The CU Advocates program is the official grassroots network of the University of Colorado four-campus system. Anyone can be a ... CU Advocate. It is a growing network of people who are informed of opportunities and challenges facing CU. CU Advocates are empowered to influence public perception and policy affecting CU. CU Advocates take the initiative to attend educational programs to become more informed on and engaged with areas important to the university's four campuses, the state and public higher education. CU Advocates are encouraged to promote CU's value and opportunities as well as raise awareness about issues affecting higher education. read more