Are you graduating this May, summer or December and looking for a rad graduation? Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ excellence hosted by Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, with a keynote address from Frank O'Caña. There will be light refreshments provided, and the ceremony is open to family, friends and allies. If you would like to get a free rainbow tassel and little gift bag, please register before Friday, May 5, at the link below. Graduates of any degree program are welcome!

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.

Join the Caribbean Student Alliance at The Caribbean Splash, a free event this Wednesday at the Glenn Miller Ballroom from 5 to 8:30 p.m. This will be the third annual music showcase featuring international and local performers, dancers, entertainment and more! Be sure to arrive early for free virgin pina coladas (while supplies last).

Perinatal Emotion and Relationships Longitudinal Study (PEARLS) Researchers in CU’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience are recruiting women who are currently pregnant with their first child to participate in a paid study of their experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. The study can be completed online, over the phone and from your home. If interested, please contact Laura River, study coordinator, by email or phone. Email: pearlstudy@colorado.edu | Phone: 303-735-7547

On May 2, Fiske Planetarium will host students of all majors who are interested in learning more about CU Boulder's Space Minor. White House and SpaceX veteran Phil Larson will join to share how he found his pathway to space. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event starts at 7 p.m. Free admission and pizza.

CU Museum of Natural History and Facilities Management will be hosting their annual Spring Campus Tree Walks with Arborist Vince Aquino and Alan Nelson, retired Outdoor Services director. Two tours will be offered: the first from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, and the second from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Rain or shine. Tours are free, open to the public and will start at the south entrance of the CU Museum of Natural History at 15th and Broadway. Reservations are not required. All ages are welcome.

Join us for free food, fun, nostalgic games (including Apples to Apples) and coloring! Bring your own cap. We will also have lots of craft supplies to decorate your graduation caps. Take a break from studying and connect with new and old friends; all staff, students and faculty are welcome.

Join the Museum of Natural History for a free lecture titled "Ancient Dugout Canoes in the Mississippi-Missouri Watershed," presented by Peter Wood. In the 16th and 17th centuries, large vessels were fashioned from cedar, poplar and cottonwood trunks. The talk will address how big, numerous and widely dispersed these canoes were; how far back in time they go; and how the introduction of European metal tools influenced or altered their construction. The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m., at the CU Musuem (Henderson Building).

Researchers are launching a Denver-based study exploring the potential of community gardening to promote nutrition, improve active lifestyles and prevent cancer. Seeking individuals over the age of 18 who are relatively new to gardening and offering financial compensation, the study will work with community gardeners and people on garden waiting lists to measure behavior changes. If you are interested or would like more information, email angel.villalobos@colorado.edu or call 303-724-1235.

CU South Denver recently embarked upon an ambitious strategic planning process that will help define a vision to bring innovative education models to the South Denver community. We want to better understand the unique needs of South Denver businesses, employers, residents, educators and our extended CU family. Take the questionnaire, or participate in the April 28 Open Forum.

In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, large vessels were fashioned from cedar, poplar and cottonwood trunks. But how big, how numerous and how widely dispersed were these canoes? How far back do they go in time, and how did the introduction of European metal tools influence or alter the construction of these boats? The May 3 talk will suggest preliminary answers to these and related questions. The event is co-sponsored by the Indian Peaks Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society.

Cash. Convenience. Competitive prices. And we will buy it no matter where you bought it! The CU Book Store will be buying textbooks May 8 to 15 at the store in the UMC and locations throughout campus. Download our free Sell Books App for iPhone or Android for an instant price quote! Search for "University of Colorado" in either app store. See website for hours, locations and sellback prices. You can also return your rental textbooks to any of our sellback locations.

Join us for a free lecture presented by Professor Elspeth Dusinberre. "Death and Value in the Land of King Midas of the Golden Touch" explores local traditions and the development of new ideas and expressions as seen in mortuary remains of ancient Gordion's elite inhabitants: gold, ivory, bronze cauldrons and more. The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the CU Museum of Natural History (Henderson Building).

Sign up at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Play begins at 7 p.m. $5 entry fee. Tournaments run in either double elimination or round robin format. BCA rules apply. Prizes for top finishers. Learn more Spring 2017 Dates 9-Ball: Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26 8-Ball: Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Check out all of The Connection’s weekly events! The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games, UMC first floor

Take an energizing break from your studies. Sing along to your choice of fun tunes on Thursday nights using Club 156’s sound and light systems. Starts at 8 p.m. in Club 156, first floor UMC. Food and beverages are right next door in The Connection. Learn more Spring 2017 Dates Jan 19 Feb 2, 16 Mar 2, 16 Apr 6, 20 May 4 Check out all of The Connection’s weekly events! The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games, UMC first floor.