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Israel Global Seminar Interest Meeting

Based in Jerusalem, this four-week global seminar allows students to explore the complexities of democracy, human rights, and social justice in Israel and the West Bank. Students will earn six credits through field-based work, classroom instruction and service learning experiences. Open to all majors! Significant scholarships available! Meeting: Dec. 3, from 5-6 p.m. at the C4C in room S435.

The January 25 Revolution in Egypt: Causes and Consequences

"The January 25 Revolution in Egypt: Causes and Consequences," a talk by Dr. Ann Lesch, Professor of Political Science and the Associate Provost of International Programs at the American University in Cairo. Dr. Lesch will talk about the economic and political causes of the revolution, the sometimes-troubled process of democratizing the country, and the political and economic issues that it faces nearly two years later. 11/15/2012 from 5-6 pm at the Center for Community (C4C) S350, CU-Boulder.

The January 25 Revolution in Egypt: Causes and Consequences

"The January 25 Revolution in Egypt: Causes and Consequences," a talk by Dr. Ann Lesch, Professor of Political Science and the Associate Provost of International Programs at the American University in Cairo. Dr. Lesch will talk about the economic and political causes of the revolution, the sometimes-troubled process of democratizing the country, and the political and economic issues that it faces nearly two years later. 11/15/2012 from 5-6 pm at the Center for Community (C4C) S350, CU-Boulder.

South America Winter Break trip: Free pizza

INFO MEETING Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 7-8, Hellems 220 at 5 pm. Want to join your fellow students on an adventure of a lifetime? Come with Creatio to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands! We will be volunteering with the poor in very extreme environments. We will be doing environmental and solidarity work that involves breaching your comfort zones! This is a great opportunity to travel where tourists do not get to go. Come with us on our journey to help the poor and experience something life changing!

2013-14 Puksta New Scholar applications due 2/1/13

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,

GEA's Idea Workshop - Nov. 14, 6:30 pm

Come to the First Annual Idea Workshop sponsored by the GEA. The Idea Workshop is a speed feedback session for student startup ideas. Following a keynote speaker who will talk about what to look for in a good idea, you'll get several one-on-one sessions to for feedback from entrepreneurial community members, faculty, and alumni. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFo2SUh4QzZzNzJ5cV… More Info and map: http://cugea.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/idea-workshop

Kitchen Table First Meeting

Kitchen Table is a casual, social, and safe space for women of color and multi-ethnic women on campus. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Come and enjoy free food, music, and good company! Join us for our first meeting on Nov 14th from 7-8:30 PM in the Women's Resource Center, UMC 416!

FLAS (Foreign Language & Area Studies) Fellowship Information Session

Join us Thursday, November 29 at 12:00pm at 1424 Broadway (CAS Building) for a FLAS Fellowship Information Session. FLAS fellowships administered by the Center for Asian Studies (CAS) are awarded competitively to graduate students studying modern Asian languages and related area studies. The U.S. Department of Education funds and oversees these awards. For more information visit http://cas.colorado.edu/content/foreign-language-and-area-studies-fello…

Lynda Reisinger's retirement celebration - Nov. 15

Lynda Reisinger Retirement Party Set for Thursday, Nov. 15, 3-5 pm at the Alumni House (RSVPs to Diana.Vidal@Colorado.edu are appreciated but not required) Lynda’s plans are to work till Nov. 30. Please join me in congratulating her on a wonderful career spanning 35 years, nine Chancellors, nine CU Presidents, the dawn of computers at CU and doing it with a smile on her face. Let’s send her off into the sunset with lots of good company, appreciation and good food!

Research at University of Colorado at Boulder Ages 12-21

ADAPT is a place for young people worried about recent changes in their thoughts, perceptions, and feelings. Eligible participants are ages 12 to 21 and have experienced one or more of the following symptoms: -Unusual thoughts -Suspiciousness or paranoia -A sense of having special powers or unrealistic plans for the future -Unusual experiences with seeing or hearing things that are not there. An initial screening will compensate participants $25.00 for a 2-hour interview, and $10.00 for a 30-minute interview with a family member.