Instructors have received ongoing email communications requesting book and course materials information for spring 2024 courses. As a reminder, campus policy states that departments are required to identify what books and other course materials are required (or if a course will have no required materials or courses that will utilize open education resources (OER) for their classes by the day of registration.

Getting accurate information from instructors is critical to the success of the CU Book Access program, which provides degree-seeking undergraduate students access to their required course materials by the first day of class for a flat rate each semester and also ensures the timely distribution of course materials for graduate students.

The CU Book Store has designated a staff member to facilitate any faculty needs, Ryan Windle, ryan.windle@colorado.edu, 303-492-3421.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this faculty responsibility.

Changes to grade-change workflow, the process for instructors to change submitted grades for students on their grade rosters, are anticipated Thursday, Oct. 19.

The ⁠CU Student Government fall 2023 elections will be kicking off on Monday, Nov. 5. If you would like to run for a representative at large position, start by getting 50 signatures on a petition packet. Email the CUSG parliamentarian at ⁠cusg.parliamentarian@colorado.edu to receive your packet.

A petition packet is a Google Form you use to collect the 50 signatures you need to be listed on the ballot. Once completed, this document allows you to run for rep at large. When you get someone to “sign” your petition packet, they should include their student ID number, CU email and name. CUSG uses this information to determine that signatories are fee-paying students, as only fee-paying students can sign petition packets and vote in CUSG elections.

Completed petition packets, with all 50 signatures, are due on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the mandatory candidates’ meeting, which will be held in UMC 425.

Join us Oct. 16–20 as we celebrate National Transfer Student Week at CU Boulder. This week will be filled with events designed specifically for transfer students that will allow you to meet other transfer buffs, experience campus and have fun! Check out events open to all transfer students.

Registration opens Oct. 30 for Camp Shakespeare (ages 9–18) and Shakespeare's Sprites (ages 6–9). Each age group will work together to rehearse, stage and perform an abridged Shakespeare play (or scenes) from Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s summer season.

This camp is a great way to instill a love of language and theater in your children! (Titles TBA––we can’t spill the beans before the Shakespeare Festival season announcement!)

The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) Legislative Assembly is now accepting applications for senators for the College of Engineering, College of Music, Colorado Law and the School of Education.

Want to explore the world with a smaller group of students and one or two faculty members? Check out Education Abroad’s Global Seminars and first-ever Global Semester—you won’t want to miss out on these opportunities!

The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during their breaks from school. This winter (Jan. 8-12), travel to Florida to support recovery efforts.

Participants will provide direct relief to individuals and families who have been displaced by extreme weather events. They will also provide support to local community organizations such as food banks, free clothing outlets and community-based organizations struggling to meet the increased needs of families and elderly impacted by the storm.

Apply by Nov. 13.

Want to be part of the decisions that shape the UMC and that help us fulfill our mission? Apply for the UMC Board!

The UMC Board is the governing body for your student union and currently has openings for student members. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Apply now.

Note: You must be able to attend the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30–7 p.m.

Interested in being a Journey Leader? Learn more about the position and get your questions answered during our information sessions. Food will be provided!

Journey Leader info sessions

Thursday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room S350

Ralphie's Advising Help Lab can assist in planning your academic path. Registration is approaching soon. To schedule an appointment, visit Buff Portal Advising or email advising@colorado.edu.

As the demand for knowledgeable, ethical and diverse leaders in higher education continues to grow, the new professional MA program will help you broaden your knowledge of higher education policy, research, and practice, especially in the areas of student affairs, academic affairs, diversity and community engagement.

The Armenian people of Artsakh are being killed and forced out of their homes in the region of Artsakh. Please come by our table outside of the UMC to learn more about what is happening, sign petitions to take action against Azerbaijan and more!

The TEDxCU team is seeking speakers to share innovative ideas at this year’s event on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Macky Auditorium. The application portal is open, and we need your help finding speakers who will inspire our community and embody the theme, Renaissance.

This year’s theme

A French word meaning rebirth or new beginning, Renaissance, at its core, is characterized by a renewed emphasis on humanism, a philosophical stance that places human beings and their capabilities at the forefront of intellectual inquiry and creative expression. The TEDxCU 2024 event aims to rekindle the fire of intellectual curiosity and creative exploration, drawing inspiration from an era that celebrated human potential in all its forms.

Call for speakers, performances, exhibits

TEDxCU wants to hear from community members who are blending tradition with innovation to tackle contemporary challenges in our changing world. Our talks will celebrate the timeless spirit of human curiosity, creativity, and progress and represent a variety of fields and perspectives. Inspired by the transformative era of the Renaissance, this TEDxCU event gathers thinkers, visionaries and change-makers from diverse fields to explore how the essence of rebirth continues to shape our modern world.

If you or someone you know has an idea worth spreading that fits the Renaissance theme, please apply! The application is open to anyone of any age. Community members not affiliated with the university are also encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11:59 p.m. MT (the application also requires a two-minute video of the applicant talking about their idea—you do not have to have a fully written or developed presentation, just an idea worth spreading).

We are also seeking fine arts performances and exhibits for the event. If you have an idea for a performance or exhibit, please contact tedxcu@colorado.edu.

If you have questions about the application process or event, please contact tedxcu@colorado.edu.