The STP Certificate Program at CU Boulder is a rigorous educational program to prepare students pursuing grad degrees for careers in science, technology and decision-making. Upon completion students will have an understanding of the societal context of science and technology and an introduction to policy analysis methodologies used in decision settings. Recipients of the certificate have gone on to positions in Congress, academia, NOAA, AMS and elsewhere. Open enrollment is now available. Enroll Now

10 a.m. - 4p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20 Stop by the CU Museum of Natural History for archaeology activities this weekend! Steve Lekson will be leading gallery tours 1-3 p.m. Lectures on Rome, "Maya 2012," and Mesa Verde Information and demonstration sessions will be provided by: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Egyptian Study Society, Colorado Archaeological Society, History Colorado, and PaleoWest Archaeology. Learn about life in Pompeii from special guest from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

Come help us celebrate the Peace Corps! CU-Boulder is the #1 University in the country for currently serving Peace Corps Volunteers and we want to celebrate all of the accomplishments of current and past Peace Corps Volunteers. There will be snacks, refreshments, and a cultural dance performance. All FREE! Join us Oct. 23 at 6 pm in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom! Details here: http://goo.gl/23il0

The fall newsletter from the Gender Violence Prevention Advisory Committee [GVPAC] is ready for you to read! Click here to check out new developments in prevention programming, local events, and presentations on campus you can attend to get involved. For more information about this publication or GVPAC, contact one of the co-chairs, Regina Tirella or Trent Norman [regina.tirella@colorado.edu, trenton.norman@colorado.edu]

Thursday, Oct. 18 CO Skies: Hunting the Higgs, 7:30 pm Free for students/faculty with ID, $7 for adults, $3.50 for children and seniors Friday, Oct. 19 The Crowded Sky, 7:30 pm $5 for students/faculty with ID, $7 for adults, $3.50 for children and seniors Laser: Lady Gaga, 9:30 pm Laser: Bob Marley, 10:45 pm $7 general admission (per show) Saturday, Oct. 20 Kids in Space, 2 pm Laser: Celebration of Flight, 3:15 pm $6 for adults, $3.50 for children and seniors (per show)

THIS FRIDAY come see Left Right TIM strap on their shape-ups, dust off their inhalers, and do as many half sit-ups as their frail lil' bodies can handle in Left Right TIM Flunks Gym! Change into your XXL t-shirt in Hale 270! Doors open at 7:30 pm and the whistle blows at 8! Watch from the sidelines for only $3! Come have some fun!

International Students and Scholar Services invites international students, especially Arts and Sciences undergraduates who need Buff Essentials credits, to a discussion group about cross-cultural academics! All international students are welcome to explore how to succeed academically at CU. This is for you if you still need Buff Essentials credit! Presenters include other international students and faculty from Norlin Library and the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6-7 pm, C4C N215

International Students and Scholar Services invites international students, especially Arts and Sciences undergraduates who need Buff Essentials credits, to a discussion group about cross-cultural academics! All international students are welcome to explore how to succeed academically at CU. This is for you if you still need Buff Essentials credit! Presenters include other international students and faculty from Norlin Library and the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. Tues, Oct 30, 6-7 pm, C4C N215

The CU Book Store is accepting applications for Spring 2013 Back-to-School Temporary Employment. Students who are interested MUST be available to work Jan. 6-26. Scheduling will be flexible once classes start. Temporary employment could lead to permanent employment. Temporary positions include: Cashier, Greeter, Supplies Stocking, Textbook Floor Support, Shipping and Web Orders. Interested students MUST fill out an application. Applications are available at the CU Book Store. Please stop by for more details.

This unique program based in Paris offers unforgettable insights into French art from the 1700s to present. Led by Frances Charteris, classes are held in museums, gardens, and on the streets of Paris and during excursions to Brussels, Giverny, Nancy and Metz. You will also be encouraged to experience French life by going to open air markets, jazz clubs, neighborhood cafés and festivals. Interest meeting: Wednesday, December 5, 5-6pm, Visual Arts Complex, 485.