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| CU Boulder GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

8 | Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder

11 | About the CU Office of Parent Relations

14 | Welcome to CU Family Weekend 2015

16 | Run Ralphie Run

18 | Colorado National

19 | Friday Night Pearl Street Stampede

20 | Student Recreation Center

22 | CU-Boulder Offers Resources to Help Students Find Housing

24 | Tutoring and Academic Services Available at CU-Boulder

26 | International Education at CU: A Study Abroad Primer for Parents

30 | Student Perspective: My Study Abroad to New Zealand

32 | Career Services: Job Market Expanding for New CU Grads

34 | CU’s Federal & Industry Research Partnerships

40 | Welcome to Boulder!

42 | The Top 5 Things “You Just Gotta Do” in Boulder

44 | Downtown Boulder Map

46 | 2015 Football Schedule

47 | 2015 Women’s Soccer Schedule

48 | 2015 Women’s Volleyball Schedule

49 | Important Phone Numbers

50 | Academic Calendar

51 | CU Events Calendar

52 | Campus Map

54 | Campus Map Key

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Thank you so much for participating in Family Weekend 2015! We hope that you have a fun and memorable visit. Of course we’re a little biased, but we’re willing to bet that you and your student have already 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.

We would also like to welcome you to the CU Parents Association, otherwise known as CUPA. The Parents Association is dedicated to promoting and advancing the University of Colorado 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 online at www.colorado.edu/parents/join. We hope that you decide to get involved with the University and the Parents Association, but there is no requirement.

Welcome to the University of Colorado BoulderDear Proud CU Parent,

There are many benefits associated with CUPA membership, and once you have joined:• You will receive the CU Parent

E-Connection, an email update that provides parents the latest on University policies, programs, and news.

• You will have access to the “Parent and Family” webpage (www.colorado.edu/parents) where you can find items from links to information resources and frequently asked questions to tailored news features, as well as parent event information.

• You will receive the support of the Office of Parent Relations (OPR—(303) 492-1380 or [email protected]). OPR stands ready to answer your questions or refer you to the office/person that can provide you the answer or service you need.

• You will learn how your student will benefit from the success of the CU Parent Fund, a 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. For more information visit www.colorado.edu/parentfund.

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If, however, you are looking for a higher level of involvement and would like to support the University in a variety of important ways, we recommend you consider joining the CU Parents Association Parent Advisory Board. Membership on the CUPA Parent Advisory Board is free.

The purpose of the Parent Advisory Board is to engage with other parents to foster connections and build partnerships with the University, assist with outreach to current and prospective families, participate in broadening and deepening relationships in support of the University, and represent the parent perspective on the CU-Boulder experience.

Parent Advisory Board members come from around the world and can participate in a variety of activities remotely. There are two to three Parent Advisory Board meetings on campus each year. They are usually scheduled in conjunction with other parent activities to maximize the benefit of each member’s visit. Parent Advisory Board meetings provide members the opportunity to hear from CU-Boulder faculty, staff, and administrators and gain invaluable insight into the University. By joining the Parent Advisory Board you will have unique access to the University’s senior leadership as well as the opportunity to serve as a valued CU-Boulder volunteer, ambassador, and advocate.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, CUPA or the CUPA Parent Advisory Board, contact the Office of Parent Relations ((303) 492-1380 or [email protected]) or go to www.colorado.edu/parents.

Again, thank you for visiting the CU campus and the City of Boulder during Family Weekend 2015! We are so pleased to have you as a part of the CU Buff Family! A tremendous variety of educational and developmental opportunities and experiences await your student. Hopefully, you will have a chance to learn about many of these opportunities during your visit. You’ll find that all your student has to do to get the most out of their CU experience is to reach out, find their passion, apply themselves, and enjoy some of the best years of their lives. We hope you will 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.

Warm regards,

George W. “Barney” BallingerAssistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Parent Relations

Who We AreThe mission of the CU-Boulder Office of Parent Relations (OPR) is to partner with parents in order to support and enhance the educational experience of their CU student. As your on-campus partner, OPR serves as your portal to information on resources, programs, policies, and services of particular importance to your student’s success.

About the CU Office of Parent RelationsWho We Are and What We Do

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George W. “Barney” BallingerAssistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Parent [email protected], (303) 492-1098

BIO:

• B.S. in History from U.S. Air Force Academy

• Master’s in Military History, Ohio State

• 27 years in the US Air Force, retired rank of colonel

• 3 years as Air Force ROTC commander at CU-Boulder

• 11 years as Director of the Office of Parent Relations at CU-Boulder

• 2 children, both college graduates, 1 CU-Boulder alumna

• StrengthsQuest Values: harmony, context, consistency, discipline, empathy

Caro HenauwAssistant [email protected], (303) 492-9112

BIO:

• B.A. in Interior Architecture, University College Ghent, Belgium

• B.G.S. in Applied Sciences, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• M.S. in Communications, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• 10 years in higher education

• 3 years as Coordinator of The Learning Center at UL Lafayette

• Teaching experience: Competitive Forensics, English, Rhetoric, First-Year Experience Seminar

• Belgian native – fluent in Dutch & French

• StrengthQuest Values: input, achiever, focus, empathy, self-assurance

Lynn SchmitzAssistant [email protected], (303) 492-2283

BIO:

• B.S. Elementary Education — Mathematics Ed., Northern Illinois University

• M.S. Educational Administration — Leadership & Educational Policy Studies, NIU

• M.S. School Business Management, NIU

• 2 years as Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development/Program Director of Huskie Family Connections, NIU

• 30 years as teacher and administrator of pre-K to 12th grade schools in Illinois

• 2 children, both college graduates; 1 grandchild, future college graduate

• StrengthsQuest Values: connectedness, achiever, strategic, learner, responsibility, belief

that follows will help you understand how the University strives to serve CU-Boulder students, parents, and family members.

The Office of Parent Relations (OPR)The Office of Parent Relations is your designated on-campus partner. As part of the Division of Student Affairs, OPR works with CU-Boulder parents to give them the tools to help their student succeed. OPR fields phone calls; connects with and informs parents during new student welcome; develops and distributes print and electronic communications; plans events ranging from Family Weekend to regional receptions and Summer Send-offs; networks with campus departments and leadership to support parent involvement and student success; provides administrative oversight of the CU Parents Association (CUPA); and helps parents and family members understand and relate better to their student’s University experience. Reach out to OPR at [email protected] or (303) 492-1380.

The CU Parents Association (CUPA)The CU Parents Association was founded to help parents support student success and develop their own connection to the university. When parents and family members join CUPA they enjoy a number of benefits and can be part of some great programs. The CUPA Parent Advisory Board is an active group of parent volunteers who meet on campus two to three times a year to provide their perspective on important issues to key University administrators and provide the people power to keep the wide variety of CUPA Programs on track!

The Parent FundThe Parent Fund is one of many meaningful ways for parents to support student success at CU-Boulder. The Parent Fund enables the University to fund important programs and initiatives that positively impact students from move-in through graduation. The generous support of caring CU parents has

made a significant difference in helping the University enhance our students’ experience, both in and out of the classroom.

The Office of Parent Relations

The CU Parents Association

The Parent Fund

Parental involvement at CU-Boulder is welcomed. In fact, it’s highly encouraged!To support your involvement we have a Parent Program that is comprised of three parts.

What We DoStudents are buoyed by the knowledge that they have the support and counsel of their parents as they navigate college life and strive to excel in this competitive arena. Parents are the support system that remains consistent as a student transitions beyond high school. Research has shown that the more parents are involved, the more likely their student will succeed in college.

Parental involvement at CU-Boulder is welcomed. In fact, it’s highly encouraged! To support your involvement we have a Parent Program that is comprised of three parts — the Office of Parent Relations, the CU Parents Association, and the Parent Fund. We hope that the brief description of each component of the Parent Program

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We invite you to join other CU-Boulder parents and families for a special weekend on campus during one of Boulder’s most beautiful seasons. This annual fall event provides an opportunity for you to visit your student’s campus home, talk with University faculty and staff, attend classes and presentations, tour the campus and Boulder, cheer the Colorado Buffaloes to a football victory over the University of Oregon Ducks, and meet other CU-Boulder families.

Friday, October 2nd

• The 18th Annual Family Weekend Golf Tournament (9 a.m. at Colorado National Golf Club in Erie). Pre-registration required.

• Chancellor’s Welcome Luncheon (Noon to 1:30 p.m., University Memorial Center Glenn Miller Ballroom). Join other parents and students in the Glenn Miller Ballroom for a delicious buffet. Chancellor Phil DiStefano will welcome parents and family members to CU-Boulder. Pre-registration required.

• Tours and Presentations (9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., various locations). Take advantage of the wide variety of tours (on- and off-campus), presentations, and workshops provided by CU faculty and staff members. FREE with registration.

• Ralphie’s Pre-Stampede Round-Up (5:30–6:45 p.m., Hotel Boulderado Conference Center). Get “fired-up” for the big game versus Oregon with CU leaders, staff, and other Buff Families. Pre-registration required.

• Buffalo Pearl Street Stampede. (7 p.m., moves east to west down the Pearl Street Mall). Join the CU Golden Buffalo Marching Band, the CU Buff Football Team, and a throng of Buff fans in a parade down the Pearl Street Mall. FREE.

Saturday, October 3rd

• Presentations (Tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — actual time dependent upon game time, various locations). FREE with registration.

• Family Weekend Pre-Game Meal and Pep-Rally (Student Recreation Center, 2.5 hours prior to game time). Join the CU Marching Band, cheerleaders, and “Chip” (CU’s award-winning mascot) for a meal of classic tailgate fare and a pre-game pep-rally in the newly renovated Student Recreation Center. Pre-registration required.

• CU versus Oregon Football Game (Time TBA). Tickets required.

Sunday, October 4th

• Ninth Annual Buffalo Family Stampede (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Duane Physics Law). Enjoy a 5K run/walk through CU-Boulder’s beautiful campus. Pre-registration required.

Welcome toCU Family Weekend 2015

Family Weekend is a self-supporting event hosted by the Office of Parent Relations and the CU Parents Association. Here is just a sample of the Family Weekend events you can enjoy during your visit (the full schedule is available at www.colorado.edu/familyweekend):

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The buffalo first appeared in 1934, three weeks after a contest to select an official school nickname was sponsored by the Silver & Gold newspaper and “Buffaloes” was the winning entry. For the final game of the ‘34 season, a group of students paid $25 to rent a buffalo calf along with a real cowboy as his keeper. The calf was the son of Killer, a famed bison at Trails End Ranch in Fort Collins. It took the cowboy and four students to keep the calf under control on the sidelines during a 7-0 win at the University of Denver on Thanksgiving Day.

Prior to 1934, CU athletic teams usually were referred to as the “Silver and Gold,” but other nicknames teams were sometimes called included Silver Helmets, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Arapahoes, Big Horns, Grizzlies, and Frontiersmen. The student newspaper decided to sponsor a national contest in the summer of 1934, with a $5 prize to go to the author of the winning selection. Entries, over 1,000 in all, arrived from almost every state in the union. Ten days later, the newspaper declared Boulder resident Andrew Dickson the winner. Through the years, synonyms that quickly came into use included “Bison,” “Buffs,” “Thundering Herd,” “Stampeding Herd,” “Golden Avalanche,” and “Golden Buffaloes.”

Live buffaloes made appearances at CU games on and off through the years, usually in a pen on the field or sometimes driven around in a cage; in the 1940s, the school kept a baby buffalo in a special pen at the University Riding Academy. The first named buffalo was “Mr. Chips,” who appeared for the first time at the 1957 CU Days kickoff rally.

In 1966, when the original Ralphie was donated to CU, it was the duty of the five sophomore class officers to run the buffalo around the stadium with fans participating in the “Buffalo Stomp” at the conclusion of the run which shook the ground around Folsom Field. However that tradition was halted by CU officials because of the actual physical damage the run was causing.

Around that same time, head coach Eddie Crowder was approached with the idea a charging buffalo running out on the field before the game with the team right behind her. Crowder thought it was a great idea, and the debut of this great tradition took place on October 28, 1967, CU’s homecoming game against Oklahoma State. Though OSU won the game, 10-7, the greatest mascot tradition in college athletics was born.

To view Ralphie V run during the Spring 2012 game, go to www.cubuffs.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?catid=1801&id=1330505. Run Ralphie Run

The University of Colorado Boulder has one of the more unique mascots in all of intercollegiate athletics: a real buffalo named Ralphie. Ralphie V leads the football team on the field both at the start of the game and the second half. It is truly one of the most special sights that exists anywhere in college or professional sports, especially for opposing teams, who often stop in their tracks watching the massive buffalo round the end zone and head directly at their sideline.

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During Family Weekend, on Friday, October 2nd, registrants will be playing in the Family Weekend Golf Tournament at Colorado National Golf Club, the official home of the University of Colorado men’s and women’s golf teams.

It was long a dream of CU’s golf coaches that the University have its own golf course. In 2009, as a result of the efforts of Steve Kerr and the dedication of Colorado National Golf Club, the dreams of two late CU golf coaches can to fruition — Les Fowler (who coached 29 years from 1948 to 1977) and Mark Simpson (who coached the next 29 years).

Steve Kerr, a Denver native and one of Fowler’s last recruits, played under both coaches as Simpson took over in the middle of his Buffalo career. A longtime supporter of CU’s golf teams, Kerr remained close with Simpson through the years and saw his daughter Erin become one of the first real stars of CU’s fledgling women’s program. Kerr always wanted to give something back to the program he loved and cherished, and the idea of arranging for a golf course had been discussed several times with Simpson.

Located in Erie and formerly known as Vista Ridge Golf Club, Kerr’s purchase of the entire operation and subsequent licensing agreement with his alma mater created the Colorado National Golf Club, which provides Colorado’s men’s and women’s programs with one of the finest arrangements in all of college golf. According to Kerr, “The future of the golf programs at the University of Colorado is here, at Colorado National Golf Club. This is our chance to showcase the Buff Nation.” CU’s two U.S. Open champions, Hale Irwin (’67) and Steve Jones (’81), both flew in from Arizona to represent their respective coaches during the dedication. Irwin won the 1974, 1979, and 1990 U.S. Opens, while Jones was crowned champion in 1996. The club features CU memorabilia from all sports, highlighted by CU Golf All-America Awards and plaques, plus keepsakes on display donated by several former CU golfers including Irwin, Jones and Jonathan Kaye, as well as Simpson’s last golf bag he maintained as head coach.

Courtesy of David Plati, Associate AD/Sports Information

Colorado NationalHome of CU Golf Teams

Friday Night Pearl Street StampedeGo “Shoulder-To-Shoulder” with the University of Colorado football team and the Golden Buffaloes Marching Band at the Pearl Street Stampede Friday nights before home football games. The fun starts at 7 p.m. at the east end of the Pearl Street Mall.

The entire Boulder community is invited to participate in the procession along the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall. Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy the exhilarating sounds of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and give representatives from the CU football team a high-five! The free event begins in front of the Boulder County Courthouse and ends with a pep-rally at 11th and Pearl.

After the stampede, consider grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many Pearl Street restaurants. If you’re planning to

take a bus to Pearl Street to avoid parking and traffic, check the RTD (www.rtd-denver.com) or GoBoulder (www.bouldercolorado.gov/goboulder) websites for details.

Looking for transportation to Pearl Street from campus? Generally, the Hop bus runs along Broadway every 10 minutes between the University, “The Hill,” Pearl Street Mall, and 29th Street Mall. The bus is free with a valid CU-Boulder EcoPass, otherwise regular fare applies.

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• Family Weekend registrants can use the Student Recreation Center free of charge on Friday, October 2nd, Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th.

• Use your 2015 Family Weekend lapel pin to get into the Student Recreation Center.

• A welcome table will be set up in the lobby and guided facility tours will be available on Friday starting at 10 a.m., recurring every 30 minutes until 3 p.m. Maps for self-guided tours will be available as well.

• For hours and information, call (303) 492-6561 or visit colorado.edu/recreation.

Exercise/Fitness Activities & Facilities Tours

Outdoor Program(Friday, October 2nd, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Come experience the climbing wall with your family. The Rec Center will offer free bouldering and provide a belay for climbers that would like to use the ropes. Be sure to check out the Outdoor Program’s resource room for hiking ideas,

or rent out a river tube from the rental center and float the river (water level dependent).

Intramural Sports(Friday, October 2nd, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Families can play or participate in any of the following drop-in activities at their convenience:

• Batting/golf cage in the Turf Gym

• Basketball in the Upper Gym

The CU Sports Club ProgramThe CU Sport Clubs Program has several games and intra-squad scrimmages scheduled so that parents can see their students play during Family Weekend. Game times and opponents are listed on the Recreation Services website at www.colorado.edu/recreation. Drop by the CU Sports Club Office between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd for information about all of their fantastic club teams.

Fitness & Wellness ClassesDuring Family Weekend, Fitness and Wellness will offer free fitness classes on Friday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 4th. As always, class schedules are subject to change.

Student Recreation Center

FRIDAy

7–8 a.m. Swim Strong Comp Pool

8:30–9:15 a.m. Mat Pilates Mind Body Studio

9–9:45 a.m. Cycle Cycle Studio

10–10:45 a.m. Warrior Fitness Turf Gym

12–1 p.m. All Levels Yoga Mind Body Studio

4–5 p.m. Yin Yoga Mind Body Studio

5–6 p.m. Free Friday Power Hour Studio 2

SATURDAy No classes

SUnDAy

10:30–11:15 a.m. Glutes, Core & More Studio 1

11:30 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.

Cycle Cycle Studio

5–5:45 p.m. Cycle Cycle Studio

6–6:30 p.m. Core Conditioning Studio 3

7–8 p.m. Restorative Yoga Mind Body Studio

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CU-Boulder Offers Resources to Help Students Find HousingAs CU-Boulder becomes a more residential campus, more students have the option of living in the residence halls during their upperclass years. However, many students will journey off-campus to live after their freshman year.

Off-Campus Student Services runs an online rental database, Ralphie’s List, where students can search available properties year round. During peak rental season, December–March, students will find several hundred properties to

Ralphie’s ListStudents can search available properties year round. Students can also use the Ralphie’s List’s message boards to find roommates, post sublets, and buy and sell furniture.

For more information on living in Boulder, call (303) 492-7053 or visit ocss.colorado.edu.

Courtesy of Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations (OCHNR) at CU-Boulder. During Family Weekend, Suzanne Stafford, director of OCHNR, will present “Finding Off-Campus Housing” on Friday, October 2nd from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. in Imig Music Building and on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 until 11 a.m. in the Visual Arts Center Auditorium.

click through. Students can also use the Ralphie’s List’s message boards to find roommates, post sublets, and buy and sell furniture. To search for rental housing in Boulder visit ocss.colorado.edu and click on Ralphie’s List.

During our Annual Off-Campus Housing Fairs, generally in February and March, students can meet over 60 landlords, property managers, and off-campus vendors right here on campus. In the past, our fairs have attracted 3,000 attendants and have provided students with a convenient way to shop and compare living options.

For students who are specifically looking for apartments, the office can provide a copy of our Apartment Complex Guide. The office also maintains a list of contact information for several Boulder property management companies. Have questions about leases or tenants’ rights? Students can meet with our staff attorney for free lease reviews or regarding any landlord/tenant issues.

ralphieslist.colorado.edu

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Tutoring and Academic Services Available at CU-BoulderFirst-year students are often unsure when it is time to look for a tutor or where to find one. A few signs that your student may benefit from academic assistance may include slipping grades, poor time management skills, confusion about the subject matter, a lack of confidence, or possibly working through diagnosed learning disabilities.

Here are some resources available to your student on the CU campus:

• All faculty members have office hours and are available for students to either make an appointment or drop in. Faculty office hours can change each semester and will be posted on their class syllabus. In addition, many departments post faculty office hours on their departmental website.

• All students living in the residence halls and Bear Creek Apartments are offered free tutoring through Housing and Dining Services’ Academic Support Assistance Program (ASAP). This program offers group and drop-in tutoring in specific courses and subject matter free of charge. Students simply fill out a tutor request at housing.colorado.edu/resources-tips/tutoring and return the completed form to any residence hall office or the ASAP offices located in Kittredge Central. If your student has any questions about free tutoring or is interested in becoming a tutor, they can contact ASAP at [email protected] or (303) 735-3303.

• If your student does not live in campus housing, the Student Academic Success Center (SASC) is the place to find a tutor. SASC-sponsored services are free and include academic skills workshops and tutoring. SASC’s free services may require a referral from the student’s academic advisor. In addition, tutors for hire can be found through the SASC online bulletin board at www.colorado.edu/sasc/tutoring.

• Many departments will offer a list of paid tutors specific to their majors. For example, a list of chemistry tutors is posted at chem.colorado.edu/ current-graduates/tutor-list and integrative physiology tutors can be found at colorado.edu/intphys/ugrad/tutoring.html. Students can find departmental tutor lists with a simple search for “tutors” on the www.colorado.edu website.

• Perhaps your student could use some assistance with time management, test anxiety, or “buffing” up their study skills. Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides services that can be of benefit and help them bounce back from an academically difficult semester. Group sessions and workshops are open to all CU-Boulder students without charge or advanced sign-up. More information can be found at www.colorado.edu/counseling/services/groups-workshops.

• If your student was diagnosed with a learning disability during their K-12 years, they will need to be re-evaluated before they can request accommodations or services from CU’s Office of Disability Services. More information can be found at disabilityservices.colorado.edu/getting-started-ds/accessing-disability-services. If your student has been prescribed a medication to help them with a learning disability, their first semester at college is not the time to stop using it. Talk to your student’s prescribing physician before making any changes in medication during this transitional time.

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Q Why should my student consider studying abroad?

AYour 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.

Q Is it common to study abroad?

A At CU-Boulder, approximately 25 percent of students who enter the University as first-year students and graduate attend a study abroad program.

International Education at CU:A Study Abroad Primer for Parents

Q Does studying abroad set student back from graduating in four years?

AA 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.

Q What are the options available for my student?

AThere 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 such as courses offered, location, program type, cost, etc. Non-CU programs are also an option.

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Q What does a study abroad program cost?

A The cost of studying abroad varies by program. Some programs are similar to the cost of studying in Boulder (sometimes less), and others are more.

Q How does my student get started?

AYour 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.

Q What services do CU-Boulder Study Abroad Programs provide to my student?

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Study Abroad Programs provides a variety of services before, during, and after a student’s study abroad experience including:

• Advising and resources to select the most suitable program

• Selection and campus approval of a portfolio of high quality programs that match the needs of CU-Boulder students

• Assistance through the application process

• Connection with a program manager who is an expert on your student’s program

• Resource direction on how to obtain a passport and/or visa

• Assistance in working with various CU-Boulder administrative offices

• Advising regarding opportunities and pathways for financing study abroad

• Working with Financial Aid to ensure the portability of federal aid award packages and other scholarships

• Need-based scholarships from Study Abroad Programs

• Contact information for study abroad alumni

• Continued registration as a full-time student at CU-Boulder

• Pre-departure orientation(s) and thorough program preparation

• Additional support during your students’ time abroad

• A guarantee for the coursework your student takes abroad to appear on CU-Boulder transcripts and count toward the degree (with a few exceptions)

• Alumni services upon return from studying abroad

Q What about safety and study abroad?

A

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 the role of preparing students very seriously, and facilitate that preparation 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.

Q Where can I go for further information?

AA good start is to visit the website at studyabroad.colorado.edu. Additionally, we’d love to speak with you! Call (303) 492-7741 or email [email protected]. If you are in Boulder, you are also welcome to come by during business hours to meet with a study abroad advisor in person.

Courtesy of the Office of International Education, Study Abroad Programs University of Colorado Boulder. During Family Weekend, a representative of the Office of International Education will present information on the CU Study Abroad Program on Friday, October 2nd from 3 until 4 p.m. in the Visual Arts Center Auditorium and on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 until 10 a.m. in Imig Music Building.

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Luckily for me, it was adventure I got! While in New Zealand, I was able to experience so many cool things. Just in my first week, I went zip-lining through a cave, whitewater rafted over a 23-foot drop, rolled down a hill in a giant hamster ball (called zorbing), went bungee jumping and learned about the native Maori culture. I knew from this week that I was about to

have the time of my life. Attending a new university abroad, it’s important to get involved. A few friends and I joined the tramping club, which ended up being an awesome decision. With the club, I was able to do some incredible overnight tramps all around the country and meet local kiwis while doing it.

As for the “study” part of study abroad, I took classes that interested me including History of New Zealand and Maori Culture and Society. These were enjoyable and helped me immerse myself into the culture even further. Being abroad I learned a lot about myself and my new surroundings — it forced me to grow up, gain independence, and look at the world from a different perspective. I ended my five months of studying, hiking, camping, and adrenaline in Fiji where I was lucky enough to go scuba diving! It’s easy for me to say that studying abroad was, and probably will be the best experience of my life. I would do it again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to anyone who has even a slight interest.

As much as I believe everyone should experience the beautiful country of New Zealand, it is definitely not the only place for students to study abroad. In fact, there are nearly 400 CU-Boulder approved study abroad programs in over 73 countries, meaning there is something for everyone! The prices of each program vary, and some even cost less than CU-Boulder tuition. It’s ideal for your student to start planning their study abroad experience about one year in advance. This way, your student can figure out what classes he or she should be taking to stay on track with a degree.

The first step your student should take if they are thinking about studying abroad is to attend Study Abroad 101. This is a 30-minute presentation that runs daily and gives students information about program types, housing options, financial aid and affordability, major/minor credit, eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines. Once your student is committed to the idea of traveling abroad, the CU-Boulder study abroad programs are there from start to finish helping guide your student every step of the way until they are home safely.

For further information, a good start is to visit the study abroad website at studyabroad.colorado.edu. If you have further questions, you can call or email the office at (303) 492-7741 or [email protected]. Also, feel free to swing by the office while you are in Boulder; it is located in the Center for Community, room S355.

By Chelsea Hopkins, a 2014 CU graduate with a degree in marketing.

The first step your student should take if they are

thinking about studying

abroad is to attend Study Abroad 101.

Student Perspective:My Study Abroad to New ZealandDuring my junior year of college, I had the opportunity to study abroad across the world in new Zealand. I didn’t always have my heart set on traveling to new Zealand, but the CU Study Abroad Office led me in a good direction when I told them I was looking for adventure.

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Career Services: Job Market Expanding for New CU GradsThe number of job opportunities for CU-Boulder graduates has continued to outpace the national recovery. Over 3,000 organizations post more than 9,000 opportunities annually with Career Services! Enthusiasm for our graduates has included companies that tend to participate in mass recruiting here — for example coming to career fairs and hoping to identify thirty new hires — as well as those looking to fill just one position. The opportunities cross a variety of industries and most are seeking applicants from a variety of majors.

Courtesy of Career Services at CU-Boulder. During Family Weekend, Career Services staff members will present “Your Student’s Professional Development: Maximizing the Value of a CU Degree” on Friday, October 2nd from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. in the Imig Music Building and on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 until 10 a.m. in the Visual Arts Center Auditorium.

Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainmentUnemployment rate in 2013 (in %)

Doctoral degree

Professional degree

Master’s degree

All workers: $827All workers: 6.1%

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Some college, no degree

High school diploma

Less than high school diploma

Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workersSource: Current population survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

1,623

1,714

1,329

1,108

777

727

472

651

2.2

2.3

3.4

4.0

5.4

7.0

7.5

11.0

Fast Facts from the Collegiate Employment Research Institute:

• 95% of May 2014 graduates were employed, in the military, volunteering, or in graduate school, 6 months after graduation.

• The most frequently requested major by organizations was ‘All Majors,’ as employers are looking for qualified and talented students regardless of major.

• Some of the strongest growth will be among accounting, marketing, computer science, engineering, human resources, and public relations.

• The best job seeking strategies still depend on connections between faculty, students, career services, alumni, parents, and hiring staff in organizations.

On virtually every measure of economic well-being and career attainment — from personal earnings to job satisfaction to the share employed full time — young college graduates are outperforming their peers with less education. And when today’s young adults are compared with previous generations, the disparity in economic outcomes between college graduates and those with a high school diploma or less formal schooling has never been greater in the modern era.

There are a number of reasons that the new college graduates are in demand right now. Generally speaking, the jobs that disappeared in the last few years are gone for good. The jobs emerging in their place require new sets of skills and strengths perfectly suited to new grads. These represent internships and full/part-time opportunities in diverse industries across Colorado, the US, and the world. Last year, organizations recruited from 49 states, plus the D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and international opportunities. According to the Wall Street Journal, employers are also leaning

more towards prestigious public school graduates than private school grads, indicating that those students tend to adapt to the workplace environment more easily.

Our employer development team spends a great deal of time networking with employers on behalf of our students. In addition to our highly ranked academic programs, the track record of our alumni in various fields keeps these employers coming back for more. Once someone discovers a successful pool of creative, talented, skilled, educated employees, why go anywhere else? That type of success builds on itself, which is why SmartMoney magazine ranked CU-Boulder in the top twenty schools for return on investment, just behind Princeton, but ahead of Harvard, Penn, Yale, and a host of other amazing peers.

If you are in a hiring position and would like CU-Boulder internship or full-time candidates, please contact Lisa Lovett at [email protected] or (303) 492-4129.

Median weekly earnings in 2013 (in %)

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CU’s Federal & Industry Research PartnershipsCU-Boulder consistently reaches beyond campus boundaries to form strategic research partnerships which have proven highly productive.

The university is home to three of the highly prized nSF-funded research centers:

• The Extreme Ultraviolet Engineering Research Center (euverc.colostate.edu) is operated jointly with Colorado State University and the University of California at Berkeley. To help meet the needs of the emerging industry the Center has formed a broadly based Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) with members from small, medium, and large corporations, with widely varied scientific and technical interests. Their goal is to have a broad impact on science and technology, from small-scale university research to large-scale manufacturing.

• The Liquid Crystals Materials Research Center (lcmrc.colorado.edu), one of the leading centers of liquid crystal study in the world, fosters collaboration among CU-Boulder’s physics, chemistry, and chemical engineering departments. The Center currently has ongoing interactions with nearly every U.S. company with an interest in this field. Industrially-supported research at the Center focuses on critical issues and problems of direct relevance to commercialization of FLCs, such as alignment, response speed, and development techniques for achieving analog gray scale.

• The Center for Membrane Applied Science & Technology (MAST, www.mastcenter.org) is a Multi-site Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (MUCI/UCRC), headquartered at CU-Boulder with sites at other affiliated universities.

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Over the course of 50-plus

years, the university has formed highly

productive research

partnerships with national laboratories

located in the Boulder area.

Federal Laboratory PartnersIn addition, over the course of 50-plus years, the University has formed research partnerships with national laboratories located in the Boulder area. Collaborative efforts include large joint institutes with hundreds of scientists, as well as University departmental appointments of adjunct faculty from the national laboratories. The national labs also provide numerous internships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral traineeships and fellowships at CU-Boulder.

These cooperative relationships have contributed to the University’s world-renowned research on matters of atmospheric research, science and technology, and environmental research.

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR, ncar.ucar.edu)

Numerous CU-Boulder faculty and students work closely with counterparts at NCAR in a wide range of studies related to atmospheric and Earth sciences. University-NCAR collaborations include large-scale computational modeling, atmospheric physics, geosciences, high-altitude observations, solar physics, weather modeling, remote sensing and balloon-satellite technology, and solar influences, to name a few. The university also is engaged in discussions with computational science and engineering groups at both NCAR and NOAA related to possible collaborations on high-end, high-performance computing and “gateway” computing for peta-scale supercomputing centers planned in Wyoming.

Numerous CU-Boulder faculty work closely with NCAR scientists, and about 40 university postdocs and graduate students conduct a majority of their research at NCAR.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR, www2.ucar.edu/about-us)

NCAR is managed by UCAR, a nonprofit consortium of 73 research universities and institutions, on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the university community.

Located in Boulder, UCAR has several projects involving CU-Boulder faculty and graduate students.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, www.noaa.gov)

Among the largest of CU-Boulder’s joint institutes is CIRES (the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, cires.colorado.edu), which was established in 1967 from a partnership between the university and NOAA. CIRES scientists conduct research aimed at understanding the Earth, including its atmosphere, waters, solid body, and environment in space. In particular, NOAA’s Earth Systems Research Laboratory (ESRL) in Boulder has established extensive partnerships with university faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. CU’s National Snow and Ice Data Center (nsidc.org) also works closely with the NOAA on studies of sea ice conditions.

Including the work at CIRES, it is estimated that about 60 faculty and 240 graduate students and postdocs work closely with counterparts at NOAA.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, www.nist.gov)

Another major joint institute is JILA ( jilawww.colorado.edu), created in 1962 as a joint institute of CU-Boulder and NIST. Scientists in JILA explore challenging questions about quantum physics, the design of precision optics and atom lasers, the fundamental nature of matter, biotechnology, nanoscience, and processes that shape the stars and galaxies. The university’s partnership with NIST has been further strengthened through enhanced joint support for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs.

About 80 faculty and 160 postdocs and students are engaged in regular collaborations with NIST, including the work at JILA.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL, www.nrel.gov)

The university promotes its strong interest in renewable energy through collaborations with NREL in Golden, Colorado. In fact, CU-Boulder is a major partner in the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, which was selected in 2008 as the management contractor for NREL. CU-Boulder and other members of the alliance are engaged in basic and applied science as well as translational efforts to develop third-generation solar photovoltaics, solar photoconversion, concentrated solar technology, biofuels, biorefining, wind energy, and carbon sequestration techniques, among many others.

The closely aligned and campus-wide Energy Initiative, launched in Fall 2005, culminated in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) in June 2009; RASEI is a joint institute with NREL.

United States Geological Survey (USGS, www.usgs.gov)

In other collaborations with national labs, the university is working with USGS to expand its presence on the East Campus, leading to as many as 80 additional USGS scientists and staff on the campus. Headquarters for the National Ecological Observation Network, an NSF center, have been moved from the Washington, DC area to Boulder, with plans for joint graduate education, high-end computing, joint faculty hires, and adjunct professor appointments at the university.

Courtesy of www.colorado.edu.

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Welcome to Boulder!Recently rated 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.

peaks; mountain biking over rugged alpine trails; tubing 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.

Article and photo courtesy of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.bouldercoloradousa.com

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 watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon; paddling a kayak through the middle of town; rock climbing the nearby

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The Top 5 Things“You Just Gotta Do” in BoulderLocated 35 minutes northwest of Denver, Boulder is a captivating community enriched with natural beauty, hip urban culture, and a vibrant love of the outdoors. Visit Boulder and experience its distinctive lifestyle overflowing with world-class restaurants, inspired shopping and art, and unbeatable people watching.

1

SHOPThe Pearl Street Mall is a four-block-long pedestrian area in historic downtown Boulder. It is the heart and soul of Boulder and where 85 percent of stores are independently owned. Spend time ducking in out of art galleries and independently owned shops and stroll along sidewalk cafes. Pearl Street Mall is also the place to watch Boulder’s street performers. The Twenty Ninth Street retail district is full of the best national retailers, and The Hill is the place to shop alongside college students.

2

EATBoulder’s restaurants and chefs have been highlighted in Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, Gourmet, Food and Wine, The New York Times, USA Today, on Top Chef, and at the James Beard House.

Boulder might feel like a small town, but its sophisticated lifestyle demands a rich dining diversity that rivals any major metropolitan area. Many of our restaurants embrace the idea of local, seasonal, artisanal cooking. The Farm-to-Table movement is strong.

3

SEE GREEnBoulder has what it takes to make a town green — a strong recycling program, green hotels, organic restaurants, a network of trails, and fresh thinking. You’ll probably notice alternative energies — you’ll see cars that are fueled with bio-diesel, shops along the Pearl Street Mall are wind powered, and Pearl Street’s Wi-Fi is solar powered. Also, many climate change scientists work in Boulder — 40 of them were members of Former Vice President Al Gore’s team that won the Nobel Prize on climate change in 2007.

4BIKE, HIKE ALOnG THE CREEKRenting a bike is a fun way to see the town and experience Boulder as a local. Bike shops rent cruiser bikes or the fastest racing bikes for an hour or a day. There are easy trails for picnics and strolls along Boulder Creek or hard core trails if you’re looking for something tougher.

5

BE InSPIREDWhile Boulder is known to be one of America’s most enthusiastically outdoor-recreation-focused communities, our arts scene is vigorous and diverse. At the Colorado Shakespeare Festival you can sit under the stars and watch a play. The Colorado Music Festival performs in a hundred-year-old wooden auditorium, and the acoustics are still perfect. Downtown is full of galleries and free outdoor concerts. Boulder is consistently named as one of the best art towns in the country.

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2015Football Schedule(Home games)

DATE OPPONENT TIME (MT) Sat., Oct. 3 Oregon TBA

Sat., Oct 17 Arizona TBA

Sat., Nov. 7 Stanford TBA

Sat., Nov. 13 USC 7 p.m.

Tickets to the games can be purchased at CUBuffs.com.

DATE OPPONENT TIME (MT)Fri., Oct. 9 Washington 3 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 11 Washington State 1 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 30 Arizona 3 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 1 Arizona State 2 p.m.

Games are played at Prentup Field (Colorado Ave. & 33rd)Admission & Parking are FREE!

2015Women’s Soccer Schedule (Home Games)

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2015Women’s Volleyball Schedule (Home Games)

DATE OPPONENT TIME (MT)Fri., Oct. 9 USC 8 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 11 UCLA 12 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 16 California 8 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 18 Stanford 2 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 30 Oregon State 7 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 31 Oregon 7 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 12 Arizona State 7 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 14 Arizona 7 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 25 Washington State 2 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 27 Utah 12 p.m.

Games played at the Coors Events CenterTickets start at $5 and can be purchased at CUBuffs.com.

Important Phone NumbersDEPARTMEnT 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 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

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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Academic CalendarFall 2015Fall Break Nov. 23–25 (Mon.–Wed.)

Thanksgiving (campus closed) Nov. 26–27 (Thurs.–Fri.)

Last Day of Classes Dec. 11 (Fri.)

Final Exams Dec. 13–17 (Sun.–Thurs.)

Commencement Dec. 19 (Sat.)

Spring 2016Housing Move-In TBA

First Day of Classes Jan. 11 (Mon.)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (campus closed) Jan. 18 (Mon.)

Tuition Due Feb. 5 (Fri.)

Spring Break (campus closed Friday, March 25) March 21–25 (Mon.–Fri.)

Last Day of Classes April 29 (Fri.)

Final Exams May 1–5 (Sun.–Thurs.)

Commencement May 7 (Sat.)

CU Events CalendarSee what’s happening on campus all year long! The 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-Boulder, look at featured events during your visit and experience all that CU has to offer.

www.colorado.edu/events

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Academic Advising Center: SIT, F-4Aden Hall, P-17Andrews Hall, W-22Armory Building (1511 University Ave.), F-6Arnett Hall, V-23Arts and Sciences Finance and Payroll Administration, F-1 Arts and Sciences Office Building, F-1 Athens Court, D-12ATLAS Center, Roser, M-11Baker Hall, P-14Balch Fieldhouse, J-14Basketball and Volleyball Practice Facility, R-24Benson Earth Sciences, L-17Bike Stations. UMC Bike Station, N-10 and Folsom Bike Station, N-20Biosciences Building, Gold (MCD Biology), K-13Brackett Hall, N-18Bruce M. Curtis Building (Museum Collections), M-5 Buckingham Hall, W-24• Business, Leeds School of, see Koelbel Building Carlson Gymnasium, J-13Center for Asian Studies, D-1Center for Community, T-18Cheyenne Arapaho Hall, S-14Children’s Center (2202 Arapahoe), A-17CIRES (Cooperative Institute for Research in

Environmental Sciences), L-9Clare Small Arts and Sciences, G-11Charlotte York Irey Theatre, see University Theatre

Building Cockerell Hall, P-19Continuing Education Center, F-5Coors Events/Conference Center, (includes Basketball

and Volleyball Practice Facility) T-24Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry, M-9Crosman Hall, Q-18Dal Ward Athletic Center, G-15Denison Arts and Sciences, N-7Discovery Learning Center, M-23Distribution Center (not shown; 2000 Central Ave.)Duane D-Wing, M-13Duane Physical Laboratories (includes Duane D-Wing,

Duane Physics, Gamow Tower, JILA, and Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, L-14, L-15, M-13; and on east campus: LASP Space Technology Research Center),

Duane Physics, L-15• Drescher Undergraduate Engineering Integrated

Teaching and Learning Lab (ITLL), see Integrated Teaching and Learning Lab (ITLL)

Eaton Humanities, J-9Economics Building, M-5Education Building, N-6Ekeley Sciences, M-8Engineering Center, M-20, M-21, N-20, N-21, P-20, P-21Environmental Design, P-12Environmental Health and Safety Center, P-25Euclid Avenue AutoPark, Q-11Faculty-Staff Court, D-9, 10Farrand Hall, Q-17Fiske Planetarium and Science Center, V-20Fleming Building, X-20Folsom Field, K-16Gold Biosciences, L-14Grounds and Service Center, G-17Guggenheim Geography, L-5Hale Science, J-4

Hallett Hall, S-18Hazel Gates Woodruff Cottage for Women and Gender

Studies, L-4Health Physics Laboratory, G-18Hellems Arts and Sciences, (includes Mary Rippon

Outdoor Theatre) M-7Henderson Building, (Museum of Natural History), N-7Imig Music, Q-12Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS), E-5 • IBS 11 (not shown, is located off campus in the Randolph

Building, 1877 Broadway) • Integrated Teaching and Learning Lab (ITLL), Drescher,

N-23JILA, M-13Ketchum Arts and Sciences, L-11Kittredge Complex (includes Andrews Hall, Arnett Hall,

Buckingham Hall, Kittredge Central, Kittredge West, Smith Hall), W-22, V-23, W-24, W-21, W-22

Kittredge Central, W-21Kittredge West, W-20Koelbel Building, Q-20Koenig Alumni Center, H-3Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), L-14Libby Hall, P-16Life Sciences Laboratories, (includes Gold Biosciences,

Muenzinger Psychology, Porter Biosciences, and Ramaley Biology), K-12,

Macky Auditorium, H-7Marine Court, C-14• Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, see HellemsMathematics Building, M-19McKenna Languages, J-6Muenzinger Psychology, L-13• Museum Collections, see Bruce M. Curtis BuildingNewton Court, A-18Norlin Library, K-10Old Main, J-6Page Foundation Center, F-3Police and Parking Services Center, P-24Porter Biosciences, K-12Power House, N-12Power Station, S-26Ramaley Biology, K-12Reed Hall, R-18Regent Administrative Center, T-15Regent Drive AutoPark, P-25Sewall Hall, G-9Smith Hall, X-22Sommers-Bausch Observatory, V-21Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, U-22Stadium Building, K-16Student Recreation Center, G-13Technology Learning Center (TLC), P-11Temporary Building No. 1, G-11University Administrative Center (914 Broadway), U-14University Club, R-10University Memorial Center (UMC), P-9• University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, see

Henderson BuildingUniversity Theatre Building (includes Charlotte York Irey

Theatre), L-6Visual Arts Complex (includes CU Art Museum), N-10Wardenburg Health Center, R-13Willard Hall, R-16Wolf Law, Z-23Woodbury Arts and Sciences, J-8

Campus Map Key

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