It's time for some more fun science for your kids! The second session of our after-school program begins on Nov. 5. We are also offering classes on BVSD student off day (Nov. 12) and in the Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 19-21). CU faculty and staff receive 10% off so sign up soon!

Earn three credits while studying democracy and development in this off-the-beaten-path South American destination: Coroico, Bolivia. Current Bolivian politics are dynamic and innovative. You will gain an inside perspective of the livelihood strategies and political organization of rural Yungas communities with a unique cultural and agricultural history. Learn more at an Interest Meeting with the Director, Carol Conzelman: Wed., Nov. 7, 3:30-4:30 pm in the Center for Community room S 341.

Earn three credits while studying democracy and development in this off-the-beaten-path South American destination: Coroico, Bolivia. Current Bolivian politics are dynamic and innovative. You will gain an inside perspective of the livelihood strategies and political organization of rural Yungas communities with a unique cultural and agricultural history. Learn more at an interest meeting with the director, Carol Conzelman: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 3:30-4:30 pm in the Center for Community room S 341.

Thursday, Nov. 8, 5 pm, Humanities 150 | The Center for Asian Studies invites you to come learn about exciting career opportunities with our panel of experts in the fields of publishing, international business and communication and translation. Students with an interest in Asia will gain insight into leveraging their knowledge about Asia into promising global careers. Networking reception to follow.

Saturday, Nov. 10, BESH 185, 8:30 am-3:30 pm | Conducted by Barbara Petzen, Director of Middle East Connections, this professional development workshop offers an understanding of the complex realities of Israel and Palestine. You will learn historical and political background about the peace process and obstacles to peace. To register,, please fill out the form at http://cas.colorado.edu/content/workshops with the $30 registration fee by Nov. 5. Includes lunch, snacks and curriculum materials appropriate for use in the classroom.

Friday, Nov. 9, UMC Rooms 382-386, 6:30 pm | In this free public presentation, Barbara Petzen of Middle East Connections will discuss the conflict over water resources and their control and allocation amongst Israel and Palestine and their neighbors. We will examine political, humanitarian, and environmental aspects of these questions, with special attention to the Jordan River valley and the Dead Sea, the status of the region's aquifers, and the rise of large-scale, export-oriented agriculture.

The CU Book Store will be having a clearance sale Nov. 5-8. The sale will be located in the lower level of the store. Stop by and snatch up a great bargain!

Game Day 11/3 stop by the CU Book Store - Free face painting in the store 9 am-12 pm and meet Chip from 10:30-11:30 am.

Interested in youth empowerment and education reform? If yes, contact verveer@colorado.edu to register for INVS/EDUC 2919: Renewing Democracy in Communities and Schools. A practicum course, INVS/EDUC 2919 invites undergraduates to work alongside K-12 students as they identify and address salient community issues. The course, which has been approved for the Education Minor and the AmeriCorps scholarship program, meets on Mondays at either 4-5:30 pm or 6-7:30 pm and once weekly at a local elementary or high school.

Info Meetings: (Wednesday, Oct. 31, 7 pm Humanities 125; Thursday, Nov. 1, 7 pm - Humanities 125). Looking for an adventure? Experience through volunteer work in Ecuador, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands! Work: community service for the improvement of the environmental conditions of a rural village. Grow as a person, help others,and help the environment. Demanding conditions: no services(electricity,running water)and physical labor. We also will be surfing, camping and scuba diving once the work is done! david.tupper@colorado.edu (Creatio)