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Hazing: 5 things every student should know

Chloe Fischer — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:53:19 +0000

Hazing: 5 things every student should know Chloe Fischer Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:53

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College is full of opportunities to meet new people and join groups, and sometimes the pressure to fit in can lead groups to put new members at risk of harm. Here are some things to know about hazing.

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5 things faculty, staff should know about recognizing and reporting hazing

Chloe Fischer — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:07:01 +0000

5 things faculty, staff should know about recognizing and reporting hazing Chloe Fischer Mon, 09/21/2026 - 09:07

Faculty and staff can play an important role in recognizing and preventing hazing. Knowing what to look for and what to do when something seems wrong can help you respond early and connect students with the right resources.

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5 things everyone should know about sexual assault

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000

5 things everyone should know about sexual assault Megan M Rogers Fri, 09/04/2026 - 00:00

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Sexual assault is all too common and can have lasting impacts on individuals and communities. Here are five things everyone should know about sexual assault.

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Tips for talking about and preventing suicide

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:50:37 +0000

Tips for talking about and preventing suicide Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:50

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It can be hard to know what to say or do when you're worried about a friend, roommate, classmate or another student. Here are some ways you can help your fellow Buffs. You don't need to know for sure that someone is thinking about suicide before you check in—and you don’t have to handle the situation on your own.

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��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts test set for Sept. 8: What to know

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:30:21 +0000

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts test set for Sept. 8: What to know Megan M Rogers Wed, 09/02/2026 - 06:30

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� will conduct a test of its emergency alert system at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The test is part of the university’s ongoing emergency preparedness efforts and fulfills federal Clery Campus Safety Act requirements.

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts

The university issues three types of alerts depending on the type of incident:

CU Emergency Alert: Issued when there is a confirmed immediate threat to the safety of those on campus, near campus in areas of high student populations or if there is a change to the university’s operating status due to weather or other emergency conditions.

CU Safety Alert: Also referred to as a “timely warning”, safety alerts are issued when a crime on or near campus requires increased community awareness of an ongoing threat, such as robbery, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft or other criminal activity.

CU Advisory: Issued for non-emergency events or incidents on campus, emergency and non-emergency events off campus that could impact campus (such as power outages, road or building impacts affecting campus) and police activity near campus.

How to receive ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts

In order to make sure you stay informed, it’s important to know how to receive each type of alert. All alerts, no matter the type, are always posted to alerts.colorado.edu and pushed out via the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe app, which students, faculty and staff can access by downloading the app, logging in using their IdentiKey credentials and enrolling in push notifications.

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled in email notifications for emergency and safety alerts. Emergency alerts are also issued via text message to students, faculty and staff who have enrolled in text alerts, via social media and desktop alerts.

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� partners who have cu.edu, cufund.org, cusys.edu, ucdenver.edu or cuanschutz.edu email domains must register and maintain their information on the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Rave webpage.

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts are available in multiple languages. In order to receive alerts in your preferred language, students may update their preferences as part of preregistration each semester and faculty and staff can change their language settings any time in the MyCUInfo portal.

If you believe you should have received the Sept. 8 test alert but do not, contact the Division of Public Safety’s Emergency Management team for assistance.

Learn more

For more information about ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts and emergency preparedness resources, visit the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Division of Public Safety website. For additional emergency information, follow @CUBoulderAlerts and @CUBoulderDPS on X.

Campus officials will test the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� alerts system at approximately 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, to ensure campus emergency notification systems are working properly. Students, faculty and staff should verify their contact information before the test.

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Having friends over? Plan ahead and avoid drama

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:36:33 +0000

Having friends over? Plan ahead and avoid drama Megan M Rogers Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:36

Want to host a party without worrying about noise complaints or expensive tickets? Register your party with Off-Campus Life and the Boulder Police Department.

Whether it's a few people hanging out or a bigger party, take a few minutes to register your party with Off-Campus Life and the Boulder Police Department. It's free and can help you avoid tickets while being a good neighbor.

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5 tips for Labor Day weekend

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000

5 tips for Labor Day weekend Megan M Rogers Tue, 09/01/2026 - 00:00

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 7, and ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� offices will be closed for the university holiday. Whether you're staying in Boulder, heading outdoors or hanging out with friends, plan ahead for the long weekend.

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��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe app connects Buffs to important safety tools

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:22:30 +0000

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe app connects Buffs to important safety tools Megan M Rogers Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:22

As a new academic year begins, the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe app continues to connect students, faculty and staff directly to campus safety services. Whether reporting a concern, contacting a dispatcher, requesting police assistance or receiving ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� emergency alerts, the free mobile app helps Buffs take immediate action when they need help.

Since launching in October 2025, more than 4,000 students, faculty and staff have downloaded the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe app. As Buffs settle into campus this academic year, ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Division of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging all students, faculty and staff to download the app and explore features that help keep the campus community safe, including:

Text to Chat: Allows users to communicate directly with a dispatcher during non-emergency situations.
Send Police Now: Dispatches officers to a user's location at the push of a button.
Friend Walk: Helps Buffs look out for each other by sharing locations and destinations, even across iPhone and Android devices.
Virtual Walkhome: Lets dispatch accept a tracking request from your device. If you don’t reach your destination by the estimated time of arrival, dispatch will be notified and contact you.

The app also provides video trainings for active harmer and other emergency situations, mental health resources and access to transportation services like CU NightRide for late-night lifts in Boulder.

Together, these tools and others help Buffs stay informed, connected and empowered to fully experience campus life with safeguards in place.

“The ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe app is your best personal tool for safety,” Jack Briggs, associate vice chancellor of DPS, noted. “It provides convenient, immediate access to notifications, information and support on campus. Take advantage of it to help yourself, your colleagues and friends stay connected and safe.”

Since its launch, the app has been improved and made more accessible through student engagement and feedback.

“Since the app is intended for our campus community, it was important that we involve students to provide feedback on the app's features," Michelle Smits, senior director of organizational strategy in DPS, said. "We also engaged with the Office of Information Technology's user experience team to make the app as user friendly as possible.”

Smits and other app administrators are currently streamlining the process for reviewing user feedback submitted through the app and exploring the platform's expanded language capabilities.

As the academic year kicks off, campus community members are encouraged to download ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe, enable notifications and location services, and familiarize themselves with the app's features. Knowing how to navigate the app before an emergency can help keep Buffs safe.

Download ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe is available to all ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� students, faculty and staff. An IdentiKey is required to log in and access app features.

Download ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Safe from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Open the app and sign in using your IdentiKey credentials.
Enable push notifications and location services to receive emergency alerts and important campus safety updates.
Add your phone number to your profile to help dispatchers reach you more quickly if needed.
Explore the app's features, including Text to Chat, Virtual Walkhome, reporting resources, transportation services, campus safety information and more.

The free mobile app connects students, faculty and staff directly to emergency services, reporting tools and safety support when they need it.

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Party smarter: How to navigate college parties

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:03 +0000

Party smarter: How to navigate college parties Megan M Rogers Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:00

During your time at CU, you may find yourself at parties or social events where alcohol or other substances are around. This guide offers relatable tips to make sure you and your friends stay safe while having fun.

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Squad goals: 4 ways to look out for each other

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:15 +0000

Squad goals: 4 ways to look out for each other Megan M Rogers Tue, 08/25/2026 - 07:46

At ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��, Buffs look out for Buffs. Whether you're with your roommates, classmates or people you just met, small actions—like checking in, trusting your instincts and helping someone who needs it—can make a big difference.

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