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Global Seminar: Science Policy (Washington, D.C., USA)

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:08:49 +0000

Global Seminar: Science Policy (Washington, D.C., USA) Anastasia Gall… Mon, 10/06/2025 - 13:08

Info Session is on Thursday, Oct 9 at 5:00 PM on Zoom! https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/95314680438

CU in D.C. offers a Science Policy course each Maymester to students who are interested in science policy-making. The Science Policy course is highly participatory and involves classroom time, combined with numerous outings and visits throughout the D.C. area, including Capitol Hill and science institutions. This three-week course allows students to gain exposure to professional offices and institutions in the region.

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Global Seminar: Fieldwork in Social Justice & Development (India)

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:10:33 +0000

Global Seminar: Fieldwork in Social Justice & Development (India) Anastasia Gall… Mon, 10/06/2025 - 11:10

Examine development practice from a multi-perspective lens with an emphasis on grass root organizations and local communities in India

Engage with practitioners and activists to gain firsthand knowledge of democratizing development through Participatory Research Methods.

Convey knowledge about key dimensions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala’s various agricultural and fishing systems and practices

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Global Seminar: The Athlete as a National Symbol (Mexico City, Mexico)

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:05:30 +0000

Global Seminar: The Athlete as a National Symbol (Mexico City, Mexico) Anastasia Gall… Mon, 10/06/2025 - 11:05

This course will help students function in a multicultural, multiethnic, and transnational society. Nationhood, Nationalism, and Sport is designed to study major international sporting events on location. The experience will be enhanced with the study abroad opportunity because students will be able to examine the games and athletes, as well as observe the local community response to hosting the games.

Meet local athletes and experience sporting events, such as a water polo match or women’s soccer game, connect with local students in Mexico City, and watch World Cup games live!

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Women Leader's Salon

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:52:05 +0000

Women Leader's Salon Anastasia Gall… Mon, 10/06/2025 - 10:52

Salon: a fashionable assemblage of notables. Join other motivated, ambitious Buffs to hear from notable women from on and off-campus. Enjoy lunch, networking and a community that prepares CU women to make a positive impact! RSVPs preferred, not required. RSVP at tamara.williams@colorado.edu.

November 10th from 12pm - 2pm in the Flatirons Room. (3rd floor of the C4C)

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Global Seminar: Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship (Bali, Indonesia)

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:30:56 +0000

Global Seminar: Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship (Bali, Indonesia) Anastasia Gall… Sun, 10/05/2025 - 22:30

Stroll through winding paths in the lush jungle and through terraced rice paddies on an herbal walk to learn about Bali’s native plants and how they’re used for traditional medicine, food and body care products.
Visit to Tirta Empul holy spring temple, considered a sacred site to purify the soul and mind by the Balinese people.
Morning visit to Mai Organic Farm, a community-led movement to preserve traditional and organic agricultural village life in Bali.
Experience a presentation on the Biorock Coral Restoration Project, an amazing initiative using technology to speed the growth of coral reefs. We will also snorkel over the reefs!
Visit with social entrepreneurs at the Makadaya Foundation, a community of changemakers in developing sustainable solutions to real social and environmental challenges in Indonesia.

Stroll through winding paths in the lush jungle and through terraced rice paddies on an herbal walk to learn about Bali’s native plants and how they’re used for traditional medicine, food and body care products.

Learn more at an info session on Mon, Oct 13 at 5 pm in C4C S350!

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UROP's Curiosity Lab - New Events and Opportunities

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:25:43 +0000

UROP's Curiosity Lab - New Events and Opportunities Anastasia Gall… Sun, 10/05/2025 - 22:25

Virtual: Tuesday, October 14, 2:00 to 2:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Finding & Connecting with Potential Mentors

We'll discuss a variety of approaches to finding and connecting with potential research and creative project mentors on the CU Boulder campus.

Virtual: Monday, October 20, 3:00 to 3:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: College of Engineering & Applied Science

CU Boulder's College of Engineering & Applied Science offers numerous undergraduate research opportunities, including paid positions through programs like the CU Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (CU SPUR) and the year-long Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA), as well as the introductory Fundamentals of Undergraduate Research Program (FUTURE) for first and second-year students.

Virtual: Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 to 2:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Applying for UROP Grants (for Projects)

We'll discuss how to prepare compelling applications for UROP Student Grants (Assistantships and Individual Grants).

Virtual: Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 to 3:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Applying for UROP Grants (for Conferences)

We'll discuss how to prepare applications for UROP Individual Travel Grants, which support students presenting work at academic and professional conferences.

Virtual: Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 to 2:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Exploring Summer Research Opportunities

We'll discuss a wide range of options for engaging in undergraduate research and creative work over the summer term, highlighting NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) and useful databases to focus your search.

Virtual: Tuesday, November 4, 3:00 to 3:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Education Abroad Programs

CU Boulder’s Education Abroad coordinates a wide range of options to engage in undergraduate research and field study at international locations with partners such as Arcadia Abroad, SEA (Sea Education Association) and SIT (School for International Training).

Virtual: Thursday, November 6, 3:00 to 3:30 pm

UROP’s Curiosity Lab: CU Anschutz Gates Institute Summer Internship

The Gates Summer Internship Program (GSIP) is a full-time, paid 11-week training program. Interns will work in a Gates Institute member's laboratory, and participate in weekly GSIP seminars, social events and community service. They will present their summer research project in a poster session at the Final Day Program. GSIP is open to undergraduates in a science-related major who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of application.

Deadline to Register: December 5, 2025

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research

NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study. This gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning. NCUR 2026 will be hosted in Richmond, Virginia from April 13 to 15, 2026.

REMINDERS:

Deadline to Register: Friday, October 3, 2025

UROP’s Sidewalk Symposium

Virtual: Monday, October 6, 3:00 to 3:30pm

UROP's Curiosity Lab: College of Arts & Sciences STUDIO Lab

Virtual: Monday, October 6, 4:00 to 4:30pm

UROP's Curiosity Lab: CU Anschutz Colorado Research Experiences (CORE)

Note: The Neuroscience Club is hosting a special event featuring MD and PhD students from CU Anschutz to talk about CORE on Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Ramaley N1B23 with free pizza!

Deadline: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Spring 2026 Internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Join UROP’s LinkedIn Group for even more updates!

Are you interested in getting involved with undergraduate research but not sure where to start? Participating in research is a valuable way to deepen your academic experience, build professional skills, and connect with faculty mentors in your field.

Join the UROP's Curiosity Lab.

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Peace Corps Info Session

Anastasia Gallegos-Roque — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:09:53 +0000

Peace Corps Info Session Anastasia Gall… Sun, 10/05/2025 - 22:09

As a Volunteer, you immerse yourself in a new experience — building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations.
Join us at this information session to:

Learn about Volunteer experiences
Ask questions about service
Gain tips to guide you through the application process

The Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad on behalf of the United States to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, community economic development, agriculture, the environment and youth development.

Through their Peace Corps experience, volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a life-long commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today’s global economy.

Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in over 160 countries worldwide.

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CU Boulder student Anastasia Gallegos-Roque receives Newman Civic Fellowship

Jessica Follett — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:44:00 +0000

CU Boulder student Anastasia Gallegos-Roque receives Newman Civic Fellowship Jessica Follett Thu, 10/02/2025 - 09:44

Every year, an undergraduate student who demonstrates exemplary leadership is nominated for Campus Compact’s Newman Civic Fellowship, which supports student leaders who show great potential for tackling human rights and social justice issues. This year, the Center for Leadership’s own Anastasia Gallegos-Roque is one of the recipients. She is studying sociology and ethnic studies on a pre-law track with a minor in journalism and multicultural leadership. Gallegos-Roque was nominated by the Center for Leadership and Chancellor Schwartz.

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A Legacy Realized: The Making of CU Boulder’s Center for Leadership

Jessica Follett — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:40:40 +0000

A Legacy Realized: The Making of CU Boulder’s Center for Leadership Jessica Follett Thu, 10/02/2025 - 09:40

The story of the Center for Leadership (CFL) at CU Boulder is a powerful testament to the idea that leadership is not a title, but a calling, one that begins with vision, grows through dedication, and endures through legacy.

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Rapids Ahead: A Conservation Leadership Adventure through the Gates of Lodore

Jessica Follett — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:17:58 +0000

Rapids Ahead: A Conservation Leadership Adventure through the Gates of Lodore Jessica Follett Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:17

By Fletcher Lucas, CU Boulder, 2025

Environmental Studies Major, Geology Minor, Western American Studies Certificate

“No, Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, as vital to our lives as water and good bread.” – Edward Abbey (Desert Solitaire)

“ECHO!!!” the students all shouted at the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers. The group quickly learned why this place is called Echo Park, as the sound reverberated down the canyon. “Echo!!! Echo! Echo, echo, echo.”

The morning started out overcast and choppy as we began our journey down the notorious Gates of Lodore. Twelve students, five NOLS instructors, and three leadership mentors embarked on the Green River on August 15, 2025. The students were as diverse in their river skills as in life. There were majors in Aerospace Engineering, Business, Environmental Studies, and Political Science to name a few. From the first hours on the river, we could tell we were in great hands with our NOLS instructors who came from Chile, Nepal, Canada, Idaho, and San Francisco.

Not only was this a river trip but it was also a leadership trip to practice expedition behavior by working together to get down the river. The three leadership mentors, Seth Webb, Matt Moseley, and Mike Fiebig spoke on their experiences in leadership roles.

Seth, the academic director at the CU Boulder Center for Leadership, spoke about conservation leadership competencies, expedition behavior and the importance of good communication in a group setting.

Mike, the director of Southwest River Protection for American Rivers, talked to us about the field of river conservation and river policy. At an overlook of the confluence of Green and Yampa River at Echo Park, he taught us about the history of the river as the birthplace of the modern conservation movement and how leaders like David Brower saved this river from a dam.

Matt Moseley, an author and communications professional, who is on the Presidents National Council for American Rivers and also on the board of advisors for the Center for Leadership at CU, spoke on the importance of self-leadership and having a good support group in distance swimming. After dinner one evening next to the river, he told us how he has applied lessons from open water swimming to life, including perseverance, goal setting, assembling the right team, grit and determination, and most importantly, not looking outside of yourself for a leader. “You are the person you’ve been waiting for,” he said.

Christian, our NOLS instructor from Chile, also spoke on the importance of feedback and how it can help us learn new things about ourselves and grow.

Spending four days, three nights, on the river, students learned how to work together as a team and about expedition skills. Forming a fire line to move the kitchen and gear from the

boats to the camping area, and putting up and breaking down camp each night, we learned to rely less on our instructors and more on each other. Students became more proficient with reading whitewater, rapid scouting, and most importantly, communicating with each other.

Matt and Mike have a joke, “Our best vacation is your worst nightmare.” A river trip isn’t for the faint of heart. The weather doesn’t always cooperate; a good chunk of the day is spent cold and wet. Disaster does, in fact, happen at Disaster Falls, where my boat almost flipped and four of us ended up in the water. Hang on to your paddle!

However, floating along as the afternoon sun shimmers on the rust-colored sandstone walls reveals a certain beauty that can’t be done justice unless experienced in the moment. Or lying on the sand, looking up at the Milky Way, as everyone ends the day together. Splashing each other and singing during a long, windy, afternoon.

On that final night, as we all eschewed our tents and slept on the beach under the stars, something inside of us had changed. We weren’t just a hodge-podge of individuals, but a unit. We were a river family, of sorts. Together, we had adapted and changed. And isn’t that what experiential education is all about?

As we arrived at the takeout at Split Mountain, the sun was shining, and good spirits were abound. New friendships were formed. New skills were learned. New plans were made. Everyone learned something from one another and left with a new appreciation for water, leadership, and the importance of protecting the beloved natural spaces this country has to offer.

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