Alumni
When Karen Shimamoto (Bio’07) first heard about the Forever Buffs Network (FBN) Mentorship program, she knew it would be a wonderful opportunity to give back — but it ended up being so much more.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s annual Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on high-achieving Buffs who demonstrate excellence, from professional achievements to philanthropic generosity and innovative research.
This July, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder’s Precollegiate Development Program (PCDP) gives social and academic resources to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ middle and high school students — particularly first-generation students who live in geographically diverse communities — to help them prepare and succeed at the post-secondary institution of their choice.
Several ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ chapters and affinity-based clubs are located around the country. The groups hold events such as football and basketball watch parties, volunteering opportunities and networking events.
Yuka Hasegawa is vice chair of the alumni chapter in Japan, Forever Buffs Tokyo, which for more than two decades has hosted alumni, students, faculty and staff from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder for events, internships and career opportunities. In January, she was part of a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Global Ambassadors event in Tokyo which hosted more than 80 alumni.Â
Former ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ decathlete Eddie Taylor admits he never expected to stand on the summit of Mount Everest — especially as part of the first all-Black team to attempt the expedition.
Renovation of the Koenig Alumni Center, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Night at Zoo Lights and more.
Brad Turner, executive producer of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Public Radio’s Audio Innovations Studio, talks about his time at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, his recent projects and the power of podcasting.
Football tailgates, Forever Buffs Network and Coloradan Conversations.- Football tailgates, Forever Buffs Network and Coloradan Conversations.