CU Boulder faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grants for academic year 2026–27 programmatic initiatives. Applications are due on Friday, March 6.

Do you love listening to music? Are you curious about how your favorite music affects your brain? The Brain Music Lab at CU Boulder is currently recruiting participants for a research study, Neural Mechanisms of Music Appreciation (CU Boulder IRB #25-0777), investigating favorite music listening and brain activity in young adults.

The total expected time commitment is approximately four hours. Research activities will take place over several weeks, according to your availability and the researchers’ availability. Participating in this study involves:

• Completing an online survey (30 minutes)
• One in-person visit to the Brain Music Lab (Roser ATLAS building) on CU Boulder’s Main Campus (90 minutes)
• A practice MRI session (30 minutes) and an MRI scan (90 minutes) at the Center for Innovation & Creativity (CINC), located just east of CU Boulder’s Main Campus

Even if you enroll in this study, you may not qualify for all of these research activities. Individuals who complete parts one and two will be compensated with a $20 Amazon gift certificate. Individuals who also complete part three will be compensated with an additional $20 Amazon gift certificate, plus an image of their brain!

Complete this form to see if you are eligible.

Eligible individuals must:

• 18–25 years old
• Be native English speakers
• Have little-to-no musical training
• Be able to undergo MRI (see specific MRI requirements; not pregnant)
• Be right-handed
• Have normal, or corrected-to-normal, hearing and vision
• Have no music processing-related disorders
• Have no recent psychiatric diagnoses and not recently taken psychiatric medications (within six months)
• Be able to attend in-person sessions at the ATLAS Institute on CU Boulder’s Main Campus, as well as at the Center for Innovation and Creativity (CINC); reimbursement for transportation/parking not provided

Please email researcher Sophia Mehdizadeh (some4995@colorado.edu) with any questions.

On Reading Day, exterior doors to all academic buildings will require Buff OneCard access. Most academic buildings will be accessible via Buff OneCard from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. During these hours, no additional access approvals are required. Outside of these hours, individuals must already have approved after‑hours Buff OneCard access.

Requesting an exemption

Departments that need an exemption for this date (e.g., buildings hosting special events or academic activities) should email a request and justification to accesscontrol@colorado.edu. Please submit requests as early as possible, as approvals take time.

The National Science Foundation (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 assistant to help with internal communications, reporting and knowledge management. This role is ideal for students with an interest in technical writing, 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.

Details

Department/institute: NSF Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT)
Location: Hybrid
Hours per week: 10-15
Compensation: $20 hourly (undergraduate) | $25 hourly (graduate)
Appointment details: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled

Key responsibilities

• Curate and review content for our website, blog, newsletter, social media and internal announcements
• Maintain publication and research records, including formatting and updating bibliographies and reference lists
• Support research deliverables, such as conference presentations, reports, research briefs and internal documentation
• Edit and proofread for clarity, consistency, accessibility and style (including light copy editing and line editing)
• Assist in translating research for different audiences (as needed)

Required qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (or bachelor’s completed by start date) in technical writing, rhetoric and composition, writing studies, communications or a related field
• Strong writing, editing and revision skills
• Excellent organization and time management, with attention to detail
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Drive)
• Familiarity with PowerPoint/slide design basics and academic citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
• Basic working knowledge of reference managers such as Zotero or EndNote (or willingness to learn quickly)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
• Experience in academic or nonprofit environments

How to apply

Send your application directly to thomas.breideband@colorado.edu, including:

• Your resume
• A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
• One to two work samples (e.g., edited content, newsletter layout, slide decks or publication list)

The University Libraries is excited to offer research fellowships to support scholars who wish to use archives, rare books, maps and other materials from our collections. Learn more. Deadline to apply is March 15.

To improve the student experience and streamline university operations, the Bursar's Office recently led a campuswide effort to update when confirmation deposits are released to student accounts. Beginning this semester, confirmation deposits, which are paid at the time a student confirms their enrollment at CU Boulder, will be applied to student tuition bills during their first semester of enrollment.

Previously, the $200 confirmation deposit was held until graduation and then refunded or applied to any outstanding balance. Under the new process, the deposit will be released earlier, directly reducing tuition in the student’s first semester.

“This change helps reduce some of the financial burden students face in their first semester and improves the overall student refund experience,” said Somchanok Sitchawat, the bursar. “It also decreases administrative overhead and eliminates the need to track down updated addresses or banking information years later.”

Key updates

• Continuing and new students who began in spring 2026 saw their deposit applied to their account in January 2026.
• Students beginning in summer 2026 and moving forward will have their deposit applied to their account as soon as tuition and fees are available to view in Buff Portal.
• Students who do not attend classes after confirming their enrollment will continue to forfeit the deposit.

The university cited several reasons for the change, including challenges with refunding deposits to students who have separated from CU Boulder, especially international students who face difficulties cashing checks abroad.

By applying the deposit earlier, CU Boulder aims to streamline the refund process for students and reduce administrative costs.

Visit the Bursar's Office for more information about the new confirmation deposit release process. 

Every day, CU employees advance the way we work, and the CU Innovation & Efficiency (CU I&E) Awards celebrate the thoughtful, effective solutions driving that progress.

Tell us how you’ve re-engineered operations, enhanced communication, built employee engagement, improved customer service, or otherwise made CU work better. You can inspire other employees to take a new look at their own procedures. You may even win a cash prize.

Learn more about eligibility, the selection process and how to submit your project for consideration.

The AI Unlocked: Empowering Higher Education through Research and Discovery workshop will be held June 2–3 in Denver.

Applications are now being accepted––complete the Workshop Application Form to apply. Deadline is March 9, and notifications of acceptance will be sent via email on or after March 30. 

Visit the Office of the Registrar to find out how to give a trusted individual access to your academic, financial or health records.

Beginning summer 2026, the Office for Access & Community Engagement (ACE) in the College of Arts and Sciences will launch a new free micro-credential designed to help undergraduate students translate academic learning into practical, workforce-ready skills––open to all students.

From Theory to Action: Cultivating Inclusivity and Belonging supports students as they prepare for life after CU Boulder by emphasizing competencies increasingly valued by employers, including conflict resolution, global awareness and social responsibility. The program also encourages students to reflect on identity, power and privilege while learning how inclusive practices can strengthen teams, organizations and communities.

Students will complete eight modules housed in Canvas. Each module includes short readings, pre-recorded presentations and quizzes. Learning opportunities are offered in both asynchronous and one-on-one check-ins with an advisor. The program culminates in a final project, in which students choose between a written paper or presentation analyzing their personal experiences with power and privilege and how those experiences intersect with broader social structures.

Open to all undergraduates through open enrollment, eligibility requires completion of either:

• One 3-credit social science course from a pre-approved list
• Any 3-credit A&S course addressing social justice, systemic inequities or global perspectives (must be approved by ACE staff)

Students interested in participating are encouraged to complete the interest form. Additional details about enrollment and timelines will be shared with interested students prior to the summer 2026 launch. Email AS_aceoffice@colorado.edu with questions.

Looking for a summer job that gets you outside, builds your leadership skills and lets you work with a tight-knit team? Become a Challenge Course facilitator!

In this role, you’ll guide groups through team‑building activities on the Challenge Course—everything from interactive games to low‑ and high‑element challenges. It’s hands‑on, meaningful work where you’ll help people grow while growing your own skills along the way.

Why you’ll love this job:

• Develop practical leadership, facilitation and outdoor education skills
• Gain experience working with diverse groups of students, campus partners and community members
• Work outdoors in a fun, supportive, team-based environment
• Enjoy paid summer employment with training and professional development opportunities

This is a flexible, part‑time position that includes some weekend hours. Facilitators work outside in all weather conditions—including the Colorado summer sun and heat.

If you’re excited to learn, enjoy being active and want a job that builds your resume, this is a great fit.

Do you have a supervisor who goes above and beyond to support you? The Student Employee Supervisor of the Year Award celebrates supervisors who make a real difference—those who lead with empathy, mentor with care and help student employees grow and succeed.

This award is a new addition to the Student Employee of the Year program, and it’s all about recognizing supervisors who inspire and guide their student teams in meaningful ways.

Bonus: When you submit a nomination, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win CU swag!

Nominate your supervisor by Feb. 13.

CU Boulder Medical Services has partnered with TimelyCare to offer all students free access to after-hours telehealth medical support. Download the TimelyCare mobile app in the App Store or Google Play.

Doctoral students in the ATLAS Institute have developed a tangible AI product for informal learning. They are seeking feedback to improve the system and make it as fun and enjoyable experience as possible. To join the user study, book a time slot via Calendly.

Participants will try a couple different versions of tangible AI, fill in a survey and give any other feedback verbally. Testing the system and getting your feedback should take about one hour, maybe a bit longer depending on how long you want to speak for.

You can try it as an individual, or bring a friend and try it together. There is no compensation for taking part in the study.

Interested in sports medicine and/or sports nutrition? Come to an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 18—the first joint presentation by both the CU Athletics and Recreation Injury Care Center (RICC) internship programs. 

Check-in starts at 6:15 p.m. at the Champions Center main lobby, with presentations and a tour at 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hear from Athletics and RICC staff members about their programs and current interns' experiences. Intern positions will begin fall 2026–spring 2027.