Enihs Medrano never envisioned herself serving in local government until a program for young people opened her eyes to the power of civic engagement. Less than a year ago, Medrano began her term as the youngest member of the Lafayette City Council.
This weekend brings ŷڱƵ football, soccer and volleyball games; the First-Gen Fridays resource fair; a seminar on internet censorship; the BIPOC affinity meetup; a tour of the solar system at Fiske Planetarium and more.
Getting involved can be as simple as attending campus events when you have time, or it can be more of a commitment when joining an organization or program. Here are some options to check out this semester.
The more employees engage in on-campus events or other activities, the more chances they have to win one of 11 prizes, including an Apple iPad and ŷڱƵ Book Store gift certificates.
The Belles bring campus and community together in support of ŷڱƵ Boulder athletic programs and student-athletes. They'll host a luncheon every Wednesday from Aug. 31 to Nov. 16 with a rotating roster of guest speakers.
Welcome back, Buffs! This week brings bumper cars on ice, DIY night, Campus Green Tour, sports clubs organizational meetings, the Be Involved Fair, a guided paint class and more.
The University Libraries are giving away thousands of copies of this year’s Buffs One Read book selection to incoming first-year students. Other members of the campus community may borrow “Braiding Sweetgrass” in print, ebook or audiobook form from the library, or purchase a copy from the bookstore.
ŷڱƵ 8,000 new students and their families will arrive on campus next week, marking the start of Fall Welcome. Here’s what faculty and staff need to know to get ready.