Buff Bulletin Board

The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.

 

Chronic back pain? Participants needed for research study

Hello world

The Pain Lab at CU Boulder, affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Science, is seeking participants ages 21–70 for a research study with non-invasive wearable sensors.

You may be eligible if you have experienced back pain for the last three-plus months. Participants will be compensated up to $360.

If you're interested, fill out the eligibility screening form. We will contact you regarding your eligibility.

Ralphie handler applications open

Ralphie running with handlers

Come join the best tradition in college sports! Applicants are required to be full-time students (undergraduate and graduate students are considered) at CU Boulder, with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have at least one fall semester remaining prior to graduation. 

Students selected to be a Ralphie handler will be required to complete a medical physical, driving tests and background checks and dedicate approximately 30 hours a week to the Ralphie Program. Mandatory participation is not limited to times when school is in session.

Applications close on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 11:59 p.m. MT.

Live off campus? Sign up for your free EcoVisit!

EcoVisits, a service of CU Boulder's Environmental Center, come with everything you need to start reducing your environmental impact where you live!

You must sign up for an EcoVisit and meet with a team member to receive a free EcoKit. Talk with an EcoVisits team member expert to learn how to:

  • Reduce your energy bill
  • Live a more zero waste lifestyle
  • Ensure efficient water usage
  • Discuss Eco-Social Justice
  • Improve air quality in your home

We serve CU students living off campus, within the city of Boulder, in Bear Creek and GFH residences. For those living in residence halls, please contact your EcoRep for more information and resources.

Join a paid study on mood in young adults

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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.

Join a paid study on bipolar disorder in young adults

YEARS study logo

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.

COVID vaccine available at Medical Services

The 2024–25 formulation of the Pfizer COVID vaccine has arrived. The vaccine is available at Medical Services for students, faculty and staff. Learn more and schedule an appointment.

Construction has started on Diagonal Highway (CO 119) between Longmont, Boulder

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Construction of the Colorado Highway 119 Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Improvements Project has started and will be ongoing through 2027. Efforts are underway to mitigate impacts and expand transportation options during the project, but your usual travel route may be impacted by construction, traffic delays and increased congestion throughout the project. Learn more about the project on the campus Cone Zone page.

Historic 3 bed furnished house for $3,900; close to Pearl Street with Flatiron views

Note: The rental is open from Dec. 7, 2024. Minimum rental 4 or 5 months, depending on which months; longer also OK.

The short story

Beautiful, fully furnished, historic-landmarked, renovated 3 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath home with Flatiron views, outstanding southern light, and flagstone patio. 10-minute walk to shops/restaurants of Pearl Street's east end. Bike lanes and bus line 2 to 3 blocks away. Parking is on street and always available. Well-behaved dogs or cats considered. No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

  • The 3 bedrooms are currently set up as 1 full bed, 1 twin bed and 1 study, but we can reconfigure to 1 full, 2 twins, and 1 twin if preferred. Living room has a fold-out sofa.
  • Heat is radiant hydronic, a highly efficient gas boiler supplies endless hot water, and an energy-recovery ventilator provides filtered fresh air. In summer there are 3 window ACs.
  • We pay internet/Wi-Fi and trash/recycling/compost. Renter pays gas, electricity and water.
  • This is the home we live in, and the most important thing we're looking for is a renter who will take care of it as we do.

The long story

Built in 1901 in the historic Whittier neighborhood, our Georgian-vernacular house sits halfway up a bluff and has fabulous southern light and excellent Flatiron views. There are hardwood floors throughout and a well-equipped kitchen with an island, granite surfaces, cherry cabinets, dishwasher, glass-top electric stove and stainless-steel fridge. A microwave is in the basement. The living room has a sofa bed that sleeps 2 and an upright Steinway piano. The dining room table seats 6 comfortably or 8 with a bit of squeezing. The 3/4 downstairs bathroom has a European glass shower and high-efficiency front-loading washer and condensing dryer. The cozy study has 2 desks, a built-in bookcase, and, if you like, a printer, 23" 1080p HD monitor, and adjustable standing-desk converter. A twin bed can be added in place of one desk.

  • Upstairs, the large bedroom has a double (full) bed and a lovely view of the Flatirons year-round. An adjoining dressing/TV room has a 40" 4K Ultra HD TV (no cable or satellite) and Blu-ray/DVD player. The small bedroom upstairs has a twin bed and desk. A second twin bed can be added to this room. The upstairs bathroom has a combo shower/deep-soak tub with a European glass surround and a luxurious steam shower with two fold-down seats for extended steaming. 
  • Wi-Fi download speeds are 40 Mbps. Our furniture has been well used by children and dogs and has some dings. If you have a strong allergy to dogs, this may not be the house for you, as some traces of dog hair and dander will persist even after deep cleaning.
  • A roomy flagstone patio with a deck has a picnic table, seating for 16, and Flatiron views from fall to spring. The front porch also has seasonal Flatiron views. Our small yard has low-maintenance xeriscaping.
  • The house was the home of the poet Allen Ginsberg when he founded the School for Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University.
  • Renter is responsible for snow removal and minor upkeep like occasional watering of plants and installing window ACs (if wanted).
  • Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any substance anywhere in the house or on the property. Pot edibles and drinkables are fine, but processing of pot is not.
  • Security deposit is $5,000. Sabbatical rentals are exempt from Boulder permit requirements.
  • Distances on foot: 7 minutes to Pearl Street, 15 minutes to Pearl Street walking mall, 10 minutes to Natural Grocers, 5 minutes to Whittier Elementary School, 12 minutes to Casey Middle School, 20 minutes to Boulder High, 25 minutes to CU. Mountain trails start 1 mile to the west.
  • Owner pays internet/Wi-Fi and trash/recycling/compost. Renter pays gas, electricity and water. No smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on the property. Minor upkeep like watering plants and shoveling snow required.