Alumni Association

Dear Alum,

We’re proud to offer you a redesigned Buffalum Notes, featuring a tighter look and section heads to help you find your way. Please send your reactions, as well as your stories and photos, to Marc Killinger. If you’ve moved or changed e-mail addresses, let us know. And don’t forget, you can always find the latest CU happenings at www.cualum.org. Connect with other alums at the My CU Network. If you’re having trouble viewing this e-mail newsletter, you may view it online here.

Did you catch that Farrand Field has been beautifully renovated with a stage and a low sandstone wall around it? It’s a classy look. Photo by Casey A. Cass.

Programs

Return for Homecoming!

Come join the fun during CU’s Homecoming weekend Oct. 3-4. This year’s theme is “Go for the Gold” in honor of CU’s Olympians and Paralympians. Read more.

CU vs. FSU big away weekend

Join CU alumni and Buff fans Sept. 26-27 for this year’s big away game in Jacksonville, Fla. The weekend will feature a Friday night opening reception and a Saturday pregame party. Get more information and tickets here.

Home pregames are at Benson Field

Alumni pregames are the place to meet starting 2 1/2 hours before kickoff at home football games. Before heading for the stadium, enjoy our tailgate buffet, have a drink and catch up with old friends. Here’s the link for tickets, or call 303-492-8484.

Help recruit students with your CU memories

Fall Preview programs are a joint effort of the Alumni Association, admissions office and others to generate enthusiasm about CU among prospective students and their parents. Alumni have the opportunity at events around the country to speak about what made CU special for them. For information contact Becky at 303-492-2879 or see the list of cities and register to attend here.

How to Compete like a Buffalo

The football team is making amazing strides. Now’s the time for fans to follow suit with behavior that’s prideful, passionate and classy! The Herd, the student arm of the Alumni Association, encourages fans to Compete Like a Buffalo on game day!

New scholarship honors Hank Brown

Throughout his career former CU president Hank Brown’s (Acct’61, Law’69) leadership and civic commitment have exemplified the highest hopes the CU Law School has for its graduates. The school’s Hank Brown Leadership Scholarship aims to honor students who embody traits that have made Brown one of Colorado’s most respected citizens. More information.

Hey D.C. alumni

When CU football games are on TV, the DC Buffs will be at Finn MacCool’s Irish Publick House. Join other National Capital CU alumni in the Capital Alumni Network Flag Football League. It’s a great way to meet and socialize with other alumni! Here’s more information.

The Directors Club missed you

Look what you missed at the Directors Club pregame barbeque, Sept. 6. See the photos here. More information about the Directors Club.

Check out the Boulder club

The Boulder alumni club is seeking new members. Join them for snacks and friendly conversation at their next meeting on Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. They meet about once a month at Koenig Alumni Center for an hour to plan social and scholarship fundraising events. E-mail here for more information.

Class of ’59 50-year reunion alert

Next year’s reunion of the class of 1959 takes place May 7-8. A committee has been forming this fall to plan a great celebration. If you’re interested in the committee or just want to get on the list for the reunion, contact Ron Stump at 303-492-4930 or 800-492-7743. Click here to see information and photos from past reunions.

CU Arts & Culture Week

The week of Sept. 19-26 features highlights from the breadth of artistic and cultural resources available at CU-Boulder. A three-stop gallery walk starting at 4 p.m. on the 19th kicks off the week. All the CU arts are here!

Hispanic Homecoming weekend

• Homecoming scholarship gala, Omni Interlocken Resort, Oct. 3
• Tailgate party before the CU vs. Texas football game, Oct. 4
Contact Jackie at 303-492-8485 or see their website for information and tickets.

Guardian Scholarships: supporting foster youth

Val Peterson and her husband Chancellor G.P. “Bud” Peterson know something about the challenges facing foster children. They’ve opened their home to nine children in 11 years. That’s why they’ve spearheaded a new scholarship program geared toward college-bound foster children, the Guardian Scholarship Program. Learn more.

Sororities to recruit first-year students this fall

In early 2008 the Panhellenic sorority student leadership, advisors and others began to develop a new document, the Standards of Excellence. In light of the commitment by the student leadership to work toward the standards, the university has agreed to support its desire to hold formal fall recruitment of incoming first-year women. The tentative dates are Sept. 19-24. Read more.

GLBT alumni to reunite

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni chapter continues its tradition of inviting alumni and friends around the country to Boulder for its Homecoming event on Friday, Oct. 3. For more information click here or contact Marc at 303-492-2280 or 800-492-7743 or see the GLBTA website.

Athletics

Colorado basketball is coming soon!

Buff fans, Colorado men’s & women’s basketball will be starting shortly. Don’t miss coaches Jeff Bzdelik and Kathy McConnell-Miller and all the exciting action at the Coors Events Center. Season tickets start at just $85. For more information call 303-49-BUFFS.

Spirit Bell debuts

A new CU athletic tradition began Sept. 6 at the Eastern Washington football game when a bell donated by longtime CU supporter Barb Roberts Quinlan (Edu’65, MA’86) rang for 10 minutes twice before the game got underway. Complete story.

Eddie Crowder dead at 77

Long-time CU football coach and athletic director Eddie Crowder passed away shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from complications of leukemia.
Complete coverage.

Contest Corner

Win a CD of CU-Boulder College of Music’s Boulder Buff: A Tribute to Glenn Miller. For your e-mailed answer to be considered, please include your mailing address.

Which Ralphie CU buffalo mascot was nicknamed Moon?

Hint: the answer is in the September 2008 Coloradan. And congratulations to Jake Newman (Acct, MS’08) of Trinidad, Colo., winner of last month’s contest. He knew that 19 CU-Boulder Alumni Association clubs have websites.

Buff Photos

Rio Grande rafting isn’t for baby Buffs!

Dillon DeMore (Fin’96), in the back in the blue helmet, sent this photo of his rafting trip in June on the Rio Grande River near Taos, N.M. His brother Geoff DeMore (Fin’98) is near the front of the raft with the yellow CU hat. The rapid is called Souse Hole and has a multiple drop rapid at the end of the run. Both brothers live in Edwards, Colo. “The CU logo definitely stands out charging through the rapid!” Dillon writes.

Send your photos and stories to Marc Killinger

In Italy and thinking about the UMC fountain

By Kent Zimmerman (Edu’80, MPubAd’90)

Amazing, amazing, just amazing. Every single turn in the Dolomites prompted the same response. After weeks of relentless sun and heat in southern Italy we swallowed hard and rented a tiny Smart car…
Read the complete story here.

My CU Network

Come join our virtual family and reconnect with CU and fellow alums. Learn more.

Facebook users connect to online alumni network!

My CU Network is the Alumni Association’s online community for CU-Boulder alumni. Its newest feature is seamless integration with Facebook! Click here to add the application to your Facebook profile. You’ll need your Alumni ID to register for My CU Network. Yours is: ${.vars["personalizedtags__client_id"]}.

Alumni Travel

Explore Amsterdam and more

Explore Holland and Belgium from Arnherm to the Zeeland coast April 17-25, 2009. Cruise the scenic canals in Amsterdam with stops at the world famous Keukenhof Gardens and then journey on to the Hague and Bruges, just a few of the places you’ll tour. Book by Oct. 7 for additional savings. Go here more information or contact Ryan at 303-492-0635.

Looking for a new job? Attend the Fall Career Fair on Tues. Sept. 30. Details here. See how Career Services can help you find that job. Find a CU student or alum to fill your organization’s position here.

CU Artist Series opens Sept. 25

The opening night of the CU Artist Series features mandolin phenom Chris Thile and bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer at Macky Auditorium Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Discounts available for CU alumni, students, faculty and staff! Get more information and purchase tickets or call 303-492-8008.

CU Book Store

How about a classic gold hooded sweatshirt from the CU Book Store for the next big game?

Stay connected in a new way

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) can help you keep up with many news sources with less effort. Subscribing to RSS using a ‘feed reader’ gives you updates automatically. The Alumni Association site has an RSS feed that updates regularly with stories and news. Read more.

Our Photo galleries

Visit the Alumni Association photo galleries.