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

 

CU NightRide fleet adds electric vehicles

Electric Vehicle

CU NightRide, a student-operated organization that provides free evening transportation to campus community members, has added new electric vehicles to its fleet in an effort to transition away from fossil fuels.

Career Services is hiring student leadership positions

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Career Services is hiring for multiple student employment opportunities! Pay is $15.30 per hour. Apply via Handshake.

Outreach and development coach

Do you love public speaking? Are you interested in boosting your skills and empowering your peers to do the same? We are seeking applications from undergraduate students interested in serving in this leadership role. 

Apply by April 30.

Peer career advisors

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you interested in boosting your professionalism and empowering your peers to do the same? Career Services is seeking applications from students interested in serving in a leadership role as a peer career advisor.

Download the CU NightRide app to request rides

CU NightRide: It's okay, we'll drive.

Did you know CU NightRide––CU Boulder's free safe-ride service––has an app for requesting rides? To download the app, visit the App Store or Google Play and search “CU NightRide.” CU NightRide is available to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff for evening rides within Boulder city limits.

Traveling abroad? Stop by the travel clinic at Medical Services

Medical Services offers travel clinics to support students preparing for trips abroad and provides recommendations on what to do before, during and after their trips.

Travel clinic services

  • Physical exams for students traveling internationally or in study abroad programs
  • Current and individualized health risk information
  • Review of travel itinerary, previous immunizations and individual health needs
  • Advice on recommended and required immunizations
  • Information on malaria prophylaxis, as well as on prevention and treatment of travel-related illnesses specific to your destination
  • Recommendations for traveler’s first aid kit and water purification
  • Post-travel care and consultation as needed
  • Vaccinations

All services require an appointment scheduled in advance.

Apply for stipend of up to $8K to create, adapt open educational resources

University Libraries is offering a stipend of up to $8,000 to create or adapt open educational resources (OER) as part of an OER course creation/adaptation initiative for 2023–24.

All faculty (tenure track and non-tenure track) and graduate part-time instructors are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who will have a paid appointment in both fall 2023 and spring 2024. Apply by June 15 to be considered.

Sharpen your skills with LinkedIn Learning and the Level Up blog

Did you know LinkedIn Learning is free for all University of Colorado students? CU system's Level Up blog highlights courses for college students that can make a difference in your academic life and future professional career.

The blog is a great starting place to find relevant LinkedIn Learning courses for your professional development, growth and training. Students can use featured courses to develop lasting, actionable skills to help them succeed in their academic careers and transition to professional roles.

These no-cost courses vary in length, allowing you to fit in a learning session in under 30 minutes, or to take a deeper dive into a topic. Check out a few quick examples of short, useful courses you can take at any time:

Early-college career

  • Getting Things Done: Identify procrastination and learning techniques to manage your time effectively (40 minutes)
  • Leadership Foundations: Gain in-demand leadership skills––great for developing your personal leadership style (40 minutes)
  • Interpersonal Communication: Learn effective, proper communication styles and develop a professional tone (37 minutes)
  • Professional Networking: Learn how to build a network of professionals in your field who can help you meaningfully develop skills and achieve your goals (27 minutes)

Mid-college career

Late-college career

Share your experiences, get a $20 Amazon gift card

Strategic Relations and Communications is seeking undergraduates to participate in hour-long focus groups that will be held throughout the week of April 24. The focus groups will be conveniently held on Zoom.

We want to hear your opinions about CU Boulder’s academic resources. Participation is confidential, and all responses will be anonymous. 

As a token of appreciation, we are offering each participant a $20 Amazon gift card.

Visit the SRC website to find a date and time that works for you and reserve your spot. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis—so sign up today! 
 

Funded UROP opportunities posted for summer, academic year 2023–24

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The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) invites CU Boulder undergraduates to join a team of students working with faculty on exciting research and creative projects—starting this summer! 

With more than 30 projects in a wide range of fields, there are many possibilities to connect with meaningful experiences—and empowering teams. Projects are supported by UROP funding and typically provide financial support to student participants. 

Space may be limited, so act quickly to secure your spot! Explore UROP’s open opportunities.

How do you feel about your graduate student experience? Survey open through April 24

How do you feel about your graduate student experience?

That’s the question that the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Graduate Student Survey, known as the gradSERU Survey, is seeking to understand. The survey is designed to examine students' experiences across the entire spectrum of their graduate career. 

A unique URL to the survey was distributed to each student via email. The survey runs March 13–April 24 and will take about 20 minutes to complete. All respondents will be entered to win one of 10 $100 Amazon gift cards.

Thank you, CU Boulder student employees!

Student Employee Appreciation Week runs through April 16. CU Boulder has several thousand student employees who perform countless services with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative. The university community depends on their contributions for the efficient and effective operation of CU Boulder. Whether they’re working in-person or remotely, the goal is to celebrate and acknowledge our valued student employees in new and exciting ways.

2023 Student Employee of the Year
Each year we recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary work, choosing one Student Employee of the Year. Join us in celebrating our 2023 Student Employee of the Year, Monserrat Estrada Martin.

Sign up for the Honors Sidewalk Symposium by April 20

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The annual Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative work with chalk on campus walkways—with the help of a professional artist. 

This spring, UROP and the Arts & Sciences Honors Program present the first Honors Sidewalk Symposium and invite the campus community to participate—and check out the art! All CU Boulder undergraduates engaged in campus research and creative projects are encouraged to participate.

The Honors Sidewalk Symposium will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 21, in the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) plaza. Learn more and sign up to participate. The deadline to register is April 20.