Buff Bulletin Board
The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.
Faculty: Fill out OIT’s Academic Technology Survey
OIT's Academic Technology survey launched on Feb. 6. If you missed it, check your inbox for the link, or look for a reminder on Feb. 20.
Feedback on academic technology tools and services is vital to help OIT better understand if our offerings are meeting the needs of faculty. Help shape the direction of academic technology at CU Boulder by adding your voice to the survey!
WorkWell at the Biotech Building Feb. 20: Cold care kits and more
WorkWell is on tour! Find us in the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotech Building on Feb. 20 for employee wellness on the go: cold care kits to stay healthy this cold and flu season, and more.
Did you miss the housing fair? Check out Ralphie's List for housing options
Ralphie’s List is your only university-affiliated resource for housing listings that are curated for students. The Ralphie’s List database lists rentals in the area, has a searchable roommate database and allows students to list sublets for free.
Get in touch with Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations for more resources or if you have questions about finding housing.
Action needed: Complete the basic needs campus survey by Feb. 21
Help CU Boulder identify needs and improve the programs and services that support student access to basic needs by participating in a campus survey! We encourage you to participate in this survey even if you have not experienced insecurity related to housing, food or other basic needs.
Complete the survey by Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered to win an air fryer, campus meal swipes, CU Boulder swag, textbook assistance, Apple AirPods or $500!
Access free Google career certificates
Stand out in the job market and gain in-demand job skills for your future! Access free professional certificate courses where you will learn from experts and get certified in fast-growing, high-demand fields: cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management and UX design. Apply today!
Earn your basic life support certification
The CU Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS) club is proud to announce we are hosting more Basic Life Support classes this upcoming semester!
Learn life-saving skills for emergency situations and broaden your horizons for acquiring valuable clinical experience. This certification serves as a vital prerequisite for numerous health care certifications, including EMT, CNA and others. This course includes training on proper CPR, AED use and much more!
The cost is $50, four hours. The course is held on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an accredited American Heart Association e-card.
Upcoming class dates are:
- Sunday, March 3
- Saturday, March 16
- Sunday, April 7
- Sunday, April 20
Visit the CUEMS website to learn more and register (click the class date you are interested in).
STEM majors needed for research study
Help us improve undergraduate STEM education by participating in a research study supported by NSF! (IRB #21-0121).
Am I eligible? You may be eligible to participate if:
• You are at least 18 years old
• You are a current undergraduate
• You have declared any physical science or engineering major except Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical & Biological Engineering
• You have enrolled in or completed PHYS 1110: General Physics 1
What does my participation entail? We want to know how science and math majors react to typical classroom experiences. You will spend 1 hour completing problem sets and questionnaires online. The researcher will provide instructions over Zoom.
How will I get paid? You will receive a $25 Amazon gift card for your participation.
What are the next steps? To see if you are eligible and to sign up, please complete this brief confidential eligibility survey.
Questions? Email brittany.tokasey@colorado.edu for more information.
Climate Action Plan public engagement session Feb. 13
A public comment period for the draft CU Boulder Climate Action Plan (CAP) runs from Feb. 5 to March 5. During this period, the CAP steering committee will hold weekly public engagement sessions to address questions that may arise. This week's session is at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, via Zoom.
DEI Impact Grants—last chance to ask questions Feb. 13
Faculty and staff who are working on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grant proposal draft and have a question or two are welcome to drop into a virtual office hour session on Feb. 13 from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Proposal submissions are due on Feb. 13 at 11:59 p.m. via OpenWater.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grant program is sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Inquiries and requests for additional support may be sent to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program and Assessment Manager Lynda Duran. Additional resources to support the development of seed grant proposals are available in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Hub.
Get ready to vote
The Colorado Presidential Primary is March 5, but ballots are mailed to eligible voters beginning Monday, Feb 12. Check your voter registration if you recently moved, and/or get registered today!
Who can vote
- Registered Democrats will receive only the Democratic Party ballot.
- Registered Republicans will receive only the Republican Party ballot.
- Unaffiliated voters will be mailed both Democratic and Republican ballots but can only vote and return one ballot.
Change, withdraw party affiliation
While there is no registration deadline in Colorado, Feb. 12 is the deadline to change or withdraw party affiliation if you are registered with another party (other than Democratic, Republican or unaffiliated) if you wish to vote. New Colorado voters can register and vote up to and including Election Day (see below for in-person voting).
See student voting guidelines and registration requirements for more information.
Register to vote, check your registration
If you plan to vote in Colorado (either in Boulder or your home county), please register to vote or check your registration.
Feb. 26 is the last date to register/update your registration and still be mailed a ballot. After that, you can still vote, but you will need to go to a voter center to register or vote in-person. There will be a voter center in the UMC beginning Monday, Feb. 26, and you may use your Buff OneCard to register and vote.
Because both party ballots are the same statewide, any eligible Colorado voter can cast a ballot at the UMC Vote Center.
Students living on campus
Boulder County Elections has a specific way you must list your on-campus address on your voter registration record in order to get your mail ballot. Visit the Boulder County student voting guidelines.
Cast your ballot
Simply drop off your mail ballot on campus at the 24-hour dropbox at the UMC by Election Day Tuesday, March 5 (or go vote in person). This box may be used by any Colorado voter; out-of-county ballots will be rerouted to the correct county.
Simply drop off your mail ballot on campus at the 24-hour dropboxes at the UMC or Williams Village Center by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, March 5; or go vote in person, available on campus at the UMC only.
The dropbox may be used by any Colorado voter; out-of-county ballots will be rerouted to the correct county. Find additional drop-off locations.
Remind students to complete the basic needs campus survey by Feb. 21
The basic needs campus survey for undergraduate and graduate students is open now through Feb. 21! Please remind students to check their campus email for a link to complete the survey.
The survey will help CU Boulder identify needs and improve the programs and services that support students' access to basic needs. Students are encouraged to participate in this survey even if they have not experienced insecurity related to housing, food or other basic needs. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The responses are confidential and will be summarized with other responses.
If students complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 21, they will have a chance at winning an air fryer, campus meal swipes, textbook assistance, CU Boulder swag, Apple AirPods or $500!
Apply for a Volunteer Buff Grant
Do you have an idea to help the community and need money to do it? You can design and lead your own volunteer service project with help from a Volunteer Buff Grant!
The Volunteer Buff Grant Program provides students with the opportunity and resources to create a service project that is impactful and meaningful to them and their community. You can expand our campus service outreach to areas of impact that may not be represented in current VRC-sponsored projects, plus gain valuable skills with real-world experience!
What you should do about new email security updates
Gmail and Yahoo have introduced new requirements for bulk email senders to prevent spam and phishing. To ensure you continue to receive important and legitimate emails from these sources, please see OIT’s recommendations.
Go all in with Alternative Breaks! Use your time off to make a difference
The CU Alternative Breaks program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during breaks from school. Get the opportunity to explore the United States while making a difference through service, reflecting upon your experience and creating long-lasting connections with others.
This year’s programs include community gardening and addressing food insecurity in Oregon, constructing and repairing homes on a reservation in South Dakota, developing programs for youth facing significant life challenges in Minnesota, and understanding and impacting homelessness in an urban environment in California.