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Instructors have received ongoing email communications requesting book and course materials information for Spring 2027 courses. As a reminder, campus policy states that departments are required to identify what books and other course materials are required (or if a course will have no required materials or courses that will utilize Open Education Resources (OER)) for their classes by the day of registration.

Getting accurate information from instructors is critical to the success of the CU Book Access program, which provides degree-seeking undergraduate students access to their required course materials by the first day of class for a flat rate each semester, and also ensures the timely distribution of course materials for graduate students. The CU Book Store also provides course material information to the University Libraries, allowing them to build collections and course reserves to support teaching.

The CU Book Store has designated a staff member to facilitate any faculty needs: Ryan Windle, ryan.windle@colorado.edu,303-492-3421.

During campus portal maintenance, which is next scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25. Students, faculty and staff can continue to access Canvas and other campus services through direct links during planned maintenance

During the maintenance window, Campus Solutions, MyCUInfo, Buff Portal and some of the resources accessed through these services will be unavailable. There will also be a delay in campus IdentiKey provisioning.

Let us know what you think about Buff Portal and enter for a chance to win one of five $30 Amazon gift cards. The Buff Portal team wants to know what’s working and what’s not working so we can keep improving your student portal.

We take action on your feedback. Some past examples of your feedback turned to action are: the Advising experience in Buff Portal, the five-day view for the Class Schedule card and navigation improvements.

Students who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, will be entered in a random drawing to win one of five $30 Amazon gift cards.

To complete the survey, log in to and select “Take the Survey” in the Buff Portal Survey card on the homepage.

Learn how to better support undocumented students by participating in UndocuAlly, a two-hour training for �鶹��ý faculty, staff and graduate students in teaching or administrative roles. 

This interactive session explores supportive practices and inclusive approaches that help create affirming environments for undocumented students. Join virtually on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom.

The Student Success Conference returns Feb. 17 with the theme “Thriving in the Unknown.” Poster and session proposals and award nominations open Oct. 26 and are due Nov. 30.

The Sesquicentennial Scholars honor our institution’s 150th anniversary by supporting exceptional undergraduate student leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, community engagement and a commitment to positive impact. The program provides financial support, along with leadership and professional development opportunities, to a cohort of scholars during our sesquicentennial year.

Scholars will complete a signature project or experience a self-designed experiential learning opportunity that supports their personal and professional growth. These projects are intended to provide hands-on, meaningful learning experiences and help build lasting connections at �鶹��ý and beyond.

Each funded project will have a faculty or staff advisor and can be an experience in one of five categories.

for the Sesquicentennial Scholars Program by Oct. 25 at 11:59 p.m.

You may be eligible for this study if you are between the ages of 16 and 40 and have a diagnosis of delayed-sleep wake disorder, or have late bedtimes after 1 a.m., and inability to fall asleep and difficulty awaking when required for school or work. 

The study is 11 days long with three in-person visits. During the study, your sleep, mood, eating times and blood sugar levels will be monitored for 10 days while living at home. Urine and saliva samples will be taken.

Compensation is up to $270. Participants must complete the For any questions, please email sleep.study@colorado.edu and ask about the At Home DSWPD Study. 
 

Winter Session returns with over 40 lower-division and upper-division online courses to help you earn credit and work toward degree completion. Explore your interests with course offerings from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information and the Leeds School of Business. 

Classes run for three weeks from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4, with enrollment beginning Nov. 2. Discover courses that fit your major and interests while shortening your time to graduation. 

Staff and faculty are invited the Career Champions Breakfast on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. in C4C Abrams Lounge. Connect with Career Services staff and learn more about who they are, how they help students and how you can support a career ecosystem at �鶹��ý. Breakfast tacos will be served.  

Looking for a space that makes hybrid meetings easy? UMC Room 245 has been reimagined as the UMC's new Zoom Room, featuring modern built-in technology designed for seamless virtual and in-person collaboration. The renovated space offers enhanced video conferencing capabilities and integrated Zoom technology, making it ideal for meetings, presentations and hybrid events. 

Available for reservation by campus departments and student organizations, the Zoom Room is ready to help you connect participants on campus and across the globe.

To help employees complete required training, �鶹��ý will automate reminders for existing mandatory trainings through Percipio starting Oct. 20. 

Employees required to complete or renew training will receive assignments and reminders directly through Percipio. This process will simplify training completion and increase awareness of required training across campus. 

Mandatory training helps create a safe, respectful and accountable university community. By completing training, employees gain a shared understanding of university policies, expectations and responsibilities. These trainings support compliance, reduce risk, and help ensure a positive environment where all campus members can learn, work and thrive. 

Trainings included in Percipio reminders:

Nondiscrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Reporting Training.

• Required for new hires within 30 days of employment 
• Required every three years for faculty and staff 

CU Information Security Awareness Training. 

• Required for new hires within 60 days of employment 
• Required every two years for faculty and staff 

Starting Oct. 20, employees due to complete or retake training will receive notifications through Percipio from no-reply@percipio.com. Reminder emails will be sent before the due date until the training is completed. 

Employees can review assigned and completed training by logging into .  

• Once logged in, select your profile icon with initials in the upper right corner and choose “My Learning.”  
• The employee dashboard shows assigned and recently completed trainings.  

Please contact system.training@cu.edu with questions.  

Completing required training is key to maintaining a safe, secure and respectful university community and supporting institutional excellence at �鶹��ý. 

The Brain Music Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder is recruiting participants for a research study investigating musically induced nostalgia.

Compensation includes entry into a $50 Amazon gift card drawing if you qualify for and complete a computer-based survey (30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as a $10 an hour Amazon gift card if you qualify for and complete a Zoom interview (1 to 2 hours; consent to record required).

Eligible participants must be 18 years of age or older, have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and be able to think of a few songs that make you think of nostalgic life experiences involving other people. 

Bring campus home with the 2027 Forever Buffs wall calendar. Featuring beautiful views of the �鶹��ý campus and surrounding areas, the calendar is a great way for Buffs everywhere to stay connected to �鶹��ý throughout the year.

Calendars are available for $25 and include �鶹��ý events and important dates. or gift one to a fellow Buff.

Love creating content? Want your work to make a difference? The Ours to Own Media Project is hiring students for a paid creative cohort to help communicate the growing movement toward community ownership and economic democracy.

From worker-owned businesses to community land trusts and cooperatives, people across the country are reimagining who owns and benefits from local economies. As part of the cohort, you'll work alongside fellow student creators to share their stories with new audiences online.

In this position, you will create engaging posts, reels and short videos for social media, turn big ideas into clear, shareable content, highlight real people and organizations building community wealth and collaborate with a cohort of student creators to grow an online audience. 

Undergraduate and graduate students from any major or program with an eye for content and an interest in social or economic justice are encouraged to No background in economics is required. 

This is a paid position with a stipend of $1,000 a month for three months. There are required on-campus sessions on select Friday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20. The cohort will last three months beginning Oct. 16 and the deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 9.