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Community Meeting
Join student members, prospective members and allies of the CUCRC for a weekly community-building meeting. Attendees are encouraged to connect, share, support one another and make social plans.
May 9
4:00 PM
NSF STEM Day
This May, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is commemorating its 75th anniversary with a series of NSF STEM Day events across the country. Since 1950, the NSF has invested in ideas and innovations across all fields of science and engineering. Many of the discoveries and innovations that we use every day – including GIS technologies, the internet, AI and Duolingo – are the result of NSF investments in STEM. You're invited to join us a…
May 10
10:00 AM
One Sky
One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all. We'll visit ancient Greece and find patterns in the Forge of Artemis; measure time with the Diné, or Navajo people to seek the Thunderbird; explore 18th-century India in Jai Singh’s Dream; journey with First People of what is now northern Canada…
May 10
2:30 PM
Developing Interactive Data Dashboards in R Using Shiny
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Shiny, an R package that facilitates the development of interactive web applications. We will focus, in particular, on using Shiny to develop interactive data dashboards that allow users (including users unfamiliar with R) to explore and extract information from datasets. Topics covered include the use of data dashboards as a tool of scientific communication; the structure of Shiny applications an…
May 12
1:00 PM
2024 - 2025 Staff Council Committee for Belonging, Equity, Accessibility and Mattering (BEAM) Monthly Meeting
The Committee for Belonging, Equity, Accessibility and Mattering (BEAM) supports the University of Colorado Boulder’s efforts to advance diversity and equity by providing the campus community with opportunities to extend their knowledge, perspectives, and experiences vital to performing effectively in a culturally diverse and globally connected society. Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 12:00p - 1:00p.
May 13
12:00 PM
Austin Buffs Social Gathering
Calling all CU Boulder alumni in the Austin area! Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow Buffs for a casual and fun social gathering. Bring one guest and enjoy free appetizers, mingle with old and new friends and get the chance to win some great prizes. We are looking forward to re-introducing Austin Buffs to their alumni network and can’t wait to hear about what programming you’re interested in for the future. Whether you’re l…
May 14
6:30 AM
2024-2025 Staff Council Blood Drive & Community Service Committee Meeting
Boulder Campus Staff Council has been hosting blood drives since 1973. Since this partnership began, the CU Boulder campus community has saved or enhanced over 106,000 lives! We love working with many CU and community partners like Vitalant, CU's Mobile Food Pantry and Coats for Colorado and Meals on Wheels Boulder. Blood Drive & Community Service committee meets the third Thursday of every month fromn 10:00a - 11:00a.
May 15
10:00 AM
Buffs and Bites: A Culinary Gathering
Calling all CU Boulder alumni, family, and friends in the Big Apple! Join us for a private cooking class where you’ll roll up your sleeves, craft delicious homemade pasta, and enjoy a memorable Thursday night out with fellow Buffs. It’s the perfect recipe for a fun evening: good food, great people, and a little Boulder spirit in the heart of NYC. Whether you're a culinary pro or just pasta-curious, you'll learn something new—and have a bla…
May 15
7:00 PM
CU Wizards! Microscopy & Powers of TEN!
Learn about how for multiplying or dividing by 10 changes BIG to small and back again! Prof. Perkins powerful microscopes will be set up allowing students to take a much, much closer look at insect eyes, blood cells, fruit flies, elegant worms (C. elegans) and more...! People, all ages of people, make science happen! Bringing your family to a CU Wizards show sparks learning and a life-long curiosity about the natural world. These monthly …
May 17
9:30 AM
Red Cross CPR & First Aid
This six-hour course covers everything from burns and broken bones to choking and heart attacks. This course also includes adult, infant and junior CPR and AED training. Register online or in person at Rec Center Guest Services. *All participants must be CU Boulder student, faculty, staff or affiliate to register. Rec Center membership not required.
May 17
10:15 AM
Community Meeting
Join student members, prospective members and allies of the CUCRC for a weekly community-building meeting. Attendees are encouraged to connect, share, support one another and make social plans.
May 9
4:00 PM
NSF STEM Day
This May, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is commemorating its 75th anniversary with a series of NSF STEM Day events across the country. Since 1950, the NSF has invested in ideas and innovations across all fields of science and engineering. Many of the discoveries and innovations that we use every day – including GIS technologies, the internet, AI and Duolingo – are the result of NSF investments in STEM. You're invited to join us a…
May 10
10:00 AM
One Sky
One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One Sky connects us all. We'll visit ancient Greece and find patterns in the Forge of Artemis; measure time with the Diné, or Navajo people to seek the Thunderbird; explore 18th-century India in Jai Singh’s Dream; journey with First People of what is now northern Canada…
May 10
2:30 PM
Developing Interactive Data Dashboards in R Using Shiny
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Shiny, an R package that facilitates the development of interactive web applications. We will focus, in particular, on using Shiny to develop interactive data dashboards that allow users (including users unfamiliar with R) to explore and extract information from datasets. Topics covered include the use of data dashboards as a tool of scientific communication; the structure of Shiny applications an…
May 12
1:00 PM
2024 - 2025 Staff Council Committee for Belonging, Equity, Accessibility and Mattering (BEAM) Monthly Meeting
The Committee for Belonging, Equity, Accessibility and Mattering (BEAM) supports the University of Colorado Boulder’s efforts to advance diversity and equity by providing the campus community with opportunities to extend their knowledge, perspectives, and experiences vital to performing effectively in a culturally diverse and globally connected society. Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 12:00p - 1:00p.
May 13
12:00 PM
Austin Buffs Social Gathering
Calling all CU Boulder alumni in the Austin area! Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow Buffs for a casual and fun social gathering. Bring one guest and enjoy free appetizers, mingle with old and new friends and get the chance to win some great prizes. We are looking forward to re-introducing Austin Buffs to their alumni network and can’t wait to hear about what programming you’re interested in for the future. Whether you’re l…
May 14
6:30 AM
2024-2025 Staff Council Blood Drive & Community Service Committee Meeting
Boulder Campus Staff Council has been hosting blood drives since 1973. Since this partnership began, the CU Boulder campus community has saved or enhanced over 106,000 lives! We love working with many CU and community partners like Vitalant, CU's Mobile Food Pantry and Coats for Colorado and Meals on Wheels Boulder. Blood Drive & Community Service committee meets the third Thursday of every month fromn 10:00a - 11:00a.
May 15
10:00 AM
Buffs and Bites: A Culinary Gathering
Calling all CU Boulder alumni, family, and friends in the Big Apple! Join us for a private cooking class where you’ll roll up your sleeves, craft delicious homemade pasta, and enjoy a memorable Thursday night out with fellow Buffs. It’s the perfect recipe for a fun evening: good food, great people, and a little Boulder spirit in the heart of NYC. Whether you're a culinary pro or just pasta-curious, you'll learn something new—and have a bla…
May 15
7:00 PM
CU Wizards! Microscopy & Powers of TEN!
Learn about how for multiplying or dividing by 10 changes BIG to small and back again! Prof. Perkins powerful microscopes will be set up allowing students to take a much, much closer look at insect eyes, blood cells, fruit flies, elegant worms (C. elegans) and more...! People, all ages of people, make science happen! Bringing your family to a CU Wizards show sparks learning and a life-long curiosity about the natural world. These monthly …
May 17
9:30 AM
Red Cross CPR & First Aid
This six-hour course covers everything from burns and broken bones to choking and heart attacks. This course also includes adult, infant and junior CPR and AED training. Register online or in person at Rec Center Guest Services. *All participants must be CU Boulder student, faculty, staff or affiliate to register. Rec Center membership not required.
May 17
10:15 AM