Students interested in a research career in math, natural sciences or engineering are invited to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship, which funds up to $7,500 toward undergraduate tuition and other educational expenses. Students must be current sophomores or juniors and may be eligible if they have an excellent academic record and demonstrated research experience. 

For more information and advice on the application process, attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 4:45–5:30 p.m., in person in ECCR 257 or by Zoom. 

Hey y'all! 

My name is Elizabeth. I'm a journalism junior at CU, and I'm interning for a Denver-based community publication called Bucket List Community Café this semester.

I'm doing a story on college students' experiences with food allergies both in campus dining and off campus, and would love the opportunity to interview anyone with food allergies or food restrictions (of any level of severity/non-severity) to inform this story from a student perspective. An interview could be as short as 15 minutes over Zoom or phone call, if preferable. 

I have a bunch of food allergies myself and know what a pain it can be to navigate those as a college student and would love to create some representation about what that experience is like and what CU does well/not well related to handling student allergens. 

Reach out at elizabeth.pond@colorado.edu.

Hear from snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Old Main Chapel. Please note: The location for this event has been moved from Macky Auditorium to Old Main Chapel.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are required. Tickets are $5 for CU Boulder students, $12 for CU Boulder faculty and staff and $17 for the general public.

CU Boulder and CU Anschutz are preparing to welcome hundreds of science journalists and communicators from around the country as this year’s ScienceWriters 2023 conference taking place Oct. 6–10.

This annual conference is a joint gathering of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, the nation’s premier science communications organizations. The conference invites science-minded journalists, students, writers and communicators to participate in a series of speaker sessions, networking events, professional development opportunities, tours, field trips and much more.

The conference will take place on the Boulder campus with a day of programming at CU Anschutz on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Conference organizers are seeking volunteers to help the event run smoothly—from helping with check-in and answering questions to shepherding attendees to the right place and supporting tours. Sign up to be a volunteer.

Are you a science writer or communicator interested in attending the conference? Register here.

Do you know an amazing student? Encourage them to apply to be a Journey Leader with the New Student & Family Programs department by Oct. 31! 

Journey Leaders are students who help welcome our newest class of Buffs to campus. Journey Leader gain valuable leadership experience while meeting new people and getting involved on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved and be active in campus life. Students can stay informed about all CU Boulder offers through apps, social accounts and newsletters. The CU Boulder Life app, for instance, is the primary way to find things to do, resources, the campus map and much more. 

Visit Student Affairs online to download campus apps, follow a variety of accounts on social, and subscribe to different campus newsletters. 

Repayment on federal student loans is scheduled to begin in October 2023, following an extended repayment pause during the pandemic. Interest on federal student loans will start to accrue on Sept. 1, 2023.

Loan servicers that manage repayment of federal student loans will notify borrowers before payments are due.

Here’s what borrowers can do now so they’re ready for repayment:

• Log in to studentaid.gov and identify your student loan servicer(s).
• Check that your contact information is correct and make any necessary updates.
• Determine what your upcoming repayment amount will be. You may need to log in to your loan servicer’s website or contact them. If your repayment amount is not affordable, consider alternatives, such as an Income-Driven Repayment plan.

You can also check out these Preparing to Pay FAQs, which are also available in Spanish.

If you encounter issues while working with your loan servicer, you can file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General’s student loan ombudsperson.

As federal student loans return to repayment, there may be an increase in debt relief scams. For tips, see how to avoid scams.

If you had issues making loan payments in the past, you may be able to take advantage of the Fresh Start Initiative, which is a new one-time temporary program to get out of default on your federal student loan. 

CUPD is launching a new way to foster community engagement and gain feedback from those who call for help.

Starting this fall semester, community members who speak with a 911 dispatcher and receive service from a police officer, residential service officer or community safety official can expect to receive a text with a short survey asking about their experience. 

The police department will use the feedback to improve communication, response and community engagement and will provide feedback to officers themselves. 

Four short survey questions ask about the call-taking process and the service delivery. Survey respondents can provide numerical responses via a text message and can add a short text narrative.  

The satisfaction survey will be launched for lower-level crimes including non-violent crime, property crime, traffic accidents or other service-related calls.

CUPD Deputy Chief Mark Heyart said the new text-based survey tool will greatly improve the feedback loop. “In the past, surveys were sent by mail. This method will allow us to more quickly gauge community satisfaction, respond to needs and also provide engagement information to our officers and staff,” Heyart said.  

“Officers, RSOs and CSOs who respond on-scene will let community members know to expect a survey via text, and explain that feedback is important and appreciated,” Heyart added.

Since the Hellems Building is currently closed for renovation, the departments of English, History and Philosophy have had to relocate. Meanwhile, you can find these departments in the Muenzinger Psychology Building, Rooms D110-120, located at 1905 Colorado Ave.

Campus mailboxes remain the same: 

• ENGL: 226 UCB
• HIST: 234 UCB
• PHIL: 232 UCB

Destination Startup brings groundbreaking researchers together with hundreds of investors from throughout North America to catalyze real-world impact. This showcase, scheduled for March 21–22, demonstrates a powerful way to advance innovative research and translate it into impactful business ventures.

Apply now to present your startup. Applications are now open, with an Oct. 1 deadline. Interested applicants are encouraged to begin preparation as soon as possible. Review details and apply.

CU NightRide is a student-operated program dedicated to meeting the safety needs of CU students, faculty and staff by providing judgment-free evening transportation to support a safe academic and socially responsible environment, both on campus and in the community.

CU NightRide is hiring driver/dispatchers to take calls, coordinate rides and drive within the city of Boulder. We’re looking for students who are confident and safe behind the wheel, friendly, courteous, non-judgmental, caring and skilled at multitasking.

Driver/dispatcher (Student Assistant I)

• $16/hour, 10–20 hours/week
• Flexible schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Listen to your own music

The Career Community of Practice is a community of staff and faculty united by an interest in supporting CU students’ career-preparedness. The CCOP includes staff and faculty from various colleges, divisions and departments across campus. Some members work in career offices; others have zero career background. All are welcome!

Learn more about what you can expect from the 2023–24 CCOP.

A reminder that if you’re facing legal trouble, Student Legal Services (SLS) provides high-quality legal services to eligible students at a fraction of the cost of a private attorney. Our experienced lawyers are here to help. Learn how to schedule an appointment and what to expect.

Lime's rentable electric scooters are now located all across CU Boulder properties. They are an efficient way to get between campuses and around Boulder. 

• Parking must be within a designated parking area to end a trip. Parking areas are designated on the app with a pin. 
• Access is limited to certain corridors and streets.
• The speed limit is 15 mph in most areas and is reduced in specific slow zones.
• If you ride regularly, you can save money by signing up for LimePrime, a subscription that offers unlimited free unlocks at a set monthly cost. LimeAccess provides discounted rides to Lime users who are Pell grant eligible or who have other financial limitations. 
• Scooters can be rented and used from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.  

Learn more about Lime e-scooters on the PTS website. Download the Lime app to sign up and start riding.  

CUServes is CU Boulder’s official platform for volunteering! Just set up a profile, then create events and connect with CU volunteers.

The platform allows you and your volunteers to log and track the impacts (time and donations) provided through their service. It also allows us to identify all the ways the CU Boulder campus interacts with community-based organizations.