2015 2 University of Colorado, Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 3 produced by in partnership with For more information, please contact University of Colorado Boulder Office of Parent Relations (303) 492-1380 www.colorado.edu/parent [email protected] About this Guide UniversityParent has published this guide in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder with the mission of helping you easily navigate your student’s university with the most timely and relevant information available. Discover more articles, tips and local business information by visiting the online guide at: www.universityparent.com/colorado The presence of university/college logos and marks in this guide does not mean the school endorses the products or services offered by advertisers in this guide. 3180 Sterling Circle, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80301 www.universityparent.com Advertising Inquiries: (855) 947-4296 [email protected] SARAH SCHupp PUBLISHER MARK HAGER DESIGN Connect: facebook.com/UniversityParent twitter.com/4collegeparents © 2015 UniversityParent 4 University of Colorado Boulder contents CU Boulder Guide | Comprehensive 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 6 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 7 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. We would also like to welcome you to the CU Parents Association, otherwise • You will learn how your student Welcome to the known as CUPA. The Parents Association will benefit from the success is dedicated to promoting and advancing of the CU Parent Fund, a University of Colorado Boulder the University of Colorado Boulder and to fundraising activity that provides supporting the university administration vital support to a variety of in its ongoing mission of excellence. As campus programs, all of which Dear Proud CU Parent, the parent of a CU-Boulder student, you directly impact your student, are automatically eligible to become a both in and out of the classroom. Thank you so much for participating in At CU-Boulder, we are blessed with member of CUPA — there are no dues. For more information visit Family Weekend 2015! We hope that you outstanding leadership, a phenomenal We just ask that parents sign up online at www.colorado.edu/parentfund. have a fun and memorable visit. Of course faculty, dedicated staff, exciting athletics, www.colorado.edu/parents/join. We hope we’re a little biased, but we’re willing and one of the most beautiful campus that you decide to get involved with the to bet that you and your student have settings and climates in the country. University and the Parents Association, already come to love CU for all that it has but there is no requirement. to offer, both in and out of the classroom. 8 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 9 If, however, you are looking for a higher For more information about volunteer level of involvement and would like opportunities, CUPA or the CUPA Parent to support the University in a variety Advisory Board, contact the Office of of important ways, we recommend Parent Relations ((303) 492-1380 or you consider joining the CU Parents [email protected]) or go to Association Parent Advisory Board. www.colorado.edu/parents. Membership on the CUPA Parent Advisory Board is free. Again, thank you for visiting the CU campus and the City of Boulder during The purpose of the Parent Advisory Family Weekend 2015! We are so Board is to engage with other parents to pleased to have you as a part of the foster connections and build partnerships CU Buff Family! A tremendous variety with the University, assist with outreach of educational and developmental to current and prospective families, opportunities and experiences await your participate in broadening and deepening student. Hopefully, you will have a chance relationships in support of the University, to learn about many of these opportunities and represent the parent perspective on during your visit. You’ll find that all your the CU-Boulder experience. student has to do to get the most out of their CU experience is to reach out, find Parent Advisory Board members come their passion, apply themselves, and enjoy from around the world and can participate some of the best years of their lives. We in a variety of activities remotely. There hope you will be our partner in supporting are two to three Parent Advisory Board and furthering your student’s educational meetings on campus each year. They experience. Your involvement can make are usually scheduled in conjunction these some of the best years in your life. with other parent activities to maximize the benefit of each member’s visit. Warm regards, Parent Advisory Board meetings provide members the opportunity to hear from CU- George W. “Barney” Ballinger Boulder faculty, staff, and administrators Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of and gain invaluable insight into the Parent Relations 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. About the CU Office of Parent Relations Who We Are and What We Do Who We Are The 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. 10 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 11 George W. “Barney” Ballinger Lynn Schmitz that follows will help you understand how made a significant difference in helping the University strives to serve CU-Boulder the University enhance our students’ Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director Assistant Director students, parents, and family members. experience, both in and out of the of Parent Relations [email protected], classroom. [email protected], (303) 492-1098 (303) 492-2283 The Office of Parent Relations (OPR) The Office of Parent Relations is your BIO: BIO: designated on-campus partner. As part of the Division of Student Affairs, OPR works • B.S. in History from U.S. Air Force • B.S. Elementary Education — Academy Mathematics Ed., Northern Illinois with CU-Boulder parents to give them University the tools to help their student succeed. • Master’s in Military History, Ohio OPR fields phone calls; connects with State • M.S. Educational Administration — and informs parents during new student • 27 years in the US Air Force, retired Leadership & Educational Policy welcome; develops and distributes print Studies, NIU rank of colonel and electronic communications; plans • 3 years as Air Force ROTC • M.S. School Business Management, events ranging from Family Weekend commander at CU-Boulder NIU to regional receptions and Summer Send-offs; networks with campus • 11 years as Director of the Office of • 2 years as Assistant Director of departments and leadership to support Parent Relations at CU-Boulder Student Involvement & Leadership Development/Program Director of parent involvement and student success; • 2 children, both college graduates, Huskie Family Connections, NIU provides administrative oversight of the 1 CU-Boulder alumna • 30 years as teacher and CU Parents Association (CUPA); and helps • StrengthsQuest Values: harmony, administrator of pre-K to 12th grade parents and family members understand context, consistency, discipline, schools in Illinois and relate better to their student’s empathy University experience. Reach out to • 2 children, both college graduates; OPR at [email protected] or 1 grandchild, future college (303) 492-1380. Caro Henauw graduate Assistant Director • StrengthsQuest Values: The CU Parents Association (CUPA) [email protected], connectedness, achiever, strategic, The CU Parents Association was founded (303) 492-9112 learner, responsibility, belief to help parents support student success Parental involvement and develop their own connection at CU-Boulder BIO: to the university. When parents and What We Do family members join CUPA they enjoy a is welcomed. In • B.A. in Interior Architecture, Students are buoyed by the knowledge number of benefits and can be part of University College Ghent, Belgium that they have the support and counsel some great programs. The CUPA Parent fact, it’s highly of their parents as they navigate college • B.G.S.