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Chancellor joins student symposium

Megan Maneval — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:19:46 +0000

Chancellor joins student symposium Megan Maneval Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:19

Professional graduate students in the Masters of the Environment Program recently presented their capstone projects. The event included Chancellor Justin Schwartz and Jonathan Asher of the Colorado governor’s Office of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery as keynote speakers.

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Staying in �鶹ӰԺ for winter break? Here are 5 things to do

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Looking for things to do over winter break? Here are some activities to enjoy in and around �鶹ӰԺ.

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16 things to do: Unwind with therapy dogs, Late Night Breakfast, more

Megan Maneval — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:49:39 +0000

16 things to do: Unwind with therapy dogs, Late Night Breakfast, more Megan Maneval Mon, 12/09/2024 - 06:49

Winter break is just around the corner, finish strong Buffs! This week brings to campus free coffee and cocoa, a finals week swag bag giveaway, a DIY gift-making event, International Coffee Hour and more.

Monday, Dec. 9

I Love Mondays: Coffee Sips and Study Tips

2–3 p.m. UMC North Dining Room and stage
Enjoy some coffee sips while learning study tips to help you prepare for finals!

Journey to the Center of Stillness

5–6 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Don't miss this fully-immersive, multi-sensorial guided mediation to cultivate ease of mind and profound peace. Reconnect the mind and body before finals under Fiske’s 8K dome.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Finals Week Swag Bags

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Engineering Center
Stop by to pick up finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and other goodies to get you through finals week.

Fun Before Finals: Create-a-Creature

1–3 p.m. UMC 330
Need a cuddly friend to keep you company during study sessions? Stuff, fluff and dress your own stuffed animal friend at the Center for Student Involvement Resource Center! Free supplies are provided, while supplies last.

PC Presents: Jazz and Cocoa

4–7 p.m. UMC North Dining Room and stage
Busy with finals? Want to find a nice comfy place to study with live music? Visit the UMC north dining area for Jazz and Cocoa—completely free for students. We will have live jazz music and hot cocoa for your study needs!

Releasing Stress Through Movement

5–6 p.m. Rec Center, Studio 2
Join fellow Buffs for an end-of-semester embodied meditation and free-form movement class designed to help you process stress and cultivate joy and resilience. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

2 things to check off your to-do list

Choose Your Own Adventure Finals De-stress

3–6 p.m. UMC 386
Feeling the pressure of finals? Take a break and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Finals Week Swag Bags

4–6 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Stop by to pick up finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and other goodies to get you through finals week.

Late Night Breakfast

7–9 p.m. UMC first floor
Relax, take a break and re-energize yourself before finals. Stop by for free food and activities at Late Night Breakfast. Open to all CU �鶹ӰԺ students with a valid Buff OneCard—no meal plan required. Be sure to stop by the UMC Gaming Lounge for Cozy Gaming during Late Night Breakfast!

Thursday, Dec. 12

Fun Before Finals: Will Vill Breakfast Boxes

9–11 a.m. The Grotto
Stop by The Grotto to fuel your brain and body with a free breakfast box filled with all your morning favorites that keep you full and focused. Gluten free and vegan options are available.

After Hours: DIY Holiday Gift-Making

5:30–8:30 p.m. Museum of Natural History (Henderson)
Short on cash this time of year? Stop by the museum's DIY gift-making stations and create some clever cards, all made from your heart!

Friday, Dec. 13

Free Finals Week at The Rec

Dec. 13–18 Rec Center
The Rec Center will host free activities and events for all Rec Center members during finals week, Dec. 13-18, including free fitness classes, free bouldering (12–4 p.m.) and free skate rentals during Rec Skate. There are also quiet study spaces to help you finish strong.

Jump-start Your Day

9 a.m.–5 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Join Health Promotion for free hot coffee, tea and cocoa. Quiet study spaces and a meditation room are also available to use.

Fun Before Finals: Therapy Dogs

12–2 p.m. Rec Center lobby
Visit the Rec Center lobby for a stress-relief snuggle session with therapy dogs! Brought to you by Go Team Therapy Dogs.

International Coffee Hour

4–5:30 p.m. UMC North Dining Room
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the CU Community.

Treat 'yo Self!

8–10 p.m. Village Center Wellness Suite
Enjoy a free massage, try out some stress-relief activities and fill a DIY tote bag with self-care goodies and some grand prizes!

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Highlights from the Health & Wellness Summit

Megan Maneval — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:26:13 +0000

Highlights from the Health & Wellness Summit Megan Maneval Wed, 12/04/2024 - 12:26

Health and Wellness Services

CU �鶹ӰԺ hosted the seventh annual Health & Wellness Summit on Nov. 12–13. Here are a few highlights from this year’s summit.

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Free things to do in December

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Free things to do in December Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 12/04/2024 - 00:00

Wrap up 2024 with free events! This month brings Late Night Breakfast, de-stressing for finals, holiday fun, a non-violent rage room, DIY nights, therapy dogs and more.

Queer Cheer

Dec. 6, 13, 20 1:30–3:30 p.m. N320
Join the Pride Office every Friday to craft, create and "conversate!" Drop in anytime to decompress and enjoy some queer company.

Fun Before Finals: DIY Zen Gardens

Dec. 6 4–6 p.m. UMC 330
Need a mini oasis during finals? Visit the CSI Resource Center to build your own custom Zen Garden to add a touch of calm and tranquility to your desk. Free supplies are provided, while supplies last.

Free Friday Power Hour at The Rec: Yoga

Dec. 6 5–6 p.m. Rec Center
The Rec offers Free Friday Power Hour each week as a preview of all the fitness classes it has to offer. No experience is required to join, and it’s free with your Buff OneCard.

FRESH: Fall 2024

Dec. 6–7 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, Charlotte York Irey Theatre
Enjoy a potential mix of hip-hop, fusion forms and improvised offerings crafted by undergraduate and graduate dance students.

Non-Violent Rage Room

Dec. 6 8–10 p.m. Village Center, first floor, Wellness Suite
Feeling the finals pressure? Unwind with Health Promotion at our non-violent rage room. We'll also have DIY tote bags, free comfort food and other fun ways to recharge.

Friday Night Film Series: ‘Polar Express’

Dec. 6 8 p.m. CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch "Polar Express" on the big screen—for free!

Buffs After Dark: Drag Bingo

Dec. 7 8 p.m. Village Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Get ready to sashay and slay at this semester's Drag Bingo event featuring local drag royalty Alex Vaughn and Kai Lee Mykels! Make sure to bring all of your friends along for the chance to win cool prizes!

I Love Mondays: Coffee Sips and Study Tips

Dec. 9 2–3 p.m. UMC North Dining Room
Enjoy some coffee sips while learning study tips to help you prepare for finals!

Finals Week Swag Bags

Dec. 10 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Engineering Center
Stop by to pick up finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and other goodies to get you through finals week.

Fun Before Finals: Create-a-Creature

Dec. 10 1–3 p.m. UMC 330
Need a cuddly friend to keep you company during study sessions? Stuff, fluff and dress your own stuffed animal friend at the Center for Student Involvement Resource Center! Free supplies are provided, while supplies last.

PC Presents: Jazz and Cocoa

Dec. 10 4–7 p.m. UMC North Dining
Busy with finals? Want to find a nice comfy place to study with live music? Visit the UMC North Dining area for jazz and cocoa—completely free for students. We will have live jazz music and hot cocoa for your study needs!

Releasing Stress Through Movement

Dec. 10 5–6 p.m. Rec Center, Studio 2
Join fellow Buffs for an end-of-semester embodied meditation and free-form movement class designed to help you process stress and cultivate joy and resilience. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

Concert Band and Campus Orchestra

Dec. 10 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium
Join the CU �鶹ӰԺ Concert Band and Campus Orchestra for a wonderful night of music in Macky Auditorium!

Queers & Cake

Dec. 11 2–3 p.m. C4C N320
Join this event for a slice of cake, hang out with other queer and trans folks and learn about resources on campus. Free and confidential health testing available.

Bring Your Own Gender (BYOG)

Dec. 11 2:30–3:30 p.m. C4C 336C
BYOG is a social group for students who are transgender, nonbinary or gender-questioning. Come celebrate who you are with games, snacks and friends.

Choose Your Own Adventure Finals De-stress

Dec. 11 3–6 p.m. UMC 386
Take a break and join this event for an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation! There will be various stations designed to help you unwind, including painting and crafts, aromatherapy, a gratitude wall and more.

Finals Week Swag Bags

Dec. 11 4–6 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Stop by to pick up finals swag, snacks, self-care resources and other goodies to get you through finals week.

Late Night Breakfast

Dec. 11 7–9 p.m. UMC first floor
Relax, take a break and re-energize yourself before finals. Stop by for free food and activities at Late Night Breakfast. Open to all CU �鶹ӰԺ students with valid Buff OneCard—no meal plan required. Be sure to stop by the UMC Gaming Lounge for Cozy Gaming during Late Night Breakfast!

Fun Before Finals: Will Vill Breakfast Boxes

Dec. 12 9–11 a.m. The Grotto
Stop by The Grotto to fuel your brain and body with a free breakfast box filled with all your morning favorites to keep you full and focused. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.

Free Finals Week at The Rec

Dec. 13–18 Rec Center
The Rec Center will host free activities and events for all Rec Center members during finals week, Dec. 13–18, including free fitness classes, free bouldering (noon–4 p.m.) and free skate rentals during Rec Skate. There are also quiet study spaces to help you finish strong.

Jump-start Your Day

Dec. 13 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Join Health Promotion for free hot coffee, tea and cocoa. Quiet study spaces and a meditation room are also available to use.

Fun Before Finals: Therapy Dogs

Dec. 13 Noon–2 p.m. Rec Center lobby
Visit the Rec Center lobby for a stress-relief snuggle session with therapy dogs! Brought to you by Go Team Therapy Dogs.

Treat ‘yo Self!

Dec. 13 8–10 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Enjoy a free massage, try out some stress-relief activities and fill a DIY tote bag with self-care goodies and some grand prizes!

Handshake Help Center: On-Campus Employment

Dec. 16 10–10:30 a.m. Virtual
This workshop is geared toward student employment assistance and updates. You'll learn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job.

Jumpstart Your Day

Dec. 16 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Join fellow Buffs for free hot coffee, tea and cocoa. Quiet study spaces and a meditation room are also available to use.

Fun Before Finals: DIY Stress Balls

Dec. 16 Noon–2 p.m. UMC 330
Stop by the Center for Student Involvement Resource Center to create your own stress ball, the perfect pocket-sized tool to help you squeeze away finals stress! Free supplies provided, while supplies last.

Wrap up 2024 with free events! This month brings Late Night Breakfast, de-stressing for finals, holiday fun, a non-violent rage room, DIY nights, therapy dogs and more.

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19 things to do: Get ski and snowboard tuning, celebrate Kwanzaa, more

Megan Maneval — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:48:49 +0000

19 things to do: Get ski and snowboard tuning, celebrate Kwanzaa, more Megan Maneval Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:48

Welcome back, Buffs! This week brings to campus a winter grad classroom party, a graduate student coffee hour, the off-campus housing fair, a drag bingo event and more.

Monday, Dec. 2

I Love Mondays: Hors d’oeuvres

2–3 p.m. UMC North Dining Room and stage
Stop by for some hors d’oeuvres on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.

Ultimate Gamer Tournament: Fall Finale featuring Minecraft Bingo

5–10 p.m. UMC Gaming Lounge
Don't miss the fall semester finale of the Ultimate Gamer Tournament featuring Minecraft Bingo. The Fall 2024 Gamer of the Semester will be crowned during this event.

Old Norse Poetry Night

6–7 p.m. Flatiron Cafe
Join the Nordic Club and listen to old Norse poetry and enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea.

Billiards Tournament

7–9 p.m. The Connection
Show off your skills at an 8-ball or 9-ball billiards tournament at The Connection! Free to enter. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!

Senior Class Council’s Winter Grad Classroom Party

7–10 p.m. UMC 235
Join Senior Class Council in celebrating our winter graduates! Enjoy a night of nostalgia with all of your elementary school favorites including hot cocoa, the “Polar Express,” a photo booth and ornament making.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Grad Student Coffee Hour

9:30–11:30 a.m. UMC 247
Energize your day and join this event for free coffee and connections with your fellow graduate students.

DIY Night: Finals survival kits and coloring

5–7 p.m. UMC 235
Fuel up for finals and build your own finals survival kit complete with a variety of snacks, drinks and wellness items such as hand sanitizer and Kleenex! And stick around to de-stress with fun coloring pages! All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

3 things to check off your to-do list

Off-Campus Housing Fair

4–7 p.m. Village Center, Multipurpose Room
Find off-campus housing and meet with landlords, city offices and vendors. This fair also offers a chance to learn more about the leasing process and tips for living off campus. Free giveaways when you attend! The event is free and open to all students. No registration is required.

Ski and snowboard tuning

5:30–7 p.m. Rec Center $10
Get your gear ready for winter at our ski and snowboard tuning workshop. We will provide all the necessary equipment, and our staff will help you through the process. Whether you need a quick refresher or a more detailed tutorial, we have tips for keeping your gear in the best shape possible. $10 fee.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Mobile Food Pantry

2 p.m. St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU �鶹ӰԺ students, faculty and staff, and community members of �鶹ӰԺ and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Registration is required.

Apple Tree Symposium

3–6 p.m. Museum of Natural History (Henderson), Paleontology Hall
Attend the seventh annual Apple Tree Symposium at the CU Museum of Natural History. This event is sponsored by CU's �鶹ӰԺ Apple Tree Project and will feature Todd Little-Siebold from the College of the Atlantic and the Maine Heritage Orchard as the keynote speaker. Please note the in-person event is limited to 60 attendees, but there will be opportunities to attend via Zoom as well. Register here.

Kwanzaa Celebration

5–6:45 p.m. C4C Abrams Lounge (S336)
The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) invites you to an evening celebrating the rich heritage and values of African and African American communities.

Buffalo Nites: Guided painting class

8–10 p.m. Village Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Join fellow art aficionados to create a work of art that even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro. This is a great way to engage with your peers while creating a painting you can’t wait to show off! All supplies included.

Friday, Dec. 6

Fun Before Finals: DIY zen gardens

4–6 p.m. UMC 330
Need a mini oasis during finals? Visit the CSI Resource Center to build your own custom zen garden to add a touch of calm and tranquility to your desk. Free supplies are provided, while supplies last.

Non-Violent Rage Room

8–10 p.m. Village Center, Wellness Suite
Feeling the finals pressure? Unwind with Health Promotion at our non-violent rage room. We'll also have DIY tote bags, free comfort food and other fun ways to recharge.

Friday Night Film Series: ‘Polar Express’

8 p.m. CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch “Polar Express” on the big screen—for free!

Saturday, Dec. 7

CU in the Community: A Precious Child

8 a.m. UMC South Terrace
CU in the Community is a series of one-time, student-led volunteer projects offered each semester in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations. A Precious Child provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.

FRESH: Fall 2024—A CU dance concert

7:30 p.m. University Theatre, Charlotte York Irey Theatre
Enjoy a potential mix of hip-hop, fusion forms and improvised offerings crafted by undergraduate and graduate dance students.

Buffs After Dark: Drag Bingo

8 p.m. Village Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Get ready to sashay and slay at this semester's Drag Bingo event featuring local drag royalty Alex Vaughn and Kai Lee Mykels! Make sure to bring all of your friends along for the chance to win cool prizes!

Welcome back, Buffs! This week brings to campus a winter grad classroom party, a graduate student coffee hour, the off-campus housing fair, a drag bingo event and more.

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25 things to do: Get free pizza, finals survival kits, more

Megan Maneval — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:20:48 +0000

25 things to do: Get free pizza, finals survival kits, more Megan Maneval Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:20

Fall break is almost here! Before your time off, enjoy a gingerbread house building contest, the off-campus housing fair, Indigenous heritage month events, a campuswide swap shop, basketball and more.

Monday, Nov. 18

Handshake Help Center: On-Campus Employment

10–10:30 a.m. | Virtual
This is a workshop geared toward student employment assistance and updates—learn how effective Handshake can be to land an on-campus job!

Interviewing 101

Noon–1 p.m. | C4C S350
Attend this workshop to learn about interviewing. We’ll cover the different types of interviews, common questions, how to use the START method and resources you can use to ace your next job or internship interview.

I Love Mondays: Pizza party

2–3 p.m. | UMC north dining area
Grab a slice of pizza on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations.

Jammie Holmes: Visiting Artist Lecture

4–5 p.m. | Visual Arts Complex, Auditorium – 1B20 (lower level)
Join the Visiting Artist series as it welcomes Jammie Holmes, an artist who draws heavily on his own recollections to depict the stories and experiences of Black life in the deep American South, capturing moments of celebration and struggle.

Study Café

5–7 p.m. | C4C N320
Need a space to study or an accountability buddy? Join us at the Study Café in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change lobby. Free study snacks and productivity rewards provided. All first-generation students are welcome.

Gingerbread House Building Competition

5–7 p.m. | UMC 235
Join Beyond Campus Buffs along with the Transfer Buffs for a fun-filled night of gingerbread house decorating! Bring a friend to help you with your house, or do it solo, but bring your best effort because the top three houses voted on by our online audience will win a prize! Supplies will be provided. Sign-up is required and limited to 50 people, so fill out this form if you are interested!

Politics and Pizza: Post-Election Analysis and Presidential-Congressional Transitions

5:30–6:45 p.m. | Ramaley Biology, N1B23 – CC
Join the third and final installment this semester of Politics and Pizza. The topics are the 2024 election post-analysis and the 2025 presidential-congressional transition.

Trivia Night

7–9 p.m. | The Connection
Come down to The Connection for trivia! Teams and individuals are welcome. Free to enter and sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Celebrating Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month: Documentary & Discussion

3–5 p.m. | UMC 457
Join this screening of the documentary “RISE: Sacred Water Standing Rock” and a discussion to follow. Food and beverages provided. Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement.

Foodie Tuesday: Native and Indigenous Heritage Month—Ch'il Indigenous Foods

5–7 p.m. | Williams Village Recreation Center, East
Join us for a special Foodie Tuesday event celebrating Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with Ch'il Indigenous Foods. This event promotes plant medicine and food sovereignty through grassroots activism, featuring the sharing of traditional Indigenous plant foods and practices. Attendees will also receive plants to take home and grow, encouraging sustainable food practices.

DIY Night: Finals survival kits and coloring

5–7 p.m. | Williams Village, Innovation Station
Fuel up for finals! Join CU's Center for Student Involvement in building your own finals survival kit complete with a variety of snacks, drinks and wellness items such as hand sanitizer and Kleenex. And stick around to destress with fun coloring pages! All supplies are provided, space is limited and sign-up is required to attend.

Basketball: Buffs vs. Aggies

7 p.m. | CU Events Center
Support the women's basketball team as they take on the Utah State Aggies. The game also includes a 100th birthday celebration of Buffs superfan Peggy Coppom!

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Off-Campus Housing Fair

10 a.m.–3 p.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations to explore housing options off campus. Dozens of landlords and property managers will be there to talk about hundreds of available properties and rentals. Free pizza provided!

Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons: Revive Your Drive

11 a.m.–noon | UMC 330
Join fellow student leaders and learn about addressing burnout in activism. This event is a part of the Build a Buff Leadership Luncheons series.

4 things to check off your to-do list

Pizza and Perspectives: West Mediterranean

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | UMC 386
Hear different international student perspectives on culture, their lives here in the U.S., and their lives back home while you enjoy a slice of pizza, and the opportunity to ask your own questions. This event is free and open to the entire campus community.

Grateful Buffs: Postcards

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Engineering Center lobby
Research shows that writing gratitude letters can increase your happiness and boost your mood. Learn more about the science of gratitude and write a postcard to someone you are grateful for. We will mail your letter anywhere around the world!

Native and Indigenous Art Brilliance

2–4 p.m. | CU Art Museum
Join for an evening of conversation, art and community with Tiana Boisseau-Palo, a Creek-Cherokee printmaker. Tiana will share insights into her work, which explores patterns from beadwork and weaving as expressions of memory and ritual rooted in her family and cultural upbringing. Her unique printmaking approach incorporates techniques inspired by loom work to evoke the texture and essence of traditional beadwork. This event provides an opportunity to engage with Boisseau-Palo's artistic journey, connect with the community and celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month.

Stress Less

2–4 p.m. | C4C N238
Make your own slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls at this month's Stress Less event. Snacks and supplies included.

Journey Leader info session

6 p.m. | C4C S350
Are you looking to develop leadership skills or make connections with fellow Buffs? Apply to be a journey leader! Not only can you build professional skills in your role, you'll also get to help welcome new students and families to CU �鶹ӰԺ. Attend this info session to learn more about the role, meet current journey leaders and enjoy pizza and crafting.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Drop ’N’ Swap

11 a.m.–5 p.m. | UMC, West Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join the Environmental Center for Drop ’N’ Swap—a campuswide swap shop where CU �鶹ӰԺ students, faculty and staff can donate and pick up new-to-you items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, outdoor gear, office supplies, housewares, room decor and more! You don’t need to bring anything to take new-to-you items at this free event. You can bring donations to the Environmental Center in UMC 355, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., now through Nov. 20, or bring your donations on the day of the event.

Feeling Hangry? Nutrition Trivia

4–6 p.m. | Village Center
Fueling your body is an important part of your physical and mental health. Stop by to play trivia and learn more about nutrition for your overall well-being. Snack included! Nutrition trivia will also be hosted Nov. 19 in the C4C.

PC Presents

7–10 p.m. | The Connection
Come on down to Club 156 for live music presented by CU �鶹ӰԺ's Program Council!

Buffalo Nites: Guided painting class

8–10 p.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join fellow art aficionados to create a work of art that even the beginning painter can be proud of! Take some time to relax and learn from a pro. This is a great way to engage with your peers while creating a painting you can’t wait to show off! All supplies included—register to attend.

Friday, Nov. 22

Goal Ball

5–8 p.m. | Rec Center, ice rink overlook
Goal ball is a game designed to be played by athletes who are blind or visually impaired. The object of the game is to throw a ball past the opponents and into their net to score points. Players stay on their hands and knees to defend their net and score against their opponents while wearing opaque eyeshades.

Friday Night Film Series: Student Film Night

8 p.m. | CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch Student Film Night on the big screen—for free!

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Colorado Supreme Court visits Colorado Law

Megan Maneval — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:01:27 +0000

Colorado Supreme Court visits Colorado Law Megan Maneval Fri, 11/15/2024 - 07:01

On Oct. 24, the state Supreme Court visited Colorado Law as part of their Courts in the Community Program. Attendees witnessed oral arguments for two real cases, chosen with students’ interests in mind.

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Things to try before you graduate

Megan Maneval — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:20:42 +0000

Things to try before you graduate Megan Maneval Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:20

Whether you have a few months left on campus or a few years, there are bucket list items to check off, new involvement opportunities to take advantage of and more fun ways to close out your time at CU �鶹ӰԺ.

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Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:19:16 +0000

Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:19

From university research studies to part-time jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what's open.

Paid and volunteer research opportunities are also posted on the Buff Bulletin Board as they become available. Student Employment posts on- and off-campus and work-study jobs and a weekly email list for subsribers.

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Study on stress, coping

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on stress coping in CU students! The study has the goal of understanding what factors help or make it more difficult for students to cope with stress and thrive in college.

This study lasts three semesters:

At the beginning of the study and in your third semester, you will complete a four–six hour lab visit.
In your second semester, you will complete two sets of online questionnaires (less than one hour)
Each semester you will complete a short (one–three minutes) survey every day for three weeks.

The study takes place over the course of three semesters and you will be compensated for your participation. Eligible participants can make up to $446–$470 for completing the study!

If you’re interested in learning more, contact the RADD Lab at raddlab@colorado.edu, 303-735-8306, or complete our web screen.

Part-time jobs

Work in Student Affairs

Working on campus is a great way for students to gain professional experience and discover new passions. Through your student job, you may learn that you enjoy working one-on-one with others or that your natural strengths work well for certain roles (like event planning or mentorship). Whatever department you work in, your student job can help you explore career paths, build your resume and shape your future. Explore jobs on Handshake.

Work in Campus Dining Services

Campus Dining Services offers students the chance to learn and build skills for success at CU and beyond. Our students work in a diverse, inclusive and fun space, and there are jobs that work with your schedule. There are also personal and professional development opportunities to develop skills like teamwork, communication, leadership and more.

Flexible hours and convenient locations
Competitive pay rates (starting at $16/hour)
Work-study opportunities for eligible students
Leadership and advancement opportunities
Make new friends while building community
Work in diverse and inclusive environments

Explore Jobs on Handshake.

Studies for adults

Studies on sleep, circadian rhythms

The Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory is recruiting for two sleep studies:

Light exposure, meal timing

The purpose of this study is to examine how light exposure and meal timing influences circadian rhythms in healthy people.

The study is seven weeks long with eight in-person visits at CU �鶹ӰԺ.

Participants live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 7.7 days (15.4 days total)

Compensation is up to $3,785. Get study details and information on how to apply. Contact sleep.study@colorado.edu.

Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder

Researchers are looking for people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder or people with late bedtimes, or healthy people with typical bedtimes.

The purpose of this study is to improve our understanding of mechanisms of delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD). We are testing patients with DSWPD as well as healthy people without DSWPD. The study is 6.5 weeks long with six in-person visits at CU �鶹ӰԺ.

You may be eligible for this study if you:

Are ages 16–30
Have a diagnosis of delayed-sleep wake phase disorder or have late bedtime after 1 a.m., an inability to fall asleep and difficulty awakening when required for school/work
Or are healthy with typical bedtimes and no sleep concerns

Study activities include:

Health screening
Monitor on separate occasions your sleep, mood, eating times for one or two weeks and blood sugar levels while living at home
Live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 48–66 hours (approximately 4.75 days in total)
Blood and saliva sampling and reaction time, mood, and ability to think testing

Compensation is up to $1,725. Get study details and apply. Contact sleep.study@colorado.edu.

Multiple sclerosis clinical trial

Researchers from the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at CU �鶹ӰԺ are conducting a study to investigate if electrical stimulation applied to the legs can reduce fatigue and improve walking in persons with multiple sclerosis.

You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are between18–65 years of age
Have clinically confirmed diagnosis of MS
Are able to walk but have some difficulty walking
Experience some fatigue during activities of daily living

The 11-week study involves four evaluation visits and 18 treatment sessions (three times/week for six weeks):

Evaluation sessions (approximately two hours each)
Answering questionnaires
Tests of walking, balance and muscle function
Treatments (approximately 60 minutes each)
TENS applied to leg muscles while performing weight-lifting exercises
The treatment will be applied to two muscle groups in each leg

Participants will be paid up to $880 for completing the 11-week trial.

If you are interested, please contact Mélanie Henry by email at melanie.henry@colorado.edu and reference the MS clinical trial.

Cardiovascular research

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory is recruiting for four studies:

Novel breathing exercise, ages 50-plus

Researchers are 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:

Aged 50-plus years
Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Benefits include:

Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
Physician-monitored exercise stress test
Blood pressure screening
Bone mineral density test
Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTstudy@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485. Learn more.

Novel breathing exercise, ages 18-plus

Researchers are 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:

Aged 18-plus years
Higher blood pressure (systolic BP 120–160 mmHg)
Own an Apple or Android smartphone
Willing to perform breathing exercises five to 10 minutes per day, six days a week, for six weeks

Benefits include:

Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
Blood pressure screening
Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTapp@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

Potential healthy aging effects of fisetin

A biological hallmark of aging is “cellular senescence”, which is associated with cardiovascular dysfunction. Compounds called “senolytics” that decrease the number or amount of senescent cells may be effective for improving age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and possibly brain health.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU �鶹ӰԺ is trying to determine whether intermittent oral supplementation with a natural compound with senolytic properties called fisetin (found in strawberries, onions and cucumbers and available as dietary supplement) will improve blood vessel function, reduce artery stiffness, and improve cognitive function (a measure of brain health) in adults ages 65-plus.

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, cognitive function tests, blood tests and compensation for time.

For more information, please email fisetinstudy@colorado.edu, or call 303-735-6410. Learn more.

Potential healthy aging effects of MitoQ

Researchers are 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:

Ages 60-plus
Willing to undergo a three-month period taking MitoQ or placebo pills

Benefits include:

Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
Monetary compensation for time

If interested: call 303-735-6410 or email mitoqstudy@colorado.edu. Learn more.

Heat therapy, blood pressure, vascular function

Researchers are 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 hottubstudy@colorado.edu or call 970-460-8970. Learn more.

Want to see what your brain looks like?

The Intermountain Neuorimaging Consortium (INC) is a brain imaging research facility in the Institute of Cognitive Science at CU �鶹ӰԺ. They use MRI scans to study how the brain works and how the brain changes across the lifespan. They currently have six to seven studies that are looking for participants from a range of ages across the Denver metro area.

Learn More & Enroll

Bipolar disorder in young adults

Join the Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at CU �鶹ӰԺ 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.

Movement learning study with robotics

Come play a game with a robot! The Neuromechanics Lab needs volunteers for a study on effort and motor learning. We are interested in how effort during a movement changes how you learn. The insights from this study will help us design optimize rehabilitation and movement training.

In the game, you use a robotic handle to guide a cursor to a series of targets.

You must:

Be between 18–35 years old
Be right-handed
Have no movement impairments that could impact your ability to complete a reaching task
Have no upper-arm injuries within the last year

The study will involve about one hour of testing in our campus laboratory (1B21 ECSL, 1111 Engineering Drive, �鶹ӰԺ, CO 80309). We will schedule a 90-minute visit (in case of delays) at your convenience.

You will be compensated for your time and effort with an Amazon gift card. Take the survey to get started. Contact rachel.marbaker@colorado.edu.

Bioastronautics research

Please consider becoming a research participant in our study “Spatial disorientation following a gravity transition.” This study is being led by Torin Clark as part of the Bioastronautics Research Group at CU �鶹ӰԺ.

We are looking for subjects for an upcoming study investigating an active countermeasure triggering mechanism to reduce spatial disorientation in astronauts performing lunar landings. This research will take place in up to two visits and a total of no more than five hours in the Aerospace Engineering Sciences building on East Campus in the Bioastronautics Lab.

You will be paid for your participation at a rate of $15 per hour. More details on the study protocol will be provided in person, prior to beginning the experiment during your session.

To participate in the study, volunteers need to:

Be between 18–50 years of age
Have no history of vestibular dysfunction
Weigh less than 200 lbs
Complete a pre-screening questionnaire confirming eligibility criteria

If interested, please email sdtriggering@gmail.com to receive more information.

Chronic back pain research

The Pain Lab at CU �鶹ӰԺ, affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Science, is seeking participants ages 21–70 for a research study with noninvasive 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. Email painlab@colorado.edu with questions.

Study on CBD, mood health

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mood and behavior. We are recruiting research participants ages 18–35.

The study includes a few different parts:

You will answer short twice-daily surveys for six weeks on your mobile device.
You will complete three in-person research visits, each including an interview about life experiences, a set of computer games, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan.
You will select and use a CBD product for up to six weeks.

The study takes place over the course of six to eight weeks, and you will be compensated for your participation (maximum of $863–$1,038 for completing all parts of the study).

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD Lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or 303-735-8306, or fill out the initial eligibility screening.

Surveys for managers/supervisors

Calling all managers/supervisors! Researchers are working on a project to better understand your daily experiences at work.

For this study, you will be asked to complete three two-minute surveys a day, for a period of 10 days, as well as a 15-minute baseline survey at the beginning of the 10-day period.

You will receive monetary compensation for each survey you complete, with a total possible compensation of $70 in Tango gift card credit (to be used at a retailer of your choice, including a Visa or Mastercard prepaid card) for completing this study. See all retail options.

You will receive $5 for your participation in the baseline survey and an additional $1 for participation in each daily survey (three surveys per day for 10 days) and a $2 bonus for every full day you complete (up to $5 each day). If you complete 80% or more of the daily surveys (24 out of 30), you will receive a $15 bonus (in gift card credit).

Requirements:

Full-time working professional
Currently working as a manager with at least one direct report
Having daily interactions with their direct report(s) (this can be virtual or in-person)
18 years of age or older
Located in the United States
Able to complete three daily surveys for a period of two work weeks

The daily surveys will be taken once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening over a period of two work weeks in July.

This opportunity is only available to the first 90 participants who sign up and qualify. Take the first survey to see if you are eligible.

Reach out to Christina Lacerenza at christina.lacerenza@colorado.edu or Rebecca Mitchell at remi2720@colorado.edu if you have additional questions.

Studies for the family

Maternal communication study

Language, Development, and Cognition Lab researchers invite you to participate in an online language production study conducted via Zoom at a time that is convenient for you.

The study is open to mothers of 3- to 5-year-old children who are acquiring English as a first language.

You will engage in a task in which you will be shown simple animated actions on a screen (e.g., putting an object on a table) and asked to instruct a hypothetical child or adult listener to perform those actions using props. The total time for the study is 40–45 minutes or less, depending on number of breaks.

We will send you a $20 Amazon gift card within one to two weeks of study completion (and a $5 gift card even if you complete only part of the study).

Interested? Complete a short questionnaire or email ldclab.boulder@colorado.edu.

Child communication research

The Child Research Participant Registry connects families and researchers, so that together they can advance understanding of human communication and methods to diagnose and treat children who have communication-related challenges. They invite families of children with or without communication challenges to join the registry.

To learn more, or to sign up your child, please visit this webpage. The research registry is affiliated with the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

From university research studies to part-time jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what's open.

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