Mariajose Baca, Serene Ferjani and other Colorado high school students climbing on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ challenge course. (Credit: Glenn Asakawa, CU Â鶹ӰԺ)

Helping high school students bridge to college

July 2, 2021

High school graduates from underserved communities who are heading to CU Â鶹ӰԺ in the fall traveled from around Colorado to campus recently to participate in summer bridge programs, which provide academic classes and community-building activities.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ first-place international solar decathlon team members pose with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, second from right, and Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 1. The team was hosted and recognized by the secretary during her visit to Denver. (Photo courtesy of the Colorado Rockies)

First-place solar decathlon winners receive visit from US secretary of energy, US senator

July 2, 2021

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm hosted and recognized CU Â鶹ӰԺ's first-place national solar decathlon team members. U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper also attended the visit at the July 1 Colorado Rockies game.

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Join family, parental leave info sessions July 20–22

July 2, 2021

The Department of Human Resources will offer information sessions July 20–22 about the Family Medical Leave Act and parental leave.

live footage of the Aurora Borealis at Fiske Planetarium

Fiske Planetarium shows are back

July 2, 2021

Fiske Planetarium is open to the public with shows on Fridays and Saturdays, offering full-dome films, talks, laser and liquid sky shows, concerts and more. See what’s coming up.

Campus community members work out on ellipticals while watching others play basketball

Enjoy Free Fridays at The Rec this month

July 2, 2021

Buff OneCard holders can access The Rec for free on Fridays throughout July, including students who are not registered in summer courses, faculty and staff. Enjoy access to skating, swimming, climbing, fitness classes and more. Plus, bring a guest for just $7.

Nurse administering a vaccine on campus

Get a free COVID-19 vaccine on campus

July 2, 2021

CU Â鶹ӰԺ students, staff and faculty can receive a free COVID-19 vaccine through Medical Services. Vaccines are available by appointment or during drop-in clinics.

tulips on campus

Register for a free Mental Health First Aid training course July 15

July 2, 2021

Mental Health First Aid training helps a person with no clinical training assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Sign up to learn a five-step strategy to assess and support someone in crisis.

Old Main in springtime

Innovation Buffs program seeks staff with ideas for improving workplace diversity

July 1, 2021

Employees are invited to register to participate in a four-month program featuring human-centered design to develop solutions around workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Stay organized in a hybrid work environment with OIT’s new guide

July 1, 2021

The Office of Information Technology is offering a resource webpage with recommendations on how to manage everything from your office phone to your meetings, computer and more in a hybrid work environment.

Daryl Maeda

Daryl Maeda to become CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s dean of undergraduate education and vice provost

July 1, 2021

Senior Vice Provost Katherine Eggert named Daryl Maeda dean of undergraduate education and vice provost. Maeda will succeed Mary Kraus, who is retiring.

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