University of Colorado Boulder
The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.
As a large, eco-conscious community at CU Boulder, we have a great opportunity to work together to protect our stormwater resources and contribute to the university’s sustainability goals. By adopting simple habits like cleaning up after pets, properly disposing of waste and being mindful of fertilizer use, each of us can make a positive impact. Read more on CU Boulder Today.
The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) is making two changes to Intra-University Transfer (IUT) requirements, effective for fall 2025 IUT admissions:
The required CU Boulder minimum 2.700 technical GPA and all other IUT on track and admissions requirements will remain the same. Please visit the College of Engineering and Applied Science IUT webpage for more information. The CEAS fall 2025 IUT application opens May 15.
The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU Boulder’s campus is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. We are looking for adults, ages 40-plus who are willing to participate in water immersion sessions approximately three times per week for 12 weeks and have above normal blood pressure (a top number of 115 or higher; if you are unsure of your blood pressure, please still contact us for screening).
Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, exercise stress test, body composition, blood chemistries and monetary compensation for time.
For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.
The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time efficient exercise) delivered via a smartphone app on blood pressure and vascular function.
Requirements:
Benefits include:
If interested, email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.
The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise) on blood pressure, vascular function and cognitive function.
Requirements:
Benefits include:
If interested, email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.
The Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory is looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of MitoQ, an antioxidant that is attracted to the mitochondria of cells, supplementation on physiological function.
Requirements:
Benefits include:
If interested: call 303-735-6410 or email ipalab@colorado.edu.
How do you feel about your graduate student experience? That’s the question the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Graduate Student Survey, known as the gradSERU Survey, is seeking to understand.
The survey, which takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, is designed to examine students' experiences across the entire spectrum of their graduate career: academic, research, teaching, professional development, well-being and sense of community. A survey URL was distributed over email to almost all non-professional graduate students—search your email for "gradSERU" for your unique URL.
All respondents will be entered to win one of 20 $100 Amazon gift cards. The survey has been extended to May 2.
Take the Faculty & Staff Engagement Survey—it's not too late! The survey is open until Wednesday, April 30.
The survey assesses our workforce's status and key engagement elements such as work enthusiasm, career satisfaction, institutional pride, intent to stay, and connection to the mission. This survey is vital in informing our ongoing efforts to improve the campus experience for all faculty and staff.
Personally identifiable information is released to no one outside of Arthur J. Gallagher. Survey results will not identify individuals; only aggregate findings will be used for organizational improvements.
As Finals Week approaches, here are key updates and resources to help you get around:
During Finals Week, the Buff Bus will be running an expanded schedule to accommodate students' needs. The routes and schedules are as follows:
Late-night service on Route W is offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Late-night service from Will Vill to Main Campus is provided by Via Mobility Services (small black buses that say VIA on them, not larger Buff Buses).
University Libraries will have extended hours to support your study needs.
Study spaces: Make use of the various study spaces available on campus, including the libraries, study lounges and reserved quiet areas.
Health and wellness: Remember to take breaks, stay hydrated and get enough sleep. The Rec Center is offering stress-relief activities and wellness resources all week long.
Final exam schedule: Check your final exam dates, times and locations on Buff Portal to avoid any last-minute surprises.
Building access: Remember your Buff OneCard during Finals Week. Check building access hours.
We hope these resources help you navigate Finals Week smoothly. Good luck with your exams!
Earlier this month, the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot, including members of CU Research Computing and Arizona State University, hosted the AI Unlocked workshop in Denver, focused on AI tools and applications. We're now planning a smaller, campus-based version for CU and RMACC affiliates.
To help shape this next event and sign up for updates, please take a moment to complete this brief survey. Your input will help us gauge interest and identify key topics. Feel free to share it with others. The survey closes on May 5.
To increase campus security and safety measures, the CU Boulder campus will be locking the exterior doors to academic buildings on specific dates. Anyone with a Buff OneCard will be able to swipe into academic buildings during regular building hours, and no additional access needs to be granted.
You will need your Buff OneCard on these weekday dates to access campus buildings:
● Friday, May 2 (Reading Day) 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
● Saturday, May 3–Wednesday, May 7 (final exam period) 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
● Campus commencement (May 8)
Days may be added in case of other impactful events. Read more about building access.
Registration is continuing from now through May 16 for the Rocky Mountain Advanced Computing Consortium’s (RMACC) 15th annual High Performance Computing Symposium, set for Tuesday–Thursday, May 20–22, at the Wolf Law Building on the CU Boulder campus.
We are seeking caregivers and students ages 14–18 in the Boulder Valley School District to participate in two-hour focus groups about Title IX experiences in the district.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in education, including issues related to harassment, athletics and equal opportunities. If you or your child are interested in participating in this study, you will have the opportunity to:
If you complete the focus group session, you will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
To participate, fill out our eligibility survey here. For questions, please contact Chelsea Kilimnik (chelsea.kilimnik@colorado.edu).
Now is the time to crack open your playbook and research your options to select the right health plans for yourself, your family and your lifestyle.
Open enrollment is the annual opportunity for University of Colorado faculty and staff to review upcoming health plan changes, compare their current coverage to their actual health care needs and enroll. Open enrollment begins at 8 a.m. (MT) April 21 and ends at 5 p.m. (MT) May 9, with new plan-year coverage beginning July 1.
CAIRO Lab is seeking participants for a human-AI collaborative study. This study takes place over two visits, each lasting about 30 minutes. You will play a video game on a computer, where you will explore a 2D environment, complete part of a treasure hunting task, and fill out surveys describing your progress and experience in the game. No prior experience is necessary.
Participants will receive $20 for completing both study visits. If you're interested, please email kaleb.bishop@colorado.edu with the subject 'Handover Study Participant' or schedule your appointment now.
Participants must be 18 years or older and must be students, staff or faculty at CU. The study will take place in the Engineering Center.
Thank you,
CAIRO Lab team