Attention parents: CU-Boulder is now offering piano lessons for youth ages 6 to 17 years old. Through the CU-Boulder Youth Piano Program, youth will learn from experienced, College of Music instructors who are supervised by the CU Piano Pedagogy Chair, Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi. Students train weekly with one-hour or half-hour private lessons depending on age and experience. Spring 2013 lessons begin the week of Jan 22. Space is limited. Call 303-492-5950 to register today. For more information: http://conted.colorado.edu/youthpiano

Electronic literature is literature that was written on a computer and is intended to be read on a computer. In this course, we’ll ask: What is electronic literature? How has the web changed reading/writing? What are the implications of interdisciplinary practices on literature? At the end of class, you will either write a research paper or create your own work of electronic literature. Register on MyCUInfo portal under “Continuing Education”. E-mail cewww@colorado.edu for more information.

New this semester, Applied Music offers lessons in Digital Music Composition, which will involve one-on-one and group coaching in use of electronic music technology to create digital music. Lessons are held on Tue and Thur, beginning Feb 5th 3:30-4:20pm. The Applied Music tuition is in addition to and separate from main campus tuition. One two-credit-hour course is $608. Enroll using the MyCUInfo portal, course number PMUS 1526 section 820 or contact an advisor at appmusic@colorado.edu.

As we’re all pushing through final exams and projects, be sure to set aside next Wednesday evening for December’s meeting featuring Ryan Ferrero, CU alumni (’92) and CEO/Founder of Green Garage. Ryan will be speaking about “How to Bring High-Profile Talent into Your Startup.” Come join the startup ecosystem at CU. When: Wednesday, Dec19th, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Wolf Law room 207 RSVP Required: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEEyc2hMZFVvWHFnU0…

Sticking around Boulder or working on campus during Winter Break? Stop by The Connection for some good, clean indoor fun! WINTER BREAK HOURS: Saturday, 12/22-Tuesday, 12/25: Building Closed; Wednesday, 12/26-Friday, 12/28: 10am-5pm; Saturday, 12/29-Sunday, 12/30: Building Closed; Monday, 12/31: 10am-5pm; Tuesday, 1/1: Building Closed; Wednesday, 1/2-Friday, 1/4: 10am-5pm; Monday, 1/7-Tuesday, 1/8: 10am-10pm; Wednesday, 1/9-Thursday, 1/10: 10am-11pm; Friday, 1/11: 10am-12am; Saturday, 1/12: 12pm-12am; Sunday, 1/13: 12pm-11pm

We will continue our December exploration of Patterns in Nature with a free puppet presentation of the beloved children's story Charlotte's Web. Adapted from the book by E. B. White by Betsy Tobin of the Now or Never Theatre. Puppets, shadows and storytelling performed by Betsy Tobin and Margarita Blush. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 1:00p.m. in the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

Colorado Campus Compact, in conjunction with CU Boulder, UC Denver, Regis University, DU, Johnson & Wales University, and Metro State University of Denver, is pleased to present The Engaged Faculty Institute, Feb. 28 to Mar. 1. The institute is an intensive service learning training on the Auraria Campus. Participants receive a $750 stipend. Applications due 5 p.m., Jan. 18 to Peter Simons, peter.simons@colorado.edu. Application is on the website

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, visit our website. Questions, Peter Simons, peter.simons@colorado.edu,

There are spaces available for three to four year olds this spring at the CU Children's Center. We are also accepting applications for future semesters. Join our high quality, diverse, nationally accredited program. The program accepts children of university affiliates (faculty, staff, students, and alumni). For more information: Email lynn.rodenhizer@colorado.edu , call 303.492.6185, or visit Our website

The countdown to finals has begun, which means Midnight Breakfast is almost here! Join us at the UMC on Monday, Dec. 17 for a FREE breakfast of French toast sticks, sausage, eggs, oatmeal, coffee, fruit and more, including vegetarian and vegan options! Breakfast will be served at 11:59 p.m., but come early at 9:30 p.m. for some free activities such as bowling and pool in the Connection, themed crafts and games with prizes, mini yoga classes, and chair massages! There will also be a quiet study lounge with snacks! See you there!