Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling down, hopeless or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.
    
Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Low rates are available for all CU Boulder students. Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.
    
For more information, call our intake coordinator Anna Gilmour at 303-492-5177, email raimy@colorado.edu or visit our website.

Fall 2021 classroom assignments and meeting times are subject to change through late May to accommodate in-person class options. Don't forget to review your schedule between May 24 and June 1, and make adjustments as needed. Learn more.

The Alferd Packer Grill, The Bakery, WeatherTech Café, SEEC and Starbucks are open with summer hours. Order and pay ahead options are not available this summer through Nutrislice, but you can view menus using the Nutrislice website and app.

Learn all about the plays in Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s 2021 season from the experts: our dramaturgs. This informal lecture series is a great way to learn about the historical context, production history and behind-the-scenes aspects of the plays. Even though we are not gathering in person, you can still enjoy this lecture from the comfort of your home.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Monday, May 17, 6–7 p.m.
Dramaturg: Amanda Giguere, PhD
Special guests: Jon Dunkle (scenic designer) and Carolyn Howarth (director)

The Odyssey
Monday, May 24, 6–7 p.m.
Dramaturg: Amanda Giguere, PhD
Special guests: Jon Dunkle (scenic designer) and Tim Orr (CSF's producing artistic director)

A fun and easy way to introduce your child to Shakespeare’s captivating stories! CSF staff (Amanda Giguere and Tamarra Nelson) will bring the magic, the mystery and the adventures of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "The Odyssey," "Pericles," and "The Comedy of Errors" to life! Storytime sessions will encourage movement, play and active exploration, whether virtual or in person.

In-person sessions (Tuesdays) will be held outdoors, on CU Boulder's campus, with masks and physical distancing required for all participants. Bring a blanket, water, some sunscreen and be prepared for all kinds of weather! Virtual sessions (Wednesdays) will be held on Zoom. Maximum of 10 participants.

• June 8–30
• Tuesdays, 10–11 a.m. (in person)
• Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m. (virtual)
• Ages 6–11
• Cost is $60 (in-person or virtual package)
• Located on CU campus or Zoom

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival invites students ages 12–18 to virtually study Shakespearean acting techniques with CSF professionals!

Each two-hour training session will feature a member of the CSF Company or a rockstar from the larger theater world. Guest artists will share their favorite tips and acting exercises to help you strengthen your own performance skills.

• June 11–July 23
• Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon
• Ages 12–18
• Teachers: Sean Scrutchins, Scott Coopwood, Anne Penner, Jessica Robblee, Maya Camille Boyd, Mya Gosling (the genius behind the Good Tickle Brain comics) and The Sonnet Man Devon Glover

Colorado Shakespeare Festival staged and filmed these two small-cast productions in the Mary Rippon Theatre in August, and have been sharing them with K–12 schools throughout the school year. For the first time ever, we’re making this innovative program available to you!

Your ticket includes:

• A link and password to either Much Ado About Nothing (45 minutes; recommended for ages 12 and up) or The Comedy of Errors (30 minutes; recommended for all ages), so you can watch the shows wherever, whenever!

• Bonus content! Both titles were developed to highlight violence prevention opportunities. Your package includes a 15-minute virtual workshop video, featuring actors from the performance, and an extensive study guide.

The CU Locomotion Laboratory is looking for subjects for a road cycling shoe study that you may be eligible for! 

Participants must:

• Be over 18 years old
• Be in good health
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least four hours per week
• Have at least one year of road biking experience
• Be able to comfortably ride either a 52- or 56-cm road bike frame
• Fit a shoe size of Euro 38–39 or 43–45

Participation involves two approximately two-hour long sessions: riding a series of 50-meter sprints on an uphill road in Boulder and riding a series of standing start sprints inside the Locomotion Lab at CU Boulder. The repeat sprints will compare different road cycling shoe models.

Participants will receive one $25 Amazon gift card per 2-hour session.

COVID protocols: Participants in this study will be screened prior to participation, researchers are required to wear masks, and the testing bikes will be sanitized between subjects.

If interested, please text 719-332-3381 or email cucyclingshoes@gmail.com.

Undergraduate students: Take a quick 10-minute survey about the impact of COVID-19 on your social circle and class experience for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card. 

For questions or comments regarding the survey please contact one of the following researchers: 

• Michelle Benedum, michelle.benedum@colorado.edu 
• Sarah Brown, sarah.e.brown@colorado.edu 
• Tyler Garrett, tyler.garret@colorado.edu

The Buff Bus will begin operating on its summer schedule beginning Thursday, May 6.

Service changes include:

• Williams Village/Bear Creek and Marine Street Express will be out of service for the summer beginning Thursday, May 6, and will resume in the fall semester.
• Stampede service will continue to operate Monday through Friday throughout the summer season.

Students, staff, faculty and the Boulder community can get a COVID-19 vaccine at a mobile vaccine clinic on Tuesday, May 4. The mobile vaccine clinic, hosted by the Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) will be offering the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) near the Village Center at Williams Village. 

• The mobile vaccination clinic will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The drop-in appointments are first-come, first-served.
• COVID-19 vaccines are available for free, regardless of insurance coverage.
• No ID is required; however, you will need to fill out a paper form to receive your shot.
• The Janssen vaccine is one dose. For more information visit the Janssen fact sheet. 

It’s important to get vaccinated to support your own health, but also to strengthen the community for your family and friends. If you are leaving Boulder for the summer, please sign up for a vaccine before you travel.