary School
  • Creekside Elementary School
  • Crest View Elementary School
  • Columbine Elementary School
  • Whittier Elementary School

How to become a part of this group

Complete this interest form for spring 2024. Or join the information session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in Duane Physics G1B35.

Have you been impacted by a mass shooting?

CU’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) is seeking 10-15 community members who have been impacted by a mass shooting to participate in a community film project. The project is part of a public awareness campaign to prevent violence in Colorado.  

We think survivors provide a critical perspective on this topic. For instance, what do you want the public to understand about your experience? What do you wish could have been done differently to prevent the attack? CSPV hopes to share these stories as part of a larger public awareness campaign on the prevention of mass violence, to be disseminated via social media channels and CSPV’s website.

Each participant’s videotaped interview and/or photoshoot will take approximately 30-60 minutes, and the filming/photography sessions will take place on Monday, Dec. 4, or Tuesday, Dec. 5, at CU Boulder. Participants can select the day and time that is convenient to them; each participant will receive a gift card as a thank you for their time.

If you or someone you know has a story that they would like to share, please email avery.moje@colorado.edu for more information and to complete a brief questionnaire. Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, Nov. 20, and accepted until Monday, Nov. 27.

Undergraduates: Caps and gowns are now available at the CU Book Store

Women graduates dress in commencement regalia.

Graduating this December? Stop by the CU Book Store to purchase your regalia set, which includes the cap, gown, and degree tassel, for $34.99 (plus tax). Shop regalia in-store during store hours, follow instructions online for in-store order pick-up, or get more information on shipping deadlines and rates. Reminder: Graduate students need to purchase their regalia online. The deadline for purchase is 11:59 p.m. MST on  Nov. 12. 

Vote in the CU Student Government Elections

CU Student Government logo

All students paying fees have until Friday, Nov. 10, to participate in the CUSG elections and pick your next at-large representatives. This election is an opportunity for you to lend your voice to the CU community, and all who are eligible are highly encouraged to participate!

CUSG will provide a link to all students via email, social media and newsletters when voting opens on Monday, Nov. 6. You will also be able to access the CUSG voting link through your Buff Portal. Visit CUSG’s election page to learn more about your candidates.

Join 2-hour study on robotic control

Earn $10 an hour to participate in a study on human control for tele-operated alignment tasks. The study should last around an hour, but you will be paid for the full two. To find out more information and/or schedule, please email almu3988@colorado.edu. 

Requirements: 

  • Age 18 years or older 
  • Speak English

Take the Buff Portal survey for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card

Let us know what you think about Buff Portal and enter for a chance to win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards. The Buff Portal team wants to know what’s working and what’s not working so we can keep improving your student portal!

We take action on your feedback. Some past examples of your feedback turned to action are: the Buff Portal "favoriting" and "tour" experiences, navigation improvements, and our upcoming release of a five-day view for the class schedule card that will launch this month.

Students who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, will be entered in a random drawing to win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards.

To complete the survey, log in to Buff Portal and select “Take the Survey” in the Buff Portal Survey card on the homepage.

Deadlines approaching for International Festival booths, performances, recipes

Group photo at International Festival

Lights, camera, iFest!

The International Festival Committee is looking for CU students, staff, faculty and community members to represent their culture or background by performing or hosting a booth at International Festival 2024!

Applications to host a booth at iFest 2024 are now open! Join us to celebrate CU Boulder’s diverse international culture in this fantastic event. This year’s theme is “Movies!” so be prepared for an extravagant night full of prizes, fun and culture.

Through iFest, students have the opportunity to represent and share their cultures with others. Through your booth, you can share cultural food, display several traditional artifacts such as artwork and clothing from your country, as well as informing guests about your culture and traditions.

Nominate by Nov. 15 for Women Who Make a Difference

The Center for Inclusion and Social Change invites you to nominate marvelous women in your community to be celebrated at our Women Who Make a Difference reception, a dinner recognizing mothers, grandmothers, advocates, friends, storytellers—any woman who has impacted your life in a positive way!

Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. One nomination per nominator.

Vote for your favorite e-bus names! Open through Nov. 3

Chip in front of a Buff Bus

Last February, after receiving nearly 200 submissions, the CU Boulder transportation team announced the winning names of the electric bus naming contest: Ralph-E and Sko Bus.

Now we're opening up the contest again so our community can help us name our two newest electric Buff Buses! Cast your vote now for your two favorite names. Voting will run Oct. 23 through Nov. 3, and the winners will be announced the week of Nov. 13.

Boulder County Elections Division tours available

People on an election facility tour

Elections Open House / Ballot Processing Tours

Questions about ballot security and election processes?

Learn about ballot processing firsthand by attending a Boulder County Elections Division in-person tour at the Boulder County Ballot Processing Facility – 1750 33rd St. in Boulder (off Arapahoe). Tours take approximately 30 minutes:

  • Friday, Nov. 3, 12:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov 4, 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov 6, 12:30 p.m.

RSVP requested, but not required!