UROP seeks undergraduates of all majors, who have been working with CU Boulder faculty on research, scholarly and creative projects, to participate in the Sidewalk Symposium by creating colorful visual presentations of their projects (complete or in progress) using nothing but chalk drawn on the sidewalks around Norlin Quad. Apply to participate by Friday, Oct. 5. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are invited to apply using the form linked below. Those selected will need to be available for at least a two-hour window (of their choosing) between 1 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 to chalk “posters” on the sidewalk and share their work with those passing by. UROP will supply plenty of colorful chalk.

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO), in collaboration with the United Government of Graduate Students (UGGS), invites individuals to participate in poster sessions from all disciplines for Research & Innovation Week 2018. 

Benefits of presenting

• Share your research/scholarship/creative work with an interested audience  
• Identify and connect with possible future collaborators
• Enhance your CV and polish your presentation skills
• Receive feedback from colleagues
• Contribute to the shared knowledge of the university
• Network with researchers, scholars, leadership and others

Get guidelines for submissions and details on poster session options taking place Oct. 15, 16 and 19. The deadline for submitting abstracts is Friday, Sept. 21.

Show the Alumni Association your photo skills! Submit a photo for our alumni wall calendar and have a chance to win a framed print, a CU Book Store gift card and more. Submit by Sunday, Sept. 16, to be eligible.

Showcase your art in the heart of campus! The UMC Student Arts Program collects original art created by the CU Boulder student community and displays it throughout the building. We are looking for original pieces in the following media: painting, drawing, sculpture, textile, photography/film/technology. Awards for top submissions. Deadline to submit: Dec. 15.

Interested in your moods and brain? Participate in a paid study to understand your own emotions and the emotions of others here on campus in the CU Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (IRB#17-0358).

Study includes some or all of the following parts:

• Option No. 1 – Behavioral Lab Visit: Interview about thoughts and feelings; physiological monitoring (heart rate); computer tasks; questionnaires (4-5 hours, $15/hour)
• Option No. 2 – fMRI Visit: View videos and pictures and think about emotions while in a brain imaging scanner; computer tasks; questionnaires (3 hours, $25/hour)
• Option No. 3 – Pressure Pain Task Visit: One computer task involving tolerable pressure pain; physiological monitoring (heart rate); computer tasks; questionnaires (1-2 hours, $15/hour)

Additional opportunities to participate in paid research may be available.

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 45 and have either:

• A diagnosis of bipolar disorder
• A history of depression
• Not have any history of mental health conditions

Please fill out the following brief survey to apply.

Have a question? Please email gruberpeplab@colorado.edu with the subject line “MASC Emotion Study” or give us a call at 303-735-7547.
 

Affordable psychotherapy is available at the Raimy Clinic in the Muenzinger Psychology building on campus. Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and occupational issues and other difficulties, as well as helping you meet your goals for improving self-confidence and increasing healthy behavior. For more information, call our intake line: 303-492-5177.

The Sustainability Buffs Leadership Program launches this fall to provide undergraduate students the skills and support to turn their great ideas into reality, on campus and in future careers.

The program will run for eight weeks on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sept. 17 through Nov. 4, with one all-day retreat. The program is open to students in every area of study. 

Applications are due Monday, Sept. 10. There is a $100 participation fee with financial assistance available.
 
Students that complete the Sustainability Buffs program this fall will be eligible to complete the next phase of the Sustainability Leadership Program, available in future semesters. Sustainability Buffs will be offered both fall and spring semesters for interested students.

Learn more and apply now.

The Emotive Computing Lab at CU Boulder is looking for participants for a study of collaboration. 

You are eligible to participant in this research study if you:

• Are a CU Boulder student at least 18 years of age
• Speak English
• Do not have significant and uncorrected vision impairments
• Have not previously played Physics Playground or a similar game (e.g., Crayon Physics Deluxe, Magic Pen) for more than an hour

The study contains two parts: 

1. An at-home portion where you fill out surveys and practice the game, lasting one hour
2. A visit to the lab, which will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time, lasting two hours

You will receive payment after participating in both parts of the study. You will be compensated with $50 in Amazon gift cards.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Caroline at emotivecomputing.cps2@gmail.com for more information.

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 3, and is a university holiday (no classes). 

There are a number of dining venues open for students. Please note all university libraries are closed, and CU Night Ride will not be operating Sept. 1–3. Regular operating hours resume Tuesday, Sept. 4. 

See the dining hours here.

CU Student Government (CUSG) is offering free bus rides for all students to Friday's Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium in Denver. 

The buses will begin departing around 4 p.m. Students can line up along the ramp outside of the CU Event Center. Availability is on first-come, first-served basis, and you will need your Buff OneCard to ride. Please also note, if you are taking anything with you, it needs to be in a clear bag due to stadium policy.

On the way back, buses will begin departing as early as halfway through the fourth quarter and will continue to board until all the seats are full. 

Don't have a game ticket? Sign up to volunteer and get a free ticket, courtesy of CUSG. Volunteers will need to meet outside of the event center around 3:30 p.m. to help get students onto the buses, and they will then ride the buses down to the game. Email cusg.health.safety@colorado.edu to volunteer. 

Juniors and seniors considering attending Stanford for graduate school might be interested in the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship. 

Knight-Hennessy scholars develops a community of global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford. 

Join an admissions representative from the program to learn more. Space is limited, so please register here.

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 4 p.m.
Center for Academic Success and Engagement, Room E313

Shakespeare’s plays were written to be performed – and the best way to dig into Shakespeare’s text is to put it up on its feet and speak the language out loud. In this eight-week class, students will use acting techniques to deepen their appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare’s language, character development and storytelling. The class culminates in a final showing for friends and family on the last day of class. Open to students ages 18 and up with all experience levels and abilities. Students from previous sessions are welcome to return.

The Travel Channel is filming a new season of Food Paradise and will be featuring the "world-famous" Sink restaurant’s food. The Sink's management is inviting guests to come in Thursday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and “see if you’ll make it on TV!”

If you’re not familiar with the show, Food Paradise airs every Sunday night and is one of the Travel Channel’s longest-running series. Every one-hour episode has a theme and features eight restaurants in the U.S.

The Sink first attracted the media’s eye in 2012 with a feature on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. This attention must have reached the White House, because soon after the premiere, President Barack Obama surprised The Sink with a visit. A year later, in 2013, late Chef Anthony Bourdain and Chef Eric Ripert, reminiscent of The Sink’s angel/devil, brought their Good vs. Evil tour VIP party to The Sink.

It looks like the Travel Channel will continue the hype.

The Boulder Public Library invites proposals for projects ranging from a few days to two months that intertwine visual display, socially engaged art and/or installations with a live program, interactivity and collaborative happenings. Presentations in the gallery are as much about process as product, and we want visitors to be engaged in all levels. 

Multidisciplinary groups are encouraged to plan and apply together. Traditional art exhibitions will be considered, however, preference will be given to individuals/groups who present projects based on the above specifications. Honorariums may be available depending on the scope of the project. 

The deadline for the application is Aug. 31. Get details here.

Participate in a paid study to understand your own emotions and the emotions of others, here on campus in the CU Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (IRB#17-0358).

Study includes some or all of the following parts:

• Option No. 1 – Behavioral Lab Visit: Interview about thoughts & feelings, physiological monitoring (heart rate), computer tasks, questionnaires (4–5 hours; $15/hour)
• Option No. 2 – fMRI Visit: View videos and pictures, and think about emotions while in a brain imaging scanner, computer tasks, questionnaires (3 hours; $25/hour)
• Option No. 3 – Pressure Pain Task Visit: One computer task involving tolerable pressure pain, physiological monitoring (heart rate), computer tasks, questionnaires (1–2 hours; $15/hour)

Additional opportunities to participate in paid research may be available.

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 45 years old and not have any history of mental health conditions. Please fill out the brief survey to apply.

Have a question? Please email gruberpeplab@colorado.edu with the subject line “MASC Emotion Study” or give us a call at 303-735-7547.