Make summer 2016 unforgettable - Spend six weeks immersed in Russian culture and language in St. Petersburg. The program, directed by Professor Artemi Romanov, includes language courses each morning, and afternoon/weekend excursions around the city and sites nearby, plus a weekend trip to Moscow. Earn nine credits and fulfill the A&S Historical Context core requirement. Beginning to advanced Russian speakers are welcome. Learn more: Oct. 1, 5 p.m. HUMN 1B90. http://studyabroad.colorado.edu/?go=StPetersburgGS

Please join us for our next Environmental Engineering Seminar! Title: Engineering Research that Improves Health in Developing World Communities Speaker: James R. Mihelcic, PhD, BCEEM, University of South Florida Date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 Time: noon to 1 p.m. Place: ECCR 1B40 In this talk Professor Mihelcic will provide examples of several recent research projects located in the developing world that seek to increase global access to safe water and improved sanitation and also enhance food security.

Join us for dinner and moth viewing at the CU Museum of Natural History on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. We'll have pizza, salad and ice cream while we learn a bit about moths. Hands-on activities include creating an observation jar, designing a clay caterpillar to study predation, and exploring live caterpillars. At dark, we'll set up black lights outside to attract moths. Moth experts will share fascinating facts about moths with you. Advance registration and payment required. $10 for those over 10 years old; $7 for those under 10. All ages welcome.

The GLBT Advisory Committee is seeking undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty. The committee advocates for equity, visibility, and support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people within the university community. The committee meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at noon in the Center for Community. For information about specific goals and initiatives. If you are interested in joining the committ, please email one of the co-chairs: Scarlet.Bowen@colorado.edu or Sean.Kenney@colorado.edu

This discussion will explore how hook-up culture pertains to women, the various modes of communication, and other issues that arise including the stereotyping of women’s clothing to their sexuality. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate. Facilitated by Teresa Wroe, the Director of Education and Prevention and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance. Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UMC 415.

Spend two weeks next summer in Istanbul, exploring its multi-ethnic history with Professor Nan Goodman. This two-week, three-credit global seminar will give you the opportunity to learn about Jewish-Muslim relations alongside local university students, and visit numerous cultural landmarks (including a Dervish Lodge). Open to all majors; learn more (including details about pre-program classes on campus in the spring) at an informational meeting with the director on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 6 p.m. in C4C S435.

With feedback from students, we are ready to share the plans for the renovations to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the UMC. We have the layout to show what each area will include; we have a few color palettes and we would like your feedback on the color schemes for each area. Join us for this update on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in The Gallery (2nd floor of the UMC). Light refreshments will be available.

With feedback from students, we are ready to share the plans for the renovations to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the UMC! We have the layout to show what each area will include; we have a few color palettes and we would like your feedback on the color schemes for each area. Join us for this update on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 pm in The Gallery (2nd floor of the UMC). Light refreshments will be available.

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Sept. 25.

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Sept. 25.