7 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 11, CU Museum of Natural History. Having collected sea snakes in the Philippines, Thailand & Costa Rica Dr. Anthony Tu will discuss snake venom in detail; how much is produced, toxicity and immunological properties and will look at local and systemic effects of venom, containing both coagulant and anticoagulant. 6 p.m., Vertebrate Zoology Collections Manager Mariko Kageyama will offer a pre-lecture snake collection tour. Tour for museum members only

Wide gaps separate science, media, government policy, and the public when it comes to understanding climate change. Dr. Max Boykoff will talk about why and how the media contribute to these gaps - and the consequences. Max Boykoff is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research. He publishes on the cultural and economic politics of climate change. 3 pm, Thursday, Sept. 13, UMC Aspen Rooms Sponsored by the Program for Writing and Rhetoric and the Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research.

"Culture Wars in Rome" is an intense 14-day program led by Professor Wayne Ambler, who lived in Rome for a decade. Students earn three Humanities credits through lectures and visits to major sites in and near Rome. Students can spend their Maymester walking, talking, eating, reading, and writing in central Rome! Tell students to attend an informational meeting with the director and past participants: Thursday Oct. 18, 5-6 pm in ECCR 139

"Culture Wars in Rome" is an intense 14-day program led by Professor Wayne Ambler, who lived in Rome for a decade. Students earn three Humanities credits through lectures and visits to major sites in and near Rome. Students can spend their Maymester walking, talking, eating, reading, and writing in central Rome! Tell students to attend an informational Meeting with the Director and past participants: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-6 pm in ECCR 139

The Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought (AICT) will be hosting their first academic lecture of the fall semester on Sept. 19 at 7 pm on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus in Eaton Humanities, 1B50. Join Mrs. Kim Daniels, Coordinator of Catholic Voices USA, as she addresses the criticisms of many who believe that anyone opposing the HHS mandate is waging a “war against women.” For more information about this free event, please contact Matt Boettger at Matt.Boettger@colorado.edu.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FALL JOB? Do you want to make up to $12/HOUR while making an impact on CU? The CU Call Center is hiring students for Fall 2012. Up to $800 in tuition assistance is available. Positions are filling fast, so fill-out an application today to reserve YOUR spot! For more details and to fill out an application online, visit: http://co.thecallingcenter.com or call 303-541-1440.

The Anderson Language Technology Center (ALTEC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for fall language classes. These classes are non-credit and are open to CU staff, faculty, graduate students, retirees and spouses. Classes begin Sept. 24 and meet twice a week for eight weeks. Tuition is $75. This fall choose from various levels of Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Swedish. Sign up now! http://altec.colorado.edu/languageclasses/index.shtml Questions? courtney.malone@colorado.edu

Earn three credits in May 2013 in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest on this exciting CU-Boulder Global Seminar.  Obtain hands-on experience in the principles and practice of conservation biology.  Experience operational, conservation programs in the Serra do Mar Biodiversity Corridor, participate in community-based conservation solutions, and much more while earning EBIO 4100 or 5100.  Learn more at an informational meeting with the director, Dr. Tim Kittel. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 4-5 pm, UMC 245.

Earn three credits while studying democracy and development in this off-the-beaten-path South American destination: Coroico, Bolivia. Current Bolivian politics are dynamic and innovative. You will gain an inside perspective of the livelihood strategies and political organization of rural Yungas communities with a unique cultural and agricultural history. Learn more at an Interest Meeting with the Director, Carol Conzelman: Wed., Oct. 10, 3-4 pm in UMC 245.

Earn two credit hours this fall with CU-Boulder's Applied Music Program! Group classes include guitar, piano, and hand drum circle. Private lessons are available for everything from banjo and guitar to voice, piano, and percussion drumset. Check out our faculty bios and find what works best for you! Lessons begin Sept 17. Register now on MyCUInfo portal. $608 tuition is separate from main campus tuition. Contact advisor at appmusic@colorado.edu or 303-492-5950. Detailed information: http://conted.colorado.edu/programs/applied-music/courses/.