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 Active Programming Guide
Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Risk Reduction
Overall Health and Wellness
Academic Support and Career Exploration
Civic Engagement and Service
Environmental Sustainability
Sex and Sexual Health
Gender Violence
Identity, Diversity, and Social Justice
Conflict Mediation and People Skills
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Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Risk Reduction
Community Health
I Wish I'd Known 2.0 (Alcohol): A booster session from new student orientation that helps
students better understand alcohol and high-risk behaviors. Skill building activity based around
alcohol toxicity and how to help a friend.
Suitable for smaller groups and adaptable for large groups, 1 hour, can be adapted
to be a shortened (20 min) version to be followed by a community building event.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least two
weeks in advance to set up your program.
After, After Party: A highly interactive, peer-led program that gives students an opportunity to
talk openly about their experiences with someone needing help around drinking, to consider
their own motivation for drinking, and to develop and practice skills for identifying high-risk
situations and determining the best intervention.
Suitable for smaller groups (30-60), 1 hour, can be adapted to be a shortened (20
min) version to be followed by a community building event.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least two
weeks in advance to set up your program.
Find the flyer here: http://www.colorado.edu/healthcenter/sites/default/files/attachedfiles/The-After-After-After-Party-Flyer.pdf
Counseling and Psychological Services
AUDIT Based Screeners (SBIRT): Brief screening and conversation with a CAPS counselor
about alcohol use is student's admission into an event (video games, pizza, games, general
information) in conjunction with another student event. Need 2-3 CAPS staff, peer volunteers,
RA/HD support, light PR.
Ideal for 50+ students, length can be variable. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE
SOME OTHER TYPE OF PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SCREENER.
For program ideas please contact Billy Cox at [email protected].
Please contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dr. Andrea Iglesias
at [email protected], or through your building’s CAPS Liaison at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
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Overall Health and Wellness
Community Health
Sleep to Learn: This program covers the weird science of sleep, and the hidden impact of
sleep on everything from mood and learning to sex drive. It can be difficult for students to get
enough rest because of all the competing demands we face. Secrets to successful sleep for
college students are included.
Suitable for large or small groups, 1 hour in length.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
The Haven: Stress reduction workshops that include free, brief chair massages, aromatherapy,
and materials about stress-relieving techniques. These workshops are intended to help students
discover useful relaxation techniques and incorporate regular relaxation into their lives.
Suitable for large or small groups, up to 2 hours in length.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Bystander Health Crisis: Skills for identifying a health crisis and how best to help that person
(or people) in need. Hands-only CPR is practiced along with the recovery position and basic first
aid.
Suitable for small to medium groups (up to 40), 1 hour – 1.5 hours. Large room
required.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Counseling and Psychological Services
20 Minute Stress Break: A brief, student-led program provided by trained volunteers from
CAPS. Quick tips and information on managing stress and guided relaxation exercise using
meditation, imagery, and body focused techniques, or deep breathing.
Ideal audience size is 12 or fewer people and comfy seating, place to lie down
would be welcomed.
Please Contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dina Kriakova at
[email protected] , or through your buildings CAPS Liaison at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Stress Less Interactive Programming: Designed to provide brief and directive interventions to
students relating to stress management, breathing and mindfulness. Creative games and
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activities such as stress ball making and art provide materials for relating to stress
management, utilize minimal give-aways.
Suitable for groups of any size, there will be 2-3 CAPS staff coming to help put
on the program.
Please Contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dr. Andrea
Iglesias at [email protected], or through your buildings CAPS
Liaison at least two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Recreation Center
Outdoor Program: The goals of the Outdoor Program are to provide an experience
emphasizing adventure, environmental awareness, education, challenge, safety, and a sense of
community and enjoyment. Outdoor programs are offered around all types of different areas
from Hiking and Backpacking to Scuba Diving.
The Outdoor Program offers individual/small group instruction and can create
personalized trips for any occasion.
Please call the outdoor program at 303-492-6080 to set up your trip. It is
recommended to contact them one month in advance to set up your trip.
Intramural Sports: Intramural sports provide a great chance to help your residents stay healthy
and active while also building community on your floor or in your building. The Recreation
Center offers the normal sports; football, basketball, soccer, etc. They also offer some sports
that are not as well known; inner tube water polo and broomball. Get some ideas of what sports
your resident would like to participate in and get out there and play!
Each team has member limits as well as fees so keep that in mind when
creating a team.
To register a team, go to
http://www.colorado.edu/recreation/intramuralsports/registerTeam.html and
follow the instruction on screen.
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Academic Support and Career Exploration
Honor Code
The value of your degree is often judged based on the level of academic integrity at your
university! Some of the best colleges in the world also happen to boast some of the strongest
Honor Code Organizations. Why not do all you can to improve CU’s reputation while you’re
here? By attending an Honor Code informational program, not only will you learn about how
CU’s Honor Code works and why we exist, but also how to get more involved while getting
some free food and gear along the way. If you are looking for a great leadership experience or
just simply want to learn about how we uphold academic honesty, then this is for you! If
interested in a volunteer position, then please apply on our website at
http://honorcode.colorado.edu/resources/hearing-panelist-application.
This program is best suited for students that are new to CU or are new to
attending a university in general. In the past we’ve found that international
students often have the most to gain from our informational presentations.
To schedule a program, please contact Honor Code by phone at 303-735-2273
or via email at [email protected]. Also, our summer office hours are 10:00 AM
– 3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday in Regent 1B70.
Counseling and Psychological Services
College Knowledge: This presentation includes helpful tips on how to navigate different
aspects of being in college. Topics include: academic skills, self-care, creating a structure, how
to get connected in the CU community, social concerns, tips on getting along with roommates,
and interacting with students, professors, staff etc. who might be very different from you.
Suitable for groups of any size, there will be 2-3 CAPS staff coming to help put
on the program 30 minute-1 hour presentation.
Please Contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dr. Andrea
Iglesias at [email protected], or through your buildings CAPS
Liaison at least two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Academic Skills Presentation: This will be a short presentation on improving time
management skills and avoiding the pitfalls of procrastination. We will also include helpful study
tips and discuss academic resources available in the CU community.
Suitable for groups of any size.
Please Contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dr. Andrea
Iglesias at [email protected], or through your buildings CAPS
Liaison at least two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Career Services
Major Confusion: Explore your academic options at CU. Now that you’re in college, what do
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you study? Learn how to use the free resources around you including assessments,
informational interviews, and Career Services! Walk away with more information about CU
majors, minors, and certificates as well as strategies to explore your next steps. Open to all
students and all majors trying to answer the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow
up?
Best suited for small to medium-sized groups to allow every resident a chance to
have his or her questions answered.
To schedule a program, please contact Career Services by phone at 303-4926541 or by email at [email protected]. There may be a delay with this email,
for faster service, please call them.
Resumes that Rock: Starting a resume from scratch? Need help tailoring a resume to a
specific job description for an upcoming interview? Don’t miss Resumes That Rock! Learn how
to write a resume and cover letter that will get noticed. During the workshop, you’ll have the
opportunity to write or update your resume and ask your resume and cover letter specific
questions. This workshop is tailored for undergraduate students.
Best suited for small to medium sized groups to allow every resident a chance to
have their questions answered.
To schedule a program, please contact Career Services by phone at 303-4926541 or by email at [email protected]. There may be a delay with this email,
for faster service, please call them.
Get Hired: The 10 Secrets to Finding a Job or Internship. Are you excited to begin looking
for a job or internship and unsure of where to start? If you’re new to the job or internship search
process or in need of a fresh perspective, this workshop is for you!
Best suited for small to medium sized groups to allow every resident a chance to
have their questions answered.
To schedule a program, please contact Career Services by phone at 303-4926541 or by email at [email protected]. There may be a delay with this email,
for faster service, please call them.
Linkin’ It Up: Have you been maximizing online resources to find jobs or internships? Are you
Linked IN? Attend Linkin’ It Up to learn how to effectively utilize social media to find ‘hidden’ jobs
and internships. During this workshop, you’ll be able to ask your questions, work on your online
profiles, and hear effective tips to making the most of your time online. This workshop is
designed to help undergraduate students maximize their online presence.
Best suited for small to medium sized groups to allow every resident a chance to
have their questions answered.
To schedule a program, please contact Career Services by phone at 303-4926541 or by email at [email protected]. There may be a delay with this email,
for faster service, please call them.
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Civic Engagement and Service
Volunteer Resource Center
Give-A-Day: Give-A-Day allows you to lend a hand and volunteer in your local community. Join
other students and be a part of a community project with a local organization. Give-A-Days are
perfect opportunities for student groups, residence halls, or individuals looking to get involved in
the community. Each project will be required to have two site leaders. If you are registering as a
group, please consider who your leaders will be as they will be required to take part in a training
the Friday before Give-A-Day at 3:00pm.
Group sizes can very, just be sure to have a good estimate of how many people
are going to be attending the Give-A-Day when requesting to be a part of one.
To schedule your groups attendance at one of the Give-A-Day’s or to gather
further information contact the VRC at [email protected] or by phone at
303-492-7632.
Nearly Naked Mile: This event sponsored by The Herd is about taking the clothes we no longer
need right off of our backs and giving them to those who are in need in our community. The
Nearly Naked Mile is fun and meaningful and is an event you surely do not want to miss! All
clothes are donated to A Precious Child.
The more people who want to be a part of this event the better. There will only be
one of these a year and that event will be held in the fall, so think about joining
this early and don’t miss out on your opportunity.
For further information on how to be a part of the Nearly Naked Mile, contact the
VRC at [email protected] or by phone at 303-492-7632. You can also
contact The Herd at 303-492-2281 or by filling out a form at
http://www.cuherd.org/home/contact/.
Buffalo Can Challenge: The Buffalo Can Challenge is a yearly competition organized to raise
hunger awareness in Boulder County. Nonperishable food and money is collected for
Community Food Share, Boulder County’s food bank. Registered groups design and build
sculptures out of donated food items! This will be the 7th year of the BuCC. The competition,
public viewing, and judging are all to be held at the UMC Fountain. Any campus group,
department, office, and all student, staff, and faculty are welcome to register as a group.
You can do this program as a competition between floors in your building, or
even work together as a building to best the other halls on campus.
To host a bin in your residence hall, contact [email protected]. For more
information on the event itself, contact the VRC at [email protected] or by
phone at 303-492-7632.
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Environmental Sustainability
Resident Advisor Sustainability Liaison Program
Introduction to Sustainability Presentations, Programming Ideas, and Support: Interested
in exposing your residents to sustainability, but not sure where to start? The Residential Life
Coordinator for Sustainability is available to:
Answer questions you may have about sustainability – global, on-campus, or
individual!
Help with programming ideas / engaging students
Present information on what sustainability means and what kinds of questions to
ask when choosing actions to take and items to buy.
Please contact Rayna Oliker anytime by phone at (303)492-7260, or by email at
[email protected].
Environmental Center
Hall or Floor Meeting Presentations: CU Recycling can come to your next hall or floor
meeting and answer questions about recycling, recycled products, and how to reduce waste in
your hall. Presentations include posters and materials for your hall, hands on question and
answer periods and more.
Presentations can last anywhere from 10-45 minutes, it is up to you. Works for
groups of any size.
To bring in the Environmental Center, you can contact them by phone at 303492-8308 or by email at [email protected].
Fieldtrip to CU’s Recycling Center: Visit CU Recycling’s IPF (Intermediate Processing
Facility) to see the campus recycling process in action. Or visit the UMC to see solar panels,
and learn how they work. Tour any, or all, of the 15 certified LEED green buildings on campus.
This is an hour long trip for your residents, minimum 8 participants.
To schedule a tour call 303-492-8308 or email [email protected].
Recycling Roundup: Promote sustainable behavior in your hall. With sustainability staff, knock
on doors and ask to enter a resident's room with the goal of educating that resident on how to
effectively recycle or reduce one's energy usage. It is advised to provide candy or snacks for the
residents who learn something or are already showing sustainable actions.
This can be done as a building wide event or as a single floor event. Time will
vary based on resident conversation length.
To bring in the Environmental Center, you can contact them by phone at 303492-8308 or by email at [email protected].
Environmental Justice: This program focuses around a less-known issue that involves the
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unfair distribution of environmental conditions, such as pollution or water rights. This involves
both sustainability and social justice.
This is generally an hour long program, and can be done with a group of
students as small as to ten to as large as fifty or more.
To have the E-Center’s EJ team present at your program, or to find out the
recommended number of residents and program running time, please contact
Susan Beckett by email at [email protected].
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Sex and Sexual Health
Community Health
With Pleasure: A peer-facilitated, interactive workshop to explore issues of sex and
relationships with discussion about expectations around sex and sexuality, sexual health basics
including STIs and safer sex, communication, negotiation, and consent.
Suitable for smaller groups and adaptable for large groups, 1 hour – 1.5 hours.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Sex You Want… Sex You Don’t Want: Explores internal and external factors that both support
and hinder sexual decision-making. Sexual agency is examined along with skills for improving
communication about boundaries and desires.
Suitable for smaller groups and adaptable for large groups, 1 hour – 1.5 hours.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
I Wish I’s Known 2.0 (Sex): A booster session from new student orientation that helps students
better understand sexual health, sexual consent, and how alcohol impacts sexual decisionmaking.
Suitable for smaller groups and adaptable for large groups, 1 hour – 1.5 hours.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
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Gender Violence
Community Health
What is Gender Violence Anyway?: In this interactive, discussion-based session, participants
learn and discuss what gender violence includes, prevalence, characteristics of perpetrators,
and risk factors associated with the college environment. Students also discuss different
situations and practice addressing typical situations that they may encounter.
Suitable for small groups (up to 40 students); adaptable for large groups. Length
1 - 1.5 hours.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
What the Help 2.0: This booster session on helping behavior builds awareness of options for
recognizing and interrupting a potential sexual assault. Interactive videos and discussion are
used to build and practice skills.
Suitable for small to very large groups. Length 1 – 1.5 hours.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Interactive Theater Project
Interactive Theater Project: Professionally scripted/improvisational performances and
facilitated discussions of social and social justice issues. The performance is a springboard for
dialogue between the audience, characters, and facilitators.
Suitable for small or large groups, 1 hour – 1.5 hours. Monthly public
performance at Dennis Small Cultural.
To request a performance in your hall contact the Interactive Theater Project at
[email protected]. Please submit your request at least two weeks in
advance to allow for ample prep-time for their team.
Office of Victims Assistance (OVA)
How to Help a Friend Facing a Difficult Life Event: Tips on responding to someone after a
traumatic life disrupting event. (USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT WHEN USING THIS
PROGRAM IN A REACTIVE FASHION (in reaction to a recent incident), AS IT MAY HAVE
A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN AFFECTED BY ANY
FORM OF TRAUMA)
Approximate time is 30 minutes, suitable for small to medium groups.
Contact the Office of Victim Assistance by phone at (303)-492-8855 or by email
at [email protected] to discuss your needs and schedule a presentation.
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Impact of Trauma and the Healing Process: Information on what people may experience
physically, emotionally, and cognitively in the aftermath of a traumatic event. This program is
geared toward students in a helping role or a specialized course. (USE YOUR BEST
JUDGEMENT WHEN USING THIS PROGRAM IN A REACTIVE FASHION, AS IT MAY HAVE
A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEEN AFFECTED BY ANY
FORM OF TRAUMA)
Approximate time: 75 minutes, more suited for small to medium sized groups, but
works for large groups as well.
Contact the Office of Victim Assistance by phone at (303)-492-8855 or by email
at [email protected] to discuss your needs and schedule a presentation.
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Identity, Diversity, and Social Justice
Counseling and Psychological Services
Implicit Attitude Trainings: A workshop for RAs or for residents provides an introduction to
implicit attitudes, a framework for thinking about issues around diversity that bypasses shame
and blame and moves directly to understanding the value and pitfalls associated with the kinds
of generalizations that all humans make.
No maximum number of students.
Please Contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dr. Andrea
Iglesias at [email protected], or through your buildings CAPS
Liaison at least two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Interactive Theater Project
Interactive Theater Project: Professionally scripted/improvisational performances and
facilitated discussions of social and social justice issues. The performance is a springboard for
dialogue between the audience, characters, and facilitators.
Suitable for small or large groups, 1 hour – 1.5 hours. Monthly public
performance at Dennis Small Cultural Center.
To request a performance in your hall contact the Interactive Theater Project at
[email protected]. Please submit your request at least two weeks in
advance to allow for ample prep-time for their team.
Social Justice Liaison Program
Various Activities: The Social Justice Liaison program provides support and education for
residence life staff members, empowering them to foster awareness, advocacy, inclusivity and
safety in our campus community. We work toward this goal through dialogues on intercultural
sensitivity and intersectionality of identities by examining relationships amongst power, privilege
and oppression. Each hall has at least one RA acting as a social justice liaison that can be used
as a reference for determining the type of activity to facilitate based on the needs of the
community.
Suitable for small (up to 15 people) or large groups (up to 30 people), 1 hour – 2
hours.
To request a program, please contact your hall’s Social Justice Liaison first. If
you do not receive a response within 48 business hours, please contact Vanita
Patel at [email protected]. Please submit your request at least three
weeks in advance to allow for ample prep-time for their team.
Community Health
Health Equity – Unnatural Causes: A documentary produced by California Newsreel is used
to explore how population health is shaped by the social and economic conditions in which we
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are born and in which we live, work, and play. Using information and research from the public
health perspective, it will help students examine more deeply what it means to improve the
health of our community
Suitable for small to very large groups. Length 1 – 1.5 hours.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Volunteer Resource Center
Eye Contact: Celebrate the winter season with CU’s Volunteer Resource Center by purchasing
your gifts from local and global organizations who are working to end the cycle of inequity. Stop
by to browse unique gifts from Boulder and around the world, enjoy music, hot cocoa, art
portraying the issue of modern day slavery, and people who make a difference! This is a once a
year event, held on December 4, 2013 from 12:00pm-3:00pm, University Memorial Center.
This is a once a year opportunity so make sure that you don’t miss this
opportunity to take your floor to this event.
For further information contact the VRC at [email protected] or 303-4927632.
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Conflict Mediation and People Skills
Community Health
What the Help?! (Bystander Intervention): This is a multi-session education and skill-building
program to train students in bystander intervention. At new student orientation, incoming
students receive a one-hour initial session of education about the factors that promote or
prevent helping behavior. In partnership with other programs, we can provide subsequent
training in awareness, intervention options, and skill-building for effectively intervening in a
variety of situations where someone needs assistance.
Suitable for small to very large groups, 1 hour – 1.5 hours presentation time.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
It’s Complicated!: A discussion-based session exploring the dynamics of relationships and
intimacy in college. Students discuss what relationships mean to different people, what the
important relationships in college are, social expectations and pressures we experience around
relationships, what supports us having the relationships we want and what makes it hard, and
what skills we need to make our relationships work.
Suitable for small groups (up to 25 students), 1 hour-1.5 hours presentation time.
To request a presentation, please complete the Presentation Request Form and
submit the completed form to UMC 411 or to [email protected] at least
two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Counseling and Psychological Services
“How Well Do You Know Your Roommate?”: This is a game that allows pairs of roommates
to compete to see who can answer the most questions correctly about each other. Questions
are geared to help roommates get to know each other, learn about each other’s living
preferences, improve communication, and learn how to get along better.
2 CAPS volunteers for up to 10 pairs of roommates (20 students total).
Please Contact CAPS by phone at (303)-492-6766, by emailing Dr. Andrea
Iglesias at [email protected], or through your buildings CAPS
Liaison at least two weeks in advance to set up your program.
Recreation Center
Challenge Course: They offer courses tailored to your group's needs. Their team can provide a
unique learning opportunity through a series of activities involving problem solving, group
decision making, leadership, team building and positive risk taking. Taking students to the
challenge course is a great way to build community, work on communication, and support on
your floor or in your hall.
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Group sizes range from a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 100. Time will vary
depending on which activities you choose to do.
Please give them a call at 303-492-1350 or e-mail them at
[email protected] for your discounted group rate.
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