Being a part of CU Boulder鈥檚 vibrant community offers a wealth of opportunities to engage in local events and programs both on campus and in Boulder and Denver. Depending on your interests and goals, there's a community here ready to engage with you. Part of the enriching experience of campus life as an employee includes recognizing significant events and holidays such as Juneteenth which occurs in June. This historic occasion, marking the emancipation of enslaved Black people听in the United States, has been commemorated since the 1950s in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood. This past month Juneteenth was celebrated with lively music festival, parade, health zone, youth zone, and various additional community resources and speakers. This July, Pearl Street will host the Downtown Boulder Art Fair in Boulder which began in 1978.听 The event will showcase the work of 100+ artists from various states with a diverse range of artwork including jewelry, sculptures, paintings, furniture, etc.
Moreover, throughout the year, our campus hosts a variety of speakers, performers, and talented groups, such as those involved in our Lyripeutics Storytelling Project rooted in hip-hop education. This initiative provides platforms for BIPOC youth (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to share their stories and experiences. Additionally, our campus鈥� Precollege Outreach and Engagement Program offers first-generation middle and high school students year-round and summer opportunities to participate in enrichment academies and classes. Through this program, youth can interact with college students, staff experts, and faculty, fostering academic exploration and personal growth. Check out the听program听and learn more on Instagram at @cuboulderpcdp.
At CU Boulder, we are committed to lifelong learning, meaningful engagement, and contributing to our campus and local communities.