Sona Dimidjian, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, will lead a class about innovations in psychological therapies for promoting wellness among mothers. Participants will learn about the effects of maternal depression and anxiety on a woman’s experience as a parent and on her children and family. The class will focus on important psychological therapies that rely heavily on healthy action and mindfulness to improve mood and sustain wellness. CU on the Weekend is a series of one-day classes that are free and open to the public.

Sona Dimidjian, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, will lead a class about innovations in psychological therapies for promoting wellness among mothers. Participants will learn about the effects of maternal depression and anxiety on a woman’s experience as a parent and on her children and family. The class will focus on important psychological therapies that rely heavily on healthy action and mindfulness to improve mood and sustain wellness. CU on the Weekend is a series of one-day classes that are free and open to the public.

The walking dead have always been with us, from our earliest stories to the stories we're going to be telling ourselves tomorrow. Stephen Graham-Jones, professor of English, will address why we are so fascinated with and compelled to experience zombie stories. Through lecture and discussion, images and video clips, participants will trace the zombie as it shambles through the ages, and finally, for better or for worse, catches up with us. CU on the Weekend is a series of one-day classes that are free and open to the public.

The walking dead have always been with us, from our earliest stories to the stories we're going to be telling ourselves tomorrow. Stephen Graham-Jones, professor of English, will address why we are so fascinated with and compelled to experience zombie stories. Through lecture and discussion, images and video clips, participants will trace the zombie as it shambles through the ages, and finally, for better or for worse, catches up with us. CU on the Weekend is a series of one-day classes that are free and open to the public.

Program Council is responsible for all the concerts on the CU campus. We are looking to hire several security guards for this coming year. Job title includes monitoring concert venue entrances and organizing barricades around applicable venues. This is a paid position as well as a great way to get involved in Program Council and the awesome music scene it provides to CU. Must be a CU student to apply. Bring apps to UMC room 401. Questions can be sent to security director Jon. First come, first served on positions so send them in quickly.

Want to discover a new career passion? In the Career Exploration Workshop, you will begin to identify who you are through your interests, values, skills, strengths, and personality type, in addition to exploring how this information relates to a career. The six-week workshop is offered Wednesdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more or enroll now!

Save the date: Mon., Sept. 23, 2013 3 -7 p.m. Club Level, Folsom Stadium Celebrating CU-Boulder's National Leadership in STEM Education Hosted by the Center for STEM Learning This event is a celebration of CU-Boulder's internationally recognized STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) education initiatives. Our projects are redefining learning and discovery in a global context, and setting new standards in education, research, scholarship & creative work to transform STEM education. For more visit www.colorado.edu/csl2013.

If you are faculty or staff member, or a graduate student administering a course in D2L and want to sharpen your tech skills, we invite you to attend a technology learning event this month. Check out the OIT calendar for a full list of workshops and webinars around CU's Learning Management System, Desire2Learn. For more information visit the OIT event calendar. Use the sign-up links to register for each training.

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.

On Aug. 23, CU-Boulder will welcome new students with the Chancellor’s New Student Convocation. To accommodate the nearly 7,000 attendees, it will take a large number of Convocation marshals to ensure the program's success. In return for your efforts, volunteers will receive a T-shirt and free food at Global Jam. Marshals will be expected to be at Coors Events Center at 10 a.m. the morning of Convocation. Please RSVP no later than Friday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m to Erin.Dewese@colorado.edu. There will be a brief Marshals training on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.