Buff Bulletin Board

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

 

Host your next party or event at The Connection

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Looking for a fun place to host your next party or event? With a variety of event packages available, The Connection is an inviting space to gather with family and friends for bowling, billiards, board games and more!

Enjoy hot food options including pizza, chicken tenders, nachos and popcorn, as well as prepackaged snacks, candy and non-alcoholic beverages. The Connection bar features Colorado’s local breweries and 30-plus beer, wine, canned cocktail and hard seltzer options. Request an event reservation.

Nominate your mentor by April 12 for UROP's Mentor Award

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UROP's Mentor Award recognizes campus individuals supporting undergraduates on research and creative projects, regardless of UROP funding. Award recipients will have the option to award an assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next academic year.

Tenured/tenure-track research faculty, teaching faculty, postdocs and graduate students at CU Boulder and the Anschutz Medical Campus are eligible for UROP's Mentor Award. 

Students are invited to nominate their mentors regardless of program funding, and we welcome submissions from early-stage researchers and creative practitioners. Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.

Nominations due by 5 p.m. on April 12.

Accepting applications for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship Grants

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The Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship funds public and community-engaged scholarship that connects research, teaching and creative work with partners in Colorado communities and beyond.

Applications are now being accepted for Tiers 3 and 4 Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship Grants (formerly named CU Boulder Outreach Awards). Review funding options and apply by April 19. 

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, students, staff and others affiliated with the university. 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

Apply for the AI Design Studio—limited to 20 participants

Are you interested in developing and contributing lessons to a brand new, open-access repository on AI-specific teaching and learning resources? Apply to participate in the AI Design studio, which will include two half-day in-person workshops May 20–22 that bookend the Summer Studio 2024: Teaching & Learning with AI.

This design studio portion is limited to 20 participants, and those who are accepted will receive a professional development award. Learn more and apply by Friday, April 5, to be considered.

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.

Anthem members can fill maintenance medications at Kroger pharmacies beginning April 1

Effective April 1, CVS Caremark will expand the Maintenance Choice network nationally to include Kroger-affiliated pharmacies, such as King Soopers and City Market pharmacies. The Maintenance Choice network comprises pharmacies where Anthem plan members can fill their long-term maintenance medications, in 90-day supplies, and have them covered by CVS Caremark.

Independent contractor classification changes effective March 11

The U.S. Department of Labor has tightened requirements for the classification of independent contractors, which go into effect on March 11. Make sure you understand the requirements for classifying someone as an independent contractor before submitting a Scope of Work form.

Apply to the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop by March 29

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Ready to unlock the full potential of your research? Join the I-Corps Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop—by Venture Partners—designed for innovators motivated to translate their research, get funding and make a lasting impact. 

Starting Blocks equips researchers, creators, engineers and scientists from any research institution with the tools and resources needed to bring their innovations to those in need and enhance their competitiveness for funding. Over three weeks, gain a deeper understanding of the commercialization process, develop a solid foundation in business concepts and accelerate your journey toward commercialization.