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,

Join us to celebrate the retirement of Professor Dennis Van Gerven on Thursday, December 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Koenig Alumni Center.

A new recitation has been opened for SCAN 3202, Old Norse Mythology, in spring 2013. The new recitation, SCAN 3202-018, meets from 2:00-2:00 F (lecture meets from 9:00-9:50 a.m. MW). Course is approved for the arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

This month’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) public lecture will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) in the LSTB Auditorium 299, 1234 Innovation Drive (East Campus). Dr. Harold Reitsema of the B612 Foundation will speak about the Sentinel mission—a privately-funded mission to study near-Earth asteroids. This event is free and open to the public.

CU in D.C. Information Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 12, 4-5 p.m., UMC Room 425 Do you want to put classroom learning into real-world action and to have a transformational learning experience that sets you apart? CU in D.C. is a semester-long experience that allows students to earn full credit for professional internships and CU coursework in Washington D.C. To learn more about the CU in D.C. program, please join us for our upcoming information meeting. Visit our website

Need to do some holiday shopping? Look no further than Eye Contact, Volunteer Resource Center’s alternate gift shopping and art awareness event on Dec. 5 in UMC 235. From 12-3 p.m. you can find unique gifts and support fair trade organizations from around the world while enjoying music, hot cocoa, and art. Art will be reflective of the issue of modern day slavery and there will be a space to create your own expression of art. Come learn, create, shop, and explore at Eye Contact.

The countdown to finals has begun, which means that 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 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!

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 http://www.adaptprogram.com.

Have you ever considered living overseas and teaching English? The Department of Linguistics, Division of Continuing Education, and International English Center will host an information night “Teaching English Overseas” at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the UMC, Room 415. Featuring a panel of experienced travelers and former teachers, the free event offers students an opportunity to learn about the advantages and challenges of teaching English abroad from people who have done so successfully. Learn More

CU Boulder is testing a mini-intervention for people experiencing social anxiety. This is a paid research study that includes two laboratory sessions and involves practice in-between. Payment will be $10 per hour and the study should last approximately three hours total. Eligibility criteria: Between ages 18 and 25. Never been in behavioral therapy. Experience discomfort in social situations Will be emailed brief screening questionnaire to assess eligibility. Contact: Lauren Landy, Lauren.Landy@Colorado.edu