The Mars Society will convene the 16th Annual International Mars Society Convention on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder from Aug. 15-18, 2013. The annual four-day event convenes key experts, scientists, journalists and policymakers to discuss the latest news on Mars exploration and efforts to promote a humans-to-Mars mission in the coming years.

Center for Community Dining Center Aug. 10-18: Closed Aug. 19: Fall hours begin Mon-Fri 7 am - 8 pm S/Su 10 am - 8 pm The Bakery Open summer hours through Aug. 16 (M-F 7 am - 1 pm) Aug. 19: Fall hours begin (M-F 7 am- 3 pm) WeatherTech Café Open summer hours through Aug. 16 (M-F 11 am - 3 pm) Open special hours Aug. 19-22 (M-F 11 am - 4 pm) Aug. 23: Fall hours begin M-F 11 am - 2 am S/Su 4 pm - 2 am

The CU Children's Center has openings in our Pre-K classroom this fall. Join our high quality, diverse, nationally accredited program. The center is open to children of university affiliates (faculty, staff, students, and alumni). We are also accepting applications for future semesters for children ages 15 months to 5 years. For more information: Email lynn.rodenhizer@colorado.edu, call 303-492-6185, or visit our Website.

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival offers classes for kids and teens throughout the school year, and registration is underway for fall classes, starting in mid-September. Offerings include CLOWNING IN SHAKESPEARE (ages 12-18), IMPROV SHAKESPEARE (ages 10-18) and SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDIES (ages 8-12). All classes are held at Wesley Chapel, and run for 10 weeks. Discounted tuition is available for CU employees; call 303-492-1973 for details. Visit website for more information about classes, and details about one-day workshop offerings.

Nondegree students interested in enrolling in CU-Boulder courses for personal or professional development can register through ACCESS, Available Credit Courses for Eligible Special Students, beginning Friday, Aug. 23. Nondegree students may take regular, daytime graduate and undergraduate courses if space is available or with instructor/department permission. For more information contact Continuing Education at 303-492-5148 or access@colorado.edu. Continuing Education advisors will accommodate walk-in appointments Aug. 19 - Aug. 30.

The Registrar's office will provide limited services on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 16 as staff attends a mandatory training. Thank you for your patience.

The Registrar's Office will provide limited services on Wednesday, Aug. 7 as staff attends a mandatory training. Thank you for your patience.

Feeling highly anxious? Do you fear meeting new people or public speaking? Or, do you worry a lot? Have no major health problems? Aged 18-40? (If female: Not pregnant?) You may be eligible to participate in a paid study at the University of Colorado Boulder. Participation includes completing questionnaires, social tasks, and assessments. Interested? Please email us at Lauren.Landy@Colorado.edu and leave your 1) name and 2) contact information. Thank you!

Do you feel mentally and psychologically healthy? Have low anxiety? Feel happy? Have no major health problems? Aged 18-40? (If female: Not pregnant?) You may be eligible to participate in a paid study at the University of Colorado Boulder. Participation includes completing questionnaires, social tasks, and assessments. Interested? Please email us at Lauren.Landy@Colorado.edu and provide your 1) name and 2) contact information. Thank you!

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 three 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.