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The Locomotion Lab of the Integrative Physiology Department at CU Boulder is recruiting participants for two research studies. 

Study on the effect of bicycle-rider geometry on cycling efficiency

These experiments are lab-based and involve a series of 5-minute cycling bouts on a level and inclined treadmill.

To be eligible for this study, you must be:

• At least 18 years old
• In good health
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least 4 hours per week
• BYO clip-in pedals and shoes

The study consists of two 2-hour sessions. This experiment is completely non-invasive.

Participants will receive one $25 Amazon gift card per session.

Study on the effect of bicycle saddle tilt on sprint, endurance cycling performance

The sprint testing will involve a series of 50-meter uphill sprints, which will take place outdoors. The endurance testing will involve a series of 5-minute bouts of cycling on a treadmill, which will take place in the CU Locomotion Laboratory in Clare Small Building 111c.

To be eligible for this study, you must:

• Be between 18–49 years old
• Be between 5'6"–6'2" tall
• Be in good health (unexposed/free from coronavirus)
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least 4 hours per week
• Have at least one year of road cycling experience
• Have your own clip-in pedals and shoes

The study consists of two 2-hour sessions held on separate days (~4 hours total). This experiment is completely non-invasive. 

You will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card as compensation for completing each session.

If you are interested in participating in either of these studies, please contact culocomotionlab@gmail.com.

COVID-19 testing is free and open to all in Boulder. Since September, the city has operated two testing locations, which are slated to remain open through at least Oct. 18. Patients do not need to experience COVID-19 symptoms to be eligible for a test. For full details, including hours and locations, visit the city's testing webpage.

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients are available now! Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Recently, students received eMemos on topics such as FERPA and voting. Over the coming week, you'll continue to receive annual reminders on topics concerning drug policy and conviction impacts, financial aid and the campus's sexual harassment policy. These communications are sent to share important information and meet federal notification requirements.

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients are available now! Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Looking for your cumulative GPA, last semester’s grades, or a projected GPA calculator? Check out Buff Portal’s updated Grades & GPA card. Remember to check Canvas if you’re looking for in-progress grades. The updates were based on feedback from students like you and the Buff Portal team is continuing to make improvements to the portal.

For support, including technology troubleshooting, contact the IT Service Center at 303-735-4357 or oithelp@colorado.edu. 

If you’d like to help campus keep improving Buff Portal, reach out to buffportal@colorado.edu.

Where do you go, if you need printing done or copies made? The CU Ink Spot Copy Center:

• Offers high quality, full service printing and bulk mailing
• Postcards, posters, business cards, envelopes, brochures, and more
• Uses recycled and recyclable paper products whenever possible
• Provides campus with sustainable services, staffed with print professionals
• Accepts SpeedTypes and procurement cards in addition to cash, check and personal credit cards

The Ink Spot Copy Center is located on the first floor of the UMC. For questions, contact the Ink Spot at 303-492-7878, and Bulk Mail at 303-492-4667.

The Leeds Business Minor is a 12-credit, four-course minor that was designed in partnership with business professionals and entrepreneurs, and which focuses on providing students with skills and professional development opportunities to help launch their career after graduation. The application for our spring business minor cohort closes on Oct. 15; find more details and how to apply on the business minor website. We also have two upcoming information sessions we’re hosting on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8 for prospective students:
   
Info Session 1: Business & The Arts
Thursday, Sept. 24, at noon MT
Learn how the Leeds Business Minor can complement your creative degree. Info session open to all students; ideal for music, art, design, theatre, dance, and film majors.
Guest speakers include Jeff Nytch, music faculty and professional musician, and Andy Lacy, Leeds faculty and professional artist.
Zoom link will be posted on the business minor website on the morning of Sept. 24.

Info Session 2: Entrepreneurship & the Business Minor
Thursday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. MT
Learn how the Leeds Business Minor and the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship can help launch your career in entrepreneurship.
Info session open to all CU students, especially those interested in startups and entrepreneurial resources.
Zoom link will be posted on the business minor website on the morning of Oct. 8.

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time!

Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients are available now! Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Starting Monday, Sept. 14, the offices of the bursar, financial aid and the registrar will offer updated in-person office hours Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Customer service representatives and student support professionals continue to be available online or by phone Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MDT).