Friday, March 22, is the last day for undergraduate and graduate students to drop a class or change pass/fail status for a full-semester Main Campus class.

Effective April 1, CVS Caremark will expand the Maintenance Choice network nationally to include Kroger-affiliated pharmacies, such as King Soopers and City Market pharmacies. The Maintenance Choice network comprises pharmacies where Anthem plan members can fill their long-term maintenance medications, in 90-day supplies, and have them covered by CVS Caremark.

The U.S. Department of Labor has tightened requirements for the classification of independent contractors, which go into effect on March 11. Make sure you understand the requirements for classifying someone as an independent contractor before submitting a Scope of Work form.

Ready to unlock the full potential of your research? Join the I-Corps Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop—by Venture Partners—designed for innovators motivated to translate their research, get funding and make a lasting impact. 

Starting Blocks equips researchers, creators, engineers and scientists from any research institution with the tools and resources needed to bring their innovations to those in need and enhance their competitiveness for funding. Over three weeks, gain a deeper understanding of the commercialization process, develop a solid foundation in business concepts and accelerate your journey toward commercialization. 

The Basic Needs Center works in partnership with Student Support and Case Management (SSCM) to help students navigate and access essential resources. The Basic Needs Center can connect students to on- and off-campus food resources, emergency housing resources and additional wellness services that support their unique needs.

Get home safe during spring break with CU NightRide! CU NightRide will be open March 22–28 to provide safe, judgment-free transportation within Boulder city limits. Download the CU NightRide app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to request a ride.

Graduate students who plan to have their degrees awarded in August but would like to be listed in the May 2024 commencement program must apply online to graduate through Buff Portal on the “apply for graduation” card. Doctoral students must also enter their dissertation title as part of the graduation application. 

Though you plan to participate in a May ceremony, please select August as the semester of graduation if that is when your degree will be awarded.

CU Boulder Provost Russell Moore is soliciting nominations for the School of Education’s dean search advisory committee, to be chaired by Katherine Eggert, vice chancellor and senior vice provost for academic planning and assessment. Nominations and self-nominations for the search committee are due by March 31.

“We are seeking search committee members who understand how higher education landscapes are changing, who are well-integrated into the school’s commitment to inclusion and equity, and who understand the importance of the school’s vitality and interconnectedness with the CU Boulder campus and the communities associated with  it,” said Moore.

The search advisory committee will be composed of faculty, staff and students from the School of Education, along with representatives from other academic units. The committee’s role is to generate a strong pool of candidates and advise the provost of those candidates best qualified to meet the needs of the School of Education and the university.

The provost plans to seat the committee in mid-April and launch a national search during the summer with the goal of naming a new dean in early 2025.

All classified staff, university staff and––newly added to Staff Council––professional research assistants and research associates at CU Boulder should have received a unique voting link in your colorado.edu email address on Tuesday, March 5.

CU NightRide is CU Boulder’s student-operated, judgment-free, safe-ride service. It allows you to request free evening transportation to and from any location within Boulder city limits. Download the CU NightRide app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to request a ride.

The NSF Institute of Student-AI Teaming is inviting undergraduate students to participate in a study investigating collaborative problem-solving. You will learn about ways to improve collaborations and work with a partner on fun, collaborative learning activities across two sessions.

You are eligible to participate in this research study if you:

• Are a CU Boulder student at least 18 years of age
• Speak English
• Do not have significant and uncorrected vision impairments

Each visit lasts two hours and will be compensated at $20 per hour. You will earn a bonus of $20 for attending both visits (up to $100 total).

Please sign up for all spots for which you are available over the next few weeks. Providing more availability will help ensure we find you a spot in our study. Calendly emails are not official scheduled dates—only marking your availability. A researcher will be in contact via email to begin the official scheduling process. 

Thank you for your consideration!

The Leeds School of Business, in partnership with the University of Colorado’s Center for Leadership, offers a cutting-edge executive education program focused on organizational leadership. This highly interactive program is led by CU Boulder’s world-class faculty, who bring firsthand leadership experience from private industry, the military and the U.S. government.

Participants will develop key competencies in leadership areas ranging from emotional intelligence to diversity management and developing and implementing a strategic vision. By the end, individuals will have built a toolkit of essential skills for team-building, motivating groups, mentoring others and forming relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Use promo code: "ForeverBuffs" for a 20% discount on enrollment.

Participate in a quick, anonymous survey to provide your opinion on the development of a collegiate EMS program at CU. 

CUEMS is a student organization composed of certified EMTs dedicated to serving the CU community. We are researching the student population’s receptiveness of the development of a collegiate EMS program.

What is Collegiate EMS?

• Service to the CU and Boulder community
• Hands-on experience in emergency medicine
• Public and personal education in medicine
• A community of people passionate about serving others
• A beneficial asset to over 250 campuses nationwide

Please fill this survey out and share with as many people as possible!

At its Distinguished Citizen Dinner at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12, The Boy Scouts of America will honor Yvonne and Philip DiStefano for their “profound impact on education and community service.”

Philip joined CU Boulder in 1974. He became the campus’s chancellor in 2009. He also has experience as a CU Boulder parent, donor, professor, dean and provost. Yvonne is also deeply involved with the campus. 

The two “are a team, and the university benefits from their two-for-one approach,” said CU Regent Emeritus Steve Bosley, who previously was recognized with the Boy Scouts’ distinguished citizen honor. 

The dinner, which will be held at the St. Julien Hotel, is a fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America Adventure West Council, supporting scouting programs in Boulder and Northern Colorado. Sponsorship tickets are available. 

Connect with students, plan service opportunities for our campus and make an impact through education, service and reflection.

Specific roles:

• Events and Education Student Assistant
• Outreach Student Assistant
• Communications and Social Media Student Assistant
• Volunteer Placement Assistant
• Service and Social Action LLC: PALS mentor position

Work will begin on Aug. 14. Roles start at $16.85 per hour.