We invite undergraduate students from across campus to participate in the Buffs One Read storytelling contest.
Submissions can be a short essay, visual art, or multi-modal (a combination of text, video/audio, or visual art) expressions. Submissions will be judged by an invited panel of University staff and faculty.
In Callings: The Purpose and Passion of work, fifty-two storytellers share their experience finding their path, following their passions, and living their calling. We'd like to hear from you in response to these compelling stories and experiences. We invite students to reflect on their experiences of finding their path and to submit creative expressions inspired by Callings.
Dedicated to everyone working to find and follow their callings. May you live with courage always.
We invite students to reflect on their experiences of finding their path and to submit creative expressions inspired by Callings.
Submissions must be received by 1/14/2026.
Submissions may include visual expressions, written expressions, or multi-modal expressions. Submissions should be made available digitally via a link.
Written expressions: 1,000 word essays or written expressions.
Multimodal expression: Digital expressions that include some combination of visuals, audio/video, and text. Submissions should be 4 minutes or less.
Visual: Original piece of visual artwork. Original work must be prepped for physical submission and display, if selected.
Submissions will be rated on their alignment with the book, Callings, and its themes (passion, purpose, finding your path) as well as the creativity and clarity of the submitted work.
All creators must be registered CU Boulder undergraduate students.
All entries must be original work.
Students may submit only one entry.
Haven’t read Callings yet? Explore our dedicated guide and canvas course to engage with the text and the contributors more fully. All CU community members may read the text through the University Libraries ebooks and print copies.