Zoom now includes Zoom AI Companion, App Marketplace and an improved Zoom Canvas integration, all aimed at enriching the user experience for seamless collaboration and communication. 

If you're located outside of Colorado and/or you won't be on campus while taking classes, it's important for the university to know where you are so we can make sure you're getting equitable access to educational opportunities.

What do free vanpooling, 700,000-plus BCycle rides, and two new electric Buff Buses have in common? They were some of the highlights in CU transportation in 2023 and included in the January issue of the Be Mobile Newsletter. 

Subscribe to the newsletter to read about key topics that may benefit your commute, including new services, community events, safety upgrades, construction impacts and more.

The Connection is your place to relax, have fun and connect with other CU Boulder students! Check out our monthly trivia nights, concerts and newly renovated video game bunker. Visit our website for the full schedule of events.

Students who will be 19 years or younger for the entire semester are eligible to ride RTD buses and trains at no cost through the RTD Zero Fare for Youth program.

Eligible students may request to have their Transit Pass fee waived by completing this form by March 1. Once approved, students will be able to ride RTD buses with one of the forms of ID listed on the RTD website.

This pilot program runs through Aug. 31, 2024.

The TEDxCU 2024 event is on March 2 at Macky Auditorium. Doors open at 2 p.m. with audience activations, and the talks will begin at 3 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, and CU student tickets are free.

This year's event will feature eight speakers, fine arts performances and audience activations. The speakers' talks embrace the theme Renaissance and represent a variety of fields. See the list of speakers below and visit the TEDxCU website to read their bios.

• Donna Mejia, CU associate professor, Department of Theatre and Dance
• Ankit Sharma, CU alumnus and mechanical engineer focusing on renewable energy
• Naia Ormaza Zulueta, CU doctoral student researching environmental human rights
• Lindsey Granger, journalist and television host
• Dr. Brad Fanestil, internal medicine doctor
• Chris Magee, CU undergraduate student studying strategic communication
• Carrie Barry, owner of Corner Boxing Club in Boulder
• Kate Nam, CU undergraduate student studying finance

The TEDxCU student organizing team hopes you will join them in exploring how the essence of rebirth continues to shape our modern world. For questions about the event, please contact tedxcu@colorado.edu.

The New Venture Challenge (NVC)—a signature program of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative—is CU Boulder’s “flight simulator” for students and employees driven to create real-world impact through new startups, organizations and endeavors. 

The NVC Female Founders Competition is a multi-round entrepreneurial competition and signature program of CU Boulder’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, led in collaboration with the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship. Teams with at least one female core team member can participate in this specialty competition and win up to $5,000! Registration closes March 13.

Looking for an ongoing volunteer experience that will challenge you to grow and learn as an active member of the Boulder community? Apply for the Volunteer Placement Program!

Here’s how:

• Apply for the program by Feb. 5.
• Get matched with a community partner based on your interests and skills.
• Accept a placement.
• Commit to direct service for 30 total hours during the semester.

Learn about the community need you are serving. Make a direct impact, expand your network, learn new skills and make friends!

We invite nominations for UROP's Mentor Award from current undergraduates who have worked with the CU Boulder community on research or creative projects in any field of study (major).

Eligibility: Tenured/tenure-track research faculty, teaching faculty, postdocs and graduate students at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz 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 are due by 5 p.m. on April 12.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to take a brief survey to help Health and Wellness Services improve nutrition counseling services on campus. The survey closes Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Do you know someone who exemplifies leadership? Nominate them for the CU Involvement Awards!

Each year the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed join together to recognize leadership and engagement across campus. We are seeking nominations of students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the Boulder community.

Nominations are open Jan. 22–March 15.

Remind your family to register for Family Day on Feb. 24. You and your family can spend time together, mingle with other Buff families and cheer on the men’s basketball team as they take on Utah! Learn more and register today.

Stay connected! Download the CU Boulder Life app to learn about upcoming events such as DIY nights, free movie screenings, trivia and so much more. Easily add events to your schedule, and find tips and resources to help in your academic journey.

From assistance with resolving legal issues to understanding your lease, Student Legal Services (SLS) has the expertise to help. Our attorneys provide high-quality legal services to eligible students at a fraction of the cost of a private attorney.

Services are available to all CU Boulder students who pay student activity fees. Learn how to schedule an appointment and what to expect.

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