The campus VPN client, Cisco Secure Client (formerly known as AnyConnect), will undergo a version update from 6 to 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

After the update, search for “Cisco Secure Client” instead of “Cisco Anyconnect” to find and launch the VPN client. The upgrade will happen automatically during the first login process after the maintenance window, but it may take longer than usual to connect. It is recommended that all VPN and Secure Computing users restart their computer following the upgrade.

Please consider becoming a research participant in our study “Spatial disorientation following a gravity transition.” This study is being led by Torin Clark as part of the Bioastronautics Research Group at CU Boulder.

We are looking for subjects for an upcoming study investigating an active countermeasure triggering mechanism to reduce spatial disorientation in astronauts performing lunar landings.  This research will take place in up to two visits and a total of no more than five hours in the Aerospace Engineering Sciences building on East Campus in the Bioastronautics Lab.

You will be paid for your participation at a rate of $15/hour.  More details on the study protocol will be provided in person, prior to beginning the experiment during your session.

To participate in the study, volunteers need to:

• Be between 18–50 years of age
• Have no history of vestibular dysfunction
• Weigh less than 200 lbs
• Complete a pre-screening questionnaire confirming eligibility criteria

If interested, please email sdtriggering@gmail.com to receive more information.

Thank you for your interest!

The Sundance Institute recently announced Boulder as a finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. If selected, hosting the festival will have a significant and growing economic impact for Boulder and the state of Colorado. In 2023, the Festival contributed over $118 million to Utah’s economy while creating 1,608 jobs for residents and $63 million in wages. It also brought over 21,000 visitors from out of state.

Community members are encouraged to fill out a short four-minute survey to express your interest and impressions of hosting the Sundance Film Festival in 2027. Your responses will be confidential, and information will only be used for assessment purposes.

As the football team begins preparations for the 2024 season, CU Boulder students, faculty and staff should start preparing for campus impacts around the season opening game on Aug. 29.  

With football fall camp scheduled to begin next week, it won’t be long before the Buffaloes hit the gridiron at Folsom Field for the 2024 season, the second under Coach Prime.  

The season opener will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. against North Dakota State and will be nationally televised on ESPN. Since the game will take place on Thursday, there will be significant campus impacts throughout the week. 

Many parking lots immediately surrounding Folsom Field will be closed beginning the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 28, and classrooms in the stadium are likely to close Thursday afternoon. Access to Duane Physics and Gold Biosciences will also be adjusted. There will also be street closures taking place Thursday in advance of that evening’s game.  

More specific details pertaining to parking, stadium access, street closures and alternate bus routes/stops will be communicated in the weeks to come, and all parking impacts will be updated on the Parking Services football information page. 

During maintenance that affects the portals, like the maintenance scheduled for Sunday, July 21, remember you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.

If you have experienced hardships finding or maintaining housing, or if you have experienced identity-based discrimination while seeking housing, we would like to hear more from you. We are seeking Boulder County residents to interview ASAP! Sign up for an interview.

With nearly 30 fraternities, sororities and culturally based organizations on campus, there are many opportunities for you to find your place. This is your chance to make lifelong friendships, gain leadership skills, give back to your community and create some great memories.

Register to participate in recruitment or fill out an interest form to join a culturally based chapter. 'Sko Greek!

Interested in your moods and brain? Join the paid Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand your emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1–3 hours). Must be 18-25 years old.

Study includes some or all of the following parts:

• Phase 1: Interview about your thoughts and feelings, cognitive questions, computer surveys. Can take place remotely (via Zoom) or in person at CU Boulder (your choice). Pays $25/hour for approximately 2-3 hours.
• Phase 2b: Behavioral Lab Tasks: including, computer tasks, physiological monitoring (e.g., heart rate) questionnaires. Takes place in person at CU Boulder (your choice). Pays $25/hour for up to 3 hours.
• Phase 2a: fMRI Scan: Option to view emotional images and think about emotions while in a brain imaging scanner, computer tasks, questionnaires. Phase 2b will take place in person at CU Boulder or possibly at CU Anschutz. Pays $25/hour for approximately 3 hours.
• Phase 3: Follow-ups: Opportunities to participate in paid follow-up surveys four times a year for up to two years. Can take place remotely (via Zoom) or in person at CU Boulder (your choice). Pays $25/hour (1 hour each) with up to eight surveys spread over two years (8 hours total).
• Opportunities to participate in additional studies may also be available.

Campus will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5. Learn more about access to campus buildings on these days.

July 4

The CU Boulder campus will be closed for Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Building access will only be available for affiliates with Buff OneCards who have been provisioned for 24/7 access to their respective facilities.

July 5 

On Friday, July 5, the CU Boulder campus will be closed, aligning with Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to observe the day as an additional state holiday in conjunction with Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Please keep in mind that:

• Buildings hosting final exams will require a Buff OneCard to gain access (with no additional provisions needed for this access). Building access times will be provisioned to unlock one hour before exam/class start times.
• Buildings with scheduled events happening on that day will be open to accommodate attendance.
• Most campus buildings will be closed and can only be accessed for affiliates with Buff OneCards who have been provisioned for 24/7 access to their respective facilities.

Visit the Campus Building Access page for more information.

Later this summer, a new email security service will begin providing protection to all CU Boulder email accounts by using advanced detection models to protect against email attacks that exploit human behavior such as phishing, social engineering and account takeovers.

Beginning at midnight Friday, July 5, the Regent Parking Garage (Lot 436) will be closed for annual cleaning (power washing) and routine maintenance. It is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 a.m.

Campus visitors will not be able to park in the garage while the cleaning and maintenance is in progress. Visitors should locate another short-term, pay-to-park parking lot on the interactive campus map. Permit holders will be notified of alternate parking arrangements via email.

Learn Basic Life Support from CUEMS EMTs! In this class, you will learn how to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. This American Heart Association class is perfect for if you are considering becoming an EMT or working in lifeguarding, child care, health care or public safety. 

This class will be held from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 29 and is $50. Sign up before all spots are full!

The Burleson Global Design Group is gathering student perspectives to investigate the links between student transportation modalities and feelings of well-being. We are recruiting participants who: have been a CU Boulder student within the last six months and have regularly attended in-person class, work, or activities on campus. Eligible students will participate in a one-time 30-minute interview with a member of our research team and will receive a $10 gift card.  

If you’re interested in volunteering, take the screening survey. If you have questions about the research, you can contact the principal investigator at grace.burleson@colorado.edu.  

The Pain Lab at CU Boulder, affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Science, is seeking participants ages 21–70 for a research study with noninvasive wearable sensors.

You may be eligible if you have experienced back pain for the last three-plus months. Participants will be compensated up to $360.

If you're interested, fill out the eligibility screening form. We will contact you regarding your eligibility.

During maintenance that affects the portals, like the maintenance scheduled for Sunday, June 23, remember that you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.