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Governor's office accepting applications for fall Executive Internship Program

The Governor's Office of John W. Hickenlooper is now accepting applications for its fall Executive Internship Program. The deadline for priority consideration is 5 p.m. Aug. 4.

Fall intern orientations will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5, and Wednesday, Sept. 6. If selected, your internship will begin after your orientation.

Please email gov_executiveinternship@state.co.us if you would like to learn more about the range of positions available. For more information, visit the program webpage.

Video game tournaments Friday nights at The Connection

Video Game Tournament at The Connection

Are you a gamer? Want bragging rights? Here’s your chance! Join one of the weekly video game tournaments at The Connection!

Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Play begins at 7 p.m with a $5 entry fee.

Games are on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Wii gaming systems. Tournament formats are double elimination and/or round robin. Prizes for top finishers!

Fall 2017 dates
FIFA League Nights: Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 8
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, PS4: Sept. 22
NHL 17, Xbox One: Oct. 20
Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii: Nov. 17

The Connection
UMC, first floor

Free print production training class July 19

Join Strategic Relations for the latest no-cost print production training course: Types of Printing Presses. Walk-ins are welcome, but each class is limited to 15 people.

Become familiar with the wide variety of printing presses available and the pros and cons of each in order to choose the appropriate press for your budget and deadline. One hour of instruction followed by an optional hour of one-on-one help with your project.

Wednesday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Center for Community (C4C), room 435S

9-ball billiards tournament Sept. 13

Billiards Tournament at The Connection

Every other Wednesday, show your skills at an 8-ball or 9-ball billiards tournament at The Connection!

$5 entry fee. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m at The Connection front desk. Play begins at 7 p.m. Tournaments run in either double elimination or round robin format. BCA rules apply. Prizes for top finishers!

Fall 2017 dates 
8-ball: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8
9-ball: Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Dec. 6

Camp Shakespeare: Limited availability

Students perform during Camp Shakespeare

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 Outdoor Theatre.

Most sessions are full, but limited openings remain for ages 10 to 12 staging The Taming of the Shrew. CU faculty and staff use coupon code BUFFBARD2017 for $50 off the registration fee!

For more information, call 303-735-1181 or see the contact details below.

Enroll to receive your benefits notices via email

Want to receive a big packet of legally required notices in the mail? This year, you don't have to; opt in to receive them electronically.

Instead of paper handouts, we'll email you when new notices are available. Plus, they'll be stored in your employee portal, where you can access them at any time—saving paper and space in your mailbox.

Visit Employee Services online to learn more and sign up to receive electronic benefits notices.

Fun research projects for kids

Junior Scientists
The Cognitive Development Center in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for children age birth to 12 years old who are interested in playing games that will help teach us about self-control, language and cognitive strategies. A visit, scheduled at your convenience, lasts about 60 minutes. Babysitting is available for siblings. Parents are compensated for travel, and kids receive a fun prize. For more information or to sign up, see our information below or call us at 303-492-6389.