The 21st annual CU Book Store Open House and sale is this Thursday, Dec. 5. Get 20% off your entire purchase of regularly priced CU logoed clothing and gift items! Enter to win prizes, and grab some free holiday candy. (Restrictions apply, see store for details.)

Any student who opens a fall, summer or academic year 2020 CU Boulder study abroad application before Monday, Jan. 13, will be entered into a drawing to win $500. Two lucky students will win!

Traveling home soon for winter break? That’s okay! You can complete Abroad 101 online and receive general advising via live chat, email or phone. Get more information on how to get started, or contact us via online chat (available on our homepage), email abroad@colorado.edu or phone 303-492-7741 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Students will be automatically entered to win once they open an application. The winner will be notified by Thursday, Jan. 16, and will receive funds once they are accepted and committed to their study abroad program. 

Good luck, and go Buffs!

Researchers at the Institute of Cognitive Science are seeking men and women volunteers to participate in a research study investigating how technology can either facilitate or hinder teams performing tasks.

The experiment will take approximately 1.5 hours. Participants will be compensated $50. Participants will also earn money through performance in the task.

If you are interested in participating or for more information, please contact Lucca Eloy at lucca.eloy@colorado.edu.

The Center of the American West Internships Program has a few openings for juniors and seniors next semester at History Colorado Center and Colorado Water Trust. 

These for-credit internships require enrollment in an internships course, CAMW3939, along with 120 hours of on-the-job work at your employing organization (about 8 hours per week). 

We are now accepting applications and scheduling interviews. Visit our website for details about the program, the position listings and how to apply.

The Teach for America application is open. If you are a graduating senior, care about social justice issues and education reform, Teach for America may be for you. Apply by the Dec. 6 deadline.

Teach for America is a national nonprofit organization working to eliminate educational inequity. Teach For America corps members begin their experience as full-time, paid K-12 for two years and then continue to advocate for their students in law, policy, government, business, education, medicine, tech, etc., making change in every sector. 

We look for the most promising college graduates from diverse backgrounds who portray leadership qualities and a passion for social justice in all sectors. All majors accepted.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking public feedback on proposed service reductions due to a shortage of bus and lightrail operators. RTD has set up an online survey and other avenues for feedback. Responses required by Nov. 17.

ASSETT Faculty Fellows receive funding to improve the undergraduate learning experience by promoting the effective use of technology within the College of Arts and Sciences. 

This program is limited to Arts & Sciences faculty. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1.

Learning assistants and LA mentors will present how they have developed as LAs and LA mentors and share ideas of how to strengthen their partnerships with their faculty and students at this Dec. 5 poster session.

Faculty and undergraduate students are invited to RSVP by Nov. 20.

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at the Boulder campus? The University Libraries would like to hear from you.
 
We are looking for approximately a dozen undergraduates to participate in a 45-minute usability study research session. As a token of our appreciation for your time, you will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.
 
Interested? Register online.

Questions can be directed to Courtney McDonald at crmcdonald@colorado.edu.

The Cognitive Development Center in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for children ages birth to 13 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.

To sign up, please do one of the following:

• Visit our website.
• Email cogdevctr@colorado.edu with your child’s name, gender, date of birth, and parent contact information (address, phone number, email address).
• Call us at 303-492-6389.

For more information, feel free to check out our Facebook page and website. 

Rob Schubert is retiring after 40 years at CU and 30 years at CIRES.

We will be celebrating with Rob on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the CIRES atrium. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 13, to linda.pendergrass@colorado.edu. Congrats, Rob!

Did you know CU Imaging Services provides:

• Bindery, fulfillment and standard and bulk mailing: Your only campus source for nonprofit mailings!
• Variable-data printing: With our digital press capabilities, we can create variable-data print projects that allow you to individualize each printed sheet or mail custom personalized letters, postcards, packets and more. 

CU Imaging Services offers two convenient locations: Print Shop (2-2679) at Folsom Stadium, Gate 11, Room 280, and the Ink Spot (2-7878) on the UMC first floor next to Celestial Seasonings.

Where to turn in your voted ballot

There is a 24-hour ballot drop box at 1669 Euclid Ave. It is located outside on the sidewalk south of the University Memorial Center (UMC), closest to the Euclid Street entrance of the UMC. This is not a drive-up location; parking is limited.

• For more 24-hour ballot drop boxes and drive-by drop-off locations visit https://boco.org/Vote and click on ballot drop-off and voting locations.
• Colorado voters can return their mail ballot to any county clerk and recorder office in Colorado. This includes the 24-hour mail ballot box located closest to Euclid Avenue outside the UMC and in the Voter Service and Polling Center inside the UMC. 
• Ballots must be dropped in a ballot box no later than 7 p.m. Nov. 5.
• It is too late to mail in your ballot.

How and where to vote and register same-day, vote in-person, get a replacement ballot, and more

There is a Voter Service and Polling Center in the UMC on the 3rd Floor. It is open:

• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Election Day

At the UMC Voter Service and Polling Center, you can:

• Drop off your ballot (any Colorado voter)
• Register to vote / Update your registration
• Cast a Boulder County ballot in person (**NEW** Voters from other counties can request a statewide-only ballot at any Voter Service Center in Colorado. This is a ballot that does not have local issues, but allows out-of-county voters to at least vote on issues/contests that are at the state level)
• Request a replacement ballot
• Vote using equipment and facilities for persons with disabilities

Remember to:

• Bring a current and valid ID, like your Buff OneCard, when registering or voting. Questions? Visit Boulder County’s Student Voting Guidelines.
• To vote in-person at the Voter Service Center on Election Day, Nov. 5, you must be in line by 6:59 p.m.
• For more information, visit Boulder County’s Elections website.

Are you graduating this winter? Visit the commencement website to find information about your department ceremony, parking and regalia.

As a candidate for a degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, you are cordially invited to participate in the university commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Folsom Stadium.