Forever Buffs Washington D.C.
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Forever Buffs Washington, D.C. is one of many chapters, all volunteer-run, which bring the CU Boulder experience to you, no matter where you roam.
Our Forever Buffs chapter hosts a variety of events from Buffs watch parties, volunteering opportunities, family-friendly outings and more to help you connect with Buffs in your community.
Want to make sure you receive all information related to your current regional chapter? Update your contact information with the Alumni Association. For the most up-to-date information related to events in your area, be sure to follow Forever Buffs Washington, D.C. on , and as well.
If you are interested in taking on a leadership position with Forever Buffs Washington, D.C., email us.
*Please select the Washington D.C. Alumni Scholarship Fund from the "Designation" drop down menu.
President: Dale Farrand
Vice President: Morgan Heczko
Social Media: Kristen Farrand
Philanthropy: Japera Walker Wilkison
Scholarship: Martha Nesta
Sports / Mentorship: Tommy Moehlman
Treasurer / Pac-12 Liaison: Stephen Dorsey
Programming: Casey Bergeron
Colorado State Society: Becky Ohlin
Let the East Coast know you love the University of Colorado with a CU-themed Maryland license plate ... and help a student at the same time! It's easy with our license plate program.
Simple step-by-step process to obtain your CU license plate in Maryland:
- Make a $50 donation to the . Select Washington D.C. Alumni Scholarship Fund from the "Designation" drop down menu. This fund helps students in the D.C. area attend CU-Boulder.
- Once the CU-Boulder Alumni Association receives confirmation of your donation, we will send you an application form for the Maryland DMV along with a letter confirming your donation.
- Fill out the application form for your CU license plates.
- Take the completed application form and the letter confirming your scholarship donation to the your local DMV to complete your registration and purchase of CU license plates in Maryland!
Whether you are trying to find your first job out of college, are looking for a new position after many years, or just want to polish your résumé, our chapter’s career resources page aims to assist you with your career development in the nation’s capital:
University of Colorado Career Services
CU’s Career Services office offers a bevy of resources for alumni, including, but not limited to online career-related webinars and teleclasses, career counseling, and tips for résumés, cover letters, and interviews.
LinkedIn is a great tool for advertising your work experience and skills, managing professional contacts, and learning about potential job opportunities. Be sure to join the on LinkedIn, which features a wealth of general career advice and discussions, as well as our for local news and connections.
Forever Buffs D.C. Intramural Sports
Ever wanted to represent CU on the gridiron, diamond or pitch? If so, read on for more information on our co-ed intramural teams.
Each year, the Capital Alumni Network (CAN) sponsors competitive co-ed flag football, softball and soccer leagues comprised of around 60 university alumni teams. 2023 will be the D.C. Buffs’ 22nd year in the league. Our primary purpose for participating is to have fun, but we also like to win, and we do quite a bit of it (2006 league champions, two final fours, and four elite eights).
The Flag Football season runs from September through November with a tournament in December. Most games are played on Saturday morning or early afternoon. There are ten regular season games total.
The Softball season runs from April through July with a tournament in August. Weekly games are on Thursday or Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at the National Mall. The tournament is held over two weekends in Greenbelt, Maryland and includes all-you-can-drink beer and all-you-can-eat food. You must play at least five regular season games to play in the tournament.
The Soccer season runs from April through June with playoffs in late June. Our team plays in the 7×7 division and games occur on Sundays in Alexandria on a turf field.
The leagues are very social and frequently have post-game happy hours. Joining a team is a wonderful opportunity to network and to meet alumni from other schools, as well as CU. If you are interested in playing and sports or would like more information on the teams, please send an email to dcforeverbuffs@colorado.edu. We hope to CU on the field!
There are many ways in which you can give back to CU. Below are just a few options for ways to support our chapter and the university:
Forever Buffs Washington D.C. Alumni Scholarship Fund
Our alumni chapter scholarship provides a one-time scholarship for a CU student from the D.C. area. . Select Washington D.C. Alumni Scholarship Fund from the "Designation" drop down menu.
CU in D.C. Internship Mentorship Program
The allows current CU students to complete coursework while gaining experience at a professional internship in Washington, D.C. The Forever Buffs Washington D.C. Chapter has established a program that pairs alumni mentors with CU student mentees while they complete their studies and internships. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please send an email to dcforeverbuffs@colorado.edu.
Volunteer
Financial donations are not the only way you can support CU and our alumni chapter. If you are interested in assisting with chapter operations in any way, please contact us.
