The CU Parents Association has awarded $40,000 in grants to programs designed to enhance the experience of undergraduates on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus.
Preference was given to projects that met the association's goals of enriching student life, building community, promoting diversity, improving student safety, enhancing career counseling and improving communication with parents and students.
"The Parents Association strongly believes that funding these important programs will strengthen the campus community and the undergraduate experience," said Peter Simons, director of the Office of Parent Relations.
Recipients of grants include Career Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, CU Family Housing Children's Center, CU Police Department, the Cultural Unity Center, the Dennis Small Cultural Center, Disability Services, International Festival Committee, Night Ride/Night Walk, Off-Campus Student Services, the Office of Judicial Affairs, Pi Lambda Chi, the University Memorial Center Connection, Wardenburg Health Center and the Women's Resource Center.
Funding for the grant program is made possible through gifts to the CU Parent Fund and other fund-raising efforts.
CUPA provides a variety of services to parents, students, faculty and campus administration, and sponsors numerous activities including Family Weekend, orientation activities, scholarships and grants.
Parents of undergraduate students enrolled at the university are
automatically members of CUPA. No fees or dues are required.
For more information on the CU Parents Association call (303) 492-2283, visit or e-mail parents@colorado.edu.