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Center for Asian Studies special event fund deadline March 3

CAS provides funding for up to three academic events. Priority is given to proposals with multiple speakers, academic product or outcome following the visit, and other elements. CAS handles most planning and logistical responsibilities. Applicant is responsible for additional fundraising and hosting of visiting speakers. Cost-sharing with other departments or units is highly encouraged but not required. Deadline is March 3. For more information and to apply, please visit the CAS website

Share your traveler's tales at Innisfree Cafe

Are you an education abroad returnee with stories to tell? Considering a program abroad and unsure where to start? Interested in connecting with other education abroad alumni? Join us for a cup of coffee or tea, and share your stories with other alumni from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe on The Hill.

Share your traveler's tales at Innisfree Cafe

Are you an education abroad returnee with stories to tell? Considering a program abroad and unsure where to start? Interested in connecting with other education abroad alumni? Join us for a cup of coffee or tea, and share your stories with other alumni from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe on The Hill.

Family Day at CU Museum of Natural History: Darwin's Voyage

Tuskless elephants, rattleless rattle snakes, smaller fish, bigger carrots, darker moths Join us to explore how humans are shaping the evolution of other species. From antibiotic resistance to real live goats—explore and participate in hands-on science and art activities for the whole family (many activities targeted to 4th-8th grade). We’ll have birthday cake to celebrate the 208th birthday of Charles Darwin. Event is FREE! For information on parking and more, visit our website or call 303-492-6892.

Fun research projects for kids

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. For more information or to sign up, see our information below or call us at 303-492-6389.

Got a baby bump? Paid research study for first-time moms

Perinatal Emotion and Relationships Longitudinal Study (PEARLS) Researchers in CU’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience are recruiting women who are currently pregnant with their first child to participate in a paid study of their experiences of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. The study can be completed online, over the phone and from your home. If interested, please contact Study Coordinator Laura River by email at pearlstudy@colorado.edu or phone at 303-735-7547.

Looking for a language class?

ALTEC offers non-credit language courses in all different languages and at all different levels. Classic Start and Late Start courses are open for registration! Interested? Click here to visit the ALTEC website.

Bursar's Office brief closure

The Bursar's Office will be closed from 1:50 p.m. until 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, so staff can attend training. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Experience the culture of Italy!

What better way to learn the Italian language and culture than through food, movies, games, tarantella and more?! ALTEC's Neapolitan Italy Conversational non-credit language course has it all! You must hurry, though, registration closes soon. For more information or to register, visit our website.

Career tracks in Asian Studies

Discover how to apply your Asian-area interests to a global career at the CAS Speaker Series. Open to all majors! Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. C4C, room N215 Meet the experts: Charles Jess served as a U.S. diplomat for over 27 years and has held several consular posts. Isshaela Ingham is an acupuncturist and yoga instructor who teaches and studies the Chinese arts of medicine. Susan Weller does international marketing at Oranni Consulting, specializing in global food chain supply.