UNIVERSITY PARENT
GUIDE
WINTER
2013
spring
University of Colorado
Boulder
Campus Resources – Local Insight – Helpful Information
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Comprehensive advice, information for student success
Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder!
Life as University of Colorado Parents
A Study Abroad Primer for Parents
CU Office of Parent Relations
CU Parent Program
Combining Education, Interests, and Professional Development
CU - Boulder Welcomes Student Veterans
Forever Buffs – It’s for Students
Beating the Breaks
Wardenburg Health Center
Your Student’s Grades and Privacy
Boulder Community
Make the most of your visit by getting to know the area
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32 | The History of Pearl Street
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Welcome to the University
of Colorado Boulder!
If, however, you are interested in getting
involved and supporting the university
there are a wide variety of options for both
residents and non-residents of Colorado:
Dear Proud CU Parent,
Congratulations to you and your student for visiting the University of
Colorado at Boulder...we hope to welcome you to the CU-Boulder family!
We hope that you have an informative and productive visit. Of course we’re
a little biased, but we’re willing to bet that you and your student will come
to love CU for all that it has to offer, both in and out of the classroom.
At CU-Boulder, we are blessed with outstanding leadership, a
phenomenal faculty, dedicated staff, exciting athletics, and one of
the most beautiful campus settings and climates in the country.
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t CU-Boulder, we are blessed with
outstanding leadership, a phenomenal
faculty, dedicated staff, exciting athletics,
and one of the most beautiful campus
settings and climates in the country.
Parents, we would also like to introduce
you to the CU Parents Association,
otherwise known as CUPA. The Parents
Association is dedicated to promoting and
advancing the University of Colorado at
Boulder and to supporting the university
administration in its ongoing mission of
excellence. As the parent of a CU-Boulder
student, you are automatically eligible to
become a member of CUPA — there are
no dues. We just ask that parents sign
up at http://parents.colorado.edu/join.
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We hope that you decide to get
involved with the university and the
Parents Association and enjoy the
many benefits associated with CUPA
membership and once you have joined:
⊲1⊲ You will receive the CU Parent
E-Connection about twice a
month during the academic year,
an email update that provides
parents the latest on university
policies, programs, and news.
⊲2⊲ You are encouraged to regularly
visit the “Parent and Family” website
(http://parents.colorado.edu) where
you can find items ranging from
links to information resources and
frequently asked questions to
calendars, tailored news features
and parent event information.
University of Colorado Boulder
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You can become an admissions
volunteer in your area, representing
the university at local college
fairs and admissions events.
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You can volunteer at CUPAsponsored events and
functions like Family Weekend,
freshman orientation, and new
student welcome/move-in.
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You can volunteer to help with
CUPA-sponsored scholarship
and merit award programs.
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You can volunteer to host or
support an event for prospective
or current CU students and
parents in your area.
To find out more about any of these
volunteer opportunities or to go
ahead and get involved, simply
contact the Office of Parent Relations
at parents@colorado.edu.
3⊲⊲ You will have a better
understanding of how your student
will benefit from the success of
the CU Parent Fund, a Student
Affairs fundraising activity that
provides vital support to a variety
of campus programs, all of which
directly impact your student, both
in and out of the classroom.
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⊲⊲ And finally, you will receive the
support of the Office of Parent
Relations. OPR stands ready
to answer your questions or
refer you to the office/ person
that can provide you the
answer or service you need.
Again, congratulations on you and your
student’s decision to visit CU-Boulder.
We are excited for you because we know
that a tremendous variety of educational
and developmental opportunities and
experiences await your student. Hopefully,
you will have the opportunity to learn
about many of these opportunities
during your visit. All your student has to
do is reach out, find their passion, apply
themselves and enjoy some of the best
years of their lives. We invite you to be
our partner in supporting and furthering
your student’s educational experience.
Your involvement can make these some
of the best years in your life as well.
Sincerely,
George W. “Barney” Ballinger
- Director, Parent and Veteran Programs
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daughter’s experience in the Honors
Program was very enriching and well
worth the extra effort and time involved.
provides a forum for them to pursue
it. Our daughter’s four years in the
marching band gave her a great
experience in discipline, teamwork,
and individual performance
excellence, in addition to a family of
more than 200 wonderful friends.
By way of specific recommendations,
we would say:
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Life as University of
Colorado Parents
Encourage your students to
connect with their professors: sit
in the front row, don’t miss class,
and take the initiative to get to
know your professors, such as
meeting them at office hours.
Join outside activities. Academic
study—the “9 to 5” aspect of higher
education—is important. However,
what is beyond the classroom
provides true enrichment. Whatever
your student’s passion, there is a
club, organization, or activity that
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The Study Abroad program is
an excellent experience that
every student should plan
for. Our daughter’s summer in
Bolivia studying film under an
Oscar nominated director was
an experience unparalleled in
challenge, accomplishment,
and enjoyment.
By Fred Gluck and Andrea Rhodes,
CU-Boulder parents
To Join the CU Parents Association (CUPA) simply go to
http://parents.colorado.edu/join
and complete the information form.
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s our daughter completes the final
semester of her undergraduate career
at the University of Colorado Boulder,
we look back on an amazing four-anda-half years, both for her and for us. She
has her own story to tell; here is ours.
We got a late start becoming engaged
in university life, our only true regret. It
was toward the end of our daughter’s
sophomore year that we joined CUPA, the
CU Parents Association, probably the most
influential action of our CU experience.
Had we recognized the value in this
experience, we would have joined at the
beginning of our daughter’s freshman
year. It has been through CUPA that
we have met some wonderful people—
faculty, staff, parents, and students. It
is through CUPA that we began giving
back to the university in terms of both
energy and financial support. And it is
through CUPA that we gained a greater
knowledge and insight into university life.
Although we have lived in Boulder for well
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over 30 years, we seldom participated
in CU events. However, in the past
four years, we have been to concerts,
presentations, workshops, sporting
events, diversity related activities,
recruiting events, away football games
with the marching band, and more. Our
one general recommendation, especially
to parents who are close geographically,
is to join the campus, get connected, and
get engaged. It will enrich both your own
lives as well as that of your students.
One observation we have about the
Honors Program and residential academic
programs is that they provide an excellent
opportunity for students to focus more
closely with each other, with faculty, and
with an academic subject. It is another
way for students to engage in a small
community. The Honors Program also
provides an opportunity for students to
engage in a scholarly activity similar to
what they would experience in graduate
school—a taste of the future. Our
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A Study Abroad Primer
for Parents
Why should my student consider
studying abroad?
What are the options
available for my student?
Your student will earn credit toward
his or her degree, learn and build skills
for a future career, be able to put an
impressive experience on a resume,
learn a new language or continue
studying one, experience a new way of
living and learning, step out of a comfort
zone, and learn skills they would not
otherwise learn. Studying abroad is a
transformational experience for students.
There are nearly 400 CU-Boulder
approved study abroad programs in
over 73 countries, so your student
definitely has a lot of options! Students
are encouraged to find a program
that is a great “fit” for them taking into
consideration factors like courses offered,
location, program type, cost, etc. Non
CU programs are also an option.
Is it common to study abroad?
What does a study abroad
program cost?
At the CU-Boulder, approximately 25
percent of students who enter the
university as first-year students and
graduate attend a study abroad program.
The cost of studying abroad varies by
program. Some programs are similar
(sometimes less!) to the cost of studying
in Boulder, and others are more.
Does a studying abroad set
student back from graduating in
four years?
How does my student
get started?
A recent study of graduation rates showed
that CU-Boulder students who study
abroad graduated at the same speed as
students who did not study abroad. Your
student can earn credit toward his or her
degree while studying abroad, including
major, minor, certificate, core, and elective
credit. Ideally, your student will start
planning at least a year in advance.
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Your student can attend Study Abroad
101; a 30-minute session presented
five days a week. At Study Abroad 101
students learn about reasons for studying
abroad, program types, housing options,
financial aid and affordability, major/minor
credit, College of Arts and Sciences core,
credits, grades, eligibility requirements,
the application process, deadlines, and
graduation information.
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What services do CU-Boulder
study abroad programs provide
to my student?
Study Abroad Programs provides
a variety of services before,
during, and after a student’s study
abroad experience including:
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Contact information for
study abroad alumni
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Continued registration as a fulltime student at CU-Boulder
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Pre-departure orientation(s) and
thorough program preparation
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Additional support during
your students’ time abroad
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A guarantee for the coursework
your student takes abroad to
appear on the CU-Boulder
transcript and count toward the
degree (with a few exceptions)
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Alumni services upon return
from studying abroad
What about safety and study
abroad?
The personal safety of your student while
he or she is studying abroad is of extreme
importance both to you and to the Office
of International Education. We take very
seriously the role of preparing students
through pre-departure orientations
here in Boulder, extensive resources
guides, contact with program providers,
and on-site staff knowledgeable in the
area. While your student is abroad, he
or she will have access to on-site staff
for assistance as well as our 24-hour
emergency telephone. Although most
experiences abroad are trouble free,
CU-Boulder makes sure that students are
well prepared in order to remain safe and
to maximize their experience abroad.
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Advising and resources to select
the most suitable program
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Selection and campus approval
of a portfolio of high quality
programs that match the needs
of CU-Boulder students
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Assistance through the
application process
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Connection with a program
manager who is an expert on
your student’s program
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Resource direction on how to
obtain a passport and/or visa
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Assistance in working with various
CU-Boulder administrative offices
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Advising regarding
opportunities and pathways
for financing study abroad
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Working with Financial Aid to ensure
the portability of federal aid award
packages and other scholarships
A good start is to visit the website at
studyabroad.colorado.edu. Additionally,
we’d love to speak with you!
Call 303-492-7741, or e-mail us at
studyabr@colorado.edu. If you are in
Boulder you are also welcome to come
by during business hours to meet with
a study abroad advisor in person.
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Need-based scholarships from
Study Abroad Programs
By the Office of International Education,
Study Abroad Programs
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Where can I go for further
information?
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CU Office of Parent Relations
T
he college years represent a new stage of parenting. According
to a recent article in the Boston Globe, “helicopter parents may
not be all that bad in helping their students navigate away from the
potential pitfalls that commonly accompany college life…unless, of
course, their actions are taken to the extreme. However, parents
need to know of the fine line between “being there” for their child
and “over-parenting,” which denies their student the opportunity
to grow by not allowing them to succeed or fail on their own.
At CU, we believe that a community of
faculty, staff, parents, alumni and students
can provide the support, ideas and
resources that today’s families need to
navigate their new college parenting role.
In an effort to connect CU-Boulder
parents with this community, the Office of
Parent Relations (OPR) is partnering even
more closely with other departments on
campus. For example, OPR distributes a
newsletter that features a compilation of
information gathered from across campus
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and sent to parents’ mailboxes. All parents
who have joined the free CU Parents
Association (CUPA) also receive the CU
Parent E-Connection electronic newsletter.
In cooperation with Admissions, the CU
Alumni Association, and the CU Bookstore,
OPR now coordinates CU summer send-offs
for our newest Buffs across the country. For
tech-savvy parents, OPR uses Facebook,
www.Facebook.com/CUBUFFParents, and
enhanced web pages at http://parents.
colorado.edu to get the latest news to you.
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Further partnering with the CU Alumni
Association and participating in their
Forever Buffs Program has opened
doors for CU students and their parents.
This partnership is yet another way
for parents to stay connected with the
University. For a one-time payment of
$99.00 CU Boulder parents can join
the valuable Alumni network and enjoy
the information, resources and other
membership benefits found at www.
cualum.org/members/friends. In a
rough economy, networking is king.
So, before you call your student’s
professor or advisor or the Dean of
Students, consider contacting the
Office of Parent Relations. They are
equipped to answer many parent
concerns, research tough questions or
connect you with campus experts. OPR
places a priority on working personally
on parent issues in a professional,
timely manner. Who you gonna call?
Contact Parent Relations at parents@
colorado.edu or (303) 492-1380.
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CU Parent Program
CU
-Boulder parents have many
opportunities to get involved,
stay connected and make a difference
at CU. The mission of the CU Parent
Program is to partner with parents to
support and enhance the educational
experience of CU students and to
help parents stay connected.
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university, including summer send offs,
Family Weekend, orientation dinners,
continuing student scholarships, parent
newsletters, and more. For more info
visit http://parents.colorado.edu.
The University of Colorado Parent
Program is comprised of three parts:
the Office of Parent Relations; the CU
Parents Association (CUPA), and the CU
Parent Fund. We connect with parents by
hosting a number of events throughout
the year and by sponsoring a variety of
communications efforts. Through these
outreach programs we inform parents of
the many ways they can volunteer and
support the university and their students.
Parents can also get involved through
the CU Parent Fund, the fundraising
arm for Student Affairs. Each year the
Parent Fund enables support for critical
programs and initiatives that directly
assist students. This year’s goal is to
support four major areas of Student Affairs
programming: campus safety, student
development, experiential learning, and
parent programs. Many of these programs
are not supported by tuition or state
funding, therefore, private support, such
as gifts to the Parent Fund, are the only
way to ensure that these programs exist.
The Office of Parent Relations (OPR)
and CUPA are part of the Division of
Student affairs and the CU parent’s link
to information on policies, programs
and news of specific interest to them.
Throughout the year, OPR/CUPA organizes
a variety of activities and programs that
give parents the opportunity to interact
with and support students and the
If you’d like more information about the
CU Parents Association or to hear more
about the many ways parents can get
involved at CU, contact the Office of
Parent Relations at (303) 492-1380 or
parents@colorado.edu. For information
about giving to the Parent Fund, please
contact the Parent Fund at (303) 4923440 or parents@cufund.org.
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My advice to current students:
Combining Education,
Interests, and Professional
Development
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Find opportunities to discover
and/or pursue your career
passion—in the form of internships,
research, or volunteer positions.
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Seek out leadership opportunities
in student organizations to
get involved on campus and
expand on your interests.
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Get out and meet professionals in
your field of interest. Attend career
fairs and do informational interviews
with community members. They
love to talk to students about the
variety of career possibilities and
they enjoy offering advice about
how to get your foot in the door.
The positive rumors surrounding
CU-Boulder are true. The diversity
of student interest at this university
enables students to pursue their
passion and goals—in any arena.
CU-Boulder separates itself from the
rest of the pack because students
here can immerse themselves in
their education, their interests,
and their available professional
networks — simultaneously.
By Max Gompertz
‘12, psychology and
environmental studies
University of Colorado Boulder
D
ue to globalization and economic instability, many students may feel as
if finding one’s career is like finding a needle in a haystack. However, the
breadth of opportunities offered to students at the University of Colorado
Boulder is unique. As an involved CU-Boulder student, I have discovered
many avenues for engagement in both academic and professional settings.
The university is always searching for
students to work for various campus
bodies. I was lucky to find a job working
in Career Services. This experience has
given me insight into the recruitment
criteria of many types of employers. I
have completed many informational
interviews, attended several career
fairs, and secured leadership positions
in two student groups. However, in
addition to obtaining work-related
experience before graduation, I
suggest that students seek out
supplementary activities. In my case,
I have used leadership positions
and studying abroad to bolster my
education and discover my vocation.
Traveling to Europe for summer school
in Denmark granted me a global
perspective on the transnational job
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market. I believe this understanding is
vital when working in a world flattened
by advancements in electronic
communication and international
competition for domestic jobs. While
my newly acquired education in Danish
alternative energy technology will
become the foundation to my future
career, an aptitude in leadership
will dictate my career path.
Without an active leadership role
in Boulder’s student-run CU Energy
Club, I would not have developed
the understanding of the industry I
wish to enter. This is what separates
CU-Boulder from other universities.
The involved student population here
provides ample opportunities for all
types of students to engage with
various networks of potential employers.
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CU-Boulder Welcomes
Student Veterans
T
hanks to a tremendous opportunity offered by the new Post-9/11 GI Bill,
colleges and universities across the country are witnessing an ever
increasing number of veterans enrolling in school after completing their military
service. CU-Boulder is no exception and is striving to make our university
a great place for today’s veterans to pursue their educational dreams.
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While determining the exact number
of veterans enrolled at CU-Boulder
is a difficult proposition, we believe
there are at least 740 student veterans
taking classes on campus. There
are also a large number of military
dependents, sons and daughters of
active duty military personnel, who are
benefitting from a provision of the new
GI Bill that allows military personnel
to transfer their educational benefits
to their dependents. When you factor
in students enrolled in the Army, Air
Force, and Naval ROTC programs as
well as active-duty military personnel
pursuing graduate degrees, the number
of CU-Boulder students with a tie to the
U.S. military certainly exceeds 1,300!
In reality, a great deal. The university
has built a robust veteran services
team to provide counseling, referrals,
outreach, program development, and
financial aid. As a retired Air Force
colonel, I am currently leading the
team as director of Veteran Services,
reporting directly to the vice chancellor
for student affairs. Joining the team is
the new veteran services coordinator
(a recently retired naval officer) who
will focus on working directly with
student veterans and serve as their
first source of support. A veterans’
educational benefits/VA certifying
official who is the primary liaison with
the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs,
works closely with the coordinator.
So, what is CU-Boulder doing to
promote the success of this growing
segment of its student population?
In 2011, several student veterans
got together to establish the CUBoulder Student Veterans Association
University of Colorado Boulder
(CUBSVA). This student-run organization
has become a key auxiliary (ally) of
the Veteran Services team. One of the
primary reasons that student veterans
established this organization was the
belief that nobody could help a veteran
transition from military to campus
life more effectively than student
veterans who have already made the
transition. The last few months have
validated this belief. Early indications
suggest that this organization is
making its mark and will become a key
component of the campus community.
While campus leaders realized that
building a strong Veteran Services
team was a critical step in the right
direction, they also recognized the
need to establish a physical location for
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Veteran Services. Consequently, the
Division of Student Affairs established a
Student Veterans Center in the Center
for Community. This resource center
provides “one-stop-shop” convenience
as well as a place for student veterans
to relax and congregate. CU-Boulder
believes that the educational
experience it has to offer our veterans
is second to none and the university is
committed to demonstrating that we
welcome and value veterans, military
personnel, and their dependents
as an increasingly important part
of our campus community.
By George W. “Barney” Ballinger
Colonel, USAF (retired), Director of the
Office of Parent Relations, Director
of the Office of Veteran Affairs
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brightest Buffs. Students who hold a
3.25 or higher GPA are eligible to apply.
A truly simple way for your student
to gain access to alumni is through
our social media channels and
the online directory, Forever Buffs
Network. One student who sought
career counseling from the stellar
team within Career Services was
directed to use the Forever Buffs
Network and, to her surprise, she
found it to be an amazing resource.
She completed three informational
interviews through connections made
in the network and continues to gain
more insight into the world of athletics,
entertainment, and marketing.
Forever Buffs It’s for Students
F
or many, the words “alumni
association” implies that it’s
something for after graduation.
At the CU-Boulder Alumni Association,
we know we are relevant to students
now! Forever Buffs is the movement
to bring our 240,000 alumni and
30,000 undergraduate and graduate
students together in an exceptional
Buff family. Since the launch of
Forever Buffs in 2008, the Alumni
Association has been building a
culture that welcomes students the
moment they step foot on campus.
The result is increased opportunities
to bring alumni and students together
socially and professionally.
You may have experienced this
interaction at a Summer Send-Off.
Coordinated by the Office of Parent
Relations, these events encourage
CU-Boulder parents and their
incoming student(s) to come together
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The Alumni Association is working hard
on behalf of your student and we hope
you’ll encourage your student to not
wait until they graduate to get to know
us. Learn more at www.cualum.org.
By Melanie Ricci
Director of Student Alumni
and Engagement
A Friends of CU lifetime membership
in the Alumni Association is $99, which
allows you to receive the quarterly
Coloradan alumni magazine and
a host of other benefits. More:
www.cualum.org/foreverbuffs
for a special CU send-off from their
respective hometowns. The Alumni
Association invites young alumni and
current students to share meaningful
advice and to welcome incoming
students to the Forever Buffs family.
One young alum from San Antonio,
Justin Coons (Jour ’07), was thrilled
about his participation said, “The
parents were mostly interested to hear
my take on campus life, such as whether
to bring a car or a TV,” he said. “I also
passed on some advice about applying
for in-state tuition, scholarships, and
other programs. Hopefully my advice
was helpful, and I was happy to attend.”
On campus, the Alumni Association
works with the Senior Class Council to
sponsor and host an evening practice
networking event with juniors, seniors,
and local alumni. We also work with
alumni chapters located around the
country that host fundraising events to
raise scholarship funds for CU-Boulder’s
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Beating the Breaks
T
raveling is a popular spring
by Rachel Keener Killam, Career Counselor, University of Colorado at Boulder
Traveling
How to Turn Seasonal Breaks Toward Student Gains
and summer break activity.
Traveling is a great way for
students to relax, reflect, and have
fun. I often encourage students
to pay attention to themselves
while traveling—to maintain
awareness of what aspects of
their personality emerge, what
strengths they use to navigate
their way through a new city
or country, and what might be
energizing or draining during their
travels. Self-awareness can be
highly beneficial for your students’
personal and professional
growth and development.
Volunteering
As a university career counselor, I talk with many students about how to maximize
their spring and summer breaks. Most students’ plans fall in one of three categories:
traveling, volunteering, or getting an internship or job (often, their plans include
a combination of any of these three). Whatever your students’ plans, here are a
few tips to help him or her get the most out of spring and summer breaks.
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olunteering can be a great way for students to engage
in the community while also exploring their own interests
and strengths. Many students choose to volunteer to help
determine if they are interested in a professional field. Some
universities, including CU Boulder, offer structured, teamoriented volunteering programs during breaks, called “Alternative
Breaks.” Alternative Breaks is a way for students to travel with
their peers while also volunteering for a humanitarian project.
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Rachel has been a career counselor at the University of Colorado
at Boulder for nearly five years. She counsels undergraduate
and graduate students from all over the country and the
world, helping them develop personally and professionally. Along with being a
career counselor and having one of the best jobs in the world, Rachel enjoys
writing on topics related to career development, spirituality, and gender equity.
interning
I
nterning or working can be
an excellent way to spend
a summer break. Internship
experience is crucial to getting
a job after graduation, and helps
students discover professional
paths. There are paid and unpaid
internships; both are valuable.
It can be beneficial for them to
have a job that is relevant to their
major or career path. This way,
they can build their network, gain
relevant skills and exposure to
different aspects of their industry.
If their job is unrelated to their
major/career path, students can
still maximize the opportunity
by honing their interpersonal,
writing, problem-solving, or other
transferable skills, all of which
are key to any future career.
S
taying at home might be
exactly what your student
needs to recharge and relax. For
many students, a break with no
plans is necessary for mental
and emotional health. Encourage
your students to take it easy
if that is what they need.
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tip:
STAYING SAFE
WHILE TRAVELING
Room With A View
Try to reserve a room above the
first floor as they’re easier to break
into and take advantage of room
safes to store valuables. When it
comes to locking up, don’t forget
the sliding glass doors and only
allow trusted people into rooms.
“Shakin Not Stirred”
With alcohol, moderation is key, and
knowing your limits could be vital. If
your student is old enough to drink
remind them to pace themselves.
Drunkenness is a recipe to become
an easy target. And as always,
designated drivers are a must.
Behind the Wheel
Driving with a friend is always a
plus and two sets of eyes on the
road are better than one. Take
turns driving and make sure all
drivers have a valid driver’s license
and all automobile documentation
is in the car before you leave.
Money on the Go
When heading to the ATM machine
go as a group or with a friend, if
time permits, make the visit during
daylight hours. At machine, scan
behind you to ensure no one is
peering who shouldn’t be.
Out on the Town
If leaving with friends, return with
them. This keeps students safe,
avoids a bevy of potential pitfalls
that come from being alone, and
ensures trusted help is nearby.
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Wardenburg Health Center
W
ardenburg is a comprehensive health care facility located centrally on CUBoulder’s campus near the University Memorial Center (UMC) and many
residence halls. We specialize in caring for the needs of college students and offer
a variety of services including medical
care, psychological health and psychiatry,
“Thirty-two percent of CU students
women’s health, sports medicine
report that colds, flu, and sore
services, laboratory and radiology
throats had a significant impact on
services, health promotion/prevention
their academic performance.”
services and a full-service pharmacy.
- 2009 ACHA-NCHA
Our staff includes medical
physicians, nurse practitioners,
psychologists, psychiatrists, physical
therapists, and social workers.
All fee-paying students are welcome
to use services at Wardenburg
regardless of insurance coverage;
however, Wardenburg will only bill the
university-sponsored health plans.
UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED
HEALTH PLANS
Student Gold Health Insurance Plan
The Student Gold Health Insurance
Plan provides medical, sports
medicine, women’s and men’s health,
psychological health and psychiatry,
and prescription coverage on campus
at Wardenburg Health Center as well
as national and international coverage.
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WARDENBURG CAMPUS CARE
For the average price of a college
textbook, Campus Care provides
primary health care coverage (e.g.,
colds, broken bones, and annual
exams) at Wardenburg Health Center.
Wardenburg Campus Care is an
inexpensive school plan for students
who already have insurance but would
like convenient primary care coverage
on campus.
Wardenburg Health Center:
(303) 492-5101
For more information visit:
www.colorado.edu/healthcenter
CU Student Health Plans Office:
(303) 492-5107
For more information visit:
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Will the college let me know if
my student gets in any trouble
related to drugs or alcohol?
Your Student’s Grades & Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
T
he Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (a.k.a. FERPA or 20 U.S.C. § 1232g;
34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that controls student records.
FERPA is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, and maintains a
website for parents at www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/parents.html. Under
FERPA, all parental rights are transferred from you to your student once he/she
either reaches 18 years of age or enters a post-secondary institution. This means
that you cannot access your student’s college educational records even if you
are paying the bills unless your student gives you written permission to do so.
What information is
protected under FERPA?
FERPA covers “educational records” which
are very broadly defined as “those records
that are directly related to a student and
are maintained by an educational agency
or institution or by a party acting for the
agency or institution.” Examples of FERPA
records include grades, transcripts, test
scores, I.D. numbers or social security
numbers, financial records, disciplinary
records, and class schedules. While
counseling and medical records are
not covered by FERPA, almost every
state has laws or policies governing the
confidentiality of these types of records.
What information can I
obtain without permission
from my son or daughter?
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Unless your student specifically requests
that the college not release it, FERPA
allows the college to release certain
information, called Directory Information,
to anyone. Directory information means
information contained in an education
record of a student that would not
generally be considered harmful or an
invasion of privacy, if disclosed. It includes,
but is not limited to, the student’s name,
address, telephone listing, electronic
mail address, photograph, date and
place of birth, major field of study, dates
of attendance, grade level, enrollment
status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate;
full-time or part-time), participation in
officially recognized activities and sports,
weight and height of members of athletic
teams, degrees, honors and awards
received, and the most recent educational
agency or institution attended. Each
college can specify what it considers as
directory information under FERPA.
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Under FERPA a college MAY, without
the student’s permission, release certain
information to parents or guardians
of students under the age of 21 found
responsible for violating any law, rule or
university policy pertaining to drugs or
alcohol. Each college is allowed to decide
whether or not to release this information
to parents; even schools that decide to
release information under this provision
can set parameters as to what info to
release and when to notify parents.
Health and Counseling Services’ records
are subject to even more restrictions
than are educational records, including
keeping it confidential that your student
has even utilized those services. College
officials recognize that confidentiality
in this area is critical to encouraging
students to talk openly and candidly
with a physician, psychologist or other
health professional without fear that this
information will be shared with others.
framework that recognizes that the
college years are when students are
transitioning from late adolescence to
adulthood. One of the most effective
ways to help with that transition is to
treat students as adults, granting them
both the rights and responsibilities
which go along with that status. This
includes communicating directly with
them rather than with the parents. Most
college officials recognize the important
role parents also play in this transition to
adulthood, including providing emotional
and financial support, and reinforcing
good behavior and habits. Students
are consistently encouraged to share
information with their parents and include
them in key decisions and situations
they face during their college years.
(Source: The Parent Pages,
Paperclip Communications)
Will I be notified if my student
is hurt or in danger?
In the event of a potentially lifethreatening emergency FERPA does
allow parents or guardians to be notified
without prior consent from the student.
Most colleges have some type of
emergency notification policy for this
type of situation. Further, if a hospital or
police agency is involved, they will have
their own protocols for notifying you.
Why does the college make
it almost impossible to get
any info about my student?
In addition to the legal constraints
FERPA places on us, most colleges
operate within a student development
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R
ated the “#1 Sports Town in America” by Outside Magazine. Boulder
is where some of the world’s top runners, cyclists, mountain
bikers, and rock climbers choose to call home. It’s also a close-knit
community full of residents who embrace an active outdoor lifestyle
and who are committed to natural resource conservation. Combine
all of that with 300 days of sunshine per year, and it’s clear why
Boulder is one of the hottest outdoor destinations in the country.
The surrounding Rocky Mountain
landscape beckons visitors with
easy-to-challenging hiking trails
and unparalleled scenic views. A
single day’s itinerary might include
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watching the sunrise from a hot air
balloon; paddling a kayak through
the middle of town; rock climbing
the nearby peaks; mountain biking
over rugged alpine trails; tubing
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or fly-fishing in Boulder Creek; or
teeing off at Flatirons Golf Course.
Visitors are encouraged to take
advantage of Boulder’s 300 miles
of serene hiking and biking trails,
approximately 45,000 acres of
unspoiled open space or the Boulder
Creek Path, which runs through the
middle of town and parallels Boulder
Creek. In winter, you can test your
snowshoeing or cross country skiing
ability on nearby trails. Or, enjoy
downhill skiing and snowboarding at
Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, just 30
minutes away from downtown Boulder.
If you want to go rock climbing,
Boulder is a great place to be! Boulder,
Colorado is blessed with some of
the best rock and ice climbing in the
country, only minutes from local coffee
houses, taverns, and restaurants.
Climbers, hikers, alpinists and
mountaineers from around the world
congregate here. From the distinctive
Flatirons above town, to Eldorado
Canyon in the south and Boulder
Canyon in the west, there is a lifetime’s
worth of outstanding climbs here.
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The History of Pearl Street
A
long-time resident of Boulder
once said that Pearl Street,
in the 1940s, was “a good
place to buy a pair of socks.”
Whatever one’s objective, the
town’s main thoroughfare has
been many things to many
people during its decades-long
evolution from mud to mall.
Boulder began as a supply town
for gold miners in the mountains,
and Pearl Street is believed to
have been named for the wife of
one of the town’s 54 founders.
When these men established the
Boulder City Town Company on
February 10, 1859, the land was
part of the hunting grounds for
roaming bands of Arapahos.
In the early days, whenever it rained
or snowed and horse-drawn freight
wagons and carriages shuttled provisions
and people around town, the street
was thick with ruts. In the summertime,
it billowed with dust and flies. To
encourage shoppers to come into their
stores, individual business owners
built their own wooden sidewalks – but
they didn’t always match the height or
the width of those of their neighbors.
In the 1880s, the boardwalks were
removed and replaced with flagstones.
A horse-drawn streetcar seemed like a
good idea when it was introduced in 1891.
Laborers plowed and scraped Pearl Street
and laid tracks. After a horse pulled the
wooden streetcar in one direction,
it was unhitched and moved to the
other end for the return ride. When the
novelty of the paying customers wore
off, the streetcar went out of business.
A decade later, and with a little more
sophistication, Boulder residents
welcomed the new electric streetcars
that wound their way through town.
At the time, crushed rock created a
smoother and cleaner road surface.
Large streetcars of the Interurban
Railroad transported passengers along
Pearl Street from 12th Street (now
Broadway) to 31st Street, beginning in
1908. Pedestrians could jump on and
off while
In a much paraphrased account
twenty-two years later, Chief Niwot,
also known as Chief Left Hand,
supposedly proclaimed that the
Boulder valley was so beautiful
that people seeing it will want
to stay, and their staying will be
the undoing of its beauty. This
became known as “Niwot’s curse”
or, in modern terminology, an
early attempt at growth control.
The gold-seekers stayed
anyway, and they drove a stake
into the middle of the presentday intersection of Broadway
and Pearl. Surveyors sighted
across the stake to Valmont
Butte, to the east, to determine
a straight line for Pearl Street.
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doing their business downtown,
or ride all the way to Denver.
By 1917, the automobile era was firmly
entrenched, and Pearl, between
11th and 17th streets, became the
first street in Boulder to be paved.
Uniform 15-foot-wide concrete
sidewalks flanked either side.
Storefronts were lowered in the 1930s,
in an attempt at modernization. During
the next few years, Boulder’s main
street remained relatively unchanged,
except for the city’s first streetlight –
at Pearl and Broadway. By the 1950s
and 1960s, architectural preferences
changed, and business owners
covered many of the historic buildings
with metal facades. Streetcars were
long-gone, and shopping centers on
the outskirts of town became more
convenient for busy post-World War
II housewives. The 1960s and much
of the 1970s was a time of transition,
as social and political upheaval
rocked the country. In Boulder, an
increase in crime coincided with a
doubling of the population and the
deterioration of downtown. To keep
the commercial core viable, farsighted
citizens began a series of planning
groups. The first, in 1966, was the
“Committee for the Exploration of the
Core Area Potential” (CECAP), later
renamed “Boulder Tomorrow, Inc.”
Victor Gruen Associates then
drafted elaborate plans which never
materialized, but architect Carl
Worthington came up with the fourblock-pedestrian-mall concept. In 1970,
Governor John A. Love signed the “Public
Mall Act,” officially paving the way for
Boulder and other Colorado cities to
close streets for the construction of
pedestrian malls. That same year, the city
of Boulder established the Central Area
General Improvement District (CAGID)
to provide parking and improvements
for a thirty-five-block downtown area.
In 1974, Boulder Mayor Penfield Tate
appointed a “Core Area Revitalization
Committee” (CARC). Despite controversies
relating to a projected lack of parking
and disruption of businesses, the Boulder
City Council passed a resolution to
establish the “Downtown Boulder Mall.”
The section of Pearl Street between 11th
and 15th streets was closed to traffic in
June 1976. Residents got used to driving
a one-way loop around downtown and
walking to the still-open businesses.
Dedication day for the Pearl Street Mall
took place on August 6, 1977, changing
the face of Pearl Street once again.
Since then, long-standing buildings
have been restored, and national and
local historic designations ensure that
the historic character of downtown
Boulder will be maintained. Richard
Foy, Co-Chair of Communications Arts,
Inc. summed up the mall’s success by
stating: “Pearl Street, once Boulder’s
commercial artery, has become its cultural
heart and soul.” - Silvia Pettem
Silvia Pettem is a CU alum and author
of several books including “Separate
Lives: The Story of Mary Rippon,”
and “Someone’s Daughter: In Search
of Justice for Jane Doe.” See her
website at www.silviapettem.com.
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CU Campus Map Key
University Buildings
1. Administrative and Research
Center—East Campus
(J-2) (ARCE)
2. Armory (D-4) (ARMR)
3. ATLAS Building (Alliance for
Technology, Learning,
and Society) (G-6) (ATLS)
4. Balch Fieldhouse (E-7) (FH)
5. Benson Earth Sciences (F-9) (BESC)
6. Biotechnology Building (Jennie Smoly Caruthers
Biotechnology)(L-2) (BIOT)
* Bruce Curtis Building. See Museum Collections.
7. Business, Leeds School of (H-10). See Koelbel
Building.
8. Carlson Gymnasium (E-7) (CARL)
9. Center for Astrophysics and
Space Astronomy (L-3)
(CASA)
10. Center for Community (I-9) (C4C)
11. Clare Small Arts and Sciences (D-6) (CLRE)
* Charlotte York Irey Studios (F-4). See University
Theatre.
12. Children’s Center—Main Offices (A-9) (DACR)
13. Children’s Center at Smiley Court (L-2) (SMCC)
14. Computing Center (J-3) (COMP)
15. Continuing Education and
Professional Studies (D-4)
(CEDU)
16. Cooperative Institute for
Research in Environmental
Sciences (F-5) (CIRE)
17. Coors Events/Conference Center (I-12) (EVNT)
18. Cristol Chemistry and
Biochemistry (G-5) (CHEM)
19. Dal Ward Athletic Center (D-8) (DALW)
20. Denison Arts and Sciences (G-4) (DEN)
21. Discovery Learning Center (F-11) (DLC)
* Drescher Undergraduate Engineering. (G-11) See
Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory.
* Duane Physical Laboratories (F-7). See Duane
Physics and Astrophysics, Gamow
Tower, Laboratory
for Atmospheric and Space Physics, and JILA.
22. Duane Physics and Astrophysics (F-7) (DUAN)
23. Eaton Humanities Building (E-5) (HUMN)
24. Economics (F-3) (ECON)
25. Education (G-4) (EDUC)
26. Ekeley Sciences (F-5) (EKLC)
27. Engineering Center (F/G-10/11) (EC)
28. Environmental Design (G-7) (ENVD)
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29. Environmental Health and Safety Center (H-13)
(EHSC)
30. Euclid Avenue AutoPark (G-6) (EPRK)
31. Fiske Planetarium and Science
Center (J-10) (FISK)
32. Fleming Building (K-10) (FLMG)
33. Folsom Stadium (E-8) (STAD)
34. Gamow Tower (F-7) (DUAN)
35. Gates Woodruff Women’s Studies Cottage (F-3)
(COTT)
36. Grounds and Service Center (D-9) (GRNS)
37. Guggenheim Geography (F-3) (GUGG)
38. Hale Science (E-3) (HALE)
39. Health Physics Laboratory (D-9) (HPHY)
40. Hellems Arts and Sciences/
Mary Rippon Theatre
(G-4) (HLMS)
* Henderson Building (G-4). See Museum of Natural
History.
41. Housing System Maintenance
Center (K-3) (HSMC)
42. Housing System Service Center (J-2) (HSSC)
43. Imig Music (H-7) (MUS)
44. Institute for Behavioral Genetics (K-1) (IBG)
45. Institute of Behavioral Science (C-3) (IBS)
46. IBS No. 1 (D-3) (IBS1)
47. IBS No. 2 (C-2) (IBS2)
48. IBS No. 3 (D-2) (IBS3)
49. IBS No. 4 (D-2) (IBS4)
50. IBS No. 5 (D-4) (IBS5)
51. IBS No. 6 (C-2) (IBS6)
52. IBS No. 7 (C-2) (IBS7)
53. IBS No. 8 (C-3) (IBS8)
54. Integrated Teaching and
Learning Laboratory (G-11)
(ITLL)
55. International English Center (G-2) (IEC)
56. JILA (G-7) (JILA)
* Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology. See
Biotechnology.
57. Ketchum Arts and Sciences (F-6) (KTCH)
* Koelbel Building (H-10) (KOBL).
See Leeds School of
Business.
58. Koenig Alumni Center (E-2) (ALUM)
59. Laboratory for Atmospheric
and Space Physics (F-7)
(LASP)
60. LASP Space Technology Research Center (L-3)
(LSTR)
61. Lesser House (F-11) (LESS)
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* Life Sciences Laboratories Complex (E-7). See
Muenzinger Psychology, Porter Biosciences, and
Ramaley Biology.
62. Macky Auditorium (D-4) (MCKY)
63. Mathematics Building (F-10) (MATH)
64. MCD Biology (E-7) (MCDB)
65. McKenna Languages (E-4) (MKNA)
66. Muenzinger Psychology (E-7) (MUEN)
67. Museum Collections (Bruce
Curtis Building) (G-3)
(MCOL)
68. Museum of Natural History,
University of Colorado
(G-4) (HEND)
69. Norlin Library (E-6) (LIBR)
70. Nuclear Physics Laboratory (K-2) (NPL)
71. Old Main (E-4) (MAIN)
72. Page Foundation Center (D-3) (PFDC)
73. Police and Parking Services (G-12) (PDPS)
74. Porter Biosciences (E-7) (PORT)
75. Power House (F-6) (POWR)
76. Ramaley Biology (E-6) (RAMY)
77. Regent Administrative Center (I-8) (RGNT)
78. Regent Drive AutoPark (G-12) (RPRK)
79. Research Laboratory, Rose
Litman RL1 (J-1) (LITR)
80. Research Laboratory (K-1) (RL2)
81. Research Laboratory, Life
Science RL4 (K-1) (LSRL)
82. Research Laboratory, RL6
(Marine Street Science
Center) (J-2) (MSSC)
83. Research Park Advanced
Technologies Center (L-4)
(USW)
84. Research Park Greenhouse (K-1) (GH-3)
85. Sommers-Bausch Observatory (I-11) (OBSV)
86. Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (I-11)
(SLHS)
87. Stadium Building (E-8) (STAD)
88. Stadium Ticket Building (F-9) (STTB)
89. Student Recreation Center (D-6/7) (REC)
90. Sybase (K-3) (SYBS)
91. Telecommunications Building (G-6) (TCOM)
92. Temporary Building No.1 (D-6) (TB01)
93. Transportation Center (J-2) (TRAN)
94. University Administrative Center and Annex (I-7)
(UCTR)
95. University Club (H-6) (CLUB)
96. University Memorial Center (G-5) (UMC)
97. University Theatre (including Charlotte York Irey
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98. Visual Arts Complex (G-6) (VAC)
99. Wardenburg Health Center (H-7) (WARD)
100. Woodbury Arts and Sciences (E-5) (WDBY)
101. Wolf Law Building (L-12) (WLFL)
University Housing
102. Aden Hall—Quadrangle (G-9) (ADEN)
103. Andrews Hall—Kittredge
Complex (J-11) (ANDS)
104. Arnett Hall—Kittredge Complex (J-12) (ARNT)
105. Athens Court (B/C-6/7) (ATCT)
106. Athens North Hall (B-6) (ATHN)
107. Baker Hall (G-7) (BKER)
108. Bear Creek Apartments—Williams Village (L-6)
(BCAP)
109. Brackett Hall—Quadrangle (G-9) (BRKT)
110. Buckingham Hall—Kittredge
Complex (K-12) (BUCK)
111. Cheyenne Arapaho Hall (H-7) (CHEY)
112. Cockerell Hall—Quadrangle (G-10) (CKRL)
113. College Inn Hall (B-5) (CICC)
114. Crosman Hall—Quadrangle (G-10) (CROS)
115. Darley Commons—Williams Village (L-6) (DLYC)
116. Darley Towers—Williams Village (K-5) (DLYT)
117. Faculty Staff Court (C-5/6) (FACT)
118. Farrand Hall (H-9) (FRND)
119. Hallett Hall (H-9) (HLET)
120. Kittredge Commons—Kittredge Complex (J-10)
(KITT)
* Kittredge Complex. See Kittredge Commons,
Andrews, Arnett, Buckingham, Kittredge West, and
Smith Halls.
121. Kittredge West Hall—Kittredge Complex (J-10)
(KITW)
122. Libby Hall (G-8) (LIBY)
123. Marine Court (B-7) (MRCT)
124. Newton Court (B/C-9/10) (NTCT)
* Quadrangle (Engineering Quadrangle). See Aden,
Brackett, Cockerell, and Crosman Halls.
125. Reed Hall (H-10) (REED)
126. Sewall Hall (D-5) (SWLL)
127. Smiley Court (L-1) (SMCT)
128. Smith Hall—Kittredge Complex (K-11) (SMTH)
129. Stearns Towers—Williams Village (K-6) (STRN)
130. Willard Hall—South Wing (H-8) (WLRD)
* Williams Village. See Bear
Creek Apartments, Darley
Commons, Darley Towers, and Stearns Towers.
131. Williams Village II—(K-6) (WV2)
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Men’s Basketball Schedule
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
Sun, Nov 25
Air Force
6 P.M.
Tue, Nov 27
Texas Southern
7:30 P.M.
Sat, Dec 01
@ Wyoming
8 P.M.
Wed, Dec 05
Colorado State
8:30 P.M.
Sat, Dec 08
@ Kansas
12 P.M.
Wed, Dec 12
@ Fresno State
8 P.M.
Fri, Dec 21
Northern Arizona
6:30 P.M.
Sat, Dec 29
Hartford
12 P.M.
Thu, Jan 03
@*Arizona
6 P.M.
Sun, Jan 06
@*Arizona State
6 P.M.
Thu, Jan 10
*USC
8 P.M.
Sat, Jan 12
*UCLA
12 P.M.
Wed, Jan 16
@*Washington
9:30 p.m.
Sat, Jan 19
@*Washington State
8 p.m.
Thu, Jan 24
*Stanford
8 P.M.
Sat, Feb 02
@*Utah
12:30 P.M.
Thu, Feb 07
@*Oregon
8 P.M.
Sun, Feb 10
@*Oregon State
7 P.M.
Thu, Feb 14
*Arizona
8 P.M.
Sat, Feb 16
*Arizona State
7 P.M.
Thu, Feb 21
*Utah
8 P.M.
Wed, Feb 27
@*Stanford
9 P.M.
Sat, Mar 02
@*California
3 P.M.
Thu, Mar 07
*Oregon
7 P.M.
Sat, Mar 09
*Oregon State
2:30 P.M.
*conference game
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Pac-12 Tournament
Wed, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 16
at Las Vegas, Nev. (MGM
Grand Garden Arena)
NCAA First Round
Tue, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 20
at Dayton, Ohio
NCAA Second & Third Rounds
Thu, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 24
TBA
NCAA Regional
Thu, Mar 28 - Sun, Mar 31
TBA
NCAA Final Four
Sat, Apr 06 - Mon, Apr 08
at Atlanta, Ga.
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Women’s Basketball Schedule
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
Fri, Jan 25
@*California
9 p.m.
Sun, Jan 27
@*Stanford
5 p.m.
Fri, Feb 01
@*UCLA
9 p.m.
Sun, Feb 03
@*USC
11 a.m.
Fri, Feb 08
*OREGON STATE
7 p.m.
Sun, Feb 10
*OREGON
1:30 p.m.
Fri, Feb 15
@*Arizona
7 p.m.
Sun, Feb 17
@*Arizona State
2 p.m.
Fri, Feb 22
*WASHINGTON STATE 7 p.m.
Sun, Feb 24
*WASHINGTON
2 p.m.
Fri, Mar 01
@*Oregon
8 p.m.
Sun, Mar 03
@*Oregon State
1 p.m.
*conference game
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Pacific Life
Pac-12 Tournament
Thurs, Mar 07- Sun, Mar 10
at Seattle, Wash.
NCAA First Round
Sat, Mar 23
at Boulder, CO.
NCAA Second
Mon, Mar 25
at Boulder, CO.
NCAA Regional
Sat, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 02
TBA
NCAA Final Four
Sun, Apr 07 - Tue, Apr 09
at New Orleans, La.
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RESOURCES
Academic Calendar
Spring & Summer 2013
SPRING 2013
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SUMMER 2013
Housing Move-in
Jan. 9 (Wed.)
First Day of Classes
Jan. 14 (Mon.)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (campus closed)
Jan. 21 (Mon.)
Tuition Due
Jan. 23 (Wed.)
Spring Break (campus closed Fri. Mar. 29)
Mar. 25-29 (Mon.-Fri.)
Family Weekend
Sept. 28 - 30 (Fri.-Sun.)
Last Day of Classes
May 3 (Fri.)
Final Exams (There are no exams on Sunday)
May 4-9 (Sat.-Thurs.)
Commencement
May 10. (Fri.)
University of Colorado Boulder
Housing Move-in
TBA
First Day of Classes
May 13 (Mon.) – Term M
June 3 (Mon.) – Term A, C, & D
July 9 (Tues.) – Term B
Tuition Due
May 22 – Term M only
June 19 – all other terms
Memorial Day (campus closed)
May 27 (Mon.)
Independence Day observed (campus closed)
July 4 (Thurs.)
Last Day of Classes
May 31 (Fri.) – Term M
July 5 (Fri.) – Term A
July 26 (Fri.) – Term C
Aug. 9 (Fri.) – Terms B & D
Final Exams
May 31 (Fri.) – Term M
July 5 (Fri.) – Term A
July 26 (Fri.) – Term C
Aug. (Fri.) – Terms B & D
Commencement
No Summer Ceremony
Official summer graduation date
Aug. 10 (Sat)
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
CU Event’s Calendar
See What’s Happening on Campus All Year Long!
T
he CU Events calendar is
CU’s online resource for
what’s happening on campus.
See featured events, weekly
events or search for programs
by date or event title. Share
this resource with your student
to help them get involved in
campus life. With so many
things to do on campus,
they should never be calling
home to say, “I’m bored.”
When planning your trip to CU, look at
featured events during your visit and
experience all that CU has to offer.
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RESOURCES
Important Phone Numbers
DEPARTMENT
PHONE NUMBER
Emergency
911
Night Ride (Safe ride for students)
(303) 492-7233 (B-SAFE)
Parking Services
(303) 492-7384
CU Police Department
(303) 492-6666
Wardenburg Student Health Center
(303) 492-5101
Counseling Services
(303) 492-6766
Boulder Community Hospital
(303) 441-0400
Colorado Road Conditions Hotline
(303) 639-1111
Convention and Visitors Bureau
(303) 442-2911 or (800) 444-0447
Colorado State Patrol
(303) 239-4500
CU Athletic Ticket Office
(303) 49-BUFFS or (800) 87-BUFFS
CU Information
(303) 492-1411
University of Colorado Memorial Center (UMC) (303) 492-6161
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CU Recreation Center
(303) 492-6051
CU Book Store
(303) 492-6411 or (800) 255-9168
CU Office of Parent Relations
(303) 492-1380
Bursar
(303) 492-5381
Financial Aid
(303) 492-5091
Registrar
(303) 492-6970
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What to See & Do
Boulder Creek Winery
6440 Odell Pl.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 516-9031
www.bouldercreekwine.com
Enjoy winery tours and tastings of
award-winning wines produced from
Colorado grapes! Open Thursdays
through Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Downtown Boulder (Pearl Street Mall)
1942 Broadway, Suite 301
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 449-3774
www.boulderdowntown.com
Downtown Boulder has shopping,
dining & entertainment. Home to
the world famous Pearl Street Mall.
Downtown Boulder gift cards available!
Please see ad on p 33.
Boulder History Museum
1206 Euclid Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 449-3464
www.boulderhistory.org
Visit our website to learn about our
current and upcoming exhibits.
Please see ad on p 15.
Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights
Launchsite: 6375 Nautilus Dr.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 939-9323
www.fairwindsinc.com
Enjoy spectacular views of the majestic
Rocky Mountains over beautiful
Boulder, Colorado. Daily flights with
all the extras! Student discounts!
Please see ad on p 19.
Where to Stay
Leanin’ Tree Museum & Sculpture
Garden of Western Art
6055 Longbow Dr.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 729-3440
www.LeaninTreeMuseum.com
Free admission to a remarkable
private collection of 250 paintings
and 150 bronze sculptures. Wildlife,
western and Native American art.
Please see ad on p 38.
Where to Eat
Big Red F Restaurant Group
(303) 448-9182
www.bigredf.com
Jax Fish House, Bitter Bar, Zolo
Grill, The West End Tavern,
Centro Latin Kitchen.
Serving generations of CU students
& families. Perfect for a starving
student? A Big Red F Gift Card!
Please see ad on p 17.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-4993
www.boulderteahouse.com
Boulder’s unique treasure, the
Teahouse is an authentic, ornate,
Persian Teahouse. Serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Full Bar.
Please see ad on p 21.
Where to Shop
CU Book Store
University Memorial Center
(800) 255-9168
www.cubookstore.com
Owned and operated by CU, this is
your official store for CU merchandise.
By shopping at the store your dollars
stay on campus to further the work of
this nationally recognized institution.
Please see ad on p 39.
McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1822
www.mcguckin.com
Established in 1955. More than a
hardware store! 200,000 items in
18 departments. Lot’s of supplies
for the office, dorm or house.
Please see ad on p 7.
Dell
(800) 695-8133
www.Dell.com/DellU/ShopNow
University of Colorado Boulder
students get the best prices consumer
PCs from Dell. Visit website for details.
Please see ad on p 5.
University Parent College
Laundry Bag
store.universityparent.com
Essential for every college student!
Our heavy-duty canvas laundry
bag, with storage pockets and a
load divider, is guaranteed to last 4
years. Available in black or gray.
Please see ad on p 51.
From-Mom.com Care Packages
store.universityparent.
com/gift-baskets
Show your student how much you
miss them by sending a great care
package right to their door. Made by
college students, for college students.
Many different package options!
Please see ad on p 27.
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Aloft Broomfield Denver
8300 Arista Pl.
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 635-2000 or (877) GO-ALOFT
www.aloftbroomfielddenver.com
Aloft is Starwood\’92s newest brand
\’96 a vision of the contemporary
W Hotels. SPG points are awarded.
Free Wi-fi! 10 minutes from Boulder
and 20 minutes to Denver.
Please see ad on p 31.
Colorado Chautauqua National
Historic Landmark
900 Baseline Rd.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 952-1611
www.chautauqua.com
Less that 1 mile from campus! Cozy
restored historic cottages, dining,
hiking trails, cultural events & unique
venues for your special event.
Please see ad on p 19.
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
970 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 443-7800
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
Americas Best Value Inn and
Suites Boulder is within walking
distance from the University of
Colorado - Boulder Campus.
Please see ad on p 15.
DoubleTree by Hilton
Denver-Westminster
8773 Yates Dr.
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-4000 or (877) 387-8277
www.DenverNorth.Doubletree.com
Ideally situated off US-36 between
Denver and Boulder, minutes
away from CU. The only fullservice Hilton hotel in the area
- free internet access, free parking
and an indoor heated pool.
Please see ad on p 46.
Boulder Creek Quality Inn & Suites
2020 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 449-7550
www.qualityinnboulder.com
Award winning solar powered
property in the heart of Boulder
includes free hot breakfast and fully
equipped guest rooms. Walk to CU!
Please see ad on Back Cover.
Boulder Mountain Lodge
91 Four Mile Canyon Dr.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0882 or (800) 458-0882
www.bouldermountainlodge.com
A beautiful mountain setting along
a creek just 5 minutes from CU.
Suites, kitchenettes, a cabin, all
with free continental breakfast,
wireless internet, hot tub, and
pool. Come play and relax just 2
miles from Downtown Boulder.
Please see ad on p 3.
Drury Inn & Suites Denver
Westminster
10393 Reed St.
Westminster, CO 80021
(303) 460-1220
www.druryhotels.com
Located 12 miles on I-36 from
campus. We offer free hot breakfast,
free wireless internet and free
hot evening food and drinks.
Please see ad on p 29.
Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-4344
www.boulderado.com
Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of
downtown Boulder, proudly serving
the community since 1909. Three
bars. Two restaurants. Free wireless.
Please see ad on p 34.
Hyatt House
13351 W. Midway Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 890-4811
www.broomfield.house.hyatt.com
View this preferred Boulder
Area hotel. Please ask for the
CU Parent Discount rate.
Please see ad on p 7.
Millennium Harvest House Boulder
1345 28th. St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-3850
www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder
Stay minutes from campus in
comfortable accommodations
with tennis, pools and biking.
On-site restaurant with
beautiful views of Boulder.
Please see ad on p 11.
Niwot Inn and Spa
342 2nd Ave.
Niwot, CO 80544
(303) 652-8452
www.niwotinn.com
Located downtown and providing
elegant, comfortable Southwest
Guest Rooms and body
treatments to relax, reconnect and
rejuvenate. Open year-round.
Please see ad on p 17.
TownPlace Suites Boulder/Broomfield
480 Flatiron Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-2200
www.mariott.com/dentb
Free breakfast, internet and parking!
Minutes from Boulder and 20 minutes
to Denver. Ask for the CU Rate!
Please see ad on p 30.
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Student Services
AAA Storage Containers, LLC
4880 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 938-8286
www.selfstoragecolorado.com
We have a full line of storage sizes
along with parking storage and
packing supplies. We will pro-rate
for students for the summer!
Please see ad on p 36.
Boulder Bins Self Storage
4900 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-2002
www.selfstorageboulder.com
Boulder Bins provides CU students
with summer storage rentals at
discounted prices! Our storage
experts are here to help!
Please see ad on p 46.
Boulder Medical Center, P.C.
2750 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 440-3000
www.bouldermedicalcenter.com
The Boulder Medical Center is
a multi-specialty clinic with 20
specialties including primary
care and Urgent Care.
Please see ad on p 49.
Boulder Yellow Cab
5190 S. Boulder Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 777-7777
www.coloradocab.com
Colorado’s oldest, most reliable
transportation since 1924. Airport
transportation, package deliveries
and safe rides home. Wheel chair
accessible vans available.
Please see ad on p 37.
Dependable Cleaners
2525 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-0290
www.dccleaners.com
At Dependable Cleaners, we deliver
high-quality cleaning and laundry
services when promised from clean,
pleasant and convenient locations.
Please see ad on p 3.
Housing & Dining Services
(303) 492-6673
housing.colorado.edu
Manage your living costs. Predict your
expenses. Focus on what matters
- academics. Access to free quality
tutoring to keep your student on track.
Please see ad on Inside Back Cover.
Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)
Center for Community
(C4C), S440 140 UCB
Boulder, CO 80310
(303) 492-8855
www.cuvictimassistance.com
Provide free, confidential counseling
& advocacy focused on trauma, crisis,
and other life disruptive events.
Please see ad on p 40.
SecurCare Self Storage
5815 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 449-5613
www.securcare.com
Located near campus, we offer
student discounts and the safe and
secure storage of your student’s
items! Parents, check us out today!
Please see ad on p 17.
Wells Fargo Bank
1242 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 441-0355
www.wellsfargo.com
Seven convenient locations in
Boulder and Broomfield.
Please see ad on p 23.
Places to Live
Bear Creek Apartments
3275 Apache Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 735-2275
www.bearcreekapts.com
Great location, private bedrooms,
fully furnished, individual liability
leases, extensive amenities,
great price, utilities included!
Please see ad on Inside Front Cover.
Julie Meko - RE/MAX of Boulder
Cell: (303) 931-6555
Office: (303) 441-5691
www.juliemeko.com
Rents on “The Hill” have increased
by over 16% in the last 3 years! Don’t
rent when you can buy! Call Julie to
help you make a wise investment.
Please see ad on p 47.
The Ledges Residences
985 16th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 415-2085
www.TheLedgesBoulder.com
Boulder finest new Student Living
Environment. Directly across
from the UMC at 16th & Euclid.
Safe and secure. Please visit our
Website for more Information.
Please see ad on p 49.
Strathmore Park Apartments
440 Strathmore Ln.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(866) 629-4299
www.strathmorepark-apts.com
1, 2, & 3 bedrooms available!
15 minutes from campus, near
Park-N-Ride. Student discounts
available. Pet friendly.
Please see ad on p 41.
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