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Education Abroad interest meeting: Brazil

Black Lion Tamarin in a tree

Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

Earn 3 credits this May in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest on this exciting Global Seminar. Obtain hands-on experience in the principles and practice of conservation biology. Experience operational conservation programs in the Pontal do Paranapanema, participate in community-based conservation solutions, experience Iguaçu Falls National Park and much more! 

Students from a range of disciplines with an interest in conservation are encouraged to apply. Offered as EBIO 4340/5340 and ENVS 4340/5340, this course fulfills the EBIO lab/field and 4000-course major requirements and ENVS's application and specialization requirements. Learn more at an informational meeting with the director.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Hellems Arts and Sciences, room 137

Call for nominations: Women Who Make a Difference

Do you know a woman who makes a difference in your life or in the lives of others? The WRC invites you to nominate this person for Women Who Make a Difference! 

All nominated individuals will be recognized at a celebratory reception held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 17.

To apply, click here for the English version or here for the Spanish version. Forms for applying are also available in our office, UMC 416.

Wait Your Turn: Recognizing and Interrupting Sexism

During this interactive 90-minute training designed for staff and faculty, participants will engage in small- and large-group discussions to help identify examples of sexism in their lives or in an institution they participate in. They will also learn strategies for interrupting sexism. 

Register for the training in advance. Please wait for a confirmation, as we have a minimum and maximum number of participants. 

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2-3:30 p.m.
University Memorial Center, room 386

Fun research projects for kids

Junior Scientists

The Cognitive Development Center in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for children age birth to 12 years old who are interested in playing games that will help teach us about self-control, language and cognitive strategies. 

A visit, scheduled at your convenience, lasts about 60 minutes. Babysitting is available for siblings. Parents are compensated for travel, and kids receive a fun prize.

To sign up, please visit our website; email cogdevctr@colorado.edu with your child’s name, gender, date of birth and parent contact information (address/phone number/email address); or call us at 303-492-6389.

For more information, feel free to check out our Facebook page.

Education Abroad interest meeting: Florence, Italy

Perseus and Medusa statue in Florence

Dante in Florence Global Seminar

Spend Maymester with CU Boulder’s Suzanne Magnanini in Italy, exploring Florence’s historic streets. Learn about Dante, his Inferno, paintings and frescoes inspired by the poem. 

The course fulfills upper-division Literature & the Arts core. You don't have to know any Italian to spend part of your summer studying in Italy! Come learn more at the informational meeting.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m. 
Center for Community, room S341

Student organizations: Looking for a meeting spot?

Student Engagement & Collaboration Area

The Student Engagement & Collaboration Lounge in the University Memorial Center is a space where Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) can come together, collaborate and prepare for events and projects.

It includes:
• Meeting rooms
• 55" monitors and computer hook-ups
• Prep/work rooms
• Lounge areas
• Whiteboard space
• Lockable storage cabinets

If your RSO would like to reserve a room in the SECA Lounge, visit colorado.edu/umc/about/seca for all the info.

Feeling depressed, down, sad or blue?

Affordable psychotherapy is available at the Raimy Clinic in the Muenzinger Psychology Building on Main Campus. Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with depression, sadness, isolation, feeling down and other difficulties, as well as helping you meet your goals for improving your mood and increasing healthy behaviors.

New this year: Trivia Night at The Connection

Trivia Nights

Join The Connection on Mondays for Trivia Night. Test your knowledge of everything from celebrities and sports to history and more!

Free! Sign up at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Games begin at 7 p.m. Prizes for top finishers!

Upcoming dates:
Nov. 6, 27
Dec. 11

Check out all of The Connection’s weekly events | The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games, UMC first floor

Colorado Law presents 'Essentially a Mother'

Professor Jennifer S. Hendricks

Join Colorado Law for the 43rd annual Austin W. Scott Lecture "Essentially a Mother," featuring Professor Jennifer S. Hendricks. The lecture will provide insight on how the law and feminist legal theory have struggled to reconcile biological sex differences with principles of equality.

Please register to attend by Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom

Apply for summer, fall 2018 Education Abroad

Don’t miss your chance to enhance your college experience with overseas studies! Upcoming deadlines for Education Abroad programs this summer range from October through March 1. Fall program deadlines range from Feb. 1 to March 1. Learn more about your education abroad opportunities by completing Abroad 101, which covers key information to get you started on your education abroad journey. Abroad 101 is offered online and in person. Get started today!

Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night - Club 156, Thursdays, 8 p.m.

Take an energizing break from your studies, and come sing along to your choice of fun tunes on Thursday nights using Club 156’s sound and light systems. 

Starts at 8 p.m. in Club 156, on the first floor of the UMC. Food and beverages are right next door in The Connection. 

Upcoming dates:
Nov. 2, 16, 30
Dec. 14

Check out all of The Connection’s weekly events | The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games, UMC first floor