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

Earn $15–$25 per hour to participate in studies involving answering questions about your thoughts and feelings, watching brief videos, playing computer games and having an MRI brain scan taken. Study includes up to three separate visits (first is 4-5 hours, second is 3 hours, third is 1-2 hours). Option for additional paid follow-ups.

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

• A diagnosis of bipolar disorder
• A history of depression
• No history of mental health conditions

Please fill out a brief survey to apply.

If you have questions, please contact gruberpeplab@colorado.edu or 303-735-7547.

OIT is offering a number of training sessions for instructors this fall. Want to learn more about Canvas or teaching with technology? There’s a variety of sessions available, from Canvas Grading and Quizzes, to Tech Tools for Digital Engagement.

Do you have programs, services, courses, events or messages that you want or need to promote to get more attention? Put your message on the University Memorial Center's digital signs!

Create your own eye-catching slides, animations or videos that cycle on three different UMC digital signs in front of hundreds of students and UMC visitors every day. It's environmentally friendly, low-cost and cuts down on print materials.

Visit colorado.edu/umc/marketing for more details and information on other opportunities within the UMC to help get the word out to the CU Boulder community.

In honor of International Education Week, Nov. 12–16, Education Abroad and International Student & Scholar Services is announcing a photo contest open to current study abroad students, recent study abroad returnees and current international students and scholars.

Eligible students/scholars are welcome to submit up to three photos for a chance to win a prize. Entrants are encouraged to submit photos that reflect IEW’s mission of promoting international and intercultural understanding.

The deadline to submit photos is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Please read the rules and eligibility requirements carefully before submitting.

Three winners will be selected from Education Abroad submissions, and three winners will be selected from International Student & Scholar submissions. Winners will be honored at an IEW Coffee Hour on Friday, Nov. 9.

Submit your photos here.

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:

• An at-home portion where you fill out surveys and practice the game, lasting one hour
• 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.

The Office of Information Technology periodically requires network authentication in order to provide a safe network for all CU Boulder network users. Beginning Oct. 16, devices that are new to campus networks since mid-August will be required to register when first attempting to connect to the Resnet wired network, or the UCB Wireless and Eduroam wireless networks. Get full details.

 

Prerequisites: Safe Zone LGBTQ+, Wait Your Turn: Recognizing and Interrupting Sexism

Led by CISC staff, this session focuses on two or more aspects of identity (such as race and gender) as tools of analysis and engages participants in exploring how people can simultaneously navigate social spaces with both dominant and oppressed identities. It seeks to support the building of solidarity with others through understanding the complexity of multiple and intersecting social identities held by self and others.

The October training is set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in C4C S435.

Students are not required to register but may RSVP for one of our monthly trainings through Skillsoft within the campus portal. Once you log in using your Identikey, follow these steps:

Click on the Skillsoft tile. Select Library at the top of the page. Select your campus folder. Select a topic from Categories. Select a course and click “Launch.”

Employees can register through Skillsoft in the employee portal. If you are having trouble logging in to Skillsoft, you can call Organizational and Employee Development at 303-492-8103.

Next session: Dec. 13 in C4C S350

The Center for Inclusion and Social Change offers monthly LGBTQ+ Inclusion Safe Zone Trainings throughout the academic year led by CISC staff and the peer education team. This interactive 90-minute training provides information about campus climate for the LGBT+ and allied community; surveys CU Boulder and Colorado resources, policies and protections; and addresses best practices for creating inclusive learning and work environments at the university. All are welcome, and requests can also be made for departmental or group-specific trainings. The October workshop is set for 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in C4C S484. Students are not required to register but may RSVP to one of the monthly trainings through Skillsoft within the campus portal. Once you log in using your Identikey, follow these steps: Click on the Skillsoft tile. Select Library at the top of the page. Select your campus folder. Select a topic from Categories. Select a course and click “Launch.” Employees can register through Skillsoft in the employee portal. Search under "LGBTQ" to find it. If you are having trouble logging in to Skillsoft, you can call Organizational and Employee Development at 303-492-8103. Next sessions: Nov. 13 and Dec. 11

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of ITSS (Interdisciplinary Training in the Social Sciences). This is a new program that provides cross-disciplinary training in methods and professional socialization to graduate students who work in the social and behavioral sciences. Interested postdocs, faculty and others are also welcome at most events. The ITSS initiative is funded by the CU Boulder Graduate School and College of Arts and Sciences and is jointly run by CARTSS (Center to Advance Research and Training in the Social Sciences) and IBS (Institute of Behavioral Science). The launch event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 18, between 4:15 and 6 p.m. in the Norlin British Studies Room, M549. The first hour will consist of introductions to our programming and a moderated panel discussion on "the future of graduate training in the social sciences," followed by a social hour.

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.

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

Earn between $15–25 per hour to participate in studies involving answering questions
about your thoughts and feelings, watching brief videos, playing computer games and
having an MRI brain scan taken. Study includes up to three separate visits (first is 4–5
hours, second is 3 hours, third is 1–2 hours). Option for additional paid follow-ups.

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

• A diagnosis of bipolar disorder
• A history of depression
• No history of mental health conditions

Please fill out a brief survey to apply. If you have questions, please contact gruberpeplab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-7547.

Start Smart Workshops are specifically designed for college students about to enter the job market. According to AAUW’s research, women one year out of college are paid only 82 percent of what their male counterparts receive. 

By using the skills taught in this workshop, you will be prepared to: 

• Negotiate your starting salary and narrow the pay gap
• Improve your lifelong earning potential
• Articulate your value
• Build confidence in your negotiation style
• Sharpen your budgeting skills

This workshop is sponsored by the Boulder Branch of the American Association of University Women. 

If you go
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5–7:30 p.m. | C4C S350

The Campus Controller’s Office, which is responsible for financial accounting, reporting and financial stewardship on behalf of CU Boulder, has been undertaking structural changes since April to better serve the campus community. 

They are working with departments to make it easier to know who to contact in CCO. The successful area accountant model will be expanded so it will now encompass all funds. Departments have been assigned an area accountant who will field all questions regarding funds management for any fund. Find your area accountant.

Advisory group

An advisory group of 13 representatives from campus meets monthly to offer guidance and feedback as the CCO continues implementing this restructure. Email Kaye Orten at kaye.orten@colorado.edu with comments or suggestions. 

Stay informed

Find FAQs and more information online. Also, updates about the restructure are sent monthly in the Fiscal News. 

The Executive Director of the State of Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) will hold a public hearing on Oct. 30 to consider adoption of personnel director's administrative procedures for the Division of Human Resources.

Learn more about the hearing and deadline to submit comments.

Looking to hire a CU student to perform at your event? CU GIGS is the place! We maintain an extensive database of talented, professional music students available for hire, and we are happy to provide referrals.