Please make an appointment to see your advisor and submit your application. Check the website for updated information, including details about the ceremony, caps and gowns, announcements, disability services, parking and other events. Grads will also receive detailed information via email in the coming weeks. Visit the Commencement website for more information.

Please join the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at a retirement party for Catherine Larkins on Monday, Feb. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in room S228 of the Sustainability and Environment Complex (SEEC), 4001 Discovery Dr. Larkins began her CU career in 2000. Currently the CFO for INSTAAR, she has had roles in the Associate Vice President for HR in System Administration, UCB Applied Mathematics, UCB Journalism and Mass Communication and the AMC Center for Native Oral Health Research at UCD. For more information call 303-492-6387.

Come watch the Patriots vs. Falcons Super Bowl game on Sunday, Feb. 5, at The Connection! The party starts at 4 p.m., with kick off at 4:30 p.m. Free snacks for those with a valid CU ID. Check out all of The Connection’s weekly events! The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games, UMC first floor

Interesting in learning a language? Join us here at ALTEC (Anderson Language & Technology Center) and take one of our many non-credit language courses. Registration for the Classic Start courses is closing soon, so don't miss out!

The 2017 Innovative Seed Grant Program (ISGP) is designed to stimulate new, compelling areas of research and creative work on the CU Boulder campus. The program has set aside $1 million to fund grants of up to $50,000 each, with $250,000 reserved to support work connected to the campus Grand Challenge. Faculty from across disciplines will be judged in categories designed to allow all disciplines an opportunity to compete successfully. Proposals will be accepted through Sunday, Feb. 12. See the website below for more information.

CU Boulder Psychology and Neuroscience Department researchers are conducting a study involving an eight-week program designed to help prevent depression, reduce stress and promote health and well-being. Earn up to $225, and get a copy of your MRI on DVD. Participants must be: • Healthy women OR • Women with a history of depression • Ages 18 to 55 • Willing to participate in two MRI scans • Smartphone users with data plan • Have internet access • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision

Colorado Law Getches-Wilkinson Center presents a discussion with environmental leaders and law faculty about the challenges and opportunities facing environmental organizations under the incoming administration. The event will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom. Registration is appreciated, but not required for this event. Open to University of Colorado graduate and undergraduate students, as well as faculty and staff. Visit the website below for more information.

University of Colorado Boulder Property Services will hold a public auction of surplus property and equipment on Saturday, Feb. 25. Items will be available for preview beginning at 8 a.m., and the auction will begin at 9 a.m. Auctions are held at the Distribution Center on East Campus, located at 3300 Walnut Street.

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 Study Coordinator Laura River at pearlstudy@colorado.edu or 303-735-7547.

The Women's Resource Center is happy to announce the dates for the spring semester Kitchen Table events! Kitchen Table is a casual, social and safe space for women of color and multi-ethnic women on campus. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend. Stop by and enjoy free dinner, music and great conversation! Kitchen Table takes place the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m in UMC 416 (Women's Resource Center). Upcoming dates: Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5.