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Ever Thought of Becoming a Math or Science Teacher?

Try it with CU Teach! Register for the spring semester, one-credit course EDUC 2020: STEP 1. Priority given to Frosh/Soph MATH, SCIENCE, OPEN OPTION majors. REAL teaching experience in local schools. No obligation to apply to the Teacher Education Program. With CU Teach, you earn a teaching license by the time you graduate. Up to $10,000/year in scholarships, student loan forgiveness and paid internships available.

Stay Safe When E-mailing and Surfing the Web

Don't ruin your day by accepting "free" or "special" offers from the Internet. Many viruses come packaged in the for m of special e-mail offers ormalicious websites. If you must use file sharing software, do so with caution. Always log off public computers and verify the security certificate of web sites you visit on them. Learn other ways to stay safe when e-mailing and surfing the web by visiting http://oit.colorado.edu/it-security/security-awareness.

Buff One Banking Financial Check-up for Graduating Seniors

Congratulations CU grads! Before you leave town, be sure to stop by the UMC Elevations branch for your FREE financial check-up designed to help you as you enter this next stage of life. Also, remember you can take your Buff One Banking account wherever you may roam with our online and mobile banking, access to 28,000 ATMs and 4,500 shared branches nationwide. For more information visit www.BuffOneBanking.com.

Participate in the CU SoNG study and receive $335!

The CU Social Neuroscience Lab is looking for volunteers for a study on social, neural, and genetic processes related to marijuana use. We are looking for freshmen males 18-19 yrs old who are infrequent marijuana users. Participants will complete three lab sessions over three years, and will receive $335 for their participation. Call 303-492-1204 to find out if you are eligible!

Graduate Student Conference Call for Papers

Ethnography and Biography: the Practice and Product of Writing Lives An Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference Call for Papers Sept. 28-29, 2012 at the University of Colorado Boulder Deadline for paper abstract submission: May 28, 2012 Ethnography and Biography is a two-day interdisciplinary conference organized by graduate students in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Using Delegates in Microsoft Outlook

Please join us on Wednesday, May 23 to learn how to use the delegation feature of Outlook to enable you to manage someone else's email and calendar. Topics covered include: granting delegate access, setting permissions, granting access to your mailbox, scheduling an online meeting on behalf of someone else, and best practices. Outlook 2010 (Windows) session is at 9 am, Outlook 2011 (Mac) is at 1 pm. Details and registration can be found at the website below.

Join the Diversity Network in Global Education: Free Resources

The Office of International Education sponsors an institutional membership to the Diversity Network, a leading professional network dedicated to diversity and equity in global education. Explore resources like professional development materials, advising resources, country notes, and scholarships for students. If you are interested contact us and we will add you to the Network at no cost to you. http://www.diversitynetwork.org/about-us

Protect Your Passwords

Passwords have become a critical part of our daily lives. Your passwords are the keys to your kingdom, so protect them wisely. A password should not be a simple word found in a dictionary or publicly available information such as a pet's name or a birth date. For more tips about creating a password, go to the website below.

The Transition to E-Publishing: One Writer's Experience

Friends of the Libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder will host a timely presentation entitled, "The Transition to E-Publishing: One Writer's Experience," Friday, May 18, at 7 pm in the Wolf Law Building on the Boulder Campus. Local author Rex Burns, known for his Gabe Wager crime series, will describe what it's like to move books from the bookshelf to cyberspace. Free and open to the public. Reception precedes the presentation.

VALIC Retirement Consultations

VALIC Retirement specialists are offering face-to-face appointments on Tuesday, May 8 and 15. 10 am-2 pm in UMC 382 and 404. Meet with a financial advisor to discuss the benefits of saving for your retirement in a 403(b) plan from VALIC. Call or email to schedule a session. Patrick.Hogan@Valic.com, 303-440-1651 or Andy.Murphy@Valic.com, 303-578-8130.