Student Edition - Aug. 27, 2021

Students got settled into the academic year at CU Boulder as classes began, participating not only in studies but also in a host of Fall Welcome activities, which continue through Sunday, Sept. 12.
Campus Community
COVID-19 campus updates: Aug. 26 edition
Full FDA approval was granted for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which is available via drop-in or by appointment through CU Boulder Medical Services. The online dashboard has been updated for the fall semester. Learn about all this and more in this week’s campus update.
Diversity, equity and inclusion update: August 2021 edition
Read about the 2021 Campus Culture Survey, the latest on the IDEA Council's work and other news in this monthly diversity, equity and inclusion update.
In it to help students experience success—Get to know Crystal Lay
She works with a team that helps make the CU Boulder campus home for over 10,000 occupants. She was key in this year's Buffs One Read program. And the grassy areas surrounding Williams Village are among her favorite spots. Learn more about Crystal Lay.
CU Boulder Life
10 things to do this weekend: Buff Meetups, 'Stranger Things' laser show, more
This weekend bringsice bumper cars, Drag Queen Bingo, yoga and fitness classes, a free screening of “Fast & Furious 9,” a Chautauqua hikefor grad students and more.
5 free performing arts events to check out this fall at CU Boulder
Students are back on campus and classes have started, which means you can catch dozens of free performances bythe College of Music and the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Students in Focus
International student reflects on COVID-19 experiences
The recent unexpected and turbulent times have been difficult for many students, but international students have often been met with even more challenges and considerable roadblocks. Chieri Kamada is among them.