"Imagining a Different Pacific Ocean: Indigenous and European Representations in the Early 19th Century" a lecture by David Igler, Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m., Hellems 252. Igler (UC-Irvine) is a western and environmental historian whose research explores the geographic connections between the island Pacific, East Asia, the northern Pacific and the western Americas. He is the author, most recently, of The Great Ocean: Pacific Worlds from Captain Cook to the Gold Rush (Oxford University Press, 2013).

CU faculty members are encouraged to submit proposals to organize and teach an undergraduate course in China (or China and neighboring countries) in summer 2017 or later. Courses may focus on any topic related to China (or China and its neighbors) in any discipline, but should be designed to draw a diverse audience and encourage greater interest in East Asia among undergraduate students. Proposals must be received by Nov. 15 to be considered for 2017 or later. Submit proposals to Danielle Rocheleau Salaz (CAS, 366 UCB; cas@colorado.edu.

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 memory and language development. 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.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. CU Visual Arts Complex 1B20 “The modes of my creation are the graphic works which are painted manually in a large amount of time. In the mode of creation, painting manually means that works would be finished during a long process, but it is the way that I must choose. The trace left on the picture through a long process and a long period will make the picture more heavy and profound. Just like the belief, it is invisible but it must have a religious ceremony."

Tuesday, Nov. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. CU Visual Arts Complex 1B20 Buster Simpson is one of the nation’s foremost environmental artists. For over 30 years, he has engaged citizens in aesthetics, politics and the environment. Humor and rich metaphors distinguish his work, with many of his deceptively simple sculptures offering solutions to real problems. In May 2015, Simpson conducted “Rising Waters,” a confab with artist, writers, scientists and habitat specialists at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation focusing on the climate change.

Join Pulitzer Prize-Winning Professor Elizabeth Fenn, chair of history, for a discussion about the great smallpox epidemic of 1775-82, the subject of her book, Pox Americana. The talk will be followed by an interactive discussion of the impact of infectious disease, past and present. Fenn's books will be available for purchase. ** Part of CU on the Weekend, which is free and open to the public. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-3 p.m., Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building, Butcher Auditorium.**

The Conference on World Affairs at CU-Boulder is honored to welcome Jo Becker, an award-winning journalist for the New York Times, a critically acclaimed author, a Pulitzer Prize winner and a University of Colorado graduate. She published the book The Forcing of Spring: Inside the Fight for Marriage Equality in 2014, covering the fight to present the case of same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court.

On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Getches-Wilkinson Center at Colorado Law will host Gov. John Hickenlooper for a lecture titled, "Energy:Threats and Opportunities-An Entrepreneur's Perspective." Thursday, Nov. 12 5:30 p.m. Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom This event is free and open to the public, but you must be registered to attend. More information and registration is available at: http://www.colorado.edu/law/research/gwc/events

This semester's Career tracks in Asia will feature Boli Medappa, Tyler Rauert and Colleen Berry. After the panel discussion, there will be a networking reception. Colleen Berry will discuss her work as a tour guide in China and as an editor for a Japanese company. Boli Medappa has worked with, and in, India since the early 1990s, where she was instrumental in opening up the Indian market to private investments in infrastructure. Tyler Rauert is a global attorney for growing businesses. CAS Event. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5 p.m., C4C S350.

This group welcomes CU students of all ages and backgrounds who identify as cross-gendered, transgender, gender variant and gender queer to a supportive space. This group will focus on encouraging individuals toward personal development, creating and utilizing workable coping skills, and providing acceptance of each person's unique journey. Facilitated by : Emily Kerr, PsyD Location: Wardenburg Health Center, first floor