CU Boulder Life /today/ en Tips for a low-key spring break /today/2025/03/12/tips-low-key-spring-break <span>Tips for a low-key spring break</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-12T13:54:54-06:00" title="Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 13:54">Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/Chautauqua_Park2.JPG?h=1c23f22b&amp;itok=cN0jD1VW" width="1200" height="800" alt="Flatirons and wildflowers"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>While some students may take trips over spring break, many Buffs look forward to a low-key week off from classes. If you’re looking for things to do over spring break, here are some ideas.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>While some students may take trips over spring break, many Buffs look forward to a low-key week off from classes. If you’re looking for things to do over spring break, here are some ideas.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2024/02/26/tips-low-key-spring-break`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:54:54 +0000 Anonymous 50379 at /today St. Patrick’s Day: Sko for Gold /today/2025/03/10/st-patricks-day-sko-gold <span>St. Patrick’s Day: Sko for Gold</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-10T13:00:33-06:00" title="Monday, March 10, 2025 - 13:00">Mon, 03/10/2025 - 13:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/Buffs%20on%20the%20Roam_20210821_007_FM.jpg?h=c6980913&amp;itok=xNUYpRdV" width="1200" height="800" alt="student bowling"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Whether you’re looking to try something new or celebrate the holiday, there are plenty of opportunities this month to connect with fellow Buffs, have fun and look out for yourself and others.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Whether you’re looking to try something new or celebrate the holiday, there are plenty of opportunities this month to connect with fellow Buffs, have fun and look out for yourself and others.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/sko-for-gold`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:33 +0000 Megan Maneval 54289 at /today Register your party, avoid potential drama and tickets /today/2025/03/06/register-your-party-avoid-potential-drama-and-tickets <span>Register your party, avoid potential drama and tickets</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-06T12:36:33-07:00" title="Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 12:36">Thu, 03/06/2025 - 12:36</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/the_hiil_aerial_landscape_20211105_006_jmp_1_0.jpg?h=fef010a4&amp;itok=WAah022r" width="1200" height="800" alt="Aerial view of the University Hill neighborhood"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Want to host a party without worrying about noise complaints or expensive tickets? Register your party with Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations and the Boulder Police Department.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Want to host a party without worrying about noise complaints or expensive tickets? Register your party with Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations and the Boulder Police Department.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/party-registration`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:36:33 +0000 Anonymous 48237 at /today Quiz: What is your perfect library study spot match? /today/2025/02/11/quiz-what-your-perfect-library-study-spot-match <span>Quiz: What is your perfect library study spot match?</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-11T12:06:09-07:00" title="Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 12:06">Tue, 02/11/2025 - 12:06</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-02/CU_LIBRARIES_10_09_23-175.jpg?h=d99d23b2&amp;itok=V89LcSfM" width="1200" height="800" alt="students in library"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The University Libraries offer a wide variety of study spaces throughout four on-campus locations. Find your perfect library study spot match with this quiz.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The University Libraries offer a wide variety of study spaces throughout four on-campus locations. Find your perfect library study spot match with this quiz.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://libraries.colorado.edu/2025/02/06/quiz-what-your-perfect-library-study-spot-match`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:06:09 +0000 Megan Maneval 54129 at /today Tips to manage your time /today/2024/02/09/tips-manage-your-time-better <span>Tips to manage your time</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-10T10:18:32-07:00" title="Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:18">Mon, 02/10/2025 - 10:18</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/istock-493304340.jpeg?h=9d5da6b6&amp;itok=smV--0yK" width="1200" height="800" alt="a student studying behind a laptop"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Between hanging out with friends, working and keeping up with classes, your schedule can get packed fast. Here are some time management tips to help you stay on track this semester and still have time for fun.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Between hanging out with friends, working and keeping up with classes, your schedule can get packed fast. Here are some time management tips to help you stay on track this semester and still have time for fun.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2025/01/31/tips-manage-your-time`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:18:32 +0000 Anonymous 50331 at /today 4 tips for transfer students /today/2025/01/22/4-tips-transfer-students <span>4 tips for transfer students</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-22T09:19:30-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 09:19">Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:19</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/Leeds%20Transfer%20Treats_Transfer%20Buffs_20231018_FM_013%20%281%29.jpg?h=d18d5042&amp;itok=xlc8DCRL" width="1200" height="800" alt="Student visits a Transfer Buffs table at a campus event"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>CU Boulder offers events, resources and support to help you make the most of your first semester here.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU Boulder offers events, resources and support to help you make the most of your first semester here.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2024/08/30/4-tips-transfer-students`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:19:30 +0000 Anonymous 51418 at /today Campus coffee and tea shops to fuel your semester /today/2025/01/22/campus-coffee-and-tea-shops-fuel-your-semester <span>Campus coffee and tea shops to fuel your semester</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-22T07:52:39-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 07:52">Wed, 01/22/2025 - 07:52</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/WeatherTech%20Cafe_Interior_20180418_002.jpg?h=570072db&amp;itok=w4DQ5es0" width="1200" height="800" alt="Students studying in the WeatherTech Cafe on campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>CU Boulder offers many convenient coffee, tea and snack shops on campus to aid your study sessions. These shops will make the hours spent studying a little more enjoyable.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU Boulder offers many convenient coffee, tea and snack shops on campus to aid your study sessions. These shops will make the hours spent studying a little more enjoyable.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2023/01/17/campus-coffee-and-tea-shops-fuel-your-spring`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:52:39 +0000 Anonymous 30451 at /today 6 tips for living with roommates /today/2025/01/16/6%20tips-living-roommates-during-college <span>6 tips for living with roommates</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-16T14:09:49-07:00" title="Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 14:09">Thu, 01/16/2025 - 14:09</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/chip_the_buffalo_move_in_20210818_004_fm_1.jpg?h=d5c62dad&amp;itok=ASIlhkwT" width="1200" height="800" alt="Two roommates pose for a photo with Chip the buffalo mascot"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>While many Buffs get along with their roommates, disagreements can happen. This is normal and working through conflict often leads to growth and stronger relationships. Here are some tips for creating a positive living environment and navigating conflict if it comes up.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>While many Buffs get along with their roommates, disagreements can happen. This is normal and working through conflict often leads to growth and stronger relationships. Here are some tips for creating a positive living environment and navigating conflict if it comes up.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2024/05/10/tips-living-roommates-during-college`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:09:49 +0000 Anonymous 52076 at /today 4 tips to prepare for extreme cold and snowy weather /today/2025/01/16/4-tips-prepare-extreme-cold-and-snowy-weather <span>4 tips to prepare for extreme cold and snowy weather</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-16T09:59:18-07:00" title="Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 09:59">Thu, 01/16/2025 - 09:59</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/Fall_Snow_Campus_20191024_068_BAC.jpg?h=c6980913&amp;itok=E8OTOgsd" width="1200" height="800" alt="A snowy scene on the CU Boulder campus with snow-covered trees and grass."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Boulder is expecting snow and freezing temperatures for the next few days. Whether you're staying in town or leaving for the weekend, here are some tips to be prepared.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Boulder is expecting snow and freezing temperatures for the next few days. Whether you're staying in town or leaving for the weekend, here are some tips to be prepared.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2025/01/16/4-tips-prepare-extreme-cold-and-snowy-weather`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:59:18 +0000 Greg B Swenson 53982 at /today 5 things to know about the UMC /today/2025/01/16/5-things-know-about-umc <span>5 things to know about the UMC</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-16T07:35:23-07:00" title="Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 07:35">Thu, 01/16/2025 - 07:35</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/buffs_afterdark25ga_3.jpg?h=592eac2e&amp;itok=W3PTrAQ2" width="1200" height="800" alt="Students visiting the UMC"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Known as the campus “living room,” thousands of people visit the University Memorial Center every day to eat, enjoy free activities and entertainment, study or just hang out. Here are some things to know about the UMC.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Known as the campus “living room,” thousands of people visit the University Memorial Center every day to eat, enjoy free activities and entertainment, study or just hang out. Here are some things to know about the UMC.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentaffairs/2024/12/13/5-things-know-about-umc`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:35:23 +0000 Anonymous 45345 at /today