Study Gender, Race, & Tourism this summer in Cuba. You’ll study ANTH upper-division credit for five weeks and earn six credits. You will visit museums, places of cultural and historical relevance and there will be excursions to other parts of the country beyond the capital city of Havana. There is no Spanish language requirement. Learn more at an informational meeting with the director, CU professor Kaifa Roland: Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon in UMC 245.

Study Gender, Race, & Tourism this summer in Cuba. You’ll study ANTH upper-division credit for 5 weeks and earn 6 credits. You will visit museums, places of cultural and historical relevance, and there will be excursions to other parts of the country beyond the capital city of Havana. There is no Spanish language requirement. Learn more at an informational meeting with the Director, CU professor Dr. Kaifa Roland: Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon in UMC 245.

Riding a rocket into space, the exhilaration of zero-g, the emotional impact of seeing Earth from orbit — these are some of the highlights of human space flight. During this special presentation and celebration of LASP's 65th anniversary, former CU graduate student and NASA astronaut Sam Durrance will describe his journey to LASP, his experiences there, and what it was like to spend 26 days in space. Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:15) More information

Join us in the Club Level of Folsom Field for lunch and an exciting look into the ski industry on Friday, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hear from legendary extreme skier Chris Davenport, the first person to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14ers. Other panelists will include chief operating officer of Vail Mountain Chris Jarnot, head CU ski coach Richard Rokos and CU freestyle ski coach Palmer Hoyt. The cost is $15 (complimentary for students) and registration is required.

Oct. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Snacks and Attacks: This workshop will take kids on an adventure climbing up the food chain as they discover who eats what. Real museum specimens will be our guides. We'll excavate arrowheads as we explore how ancient humans hunted and "gather" plants to make our snacks. Afternoon activities will include on-campus field trips to other museums, labs, outdoor spaces, etc., with a journaling component. Yoga, bowling, movies and other activities will occur. Please pack a lunch with your child. K-5th graders.

You are all welcome to celebrate Oktoberfest with The Connection. Every weekend, beginning on Oct. 4 until Oct. 27 there's $1 off select food and drinks. Great value, great food, and plenty of games. Bowling, billiards, arcade games, what can go wrong? Visit us and see our new food and drink options too. If you don't, it'll haunt you. The Connection is located on the first floor of the UMC..

Summit to career success with the CU Buffs Professional Program. Whether you're still exploring career options, or searching for internships or full-time jobs, this program has resources just for you. Work at your own pace to explore CU-Boulder majors and connect the dots to your career. Then find out what employers want, and seek out internships and jobs in areas of interest. Completing the program makes your application stand out and lets employers know you have the skills and talent to be a CU Buffs Professional!

Welcome CU parents and families! The Alferd Packer Restaurant & Grill will be open Saturday, Oct. 5 10am-5pm. Stop by for a great on-campus lunch before heading over to Folsom Field to cheer on the Buffs football team against the #2 ranked Oregon Ducks at 4pm. Baby Doe's Coffee & Bakery will open early on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10am-5pm. Stop by for homemade bakery treats, coffee, tea, and all the candy, snacks, and cold beverages you love!

6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, Glenn Miller Ballroom, UMC Christo, an internationally renowned artist, will present a lecture on two works in progress: "Over The River," proposed temporary work of art that will suspend 5.9 miles of silvery, luminous fabric panels high above the Arkansas River in south-central Colorado. "The Mastaba," a project for Abu Dhabi, will be the largest sculpture in the world, made from 410,000 multi-colored barrels to form a mosaic of bright sparkling colors, echoing Islamic architecture.

Earn $25 for participation in a 2-hour study The Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment (ADAPT) research program is looking for individuals to participate in a study of mental health and adolescent development. Potential invitation to attend 3 additional annual time points at 6-7 hours each ($25 per hour for these). If interested, please call the ADAPT at (303) 492-4616. A confidential phone screen will be conducted to determine your child’s or your own initial eligibility.