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Hi Buffs,ÌýÌý

Winter in Colorado is truly something! While we experienced some snow and extreme cold last month, I am grateful for the warm and sunny days we often get between the drops in temperature.ÌýÌý

With the spring semester well underway, February offers us a chance to focus on our community. I like to make time each week to intentionally connect with others, whether it is friends, family or colleagues, to maintain my well-being. This month, take a moment to reach out and spend quality time with someone who is important to you. This could be friends, roommates, classmates, co-workers, family members, significant others, mentors or supervisors. Set up time to get coffee or a meal together or schedule a video chat—however you choose to reconnect, be intentional and present.ÌýÌý

Please read on for some additional ways to connect with your community this month.ÌýÌý

Save the date: Key events this month

Feb. 1-29:ÌýBody Image Awareness MonthÌý

Visit theÌýRec CenterÌýfor free events this month that celebrate each and every body on campus, including nutrition workshops, Friday Power Hour fitness classes and more.ÌýÌý

Feb. 14:ÌýÌý

Meet new folks at monthly community gatherings with theÌýCenter for Inclusion and Social Change. All are invited to join for music, games and free food.Ìý

Feb. 15:ÌýÌý

If you need housing for next year, attend this event hosted byÌýOff-Campus Housing & Neighborhood RelationsÌýto learn about options in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and surrounding communities.

Feb. 22:ÌýÌý

Celebrate Black History Month with theÌýDennis Small Cultural CenterÌý(DSCC). Stop by the cafe to meet fellow Buffs, enjoy pastries and beverages, and honor the origination of jazz.ÌýÌý

Making memorable moments: Finding your community Ìý

This month, you can create a memorable moment by exploring new ways to get involved, meet new Buffs and find your place on campus.Ìý

You can start with Student Affairs programs and departments that build community around specific groups and identities: Ìý

• Commuting BuffsÌý
• Transfer Student CommunityÌý
• First-Generation ProgramsÌý
• Veteran and Military AffairsÌýÌý
• Intercultural Engagement OfficeÌý
• Pride OfficeÌýÌý
• Fraternity and Sorority LifeÌý

Another way to make new friends is to meet fellow Buffs with shared interests and hobbies:ÌýÌý

• If you are passionate about sustainability, visit theÌýEnvironmental Center.ÌýÌý
• If you want to wear a banana costume and attend CU Athletics events, you can joinÌý.ÌýÌý
• If you want to play laser tag and eat pancakes with others, reach out to theÌý.ÌýÌý

Whatever you are into, there is something for you at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ!ÌýÌýto discover more student organizations and events.ÌýÌý

Highlights from JanuaryÌý

It was a treat to join our gamer Buffs community last month and celebrate the grand opening of the newÌýAlienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge. I encourage you to stop by and check out the space in the University Memorial Center (UMC) if you have not already done so, and check out upcomingÌý.ÌýÌý

As your vice chancellor for student affairs, I am committed to creating an environment where you all feel connected and can find your community on campus. And I would love the opportunity to engage with and learn more with you this semester. Whether it is getting lunch together on campus, attending events or meeting with your student organization to learn more about your mission and passions, I look forward to getting together more with you over the coming months. If you would like to connect, please email me atÌývcsa@colorado.edu.ÌýÌý

Buffs, be well, and here is to a great February!Ìý

Dr. D'Andra MullÌý
Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsÌý