Do you have a faculty or staff member who has made a positive impact on your time at CU? Nominate them for a Marinus Smith Award. Submit your nomination by March 16.

The annual Campus Sustainability Awards celebrate individuals and departments that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through inventive programs and initiatives that directly reduce resource use, enhance social equity and cohesion or promote a culture of sustainability at CU Boulder. Awardees will be recognized on April 23 at the annual Campus Sustainability Summit. Nominations are due on March 10.

Take a basic life support class sponsored by the American Heart Association to have the skills to help those in need wherever you go! See the latest posted dates from the CU Emergency Medical Services student organization. These courses are a great introduction to what it means to be a first responder, medical professional and all around cool person. Compared to other market BLS classes, the program we provide is a total steal! Hope to see you there.

The Space Minor Committee, made up of faculty from across campus, has been working on developing the minor since September 2015. Many courses have been developed to explore various areas of studies and how they relate to space. Check out previously developed courses and all the ways students can get involved and learn more about space-related topics.

The committee is inviting faculty and staff to propose course ideas that support CU Boulder's space minor to be selected for eventual funding and development.

The space minor is open to any undergraduate student on campus. It consists of one required course, Pathway to Space, and four electives from an approved list, which can be found on the space minor website. The program is intended to broaden student perspectives on how space and space-related subjects can impact both individuals and society and guide skilled professionals to careers in space policy, history, communication, science, engineering and even space themes in film and media.

Submitting a course proposal

Funding is available to see a variety of faculty and staff proposals developed into new courses for the space minor. For full consideration, proposals should be submitted online by Friday, Feb. 28. The form only takes five minutes to complete. Then, over the semester, the Space Minor Committee will review and select the qualified proposals for funding.

If you have suggestions for the committee to consider or questions about the space minor or course proposal form, email spaceminor@colorado.edu.

The library catalog and library accounts will not be available from Sunday, Feb. 23, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services.

The CUEMS (CU Emergency Medical Services) student organization offers Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for CU students, faculty, staff, alumni and unaffiliated community members. This is a three- to four-hour course where BLS is taught and demonstrated. Participants will learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR and use an AED. This course provides a two-year certification through the American Heart Association. Classes are held on campus on weekends. Classes are $50, as compared to the market average of $80-$120 for AHA BLS certification courses. The full list of class dates can be seen at the sign-up link and on the poster. 

This class is perfect if you are considering getting certified as an EMT or are pre-health––AHA BLS certification is required for most health care jobs and EMT certification. Enhance your resume, strengthen applications to medical, PA and nursing schools, and be ready to save a life in a cardiac or respiratory emergency. 

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz (IRB# 23-2067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1 3/4 hours). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history. 

Apply now. Email years-study@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547.

Spring 2025 Intra-University Transfer applications open on Saturday, Feb. 15. Apply by March 1 at 11:59 p.m. MT to change or add a degree program involving two different colleges/schools/programs within CU Boulder! For more information, please visit the Intra-University Transfer webpage.

Students can also receive IUT advising and application assistance at the Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab IUT Event on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab (CASE E251).

IUT coordinators/advisors will be available for IUT advising assistance from the following programs:

• College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS)
• College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI)
• Leeds School of Business

To learn more about the IUT process:

• Visit the Intra-University Transfer webpage
• Join the Intra-University Transfer guide (an optional Canvas course)
• Contact us at iut@colorado.edu

Graduate students who have not already done so must apply online to graduate through Buff Portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in May. This is required whether or not you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony.

Doctoral students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.

Life is a garden. You’ve spent the time nurturing your seed money, preparing for retirement and looking forward to reaping the rewards. As retirement grows closer, you may have neglected one of the hardest questions: What happens next?

During campus portal maintenance, which is next scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16, you can still access Canvas and some other campus services through direct links (e.g., canvas.colorado.edu).

CU Boulder Transportation Services has finalized a contract with Via Mobility to provide late-night service on the Will Vill route. 

Starting immediately, Via buses will operate from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday when campus is open. The service will follow the Will Vill route and stops, with buses coming every 12–15 minutes. The last bus leaves Will Vill at 1 a.m. for the last loop through campus. 

Look out for the all-black Via buses and enjoy the same great service expected from the Buff Bus!

Save 10% on a spring 2025 semester pass to the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge if you purchase before Feb. 8! Semester passes can only be purchased in person at the lounge.

Do you know someone that exemplifies leadership? Nominate them for the CU Involvement Awards! Each year the Center for Student Involvement and the Colorado Creed join together to recognize leadership and engagement across campus. We are seeking nominations of students, student organizations, faculty and staff who exemplify leadership and passion across the Boulder community.

Nominations are open Feb. 3–March 16.