The Center of the American West is pleased to present Josh Garrett-Davis, author of Ghost Dances: Proving Up on the Great Plains, for a reading and book signing. A native of South Dakota, Garrett-Davis travels back to his origins on the Midwestern Plains and gives us a striking portrait of a distinctive American place. The event will be held Thursday , Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Benson room 180. Free and open to the public.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming IECE Support Lunch on Feb. 20, 12-1:30 p.m., UMC Gallery Room 225. Free lunch! Presenter: Rob Pyatt, Senior Instructor, Environmental Design and Director, Native American Sustainable Housing Initiative (NASHI). Rob will present on his work with NASHI, a non-profit educational program. Space is limited. Please RSVP, peter.simons@colorado.edu by Feb. 13.

Research Participants ages 12-21 needed. ADAPT is a place for young people ages 12-21 who are worried about experiencing unusual thoughts, suspiciousness or paranoia, or seeing or hearing things that are not there. Earn $25 for participating in a short screening interview. You may be invited to participate in a 2-year longitudinal study ($25 per hour for 7-9 hours each year). For more information please call 303.492.4616 or visit our web site.

Cravings are your body's way of making up for deficiencies, but it's not always what you'd think. Learn from a nutritionist how the menstrual cycle, the season, and your circadian rhythms influence what you’ve got a hankering for - and explore alternative (healthier/more affordable/vegetarian) options for satisfying your nutritional and energy needs. Meet Thursday, Feb. 21, from 12 -1 p.m. in the Women’s Resource Center (UMC 416). Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Join the CU Women’s Resource Center, Teresa Wroe, and Ruchi Malhotra for a casual conversation about how women can be supportive and build community with other women. Join us Feb. 20 from 3 - 4 p.m. in UMC 416.

Need a babysitter on Valentine's Day? GlobeMed at CU-Boulder is offering a childcare service on the evening of Feb. 14 at St. Andrews Presbyterian from 6-10 p.m. We have experienced sitters, snacks and crafts for your children! $50 flat rate per child for the night which is tax deductible! All proceeds will go toward a medical supply program in rural Nepal. Reserve your spot and direct any questions you have to Ellie at (716) 860-1838.

Come relax at the Women's Resource Center's I Love Me! Open-House on Feb. 14. We’ll be hanging out from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in UMC 415-417. Fun activities include chair massages by Community Health, creating valentine cards and decorating cookies. Free snacks and drinks while they last!

The mission of the nLab is to support students in turning ideas into action. The nLab serves as a campus hub that empowers students to explore creative ideas and provides resources, entrepreneurial skills, and community to help mobilize your ideas into real-world solutions. Join us this week in Co-working sessions on Friday, April 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., UMC dining area near stage–look for the orange banner. Learn more here- nlab.colorado.edu

The mission of the nLab is to support students in turning ideas into action. The nLab serves as a campus hub that empowers students to explore creative ideas and provides resources, entrepreneurial skills, and community to help mobilize your ideas into real-world solutions. Join us this week for co-working sessions on Friday, March 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Find us in the UMC dining area near the stage – look for the orange banner! Learn more here - nlab.colorado.edu.

The mission of the nLab is to support students in turning ideas into action. The nLab serves as a campus hub that empowers students to explore creative ideas and provides resources, entrepreneurial skills, and community to help mobilize your ideas into real-world solutions. Join us this week in Co-working sessions on Friday, March 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., UMC dining area near stage–look for the orange banner. Learn more here- nlab.colorado.edu