The Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate program open to all CU Boulder graduate students. The certificate fosters computational and digital approaches to humanities inquiry and the development of humanities perspectives on technology.

The certificate's core course, DHUM 5000: Introduction to Digital Humanities, will be taught during the fall, so this is a great time to join in!

For details, visit the program webpage or contact the program director at digital.humanities@colorado.edu.

The Office of Information Technology is excited to announce that Dedicated Desktop Support has a new name. The service will be known as Buff Techs Pro—a name that reflects our team's internal cohesion and affirms OIT’s commitment to providing professional, responsive and high-level support to our community.

We’re also launching a redesigned support portal to make it easier than ever to get the help you need. You’ll still be working with the same knowledgeable and friendly support staff, but with a new portal that offers a streamlined experience for requesting support. Whether you're troubleshooting a device, setting up new software, or just need expert advice, Buff Techs Pro is here to help.

Visit the OIT website for more information about this transition.

Share your feedback on the academic technologies that support teaching and learning at CU Boulder. Educator and student feedback is vital to help guide OIT’s decisions on tools like Canvas, Zoom and training.

Participants can win campus cash by participating—don't miss your chance! The survey closes Friday, March 20.

Join us at the Boulder Theater to see who will win the 19th annual New Venture Challenge (NVC)! Watch CU Boulder’s top student, faculty and staff startups pitch their business ventures to a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience. NVC is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives—come support CU Boulder's next big innovations as we award more than $270,000 in funding!

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Location: Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
Time: 6–9 p.m. *Doors open for general admission and bar (for those over 21) at 5:30 p.m.

NVC is a signature program of CU Boulder's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative. Participants have the opportunity to build impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and the chance to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding.

Research participants wanted! A study in the Institute of Cognitive Science is investigating the brain activity involved in encoding and retrieving visual memories. 

Eligibility: 

• Right-handed
• 18–50 years old
• No history of neurological disorders or brain damage
• Vision that is normal or corrected-to-normal 

The study involves one visit of two hours, including an MRI screening followed by memory tasks during an MRI scan. The scan duration is 90 minutes. 

You will be paid $60. If your home address is more than 15 miles from the CU Boulder scanner, we will pay an additional $15 for travel. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form.
 

We’re excited to share that Buff Ride, CU Boulder’s free, on-demand campus transportation service, is continuing to expand with two new Main Campus stop locations as of March 2!

Buff Ride offers convenient, app-based rides that help students, faculty, staff and campus visitors move easily around campus. The service is offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when school is in session.

New Buff Ride stops include:

• West side of the Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive (small roundabout on the southeast corner of Lot 470)
• North side of the Champions Center, 2150 Stadium Drive (north side of Folsom Field)

The new stops now appear in the Buff Ride app and are designed to improve access to key campus destinations. Buff Ride is free, accessible and easy to use.

Learn more about Buff Ride.

There will be no Will Vill Buff Bus service during spring break (Saturday, March 14, to Saturday, March 21) and no Stampede service on Friday, March 20 (campus closed). Regular Will Vill bus service will resume on Sunday, March 22.

Late-night service: There will be no late-night service on Friday, March 20, or Saturday, March 21.

Buff Ride: Buff Ride will offer service from Monday, March 16, through Thursday, March 19. There will be no Buff Ride service on Friday, March 20. Regular service will resume on Monday, March 23.

The Sesquicentennial Scholars honor our institution’s 150th anniversary by supporting exceptional student leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, community engagement and a commitment to positive impact. The program provides financial support, along with leadership and professional development opportunities, to a cohort of scholars during our sesquicentennial year.

Scholars will complete a signature project or experience, a self-designed experiential learning opportunity that supports their personal and professional growth. These projects are intended to provide hands-on, meaningful learning experiences and help build lasting connections at CU Boulder and beyond.

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.

The Alumni Association partners with student and alumni groups and the Center for Cultural Connections & Community (The Center) to host graduation celebrations recognizing students' accomplishments in the CU Boulder community. 

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.

On-campus jobs allow you to develop valuable foundational skills that you can use in professional positions after college. These skills include communication, problem-solving and time management. There are also student jobs specific to industries that can teach you technical skills, like graphic design and research. Check out job openings in the Division of Student Life that allow you to learn, grow and thrive.

Learn more about working in Student Life.

Career Services is collecting gently used professional attire to help CU Boulder students prepare for upcoming career fair prep events. Learn more about donation locations and guidelines.