Buffs One Read
Discover what it means to find work that truly matters at the Buffs One Read speaker event with StoryCorps founder Dave Isay. Save the date: Feb. 25, 2026 at 3:30 in the CASE Auditorium. Registration will open early in 2026.
Share an essay, original artwork or multimedia reflection that responds to or celebrates “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work” for a chance to win $500. Submissions are due by Jan. 14.
Buffs One Read invites students to connect with the CU Boulder community through a shared reading experience centered on this year’s selection, “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work” by Dave Isay. First-year and transfer students receive a complimentary copy of the book about finding purpose and passion in life.
Start a book club using Buffs One Read kits that have everything you need to read and discuss, including copies of the book, instructions and activities.
Build connection and spark conversations with the Buffs One Read book club kits, an easy to use resource to help you and your colleagues explore stories from “Callings” through guided discussion and creative activities.
It's time to submit your Course Reserves list, schedule a Library Research Seminar and more for the fall semester.
The book, "Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work," was selected as the ideal book for this year’s Buffs One Read theme: Finding Your Path.
Hear from the winners about their creative expressions, courage and meeting Javier Zamora, author of Solito.
Zamora, an award winning poet and activist will join the campus community on March 4, 2025 for a conversation about his memoir, Solito-
Share an essay, original artwork or multimedia reflection that responds to or celebrates Solito: A Memoir for a chance to win $500. Submissions are due by 12 p.m. on Jan. 24.