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Camp Shakespeare: Summer camp for ages 10 to 18

Unlock the magic of Shakespeare's language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting program Camp Shakespeare. Campers ages 10 to 18 rehearse an abbreviated Shakespeare play, study with Colorado Shakespeare Festival professionals and perform in the historic outdoor Mary Rippon Theatre. Early-bird pricing ends March 31. For more information, call 303-735-1181 or see the contact details below.

Paid Women's Wellness research study

CU Boulder Psychology and Neuroscience Department researchers are conducting a study involving an eight-week program designed to help prevent depression, reduce stress and promote health and well-being. Earn up to $225, and get a copy of your MRI on DVD. Participants must be: • Healthy women, with or without a history of depression • Ages 18 to 55 • Willing to participate in two MRI scans • Smartphone users with data plan • Have internet access • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision Email womenswellness@colorado.edu to learn more.

Museum Family Day: Digging Deeper

Detectives: Dig down deep. Discover dinosaurs, dragonflies and dogs. Demonstrate dexterity. Devour, dream, dash and dip. Our common denominator for this FREE day of discovery is the letter D, as we reach out to engage our younger audience. STEM activities for the whole family include: Dragonfly kites Dinosaur: Display or Defense Dandelion, Daisy, Delphinium Dissection Dung Beetle Decomposers Desert Diorama Dine on a Dairy Dessert with Donuts

RSVP for the Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop

Learn how to negotiate your salary and benefits before your interviews! This workshop is designed for college students about to enter the job market. Skills that will be taught include: negotiating your starting salary, articulating your value, creating a budget and building confidence in your negotiation style. To RSVP please email WRC@colorado.edu. The event is open to all students but limited to 30 participants, so sign up early! Food will be provided. When: Thursday, April 6, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Where: C4C, room S350

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 Laura River, study coordinator, by email or phone. Email: pearlstudy@colorado.edu | Phone: 303-735-7547

Ethics and Compliance Brown Bag: Monitoring Your Compliance Program

March's monthly presentation is Monday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Rec Center Ice Rink Overlook Meeting Room. It will feature Mark Meaney from the Leeds School of Business' Center for Education on Social Responsibility. In his presentation, Meaney will cover the essential components of a successful compliance program: internal monitory and self assessment. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be provided. Please visit our website for full presentation details.

Spring Commencement is Friday, May 12

The University of Colorado Boulder will hold its spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, at Folsom Field. Please refer to the commencement website for updated information, including details about the campus ceremony, department or college recognition ceremonies, caps and gowns, announcements, disability and ADA services, parking and the CU Book Store Grad Fair.

Fear and Politics panel discussion

A panel discussion concerning the effects of the Office of the President of the United States hosted by Project Nur and the Middle Eastern Student Association. The panel consists of students and faculty that will talk about the recent action and rhetoric that has been released from the president's office. This event will occur on Monday, March 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Eaton Humanities, room 135.

Fulbright student grant information meeting

The Fulbright program is the U.S. government’s flagship program for international educational exchange, and CU Boulder has an excellent record of Fulbright student grants. Grants are for any student who will have at least a bachelor's degree by the time the grant starts and won’t yet have completed a PhD. Learn how to apply to do overseas study/research or to be an English teaching assistant overseas at the upcoming informational meeting on March 17 at 5 p.m. in NRLN S421.

Learn more about Peace Corps at CU Boulder

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a new culture and have the experience of a lifetime? Join the Peace Corps Information Session on Wednesday, March 15, to: Learn about volunteer experiences. Ask questions about service. Gain tips on completing your application. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Memorial Center in room 247.