Buff Bulletin Board

The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.

 

Campus Decarbonization Visioning & Alignment workshop

The campus has sustainability goals, outlined in its Climate Action Plan, to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve zero emissions by 2050. Decarbonization of the campus heating system is the signature project of that commitment. 

Student attendance is requested at this campus decarbonization Visioning & Alignment workshop session with the engineering firm Salas O’Brien and the CUSG Eboard to build momentum and transparency with student stakeholders. No experience is needed, all majors are welcome.

Recruiting participants for a flu vaccine and behavior experiment

Hello world

Who's eligible

  • Healthy people in the Boulder community
  • Ages 18-45
  • Must be able to receive flu vaccine and blood draws
  • Haven't received a flu shot in the past six months

What do I have to do?

  • Two visits on the CU Boulder campus (approximately two hours total)
  • Get a flu vaccine or a placebo, complete questionnaires and behavioral tasks (participants who get a placebo during the experiment will be given a choice to receive the vaccine after the study)
  • Provide two saliva and two blood samples

Compensation

  • Earn up to $90
  • Mailed check after completion

Apply now, or scan the QR code in the poster to apply. Answer pre-screening questions and, if eligible, provide your contact information.

Social Psychoneuroimmunology Lab
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Colorado Boulder

Faculty: Submit spring book and course material info today

Instructors have received ongoing email communications requesting book and course materials information for fall 2025 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 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 also provides course material information to the University Libraries, allowing them to build collections and course reserves to support teaching.

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.

Help reduce nutrient and E. coli contamination in Boulder Creek

As a large, eco-conscious community at CU Boulder, we have a great opportunity to work together to protect our stormwater resources and contribute to the university’s sustainability goals. By adopting simple habits like cleaning up after pets, properly disposing of waste and being mindful of fertilizer use, each of us can make a positive impact. Read more on CU Boulder Today.

Get ready to vote

On Nov. 4, Colorado will hold a coordinated election. Colorado ballots were mailed to active, registered voters starting Friday, Oct. 10. If you haven’t registered yet or need to change your registration, there is still plenty of time. Ballots will continue to be mailed through Oct. 27 as voters continue to register or update/change their voter registration address.

Colorado does not have a voter registration deadline—you may register to vote and vote up to and including Election Day.

Whether you are voting in Colorado or your home state, make a plan to vote today.

Mail ballots

Any Colorado mail ballot can be returned to any Colorado official dropbox. CU Boulder has two 24-hour drop boxes: outside the UMC closest to Euclid Avenue and one at Williams Village (at the bus stop/lane). If voting an out-of-state ballot, please follow their ballot return instructions.

Registering to vote

Still need to register to vote or update your registration? If you plan to vote in Colorado either as a resident of Boulder County or another Colorado county, you can register to vote or update your registration online. You must register/make updates by Oct. 27 to be sent a ballot by mail.

On-campus students

Be sure to follow these special instructions for entering your address so your mail ballot can find you! If you miss the Oct. 27 date, you can still vote, but you must visit a Vote Center. Colorado residents from other counties will be offered a statewide ballot (Boulder County can’t print local candidates/ballot measures from other counties).

Out-of-state students

You may choose to request an absentee ballot from your home state (act now; deadlines may apply) or to register to vote in Colorado. Find more information at Student Voting or register online now.

Vote in person

Visit the Vote Center at the UMC beginning Oct. 27 through Nov. 4 (Election Day) to register to vote and/or get a ballot/vote in person. ID required (Buff OneCard accepted).

Election tours

Boulder County Elections is hosting public tours of our ballot processing facility. Tours take about 30–45 minutes depending on questions. Attendees get to see the journey of a ballot; how signatures on mail ballots are verified; and all the steps in place to maintain accuracy and security and how they keep votes anonymous. Tours take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Monday, Nov. 3, at various times. Ask your professor for extra credit for attending! Get details and RSVP.

Join paid study on mood and bipolar disorder in young adults

Hello world

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 (one hour and 45 minutes). 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 with questions.

Learning Assistant Program info session, celebration Oct. 21

Learning Assistant Program

Are you interested in learning more about CU Boulder's Learning Assistant Program? Join an info session and meet-and-greet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Chancellor's Auditorium (CASE building). 

Info session 5–5:30 p.m.

  • Target audience: Prospective LAs, current LAs and faculty
  • Learn more about what LAs do and how to apply for spring 2026 semester
  • Acknowledge the efforts of current LAs, LA mentors, LA faculty and departmental coordinators

Celebration 5:30–6:30 p.m. 

  • Informal meet-and-greet with refreshments
  • Meet with interested students, current LAs and LA faculty from departments across campus

Come celebrate all of our hard work so far this semester!

Applications for residential leader and mentor roles close Oct. 22

Interested in being an in-hall student leader for the 2026–27 school year? Residence Life is hiring residential support leaders and community engagement mentors to live and lead in the residence halls. Find everything you need to help guide you through the application process for the 2026–27 leader/mentor roles, including qualifications, hiring timeline and a list of frequently asked questions.

Students: Join paid study on stress and coping

Are you a first-year student at CU Boulder? Interested in a research study on stress and coping in CU students? 

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on stress coping in first year CU students. We want to understand what helps CU students cope with stress during major transitions, including the transition to college and across semesters.

The study includes a few different parts that happen over the three-semester study period: 

  • There are two in-person research sessions, each of which takes about four to six hours. During these sessions, you will play some computer games while we monitor physical functioning (for example, your heart rate). You will also complete a set of interviews and surveys that ask about stress, behavior, mood and health.
  • There are three 21-day periods in which we will send you a daily “micro survey” (less than five minutes to answer) asking about your behavior and mood using an app.
  • There are two one-hour online surveys that we will send to your email.
  • The study takes place over the course of three semesters, and you will be compensated for your participation (maximum of $446–$470 for completing all parts of the study).

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD Lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or fill out our initial eligibility screening. 

Graphic designer (UX)—Part-time opening

The NSF Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT), a leading research center focused on developing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for education, is hiring a part-time Graphic Designer (UX). This role is ideal for early-career professionals or graduate students with experience in UX design and interactive learning applications. The position offers flexible, part-time hours and the opportunity to contribute to multi-organizational research and design projects that combine technology, design, and education.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop UX experiences from start to finish by providing design materials, graphics, color palettes, wireframes, flow, etc. 70%.
- Co-design UX experiences with users (teachers, students, researchers). 10%.
- Work with an in-house developer team to actualize the designs. 10%
- Collaborate with researchers and designers to create interactive learning tools. 10%

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, user experience, instructional design, or related field.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following tools: Figma, Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, Miro, Maze, Flaticon, Freepik, or similar.
- Strong communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant professional or academic experience.
- Experience with game design or instructional design in educational or interactive applications.

To Apply, submit:
- A resume or CV.
- Short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
- Design Portfolio (2–3 examples of prior work).


Department/Institute: NSF Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT)
Location: Hybrid
Hours per Week: 20
Compensation: $25–$40/hr, depending on experience
Appointment Details: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled

Research Communications and Operations Specialist—Part-time opening

The NSF Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT), a leading research center focused on developing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for education, is hiring a Research Communications & Operations Associate. This role is ideal for graduate students or early-career professionals with an interest in research communications, academic publishing, and digital content management. The position offers the ability to work in a hybrid fashion and the chance to gain experience in a dynamic, research-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Create clear and engaging content for the institute’s website, blog, newsletters, social media, and internal announcements.
- Format and maintain the institute’s research publication records.
- Assist in translating academic research into accessible materials for both scholarly and general audiences.
- Support preparation of conference presentations, reports, and research briefs.
- Review and polish written content for clarity, consistency, and style.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, communication, media, data science, or related field.
- Experience creating digital content (blogs, newsletters, or social posts).
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities and time management.
- Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Drive).
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign).
- Familiarity with PowerPoint and academic citation formats (APA, MLA, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of reference managers like Zotero or EndNote.

Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with science communication and research processes (e.g., citation managers).
- Experience in academic or nonprofit environments.

To apply, submit
- A resume or CV.
- A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
- 1–2 work samples (e.g., edited content, newsletter layout, slide decks, or publication list).


Department/Institute: NSF Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT)
Location: Hybrid
Hours per Week: 20
Compensation: $25-$40/hr
Appointment Details: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled

Low-cost therapy for students, faculty, staff, community members

A Raimy Clinic word mark appears next to an interlocking CU design in gold.

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling down, hopeless, or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Low-cost teletherapy and in-person therapy are available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic for individuals residing in Colorado.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and other difficulties! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff, and faculty, or family members of full-time staff or faculty. Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call clinic coordinator Pia Sellery at 303-492-5177.