Journal 2020 is a student-run creative writing nonfiction journal that publishes one issue per semester for the university. Our journal celebrates undergraduate voices in creative nonfiction-personal essays, new journalism, portrait essays, and more are accepted. Journal 2020 relies on submissions from the undergraduate population, so if you are someone who enjoys creative writing, consider submitting your work for publication in the journal. To submit your work, go to our website and click: Submission Guidelines.

The University of Colorado Boulder is a local partner for this year’s annual CHINA Town Hall event. CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving about 70 cities throughout the United States. This year's national webcast features President Jimmy Carter. After the webcast program, Lionel Jensen, associate professor of East Asian languages and cultures at the University of Notre Dame, will be our on-site speaker. Center for Asian Studies Speaker Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m., Humanities 250.

Come meet professionals with Asian expertise who work in international business and organizations that build local connections with Asia. Come learn how you can apply your Asian interests in a global career. Featuring Jeffrey King, international business manager, Asia-Pacific region, Colorado International Trade Office; Pam Reichert, vice president, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation; and Julie Segraves, executive director, Asian Art Coordinating Council. A networking reception will follow. Thursday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m., Hale 270.

Once you graduate, how you manage your career will be one of the biggest personal finance choices you will make. What are you doing today to move yourself forward tomorrow? Join us to learn the differences between a job and career, the ways your career affects your future finances, and how your choices steer the direction of your career success. Wednesday, Oct. 5; 3 - 3:50 p.m.; UMC 425. This free workshop is provided by CU Money Sense and Career Services. For more info, click here.

Nicholas Cheong (Banking Officer, 1st Bank) was an international student himself. He will use his first-hand experience to walk you through the steps to begin building credit and a solid foundation for financial stability and success in the U.S. This workshop will cover: *Defining credit history and credit scores and explain how this works in the U.S. *Steps to building credit *Maintaining good credit Thursday, Oct. 2; 3 - 4 p.m.; Regent 302. For more info, click here.

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for the students of this university 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?

Graduate students from the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department will host the 13th Student Annual Research Symposium (StARS) on Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in JSCBB. The purpose of this event is to showcase the research that is currently being done in the CHBE department. This symposium is an all day conference led by graduate students with attendance from local industry professionals and faculty. We have industry representatives from such companies and organizations as NIST, Lexmark, Cerapedics and more.

We are currently recruiting for a series of social science experiments to be held starting next week (Sept. 30 - Oct. 2). Come take part in cutting-edge research and get paid for your time. If you're interested, register online at CUExperiments.com.

The Cognitive Development Center in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for children from birth to 14 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 30 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 Gabriella at 303-492-6389.

“Culture Wars in Rome” is a two-week course led by Priscilla Craven, a senior instructor in the CU-Boulder Italian Department. Students earn three Humanities (or elective) credits through lectures and visits to major sites in and near Rome. Spend your Maymester walking, talking, eating and exploring in central Rome. Attend an info. meeting with the director and past participants: Oct. 22, 4:30-5 p.m. in ECCR 131.