The last day to add or swap a class is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Learn more.

The Dean of Students Leadership and Values Council exists to engage students in a meaningful way and provide the appropriate support, resources and opportunities for its diverse student body to thrive. In addition to sharing ideas, counsel and feedback regarding issues that affect the student body, members will also engage in leadership development and mentorship opportunities.

Learn more about the board, time commitments and application process.

If you do not know whether your password is strong enough to withstand an attempted compromise, a good way to check is with the help of a password strength checker. Read more from the Office of Information Security.

Did you know you can use the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software for only $95 for the year? Get details from OIT.

The Herbst Academic Center in the Department of Athletics is looking for subject tutors who can support student-athletes in their summer, fall and spring courses.

• To qualify to tutor, you must have received an A or B in the course or related course you wish to tutor and carry at least a 3.0 University of Colorado cumulative GPA.
• Tutors provide one-on-one and, on occasion, small group tutoring to student-athletes to assist them in understanding the content specific material by utilizing specialized backgrounds for which they were hired.
• The goal of a tutor is to facilitate a student’s learning of the concepts and methods required to be successful in the specified course.
• All tutoring sessions take place virtually or at the Herbst Academic Center located at the address below: Dal Ward Athletic Center (DALW) 2100 Stadium Drive, Boulder, CO.
• Tutoring hours occur between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 2-8 p.m. Sunday. 
• Tutoring sessions are typically one hour long, and hours are flexible.
• Pay is $15 per hour.

If you are interested in becoming a tutor for student-athletes, please email tutoring@colorado.edu.

Go Buffs! 

Out-of-state students who are registered members of federally recognized American Indian tribes with historical ties to Colorado may qualify for in-state tuition rates starting this fall.

Represent CU Boulder as a tour guide for prospective students and families. This opportunity is open to all students.

Start the application now, or learn more at the in-person info session Aug. 26 or the virtual info session Aug. 31.

The Zoom service features a number of updates, including gender pronoun sharing and new support options. Check them out with details from the Office of Information Technology.

Learn world languages with ALTEC this fall. Open to adults worldwide, our lineup of 22 remote, non-credit language classes feature multiple levels of American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Coming this year:

• Enhanced student experience to make language learning even more accessible and engaging
• Smaller class sizes limited to 15 students
• 15-minute self-placement assessment
• Free Foundations course to learn the basics in seven languages prior to the first day of class

Visit us online to view the class schedule and discover the ALTEC advantage. Classes begin Sept. 13, meeting twice a week over Zoom at noon or in the evening. Courses cost $250, and current CU affiliates receive a 20% discount. 

New this year: Apply for a need-based ALTEC scholarship to enroll in a language class for free.

Don’t forget to invite others to learn with you or purchase a gift certificate to give the gift of languages. Register now.

Want to make a difference with a local nonprofit? Apply for the Volunteer Placement Program through CU’s Volunteer Resource Center!

This program is a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing an ongoing volunteer experience that will challenge you to grow and learn as active members of the Boulder community. Students who participate have the opportunity to network and build relationships, learn about and directly serve diverse community needs, and get a strong start volunteering in CU Boulder community and in surrounding communities.

Learn more and apply by Sept. 15.

The CU Youth Piano Program offers piano lessons for the fall 2021. All levels and ages are welcome!

Details about the program:

• Ages 6–18
• Students register for 14 lessons each semester. Lessons can be online or in-person.
• Instructors are graduate teachers––piano majors in the master's or doctoral program who love teaching kids!
• Options of 30, 45 or 60 minutes per week.
• Scheduling is flexible depending on child and instructor availability, with the option of skipping some weeks (because of travel, etc.).
• Lessons start after Aug. 23.
• All levels of experience welcome.

Learn more or fill out the inquiry form. 

Before you head outdoors to enjoy Boulder's 155 miles of trails and its diverse and sensitive natural areas, read these essential tips from the city of Boulder.

The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Strategic Alignment Committee. Deadline to apply is Aug. 25.

The Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) seeks a volunteer representative for the Standing Committee for Research Misconduct. Deadline to apply is Aug. 25.

The login screen for many campus services looks a little different, and in some cases, may require you to clear your browser cache to display correctly the first time you come across one. Visit OIT to read the full article.