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ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ faculty members, staff members and graduate students looking to fund partnership development, a public outreach event or establish seed funding for a community-engaged scholarship project can apply to a Fall Tier 1 or Tier 2 Public and Community Engaged Scholarship Grant. 

The PACES Grant has awarded over $7 million dollars since 1999 and is made possible by the Office of Outreach and Community Engagement. 

Tier 1 grants are now open and will be awarded until all funding has been expended.

Tier 2 applications are due Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.

Visit the Office for Outreach and Community Engagement website for more information and specific guidelines.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ's Campus Compact team is leading a student-centered initiative to assess and strengthen graduate student engagement in community-engaged scholarship across research, teaching, and creative work.

Graduate students, prospective graduate students or recently graduated grad students are invited to . The survey is anonymous and should take 10–15 minutes to complete. You may enter yourself into a drawing for a $100 gift card at the end of the survey.

The team is mapping existing opportunities and working to design a more coordinated, accessible campuswide ecosystem for graduate student community-engaged scholarship and is seeking input to advance next steps.

For faculty and staff: If you are involved with community-engaged scholarship activities at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ that may be of interest to graduate students, a separate survey is currently in development. Please contact lisa.h.schwartz@colorado.edu with your interest in sharing your current or potential opportunities for graduate students. 

The SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education is launching an inaugural Renewable Energy Career Accelerator. The single objective of the accelerator is to enable students to gain jobs and internships in the renewable energy sector. Powered by industry professionals, the accelerator enables participants to develop networks, learn hard skills and receive guidance from a personal mentor. 

The program will meet in the UMC on Tuesdays 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oct. 20–Nov. 17 and then again Jan. 12–March 2. It is free to students but does not provide academic credit. 

Questions? Learn more.

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative is seeking up to two entrepreneurship fellows. This paid position is ideal for students who are passionate about innovation, startups and community engagement—and who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Entrepreneurship experience or interest is preferred but not required. Gain experience in startups, venture building, event coordination and project management. 

Deadline extended: Apply by Friday, Sept. 11.

Paid Young Emerging Adult Research Study (YEARS) study at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ and CU Anschutz (IRB# 232067) to understand emotions. Earn $25 per hour (up to approximately $400 total) for up to three study session phases (1.75 hours). Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder.

Curious about the conversations shaping our world? Get involved with the Conference on World Affairs (CWA).

Join the CWA 2027 kickoff meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Center for Global British & Irish Studies Room (CGBIS), Room M549, Norlin Library. 

For more than 75 years, CWA has brought scholars, students, global leaders, innovators, artists and community members together at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ to explore ideas, exchange perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues shaping our world.

Free and open to all, CWA offers opportunities to connect with others across campus and the community, explore topics that interest you, and help bring thought-provoking conversations to ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, connecting with others or simply learning more about CWA, we’d love to have you join us. Come learn what CWA is all about and discover ways to get involved in 2027. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Need a car without the cost of owning one? New Zipcar members can receive their first year of membership free through Nov. 30. Gas, maintenance, insurance and reserved parking are included.

Getting around campus just got more affordable. Sign up for Lime using your colorado.edu email address, or update your existing account, to receive 50% off Lime rides. to get started.

Students who receive a Pell Grant or qualify for public assistance may also be eligible for Lime Access, which includes free rides up to 30 minutes. 

New this fall: Keep an eye out for Lime Gliders, seated electric scooters that offer another convenient way to travel around campus and Boulder.

Want to be part of the decisions that shape the UMC and that help us fulfill our mission? Apply for the UMC Board by Sept. 15.

The UMC Board is the governing body for your student union and currently has openings for student members. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. 

The CU system invites faculty to apply for a grant recognizing and supporting innovative uses of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Apply by Oct. 16.

Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, the main entrance to the Student Recreation Center will be temporarily relocated due to renovation work. Visitors should use the temporary entrance located on the east side of the Rec at the top of Stadium Drive.

The UMC is recruiting faculty and staff members to join the UMC Board. In this two-year role, you will work with students to create policy and develop creative solutions to challenging issues that address the UMC budget, capital spending, sustainable practices, building usage, student group office allocations, scholarship distribution, renovation plans and more. Apply by Sept. 15.

Faculty or staff employed on the Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of university system offices in Boulder are eligible for membership the Recreation Center.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ’s Staff Council annual summer retreat featured an exciting addition to the agenda: a ribbon cutting launching an on-campus Little Free Library. Organized by Staff Council’s Belonging, Equity, Accessibility and Mattering (BEAM) Committee, the library offers books centered on diversity, equity and inclusion for all ages, with a current focus on LGBTQ+ experiences. 

The Little Free Library is designed to provide interested readers with opportunities to extend their knowledge and perspectives through ongoing book-sharing across the campus community. 

Launching this month at the ARCE building on East Campus, Staff Council is excited to see where the mobile library can roam. Organizers hope that buildings and offices across campus will host the library (indoors) throughout the year—check the Staff Council website for the library’s current location. 

Staff Council would like to add special thanks to Scott Cusack, professional research assistant in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, for his help with the construction of the library.

If you are interested in hosting the Little Free Library in your building, please reach out to staffcouncil@colorado.edu.

Working on campus offers many benefits for students. Not only do most on-campus jobs offer flexible scheduling around classes, but working on campus is also a great way to meet fellow Buffs and develop professional skills. Learn more about working in Student Life.