The Islamic Center of Boulder was founded in the late 1970s by a group of students at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder). CU Boulder has historically been a leading institution of higher learning in the areas of the hard sciences; engineering, biology, chemistry etc. Visiting the Center: The Islamic Center of Boulder welcomes visitors of all backgrounds. We provide information about Islam to both groups and individuals. Visitors should contact the center at least two days ahead of the planned visit in order to arrange for a qualified guide and to learn about visiting protocol.