Paul Morin of the Polar Geospatial Center University of Minnesota will speak at the Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research on May 19, at 12 p.m. in RL 1, room 269 , 1560 30th St. Over the past 5 years, the Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) has worked to task, archive and process commercial sub-meter imagery for both poles. We now have near-seamless orthorectified and mosaicked panchromatic imagery for Alaska, Greenland and Antarctica, with the rest of the Arctic expected in the next 12 months. See more at instaar.colorado.edu

If you find yourself running out of lecture time, covering more remedial material than you’d prefer, or want to increase student engagement then come to ASSETT’s Flipped Classroom workshop on May 20 or 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop includes lunch, a license for the screencasting software SnagIt, and a professional development award of $150. Participation is limited to A&S faculty. Register to attend this workshop at: http://assett.colorado.edu/learn/workshopsbrown-bags/flipped-classroom-…

The Special Collections Reading Room at Norlin Library will be closed for construction from June 15 through July 19. If you have reference questions during that time period, email spc@colorado.edu and your message will be replied to during normal business hours. Please note that collections will not be accessible during the closure. For more information, please call 303-492-6144, or email spc@colorado.edu.

Seeking motivated research assistants. Responsibilities vary with abilities/interests. Experience with kids and technology a plus. 6-8 hr/wk for two semesters typically required. Summer positions with more flexible commitments available; note summer availability in cover letter. If interested, send the following to cdclc@colorado.edu: cover letter (interests, type of research experience you’re seeking, desired capacity, availability); resume; unofficial transcript; names of 1-3 references. More information at colorado.edu/cognitivedevelopment.

We’ll provide A&S participants with pedagogical strategies, technologies and resources to begin flipping their classroom and increase their students’ learning. This workshop includes lunch, a license for the screencasting software, SnagIt, and a professional development award of $150. The award will be applied to an appropriate departmental speedtype and may not be used toward a salary stipend. Register here

Graduation is scheduled Saturday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. in Folsom Field, with the procession beginning in the Quad at 8 a.m. This event will continue in the stadium as planned. In the event of severe weather there will be an abbreviated ceremony. Umbrellas will be permitted in the stadium. Congratulations Class of 2015!

University of Colorado Boulder Property Services will hold a public auction of surplus property and equipment on Saturday, May 16. Items will be available for preview beginning at 8 a.m. and the auction will begin at 9 a.m. Auctions are held on the east side of: University of Colorado Boulder Distribution Center 3300 Walnut St. in Boulder

Seeking Boulder or Denver area residents and CU students, faculty, staff, and alumni age 65 and older for a research project. Planning to live in the Boulder/Denver Area for next six months. Compensation: $300 for six meetings plus a 16-week supervised exercise program. Eligibility: 65 years old or older, NOT regular exercisers. No non-removable metal in body. Contact: 303-492-9549 or force.researchstudy@gmail.com (Please leave your name and a number where we can reach you).

Seeking 25-35 year old Boulder or Denver area residents and CU students, faculty, staff, and alumni to participate in a research project. Plan to live in the Boulder/Denver Area for next three months. Compensation: $100 for three meetings. Eligibility: 25-35 years old, NOT regular exercisers. No non-removable metal in body. Contact: 303-492-9549 or force.researchstudy@gmail.com (Please leave your name and a number where we can reach you).

Come and learn how ancient animals from the very large to the very small left evidence of their lives. Our archaeology days will show your kids how humans have left their mark, and what we can learn about ancient cultures from the artifacts we find. From dinosaurs and insects to deep sea creatures, our topics are sure to engage your children and make an impression on their summer. Workshops run every Friday morning 9 a.m. to noon, June 12-Aug. 7. The fee is $25 per workshop (10 percent discount for MuseumKids members and CU faculty/staff).