The Puksta Scholars, an exemplary undergraduate civic engagement program, is accepting applications for 2013-14 new scholars. Limited number of $4,500 annual scholarships. If you have a strong commitment to civic responsibility and want to bring about positive change in our communities, apply now. This scholarship only available for students who will be freshmen, sophomores or juniors in academic year 2013-14. Application, overview, www.colorado.edu/puksta/apply.html. Questions, Peter Simons, peter.simons@colorado.edu.

The Applied Exercise Science Lab is seeking competitive cyclists aged 18-35 to participate in a project studying the effects of a low dose of carbon monoxide on exercise energetics. While toxic in high doses, low levels of carbon monoxide have been shown to have separate, beneficial effects. The experiment will consist of four separate sessions, which together will last a total of four hours. Your oxygen uptake and caloric expenditure during submaximal cycling will be determined and you will be offered a Total Hemoglobin Mass (THM) measurement.

The Cognitive Development Center in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for children age 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 Julia at 303-492-6389.

CU and CSU faculty members are studying children and their food choices. Participants will complete a cartoon collage and a taste test. A visit to our research lab at the CU Leeds School of Business can be scheduled throughout the day on Jan. 21, and can be completed in less than 30 minutes. Parents are compensated for travel ($10 gift card) and we can arrange free parking. Kids receive a fun prize. For more information and scheduling, please contact: Bridget Leonard, Bridget.Leonard@Colorado.edu, 303-223-9759.

The IPHY department is seeking 18-30 year-old volunteers who are sedentary (no regular exercise) for a paid research study on muscle adaptations to exercise. Additional screening questions will be asked upon inquiry. The study will involve leg exercise, muscle biopsies, blood samples, and strength and soreness measurements. The study will require ~6 hours total, spread across 3 appointments within a month. You will be paid $120 for study completion.

Promote your student group or learn about new opportunities on campus at the Student Involvement Fair! The spring Student Involvement Fair will be held January 29th, 11am-2pm in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. Come enjoy some free food and get involved at CU! To register a student group to participate in the fair, go to http://umc.colorado.edu/studentlife/involvement/events/fair. Space is limited. For any questions, contact umc-events@colorado.edu

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 http://www.adaptprogram.com.

You've just returned from studying abroad, and you're probably trying to figure out what's next. Join other study abroad returnees from all over the Rocky Mountain region for a day of discussion and workshops to learn how to apply your overseas experience now that you're back. Saturday, Feb. 23, Auraria Campus in Denver from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

You've just returned from studying abroad, and you're probably trying to figure out what's next. Join other study abroad returnees from all over the Rocky Mountain region for a day of discussion and workshops to learn how to apply your overseas experience now that you're back. Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Auraria Campus in Denver.

All fitness classes (Group Fitness, Mind Body, Indoor Cycling) are FREE Jan. 14-20 for Rec Center members and day pass holders. Choose from 85+ classes including Zumba, Yoga, Nia, Sports Conditioning and more! We will also offer a modified FREE fitness schedule on Monday, Jan. 21. Find a complete schedule of classes on our website.