Faculty, staff and students from across the CU system are invited to submit proposals for the CU Inclusive Excellence Summit and share innovative strategies for advancing belonging, equity and meaningful work throughout our university community. The deadline to submit proposals is noon Monday, June 22.  

Save the date

Friday, Oct. 2 
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
CU Denver/Auraria Campus   

The event will be in-person only. Program details and registration will be shared in August.  

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. 

Requirements:

• Aged 40-plus
• Willing to participate in 12 weeks of hot tub sessions, ~three times/week 
• Systolic BP (top number) > 115 mmHg (please contact us if you are unsure of your blood pressure)

Participants receive: 

• Exercise stress test
• Body composition assessment
• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise), compared to brisk walking, on blood pressure and blood vessel function.

Requirements:

• Aged 50-plus years
• Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
• Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Participants receive:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Physician-monitored exercise stress test
• Blood pressure screening
• Bone mineral density test
• Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

Paid Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 232067) 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 old; able to attend in-person sessions; and have no diagnosed history of bipolar disorder. 

Apply online. Email or call years-study@colorado.edu or 303-735-7547 with any questions.

On Friday, June 26, the campus libraries will close for an employee in-service day. Access to physical collections, study spaces and research services will be temporarily unavailable.

Participants are needed for a study investigating human hearing, conducted by Donghyeon Yun at CU Boulder's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

This study involves listening to speech sounds through headphones and responding to them. It typically takes one session to complete, lasting 1.5 to two hours, and can be scheduled at your convenience. You'll receive $50 in the form of an Amazon e-gift card for your participation.

If you are 18 or older, a native Korean speaker, and use English as a second language (but are not fully bilingual) and would like more information about participating, please contact: Hearing Science Lab at hslab@colorado.edu.

During campus portal maintenance, which is next scheduled for Saturday, May 30, you can still access Canvas and some other campus services through direct links (e.g., canvas.colorado.edu).

Nighttime utility work on Regent Drive near Engineering Drive and Lot 440 will occur from May 26 to July 20. Regent Drive will close nightly from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. with detours through Lot 440. The road will reopen each morning. No work June 6.

Wildfires can happen at any time of year in Colorado, which makes fireworks particularly dangerous in the Boulder area. Setting off fireworks also negatively impacts the health and wellness of your neighbors and our community.

The city of Boulder’s firework laws are more restrictive than other areas of Colorado. Laws prohibit items like sparklers, snaps, snakes, bottle rockets, Roman candles and smoke bombs, in addition to fireworks that leave the ground or explode. You may also be held responsible for fireworks used by roommates and guests.

Possible legal penalties include:

• Fines up to $2,650
• Court fees
• Possible arson charges
• Possible jail time
• Liability for property or personal injury damages

You will also be referred to Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution at CU Boulder.

Unused fireworks can be brought to the city of Boulder Public Safety Building at 1805 33rd St. without penalty. Connect with ⁠Student Legal Services or visit ⁠Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations to learn more about common citations and Boulder ordinances.

Staying in Boulder this summer? The Rec Center has summer memberships to fit your schedule and budget. Stay active and enjoy all the amenities at the Rec Center, including the Buff Pool!

Membership details

• Summer membership dates: June 1–July 31
• All purchases must be made in person at the Rec Center

Membership options

• 9-week membership: $70—a 40% savings!
• 4-week membership: $35
• Weekly membership: $13/week
• 1-day pass: $7 (students), $10 (non-students)

Purchase a summer membership in March, April or May and get entered into a weekly drawing to win: free summer membership, Climbing Passes, Be Fit Passes and more exciting prizes!

The BOLDERBoulder 10K has announced that the event will not be able to offer race weekend or race day registration for the 2026 race.

Historically, the BOLDERBoulder has offered participants the opportunity to register during race weekend and on race morning. However, with participation numbers trending significantly higher and the event approaching operational capacity, organizers are encouraging anyone planning to participate to register as soon as possible. 

Recognized student organizations, recognized social Greek organizations and university student-run programs and sport clubs are invited to apply for a table at the Be Involved Fair, a signature Fall Welcome event. Meet thousands of students who are looking for a way to be involved in the coming academic year.

Apply by May 31. The fair will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Farrand Field.

CollegeInvest is Colorado’s official 529 savings program, designed to help families plan for future education costs. These savings plans offer tax-deferred growth and tax-free qualified withdrawals for education expenses such as tuition, books and housing. 

CollegeInvest hosts several live webinars over the course of the year. Each session will cover 529 basics, tax advantages, investment options, how to get started and more. Additionally, attendees will receive a free $50 starter account, in addition to a $121 contribution for those accounts that qualify for the First Step program.

Webinar dates and registration

Each webinar will run from noon to 1 p.m. MT:

• June 10
• Sept. 15
• Nov. 18

Learn all about the plays in the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season from our dramaturgy team. This free and informal webinar series is a great way to learn about the historical context, production history and behind-the-scenes aspects of the plays.

'Twelfth Night'

Dramaturg: Amanda Giguere, PhD
Monday, June 1, 6–7 p.m.

'Julius Caesar'

Dramaturg: Heidi Schmidt, PhD
Monday, June 8, 6–7 p.m.

'Shakespeare in Love'

Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Dramaturg: Amanda Giguere, PhD
Monday, June 15, 6–7 p.m.

'Friends/Romans/Countrymen'

By David Davalos
Dramaturg: Heidi Schmidt, PhD
Monday, June 22, 6–7 p.m.