Hi Buffs,听听
I am so excited to welcome you to campus for a new academic year!听听听
My name is Dr. D鈥橝ndra Mull, and I am honored to serve as your vice chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs. I have the privilege of leading an amazing team of nearly 900 staff members across 30 departments dedicated to student success and supporting you to engage and thrive throughout your time at CU Boulder.听
Whether you are starting your first or final year on campus, this fall semester will bring plenty of ways to learn, grow and connect with your community. I encourage you to explore and take advantage of all the transformational opportunities our university has to offer to enrich your collegiate experience.听听
Please read on for more advice and events to check out this month.听
Participate in campus traditions听
There are certain activities and experiences that are exclusive to being a Buff at CU Boulder. Wherever you are in your academic journey, here are some campus traditions to engage in this year.听
First Day of Class Photos听
Take a commemorative picture to kick off the new academic year. Stop by the University Memorial Center (UMC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 26 for or take your own selfie to share with friends and family. If you share your photo on Instagram, be sure to !听听
CU Athletics听
Learn the and get ready to cheer on the Buffs this fall! Whether you join the Student Gameday Huddle tailgates before every home football game, visit the CU Events Center for or head to Prentup Field for , show your school spirit and support our student athletes this semester.听听
Homecoming 2024听
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Homecoming at CU Boulder! Student events start on Monday, Sept. 16, with a kickoff event from 12-2 p.m. on Farrand Field, where you will have a chance to take a photo with Ralphie (weather permitting). Learn more about Homecoming 2024.听听
Things to do this month听
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Meet student organization and multicultural Greek leaders, as well as staff from the Center for Inclusion and Social Change and other campus departments. The event features free food, games, music and more!听
听Aug. 28: Be Involved Fair听
This event is your chance to learn about the hundreds of ways to get involved on campus and in the Boulder community. You can meet with CU Boulder student organizations, departments and local nonprofit organizations.听
听Aug. 29: Student Gameday Huddle听
Come cheer on the Buffs before the first home football game of the season at this student tailgate tradition! There will be free food, giveaways, games, music and a chance to be highlighted on Folsom Field if you are chosen as the Student Fan of the Game.听听听
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If you are looking for a job on campus, stop by this event to meet campus employers and explore student job opportunities. Working on campus offers many benefits, including flexibility in your schedule and a chance to gain professional skills and experience. Hourly and work-study positions are available!听
Highlights from Fall Welcome听
The move-in and Fall Welcome period is one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing our campus come alive again with the energy, school spirit and excitement of our Buffs. I am grateful I got to meet so many of you over the last week and look forward to connecting more this year!听
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As you get settled into a new routine, I would love the opportunity to engage with you this semester. One of my favorite parts of my role as vice chancellor for student affairs is connecting with Buffs. Each interaction allows me to learn so much about you and your student organizations, campus life and our community.听听
Whether it is getting lunch together on campus, attending events or meeting with your student group, I look forward to getting together more with you this year. If you would like to connect, please email me at vcsa@colorado.edu.听听听听
Buffs, I wish you the best this year. Know that I鈥檓 here for you and the Division of Student Affairs is here to support you along the way.听听
Warmly,听
Dr. D'Andra Mull听
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs听