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<span>CU Hosts First Big 12 Women鈥檚 Lacrosse Championship</span>
<span><span>Anna Tolette</span></span>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>On July 27, 2023, </span><a href="/coloradan/2024/11/12/back-big-12-origins-cu-conference-play" rel="nofollow"><span>Colorado announced it would leave the Pac-12 Conference</span></a><span> and return to the Big 12 Conference. The benefits were significant: increased national exposure, renewed conference rivalries and stability in the turbulent world of college athletics. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>But the Big 12 did not have women鈥檚 lacrosse as a conference-sponsored sport. If that didn鈥檛 change, Colorado would play 2024鈥�25 as an affiliate to another conference.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淚t was unknown if the Big 12 would take on sponsoring another sport,鈥� said head coach Ann Elliott Whidden. 鈥淭he administrations for Colorado, Arizona State and Cincinnati were all strong supporters of lacrosse being added and advocated for us through the process.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The Big 12 revealed on Nov. 9, 2023, that it would add women鈥檚 lacrosse in 2024鈥�25 and CU was joined by ASU, Cincinnati and three affiliates 鈥� Florida, UC Davis and San Diego State. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The Buffs went 13-6 in 2024, their final Pac-12 season. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>When Colorado released its 2025 schedule, it declared Prentup Field would host the inaugural Big 12 Championship, a four-team tournament for an automatic bid to the NCAAs. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲hen we moved to the Big 12, everything changed,鈥� said <strong>Jess Peluso</strong> (Engl鈥�26). 鈥淲e helped set the tone for this conference. The change pushed me to grow as a player and teammate.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Colorado鈥檚 2025 season (8-8, 4-1 Big 12) included wins over No. 25 Army and No. 18 Stony Brook and a two-seed in the Big 12 Championship. <strong>Madeline Pisani</strong> (Comm鈥�24; MSOL鈥�25) pictured above, was named Big 12 Attack Player of the Year, and Peluso earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Despite an 18-12 semifinal loss to ASU on May 1 at Prentup Field, the historic season was remarkable. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淚t was very special to be a part of the inaugural season, seeing it all unfold right in front of us,鈥� said Pisani. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil"> </i> Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><p class="small-text" dir="ltr"><span>Photos courtesy CU Athletics </span></p></div>
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<div>Colorado鈥檚 move to the Big 12 sparked the addition of women鈥檚 lacrosse to the conference. </div>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>On March 11, 麻豆原创 unveiled a new mural, </span><em><span>W贸inila: In Silence We Learn</span></em><span>, on the second floor of the </span><a href="/education/about/miramontes-baca-education-building" rel="nofollow"><span>Miramontes Baca Education Building</span></a><span>. The mural is an original work created as part of a collaboration between CU鈥檚 School of Education and the student-led </span><a href="/ceb/" rel="nofollow"><span>Cultural Events Board (CEB)</span></a><span>.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Its title, </span><em><span>W贸inila</span></em><span> 鈥� a Lakota word meaning 鈥渟ilence鈥� 鈥� reflects one of the first Lakota values passed down within the culture, said the mural鈥檚 creator, </span><a href="https://www.seewalker.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>Danielle SeeWalker</span></a><span>, a Hunkpapa Lakota artist from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e sit in silence as we listen to the land, the wind and the stars as they teach us. We learn to listen before we respond and speak,鈥� SeeWalker said. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The painting includes scenes of mentorship, colorful hummingbirds, stars and two buffaloes. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>Naisha Naik</strong> (BusAna鈥�28) helped lead the project as a member of the CEB, which provides students with opportunities to broaden their knowledge on topics such as diversity and social awareness. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淗aving this mural in the School of Education is especially meaningful. It serves as a reminder that education is not just about books and classrooms, but also about the stories, history and knowledge of our communities,鈥� Naik told the School of Education.</span></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil"> </i> Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><p class="small-text" dir="ltr"><span>Photo by Patrick Campbell</span></p></div>
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<div>麻豆原创鈥檚 new mural W贸inila: In Silence We Learn honors Lakota values by illustrating the power of listening, mentorship and cultural storytelling within the School of Education.</div>
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<span><span>Anna Tolette</span></span>
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<div><p dir="ltr"><span>This April, 145 Forever Buffs attended </span><a href="/alumni/experiences/alumni-weekend" rel="nofollow"><span>Alumni Weekend</span></a><span>, a three-day event that included lunch at The Sink, a hike at Chautauqua, a tour of the university鈥檚</span><a href="https://www.mediaarchaeologylab.com/" rel="nofollow"><span> Media Archeology Lab</span></a><span> and dinner in downtown Boulder. Current students attended several events to share about their 麻豆原创 experiences. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淪ko Forever Buffs! What a fun and fabulous weekend with local and out-of-town alums,鈥� said <strong>Phil Caragol </strong>(Comm鈥�75) on social media. 鈥淟et鈥檚 do it again in 2026!鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The Alumni Association also hosted a special recognition ceremony for the classes of 2020, 2015, 1985 and 1975. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Next year, Alumni Weekend will include the </span><a href="/homecoming/alumniawards" rel="nofollow"><span>Alumni Awards Ceremony</span></a><span>, which previously took place during Homecoming Weekend. The annual ceremony is the second-longest-running tradition on campus and celebrates the outstanding achievements of CU Buffs. The 2025 award winners will be announced this fall. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span>Visit the </span></em><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Alumni Association website</span></em></a><em><span> for more information.</span></em></p><h4><span>Celebrate at Away Games</span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span>Buffs Bashes are the ultimate away-game tailgates, uniting hundreds of CU football fans. Hosted by the Office of the President, Office of the Chancellor, Advancement and CU Athletics, these events feature the CU Spirit Squad and concession-style food and drinks. Buffs Bashes occur before every away game near the opponent鈥檚 stadium. The events are free, but registration is required. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/experiences/buffs-bash" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Learn more about the Buffs Bashes</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><h4><span>Mentorship Opportunities</span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span>Grow your professional skills and make a lasting impact on fellow Buffs through the Forever Buffs Network Mentorship Program. Access free mentoring or sign up to mentor alumni and students. The program runs from October through May, with options to meet online or in person. Participants receive training and invitations to program events. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>You can also mentor incoming 麻豆原创 students through the Alumni Guide Program to help ease their transition to college. The program supports two calls with an incoming student: one before classes begin and one six weeks into the semester. The first six weeks of college are a critical time, and mentorship helps lend your best support and advice. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/programs/volunteer" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Find out more about the mentorship programs</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil"> </i> Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><p class="small-text" dir="ltr"><span>Photo by Paul Wedlake</span></p></div>
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<p> </p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-left ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title"><span>2026 Roaming Buffs Trips</span></div><div class="ucb-box-content"><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2026-0109-panama-canal-pearl-islands-and-darien-jungle-solo-friendly" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Dari茅n Jungle</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Jan. 9鈥�16, 2026 </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2026-0109-antarctica-discovery" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Antarctica Discovery</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Jan. 9鈥�20, 2026</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2026-0126-treasures-peru" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Treasures of Peru</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Jan. 26鈥揊eb. 5, 2026</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2026-0207-patagonia-explorer" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Patagonia Explorer</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Feb. 7鈥�20, 2026</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2026-0217-journey-southern-africa-luxury-safaris-rovos-rail-and-cape-town" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Journey to Southern Africa</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Feb. 17鈥揗arch 3, 2026</span></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span>For more information about these trips, visit the </span></em><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/roamingbuffs" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Roaming Buffs webpage</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p></div></div></div></div>
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<div>The Alumni Awards Ceremony moves to Alumni Weekend.</div>
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<div><p dir="ltr"><span>It鈥檚 a chilly, overcast spring day in Boulder 鈥� but you wouldn鈥檛 know it from inside the </span><a href="/living/dining/sustainability/village-center-greenhouse" rel="nofollow"><span>greenhouse</span></a><span> at </span><a href="/resources/village-dining-center" rel="nofollow"><span>Village Dining Center</span></a><span>, where the temperature is always a balmy 65 degrees. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Clad in a baseball cap and an oversized T-shirt, 麻豆原创 junior <strong>Tessa Dempster</strong> (EnvSt, Geog鈥�26) is harvesting kale from one of the 137 hydroponic towers that fill the temperate 2,700-square-foot room. She carefully pulls a handful of leafy greens from a vertical stand, snips off the stems and tosses the tender leaves into a plastic bin. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>When she鈥檚 all finished, this kale 鈥� grown in just a few weeks using a water-based nutrient solution 鈥� will be washed, spun dry and added to the salad bar in the adjoining dining hall. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e go, like, 15 feet and 鈥� boom! Food production ... done,鈥� she said, grabbing another handful of kale. 鈥淚t鈥檚 definitely lessening the environmental footprint, and it makes you feel like you鈥檙e working toward a higher purpose.鈥�</span></p><h3><span>Healthy and Delicious</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>College food can conjure images of gristly 鈥渕ystery meat鈥� and suspicious-looking casseroles bathed in the glow of buffet heat lamps. 麻豆原创 offers a different vision, providing sustainable, nutritious and delicious meals to students 鈥� greenhouse-grown lettuces, colorful vegetables, luscious fruits, scratch-made soups, stone-fired pizzas, hearty grain bowls and fresh-baked breads. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The world is taking notice. This year, 麻豆原创 was rated the </span><a href="/today/2025/01/29/cu-boulder-named-no-1-plant-based-dining-and-sustainability" rel="nofollow"><span>No. 1 post-secondary institution for plant-based dining and sustainability</span></a><span> on the Humane World for Animals鈥� 2025 College and University Protein Sustainability </span><a href="https://www.humaneworld.org/en/college-and-university-protein-sustainability-scorecard" rel="nofollow"><span>Scorecard</span></a><span>. In addition, CU was the only university on the list with more than 50% plant-based meals on its menu. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>And CU is aiming higher: The university has set a goal of boosting its plant-based menu offerings to 75% by the end of 2025. </span></p><h3><span>Supreme Greens</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Campus Dining Services dishes up an estimated 3.5 million scratch-made meals each year, and vegetables play a starring role in several of them. Veggies are a sustainable option since they tend to use less energy, land and water than animal-based foods, and they also produce significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. They also bring vibrancy, color and freshness to campus dining, according to Eliah Golden, associate director for residential dining and culinary operations for </span><a href="/living/dining" rel="nofollow"><span>Campus Dining Services</span></a><span>. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淭his is what allows us to offer so much variety,鈥� said Golden. 鈥淚 actually shudder at the thought of what a buffet line would look like without vegetables 鈥� it would be pretty boring.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>In addition, the university works with local growers and suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of its meals and support the local economy. 麻豆原创 prepares 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of dried pinto beans each year (farmed just a few miles away in Longmont) and spotlights seasonal Colorado produce like organic apples from </span><a href="https://elafamilyfarms.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>Ela Family Farms</span></a><span>, a fourth-generation orchard on the Western Slope. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e鈥檙e supporting great farms and educating students about local agriculture and seasonality 鈥� it鈥檚 a win-win,鈥� said Billy Kardys, senior executive chef for Campus Dining Services.</span></p><h3><span>Preparing Future Consumers </span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>With healthy offerings on campus, students can make lifelong food choices that are better for themselves and the planet. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This philosophy is shared by members of the </span><a href="https://www.moccollaborative.org/" rel="nofollow"><span>Menus of Change University Research Collaborative</span></a><span>, a group of colleges and universities using campus dining halls to help shape the food system of the future. 麻豆原创 has been a member since the collaborative鈥檚 inception in 2014, and Golden serves as co-chair of the executive chefs committee. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e make a huge impact on these incoming 鈥榗onsumers,鈥� as I like to call them,鈥� said Kardys. 鈥淲hen students go out into the world and they鈥檙e no longer eating with us, we want them to take these values with them.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Campus chefs also introduce students to cuisines from around the world. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e鈥檙e with these students at a very formative time in their lives,鈥� said Golden. 鈥淥ur hope is that they鈥檙e going to expand their palate so they have a joy about food, that they鈥檙e excited to try new things and international flavors.鈥�</span></p><h3><span>Dining Options for Everyone</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>For diners with dietary restrictions, allergies, intolerances, religious customs or food preferences, eating out can be a stressful experience. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>麻豆原创 accommodates many diets, from halal and kosher to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Campus Dining Services also has a </span><a href="/healthcenter/services/nutrition" rel="nofollow"><span>registered dietician</span></a><span> who can help students 鈥� and reassure parents 鈥� with dietary questions and concerns. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>In 2022, 麻豆原创 unveiled Libby on the Run, a reimagined version of the Libby Hall dining facility. It鈥檚 a full-service, grab-and-go venue that caters to students with four major food allergies: peanuts, tree nuts, gluten and wheat. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e don鈥檛 want anyone feeling like they can鈥檛 have a happy and healthy college experience because of food,鈥� said Golden. 鈥淲e wanted to offer a completely safe zone for folks with those allergies.鈥�</span></p><h3><span>鈥淐ontinuous Improvement鈥�</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Dining will continue to play a vital role as 麻豆原创 works toward its campus master plan goal of adding 4,400 to 6,000 on-campus beds over the next 15 to 30 years. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/fm/cone-zone/residence-one" rel="nofollow"><span>Residence One</span></a><span>, a new apartment-style residential building under construction north of Boulder Creek, and proposed sister property </span><a href="https://rawnarch.com/projects/residence-two.html" rel="nofollow"><span>Residence Two</span></a><span> will feature all-electric food service facilities 鈥� the first of their kind at 麻豆原创. 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<div><p dir="ltr"><span>On April 5鈥�7, 麻豆原创 is launching Alumni Weekend, an event where former classmates and fellow</span><a href="https://foreverbuffsnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow"><span> Forever Buffs</span></a><span> can reminisce on old memories while creating new ones during campus tours, Boulder excursions and plenty of opportunities to network and socialize over meals and happy hours. This inaugural weekend will include reunions for graduates from 2020, 2015,</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>1985 and 1975 and the Golden Anniversary Club, which is for those who graduated 50 years ago and earlier. Participants also are invited to extend their campus visit and attend 麻豆原创鈥檚 Conference on World Affairs, a cost-free event April 7鈥�10. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/experiences/alumni-weekend" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Register for Alumni Weekend</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><h4><span>A New Alumni Volunteer Experience</span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span>The 麻豆原创 Alumni Association is revamping its volunteer experience, starting with an updated online platform to connect alumni and friends to a broader range of CU-related volunteer opportunities. Forever Buffs can host or help at events, mentor alumni or current students, and support 麻豆原创 initiatives. Alumni are also invited to host events in their local areas, further strengthening the Forever Buffs community and fostering deeper connections with each other across the globe.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/volunteer" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Learn more about volunteering</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><h4><span>Buffs Give Back</span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span>April is National Volunteer Month! Join Forever Buffs across the country to make an impact in your community through Buffs Give Back. Last year, over 700 alumni, family and friends volunteered on behalf of 麻豆原创 through scholarship reading, outdoor clean-up, event planning and mentoring programs. This year, there are plenty of opportunities during the month of April for alumni to get involved.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/programs/volunteer/buffs-give-back" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Find more information</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><h4><span>Scholarship Impact</span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span>For the 2024鈥�25 academic year, the Alumni Association, chapters and clubs awarded $317,250 in scholarships, benefitting 204 students. Alumni volunteers and donors make these scholarships possible, which help cover the cost of attendance at 麻豆原创 and create lasting opportunities for students across academic disciplines. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/scholarships" rel="nofollow"><em><span>Learn more about scholarships</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil"> </i> Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><p class="small-text">Photo by Ian Scott</p></div>
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<h4> </h4><h4><span>2025 Trips</span></h4><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2025-0910-istanbul-and-turquoise-coast" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Istanbul and the Turquoise Coast</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Sept. 10鈥�20, 2025</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2025-1002-flavors-tuscany" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Flavors of Tuscany</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Oct. 2鈥�10, 2025</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2025-1022-patagonia-and-chilean-fjords" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Patagonia and Chilean Fjords</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Oct. 22鈥揘ov. 2, 2025</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2025-1031-egypt-eternal-nile" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Egypt and the Eternal Nile</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Oct. 31鈥揘ov. 14, 2025</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/2025-1115-iceland-and-northern-lights" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Iceland and Northern Lights</strong></span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Nov. 15鈥�23, 2025</span></p><p><em><span>For more information about the Roaming Buffs travel program, email </span></em><a href="mailto:roamingbuffstravel@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow"><em><span>roamingbuffstravel@colorado.edu</span></em></a><em><span>, call 303-492-8484 or </span></em><a href="/alumni/programs/travel" rel="nofollow"><em><span>visit here</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p></div>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>When it comes to getting to class at 麻豆原创, 鈥渘ot having a car鈥� would be a tough sell for tardiness 鈥� the university prefers students not to have one at all. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e have a whole toolbox of programs to prevent students from needing to bring a car to campus,鈥� said </span><a href="/ecenter/meet-our-staff/professional-staff/brandon-c-smith-aicp" rel="nofollow"><span>Brandon Smith</span></a><span>, 麻豆原创 assistant director of sustainable transportation. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Most of these offerings are free. All students receive </span><a href="https://www.rtd-denver.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>Regional Transportation District</span></a><span> (RTD) bus passes and also have access to the university鈥檚 electric </span><a href="/pts/buffbus" rel="nofollow"><span>Buff Buses</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.bcycle.com/electric" rel="nofollow"><span>BCycle electric bikes</span></a><span>, </span><a href="/umc/cunightride" rel="nofollow"><span>CU NightRide</span></a><span>, bike repairs on campus and summer bike storage. A </span><a href="/ecenter/cuskibus" rel="nofollow"><span>CU ski bus</span></a><span> even offers students trips to several ski resorts for $25 round trip.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>And Buffs take advantage. In an average week, Buff Buses log about 30,000 boardings, 90% of which are students. In 2023, students rode RTD more than a million times. From January 2023 to November 2024, students took more than 1.3 million trips on BCycle bikes. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The payoffs for sustainable transportation are big. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淢ore than 60,000 commuters travel into Boulder per day, and 80% of these are single occupancy vehicles,鈥� said Smith. 鈥淗owever, less than 12% of students drive solo to campus. Imagine what Boulder and campus parking, traffic and air quality would be like if we didn鈥檛 have programs that got most students out of single-occupancy cars.鈥�</span></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil"> </i> Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><p class="small-text">Photo by Casey A. Cass</p></div>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>For many 麻豆原创 alumni, the university is more than just the location of their college experiences. It鈥檚 a part of their lives today. They want other CU students and alumni to experience this deeper connection too, starting with embracing themselves as 鈥淔orever Buffs.鈥�</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淵our journey as a Forever Buff begins when you enroll on campus,鈥� said <strong>Ryan Chreist</strong> (Kines鈥�96,MPubAd鈥�09), Alumni Association executive director. 鈥淭he day you graduate, you join the larger Forever Buffs community of over 300,000 who live all over the world. It is a way to have a relationship with the university and your fellow alumni for life.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>For alumni like <strong>Rochelle Maki-Williams </strong>(Psych鈥�96; ExecMBA鈥�11), being a Forever Buff means more than staying actively involved with the university 鈥� it means nurturing future generations of Buffs. Since 2011, Maki-Williams has volunteered for the </span><a href="https://cubuffs.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>麻豆原创 Alumni Association</span></a><span>, the </span><a href="https://cubuffs.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>CU Athletic Department</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://cubuffs.com/sports/2024/5/13/buffalo-belles-2024" rel="nofollow"><span>Buffalo Belles</span></a><span>, a group dedicated to supporting CU Athletics. As a Denver Forever Buffs chapter leader, she鈥檚 also helped raise scholarship money for local high school students. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Maki-Williams鈥� bond with CU is personal. It鈥檚 where she met her husband, <strong>T.H. Williams</strong> (A&S鈥�95; ExecMBA, MFin鈥�04), built lasting friendships and created cherished memories. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淏eing a Forever Buff is something I live every day,鈥� she said. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>For<strong> Royer Lopez</strong> (Mktg鈥�18), 鈥渂eing a Forever Buff is about creating endless possibilities 鈥� for yourself and others.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>His involvement is wide-ranging. He holds roles on the </span><a href="/business/alumni/our-alumni/leeds-10-graduates-last-decade/leeds-10-gold-board" rel="nofollow"><span>Leeds GOLD Board</span></a><span> and the </span><a href="/alumniboard/" rel="nofollow"><span>Forever Buffs Advisory Board</span></a><span>, volunteers as a Leeds School of Business mentor and helps host reunions for the </span><a href="/greeks/multicultural-greek-council" rel="nofollow"><span>Multicultural Greek Council</span></a><span>. Plus, he attends every CU football home game with his family. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Through his many CU connections, he aims to create a broader impact and ensure that future Buffs have expanded opportunities. Lopez, a first-generation college student, is passionate about helping other first-generation students and often recruits interns from Leeds. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>For Maki-Williams and Lopez, being a Forever Buff is more than a point of pride 鈥� it鈥檚 a lifelong commitment to give back, stay connected and make an impact. </span></p><p><em><span>Become involved with the Alumni Association to connect with other Forever Buffs. Visit </span></em><a href="http://colorado.edu/alumni/volunteer" rel="nofollow"><em><span>colorado.edu/alumni/volunteer</span></em></a><em><span>.</span></em></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil"> </i> Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><p class="small-text">Photo courtesy Rochelle Maki-Williams</p></div>
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<div><p dir="ltr"><span>The first officially celebrated 鈥淓arth Day鈥� on April 22, 1970, marked the start of another green legacy: the </span><a href="/ecenter/" rel="nofollow"><span>CU Environmental Center</span></a><span>.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>A novel concept at the time, the center was founded by environmentally conscious students and acted as an on-campus organization for students to gather, develop and lead projects relevant to environmental issues. Since its inception, the 鈥淓-Center,鈥� as it鈥檚 commonly known, has led sustainability initiatives, launched programs and partnered with green campus operations such as CU鈥檚 renewable energy campaign. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Financed by student fees since 1973, 麻豆原创鈥檚 E-Center remains the largest student-led environmental center in the nation in terms of funding and employee support. Its innovative creation more than 50 years ago has inspired many other schools to model their student sustainability programs after CU鈥檚.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淭he E-Center is governed by students, funded by students and powered by students,鈥� said Marianne Moulton Martin, E-Center associate director. 鈥淢any of our current programs would not have been realized without student leadership and initiatives.鈥� </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Driven by passionate Buffs, the center offers a variety of programs that aid sustainability efforts, including a </span><a href="/ecenter/recycling/compost" rel="nofollow"><span>composting</span></a><span> program (started in 2004), a </span><a href="/ecenter/about-us/campus-pollinator-garden" rel="nofollow"><span>campus pollinator garden</span></a><span> (installed in 2014) and the </span><a href="/ecenter/sustainable-buffs" rel="nofollow"><span>Sustainable Buffs</span></a><span> program 鈥� which invites students to explore how they can live, connect and lead sustainably. The center鈥檚 current priorities include developing sustainability leaders, identifying solutions to environmental issues that can be implemented beyond campus, helping 麻豆原创 reach zero waste and zero emissions, and promoting Buff pride through positive environmental impact. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>From the recycling program created in 1976 to the first </span><a href="/ecenter/programs/sustainable-transportation/bicycle/bike-stations" rel="nofollow"><span>CU Bike Station</span></a><span> in 2004, the E-Center has a green legacy that generations of Buffs have carried forward 鈥� with its student employees at the helm. In addition to the programs and services the center carries out, its student employees help engage their peers in meaningful conversations about everything from climate justice to environmentally friendly practices in labs. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淎s a key partner in sustainability on campus, the E-Center aims to support every student who wants to create a positive change in their community,鈥� said student employee <strong>Megan McLemore</strong> (IntlAf鈥�26). 鈥淪o we also act as a liaison, helping students join or start projects they are passionate about, and connecting them with the larger community of Sustainable Buffs here at 麻豆原创.鈥� </span></p></div>
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