Applications for the Graduate and Professional Student Government housing committee are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 4. Committee members can expect to spend ~5 hours a month on monitoring housing issues in Boulder and identifying ways for GPSG to advocate on behalf of graduate and professional students. A stipend to compensate your time is provided.⁠ The GPSG executive team will reach out with additional questions or decisions after this deadline.⁠ Learn more about the committee and apply.

The Locomotion Lab of the Integrative Physiology Department at CU Boulder is studying the effect of bicycle lean on maximal power output in cycling. This experiment will involve a series of 5-second cycling sprints on a stationary bike. 

To be eligible for this study, you must:

• Be between 18–49 years old
• Be in good health (unexposed/free from coronavirus)
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least 4 hours per week
• Have your own clip-in pedals and shoes

The study consists of one, 2-hour session at CU Boulder. This experiment is completely non-invasive.

You will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card as compensation for taking part in the study.

If you are interested in participating, please contact culocomotionlab@gmail.com.

We are a team of researchers at University of Colorado and Purdue University studying automated video interviews. Automated video interviews are increasingly being adopted by organizations and use computers to automatically screen job applicants. We seek to collect data to determine whether such technology can reliably, accurately and fairly assess job applicants.

We are recruiting undergraduates to participate in a mock video interview (approved Purdue University IRB protocol # IRB-2019-56; University of Colorado IRB protocol # 19-0562). The study consists of common selection tests (i.e., personality and cognitive ability tests) and an asynchronous mock interview. 

The study takes about 45 minutes to complete, on average. Full participation requires that you have a webcam (recording both video and audio) and laptop or desktop computer. By participating, you will gain experience on selection tests and automated interviews. For completing all components of the study, you will be compensated with a $10 Amazon gift card.

If you wish to participate, please follow the study link or copy and paste the address into your browser (we suggest you use Chrome or Firefox): https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eE4OvqflOB7Z9MV

If you have any questions or concerns, feel welcome to contact Louis Hickman, PhD candidate, at lchickma@purdue.edu.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Louis Hickman
PhD Candidate
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
lchickma@purdue.edu

Dr. Louis Tay
Associate Professor
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Purdue University  
stay@purdue.edu

Sidney D'Mello
Associate Professor
Institute of Cognitive Science
University of Colorado Boulder

We are seeking participants for a study of eye movements and brain activity during learning.

Am I eligible? You are eligible to participant in this research study if you: 

• Are able to visit our lab at CU Boulder
• Are at least 18 years of age
• Are fluent in English
• Have not previously taken part in the online learning study with our lab (check if unsure)
• Are in good health
• Have no history of seizures
• Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
• Are proficient with computers

What does my participation entail? The study requires one visit (2-3 hours) to the lab on East Campus (1777 Exposition Drive, Boulder, CO 80309), plus one 30-minute follow-up questionnaire to be completed online.

The first visit will involve having your eye movements, physiological responses (e.g. heart rate), video of your face/upper body, and brain activity non-invasively recorded while you complete a computer-based reading task and answer several questionnaires. It will take approximately 2-3 hours and you will be paid $20 per hour. About a week later, you will complete a 30-minute online survey; upon completion you will receive an additional $10. 

What are the COVID-related safety procedures? We will take utmost care to ensure your safety for the duration of the visit, with stringent procedures approved by CU administration. 

• We provide masks, handwashing stations and temperature checks on arrival
• All occupants of the building are required to wear a mask at all times
• All equipment is sterilized between uses with medical-grade disinfectant
• You will be alone in the testing room for most of the study (a researcher will run the session from an adjacent room, instructing you via video conference)
• Only six people will be in the facility at a time (<50% occupancy)

How will I get paid? Payment will be via an Amazon gift card. 

What are the next steps? If you are interested in participating, please contact us at eyemindlink@gmail.com.
 

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients will be available between mid-September and mid-October. Call now to start the intake process and get on the wait list!

For more information, call our intake line, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Join the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) with CU's Health & Wellness for an information session about Gold SHIP and dental insurance plans from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The session will be recorded for those who cannot make the live event.

Here’s the Zoom link to participate. There will be time for Q&A; submit questions in advance using this link. 

Have questions as you start your semester? Looking to talk through an idea for your courses with someone? Drop in to the CTL's open office hours to talk with a CTL staff member about any aspect of your teaching in any modality.

Office hours will be Thursday, Aug. 27, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, Aug. 28, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

No need to register; click here during open hours to join the meeting. You will need to be logged into Zoom with CU credentials to access this meeting.

Is there a way to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in STEM and also have a ton of fun? Why not write a science fiction story/poetry/script that explores LGBTQ+ themes?

oSTEM at CU Boulder is hosting a science fiction contest. All CU students—graduate and undergraduate, from any major/area of study—are invited to submit their original, written works.

The deadline to submit is noon, Sept. 7. The winning works will be performed by students in the CU Theatre Department during our LGBTQ+ in STEM Community day event via Zoom at noon, Sept. 12.

Get details and the submission form.

The world awaits you—explore languages and cultures virtually with the Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC)! We’ve expanded our program this fall to bring you 20 classes over six languages and five levels, plus additional time options. With beginner and intermediate levels, as well as advanced conversation classes, there's no better time to commit to broadening your horizon from the comfort of your home.

ALTEC's fall non-credit language classes run Sept. 14 through Nov. 20 and meet twice a week at noon or in the evening for remote, live learning. Choose from:

• American Sign Language
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish

Current CU affiliates receive a deep discount and pay just $150. Visit us online to learn more and discover the ALTEC advantage. Classes fill up quickly; enroll today.

Also, be sure to enter to win our raffle! The lucky winner will receive a free class this fall.

Want a built-in conversation partner? Invite your friends and fellow language lovers to learn with you.

Affordable teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom. 

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients will be available between mid-September and mid-October. Call now to start the intake process and get on the wait list!

For more information, call our intake line, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Did you miss out on move-in week volunteering or want a bit more interaction with students? (Outside and with face coverings of course!)

We are looking for CU volunteers who enjoy engaging and talking with students to help us continue the exceptional work of the Fall Welcome experience. Volunteers will be stationed at key transportation hubs around campus to help guide students to their destinations, to raise awareness about updates to key transportation services, and to help direct students to resources. Click here for full details and to sign up.

Due to health and safety guidelines for campus, all volunteer roles are open only to current CU students, staff and faculty this year. In order to further ensure your safety, these roles will be outside-only, will facilitate social distancing and will require minimal setup.

Transportation ambassador volunteer role

Engage and assist students to provide transportation updates, directions, answer questions and more. We will provide basic training and materials that you will need to be informed.

• Bus routes and schedule updates
• Bike route updates and key dates for bike program
• Rules of the road for all wheeled devices
• Walking path and distance information
• Parking guidance

Volunteer training

Volunteer training will take place via Zoom on the following dates. We will follow up with you once you have selected your time slot: 

• Thursday, Aug 20, noon to 12:30 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 21, noon to 12:30 p.m.

If you can’t make these times, we can work out other options.

Shifts

There will be three shifts at multiple locations taking place Sunday evening, Aug. 23, and Monday and Tuesday mornings, Aug. 24 and 25. 

Click here for more details on shifts and to sign up. You will receive an invitation to a brief a volunteer training.

If you have an appointment or are working at CU Boulder, and have not done a Form I-9 in the last three years, then you may need to complete one. Get details.

The CU Youth Piano Program has opened the registration period for piano lessons for the fall 2020. This fall, all lessons will be conducted online. 

The program offers two options for fall lessons:

Regular lessons

• 14 lessons with experienced graduate teachers
• Options of 30, 45 or 60 minutes per week
• Lessons start after Aug. 24
• All levels of experience welcome
• Ages 6–18
• Learn more and pre-register

Lessons with a piano pedagogy intern

• 9 lessons with an undergraduate student (junior or senior) taking piano pedagogy courses
• Up to 45 minutes per week, depending on age
• Deeply discounted rate
• Lessons are supervised by faculty in the piano pedagogy department at CU Boulder
• Lessons start after Sept. 7
• Ages 7–18
• Only for absolute beginners
• Lessons will be video recorded to provide feedback to instructors
• Limited spaces
• For information, contact alejandro.cremaschi@colorado.edu

Take piano lessons with an undergraduate piano intern this fall! These lessons are for adult students, staff or faculty who are absolute beginners at the piano instruction (no exceptions).

The instructors are undergraduate piano majors in their junior or senior year. No university credit. Professor Alejandro Cremaschi supervises the interns.

Because of COVID-19 limitations, all lessons will happen online. You must have a piano or keyboard.

Learn more.