Mon., Oct. 20, 1-5 pm, Center for British & Irish Studies (Norlin M549): Kick-Off Event Viewing Party and Be Open Button Fest: Make your own buttons. Tues, Oct. 21, 1–3 pm, ATLAS Lobby: Graduate Student Coffee Hour Wed, Oct. 22, 3–4 pm, Norlin Library, N410: Presentation: “Open Access and Librarianship” Thurs, Oct. 23, 5– 6:30 pm, UMC Gallery Panel: “Open Access & the Early-Career Researcher: Use Open Access to increase your research impact.” Events sponsored by the University Libraries and co-sponsors.

Two women scientists, living hundreds of years apart, explore the meaning of love, motherhood, family, art and science in this contemporary comedy. Oct. 24 - Nov. 2, Loft Theatre, University Theatre Building http://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/eventstickets/legacy-light

Entertain. Challenge. Question. New dance works for stage and screen. Oct. 17 - 19, Irey Theatre, University Theatre Building http://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/eventstickets/dam-show-dance-art-m…

Calling all poets Program Council, The Dennis Small Cultural Center and CU Late Night are excited to announce our Fall 2014 Poetry Slam. All poets, please find more information and apply here by Oct. 25 Auditions will take place on Oct. 27, starting at 6 p.m. in Club 156. The fall 2014 Poetry Slam event will take place on Nov. 14, starting at 8 p.m. in UMC Room 235. RSVP here

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for CU-Boulder students to continue or begin ski racing after high school, even if they are not varsity caliber athletes; all ability levels are welcome. This program is designed as a stepping stone for building character, friendships, improving team skills, time management skills, physical fitness, mental focus and attaining goals. Who wouldn't want to make new friends, ski all the time and have fun?

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for CU-Boulder students to continue or begin ski racing after high school, even if they are not varsity caliber athletes; all ability levels are welcome. This program is designed as a stepping stone for building character, friendships, improving team skills, time management skills, physical fitness, mental focus and attaining goals. Who wouldn't want to make new friends, ski all the time and have fun?

University of Colorado senior, Cali Greksa is performing a study regarding atheist identity formation. If you identify as an atheist and are a CU student between the ages of 18-24, please contact Cali to learn more about the study and consider if you would be interested in being interviewed. Interviews will likely last between a half hour to an hour and will cover your personal experiences and views regarding atheism and religion. Participants will be compensated with a $10 gift card.

Real Choices is offering free and confidential counseling services on physical and emotional health. Do you have questions regarding reproductive health, menstrual cycle, contraception, STI's? Drop in and speak with a registered nurse on Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the UMC Room 441

Do you like free hut trips, access to all the backcountry gear you can imagine, getting out with experienced backcountry skiers and riders? Come see what the CU Backcountry Club is about and get more info on being a club officer. There are lots of perks and it is a great thing to put on a resume. Come by UMC 120, the Backcountry Club office on Oct. 20 @ 5:20 p.m. if you are interested or email backctry@colorado.edu.

This lecture will explore the little-known story of the dramatic Viking/Norse expansion across the North Atlantic from 850-1000 CE. Dr. William Fitzhugh of the Smithsonian Institution will help to correct popular beliefs about “Vikings” in North America in contrast with new archaeological evidence from Arctic and Subarctic regions. In addition, the likely cases of failure of the western Norse colonies will be discussed along with implications for future human arctic endeavors. Wednesday | Oct. 22 | Old Main Chapel | 7 p.m.