Forever Buffs Edition - April 22, 2024
Bud Coleman relishes his role as the leader of the campuswide commencement ceremony. He discusses what it's like to lead––plus his favorite parts of––the event. He also shares background on some of the commencement traditions, including the mace and academic hoods.
Campus Community
Earth Day: 7 ways CU Boulder researchers are driving change
April 22 is Earth Day, and this year's theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Read about seven exciting research projects at CU Boulder as you ponder the importance of Earth Day.
19 things to do: Raise awareness with denim, decorate Earth cookies, more
This week has plenty of events celebrating National Volunteer Week and Earth Day, plus: smoothie making, puppy playtime, a self-defense workshop, a “Spring Romance” musical performance and more.
3 CU Boulder students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Luke Coffman, Claire Ely and Delaney McNally have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, which reward sophomores and juniors actively conducting research in math, science and engineering.
Campus Safety
New virtual course outlines best practices for active harmer response
The CU Boulder Division of Public Safety is making it easier for CU students, faculty and staff members to access its CU: Run, Hide, Fight active harmer response class through a SkillSoft course that launched this spring.