Access to academic buildings will require students, faculty and staff to swipe Buff OneCards on the days of Friday, Nov. 1; Monday, Nov. 4; and Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance campus safety and minimize disruptions while still ensuring access to academic buildings for students, faculty and staff, CU Boulder locks the exterior doors to academic buildings on select dates when public access might substantially interfere with the campus core activities of teaching, research and creative work. Examples include final exams, reading days, weekday home football games and projected weekday dates of political activity. 

Students, faculty and staff with Buff OneCards will still have access to academic buildings during regular hours by swiping or scanning in at designated entrances. No additional permissions or changes in access will be necessary for those with Buff OneCards.

Additional dates that will require Buff OneCard access during the fall semester include: 

• Friday, Dec. 13 (Reading Day)
• Saturday, Dec. 14–Wednesday, Dec. 18 (final exam period)

Days may be added in case of postseason home football games or other impactful events. For more information, visit the CU Boulder Building Access page.
 

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s professional touring company will perform an abridged version of "Much Ado About Nothing," followed by a panel discussion about violence prevention. Since 2011, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has partnered with the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence on an interdisciplinary outreach program, which uses Shakespeare's plays to share violence prevention research with K-12 schools. Join us to learn more about violence prevention through live theater!

This performance is free to the public, hosted by the Parent Engagement Network. Advance registration required.

If you go

Tuesday, Nov. 12
6–7:30 p.m.
New Vista High School, Boulder

Bring your CU spirit home and stay connected to campus all year long with our official 2025 Forever Buffs Wall Calendar. Perfect for your home, office, or a holiday gift. Get yours now!

Buff Buses from Main Campus to Williams Village will be running until 2 a.m. following the home football game on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Buff Buses will be running the weekend football game reroute, beginning at 3:45 p.m. until approximately one hour past the end of the game. It is estimated that the football game will end around 12:30 a.m., and Buff Buses will continue to run on the reroute until approximately 12:30–1 a.m. 

When traffic clears and buses are able to access Colorado Avenue again, buses will switch back to the standard Route W. Buff Buses from Main Campus to Williams Village will be running until 2 a.m. 

Please note: the last Buff Bus will leave the UMC at 1:45 a.m. and arrive at Williams Village by 2 a.m.

Have you had a professor who’s gone above and beyond to make learning accessible and engaging? Maybe they’ve created their own course materials or shared resources that made your life easier and cheaper.

The University Libraries are looking for CU educators who’ve made a real difference by using open educational resources (OER). Nominate an instructor who has utilized an OER in their courses for the 2025 Open Educator Award.

The annual Alumni Awards program is one of CU Boulder's longest-standing traditions where we recognize the accomplishments of some of our most inspirational alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Need to dispose of unused medication? Visit the permanent prescription take-back box located in the lobby of the Police and Parking Services building at CU Boulder. Campus community members can dispose of unwanted prescription medications in this box at any time.

CUPD can accept over-the-counter and prescription medications with the following exceptions:

• No needles or sharps
• No mercury (thermometers)
• No oxygen cylinders or pressurized canisters
• No chemotherapy or radioactive substances
• No illicit drugs

Have you ever wondered why less stable tasks or environments feel more challenging to navigate? Are you curious how the nervous system controls muscle such that it can contribute to force production in multiple directions and under different degrees of compliance? So are we! 

The Neurophysiology of Human Movement Lab is looking for healthy adults ages 18–40 years to participate in a research study investigating how the nervous system controls the force of a muscle in multiple directions, as well as with different compliant loads.  

The study involves one 2.5-hour visit to our lab on the CU Boulder Main Campus.   

If interested, please call 303-492-4975 or email kelsey.koger@colorado.edu and reference the "Change in Force Direction" study. 

During maintenance that affects the portals, such as that scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20, remember that you can still access Canvas and some other services directly.

Buff Buses from Main Campus to Williams Village will be running until 2 a.m. following the home football game on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Buff Buses will be running the weekend football game reroute, beginning at 3:45 p.m. until approximately one hour past the end of the game. It is estimated that the football game will end around 12:30 a.m., and Buff Buses will continue to run on the reroute until approximately 12:30–1 a.m. 

When traffic clears and buses are able to access Colorado Avenue again, buses will switch back to the standard Route W. Buff Buses from Main Campus to Williams Village will be running until 2 a.m. 

Please note: the last Buff Bus will leave the UMC at 1:45 a.m. and arrive at Williams Village by 2 a.m.

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

Come join the best tradition in college sports! Applicants are required to be full-time students (undergraduate and graduate students are considered) at CU Boulder, with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have at least one fall semester remaining prior to graduation. 

Students selected to be a Ralphie handler will be required to complete a medical physical, driving tests and background checks and dedicate approximately 30 hours a week to the Ralphie Program. Mandatory participation is not limited to times when school is in session.

Applications close on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 11:59 p.m. MT.

EcoVisits, a service of CU Boulder's Environmental Center, come with everything you need to start reducing your environmental impact where you live!

You must sign up for an EcoVisit and meet with a team member to receive a free EcoKit. Talk with an EcoVisits team member expert to learn how to:

• Reduce your energy bill
• Live a more zero waste lifestyle
• Ensure efficient water usage
• Discuss Eco-Social Justice
• Improve air quality in your home

We serve CU students living off campus, within the city of Boulder, in Bear Creek and GFH residences. For those living in residence halls, please contact your EcoRep for more information and resources.

The CU Emergency Medical Services student organization hosts American Heart Association Basic Life Support classes. Upcoming classes are:

Friday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Cost is $50. Sign up now.

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1 3/4 hours). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history. 

Apply now. Email years-study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547.