Policeman participate in active harmer exercise

Run, Hide, Fight: CUPD to hold active harmer response classes

Jan. 19, 2017

On Feb. 8, CUPD will hold four active harmer response sessions for students, faculty and staff. This course is designed as a reactive training on how to respond if an incident occurs, regardless of whether it occurs on campus or elsewhere.

Prescription medication spills out of bottle onto table

State adds CUPD and 41 other permanent medication drop-off locations

Jan. 12, 2017

On Monday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced the addition of 42 medication collection box locations in two dozen counties around the state, including a permanent location at the CU Boulder Police Department and Parking and Transportation lobby.

Phishing

Campus targeted by phishing emails

Jan. 5, 2017

The campus has recently been targeted by malicious emails that appear to be attempts to steal usernames and passwords. One such phishing email asked for further account verification which when followed, led people to a login page. These emails are not authentic. If you receive one, do not click on the link in the email. Individuals who received this email should simply delete the message. Click through for more information.

Young student dressed as feline superhero poses for photo

Elementary after-school club evokes the superheroes within

Dec. 22, 2016

You don’t need a costume and you don’t need special powers to have an impact on children and inspire change in the world around you. El Pueblo Innovation Club (EPIC) is an after-school club for elementary school students that serves as a critical space to interpret and re-imagine roles as learners and teachers, in partnership with CU Boulder School of Education students.

Street market sells locally-grown produce

Thinking globally, eating locally: A food-literacy project

Dec. 22, 2016

In the past decade, thanks to an overwhelming scientific consensus that global temperatures are rising, “eating local” has become a way for average citizens to make a difference. And thanks to a $24,000 CU Boulder Outreach Award, a group of faculty and students will reach even farther into the community to increase “food literacy.”

"Donate here" Food for Fines sign sits next to donated food items

Food for Fines was a Thanksgiving success

Dec. 21, 2016

Parking Services extends thanks to all who supported the Food for Fines event prior to Thanksgiving. With 207 parking citations forgiven and 1,784 items donated, the community food drive was a win-win for everyone involved!

Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan stands next to red rickshaw

Revolutionizing the rickshaw

Dec. 20, 2016

CU Boulder alum and engineer Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan aims to revolutionize local transportation in India. In 2014, as a sophomore, she designed and developed a hybrid conversion kit for rickshaws that would benefit the environment and rickshaw drivers alike.

Table of food and drinks

Campus food security survey now open

Dec. 16, 2016

Have you ever skipped one meal or more because you could not afford it? Have you ever wondered where money would come from to cover the cost of groceries? Take the survey and help CU understand student need for affordable or free access to food.

Brightly-lit Christmas tree with a warm fire in the fireplace

Tips for a green holiday season

Dec. 15, 2016

Click through for 10 ideas to incorporate into your work and home lives to help reduce waste while you eat, drink and make merry this holiday season.

Bike with front light and rear reflector at night

Get your free bike light starting Dec. 13

Dec. 8, 2016

Every year, CU Boulder teams up with the city of Boulder and Community Cycles to give out free bike lights in an effort to encourage the use of lights for nighttime biking. The giveaway event will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the UMC bike station.

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