Undergraduate students are invited to join CU Student Ambassadors this spring to give tours and participate in admissions events! Applications due Feb. 13.

Adolescence is a significant period for brain development, during which certain individuals may be at a higher risk for experiencing stress and mood problems. The goal of the RRAY study is to learn about how certain cognitive abilities might make individuals more vulnerable or resilient in the face of stressful life events.

We are recruiting all teens age 13–19 for this two-year study. The study involves two study visits a year apart at our laboratory in Boulder, each lasting about six hours. During these visits you will be interviewed about your life experiences; you will complete some computer games that involve paying attention and learning; you will have a neuroimaging scan while you either rest quietly or play computer games; and you will answer a set of surveys on a computer. 

Also as part of the study, you will complete a set of online surveys and a brief telephone interview once every three months (five times total during the two-year study participation).  At the end of the study, you will have a final telephone interview, lasting about two hours.

You can earn up to $1,335 for completing all parts of the study, and get to take home a picture of your brain!

Sound interesting? Contact us to participate!

Strategic Relations and Communications seeks resident undergraduates to participate in an hour focus group on either Wednesday, Feb. 2, or Monday, Feb. 7. The focus groups will be held on Zoom.

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

Please use the link below 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!

Suicide––it’s not an easy topic to talk about, but it is so important. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. Whether you or someone you care about is having a hard time, it’s important for someone who is thinking about suicide to get the help they need.

Read about things you can do if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.

Are you interested in improving your Canvas course design and student experience? OIT’s Academic Technology Consultants compiled a collection of Canvas courses to showcase how Design Tools (© CidiLabs) can be used.

Do you love hanging out in The Connection? Do you want a job in a fun, energetic atmosphere? Apply to work at The Connection!

We are hiring for several roles, including

• Graduate assistant responsible for daily operations; staff supervision, training and development; reservation management; event and program management
• Cashiers (undergrads) who monitor, maintain and provide service to those who attend/use The Connection and all equipment provided

Hours are afternoons and weekends, up to 20 hours per week.

Work in the heart of campus at the only bowling center in Boulder! Apply now.

We’re happy you’re back and encourage you to keep these deadlines for our experiential learning programs in mind.

McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Jan. 30
 
Community-Engaged Scholar Grants
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2022

Norlin Scholars, Rising Jr. Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 15
 
UROP Student Grants
Deadline: Feb. 18

BSI Scholars Program
Deadline: Feb. 28

CEAS: CU SPUR
Deadline: March 28

Check out UROP’s Curiosity Lab to learn more about experiential learning opportunities like these and more!

Are you interested in pursuing an ongoing volunteer experience that will challenge you to grow and learn as an active member of the Boulder community? Apply for the Volunteer Placement Program through CU’s Volunteer Resource Center.

This semester-long program gives you the opportunity to network and build relationships, learn about and directly serve diverse community needs, and get a strong start volunteering in CU Boulder community and in surrounding communities.

Learn more and apply by Feb. 6.

The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during their breaks from school. This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the U.S. all while making a difference through service, reflecting upon their experience and creating long-lasting connections with others. 

The spring break trip takes place March 19–27. Apply to participate.

Learn more at the info session Monday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. in UMC 247.

The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 4.

Journey Leaders are students within the New Student & Family Programs department that help welcome our newest class of CU Buffs to campus. As a Journey Leader you will gain valuable leadership experience while meeting new people and getting involved on campus.

CU system is calling for submissions for the President's Fund for the Humanities, a grant ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to enable faculty-driven projects that promote humanities in CU and its surrounding communities.

The deadline to submit a proposal is 5 p.m. Monday, April 4.

The International English Center is offering 10-week professional communication courses for international students on pronunciation, public speaking and academic writing beginning Feb. 8.

The ESL Credit Program helps international students build and refine their English communication skills through interactive and challenging courses that utilize academic texts, materials and activities relevant to their specific area of study or profession.

CU Boulder's Division of Continuing Education offers a limited number of scholarships for ESL Credit Program courses. These scholarships are available to current CU graduate students and may be applied one time to one course. Students interested in receiving a scholarship must complete a competitive application process.

The University Libraries welcomes students back to campus after winter break and our remote start. We've got all your needs covered, from access to our collections, answers to your research questions, study rooms, the Ask a Librarian service and more. 

Jan. 27 update: Due to inclement weather, the mobile food pantry is canceled. Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to visit the Buff Pantry between 2 and 4 p.m. to receive food. 

For those that who plan to visit the Buff Pantry, please note quantities and selection will be limited in comparison to the mobile food pantry. The Buff Pantry is located in the University Memorial Center (UMC) basement, 1B73, near the lower level of the CU Book Store.

The mobile food pantry was originally scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 p.m. today on the UMC South Terrace Plaza.