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Women's Resource Center Halloween Open House

Come to the Women's Resource Center's Halloween Open-House on Oct. 31. We’ll be hanging out from 11 am-1 pm in UMC 416-417. Free snacks and drinks while they last! Fun activities include Day of the Dead face painting by students in Umas Y Mecha, a tarot card reader, cookie decorating, and leaf rubbing/arts and craft project.

Sugar Free Feminism: Ponchos, Pocahontas, and Push-up Bras

What were you thinking of dressing up as for Halloween? Don’t know yet? No problem! Join us at the Women and Gender Studies Cottage to share Halloween treats over a discussion about the sexualization and cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes in retail and on our campus. Before you leave we’ll brainstorm a list of sweet Halloween costumes so you’ll be set for Wednesday! Speakers: Seema Sohi, Renee Roberts, and Sophia Surage Time: Monday, Oct. 29 from 3-4:30 pm Location: Women and Gender Studies Cottage

Financial Fitness: Women and an Introduction to Investing

Join the Women's Resource Center, Leeds Business School, and Charles Schwab for an event to help prepare for your investment future. *An opportunity for women business majors and others that are looking for a career in finance to speak with a recruiter from Charles Schwab. *A presentation from a Charles Schwab representative to teach you about investing and your financial future. The Financial Fitness presentation will be held Oct. 25, 5-7 pm pm in Koelbel 255..

CU PIIE summer internship

Are you interested in a PAID internship next summer? Consider CU Public Interest Internship Experience (CUPIIE)! CU PIIE offers $4,320 stipends to select undergraduate students who participate in summer internships at our partner nonprofit and government agencies in Colorado. CU PIIE is for students interested in creating change in their communities. Follow your passion and make a positive impact! Visit our website, http://careerservices.colorado.edu/students/PIIE.aspx, for details and apply by Nov. 16, 2012

Public lecture: America & Islam: Rising Beyond the Politics of Fear Post-9/11 - Nov. 5

The Department of Religious Studies will be hosting Omid Safi, a leading Muslim-American scholar, media figure, and public commentator on Islam and Muslims in the United States. He is the author of the influential books, Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters and Progressive Muslims: On Justice, Gender and Pluralism. On Nov. 5, he will be presenting: "America and Islam: Rising Beyond the Politics of Fear Post 9/11". Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 5:30-7 p.m. Fleming Building,Room 157 Free event

LEAP Presents: Power Pointers: Constructive Conflict Management Workshop

The LEAP Program presents: Power Pointers: Constructive Conflict Management Wednesday Nov 7 12:30-2 pm, Regent 302 The LEAP Program invites faculty to a workshop with Faculty Ombuds – Lee Potts and Emily Calhoun – about using your power wisely in workplace conflicts. When professional relationships involve either formal or informal power differences, dealing with disagreements can be an especially complex process. This workshop will help faculty of all types respond constructively to challenging disputes. RSVP: facultyaffairs@colorado.edu

Flying Club BBQ

Hey Buffs! Please join us for a BBQ at the Boulder Municipal Airport on SATURDAY OCT. 27 at 1 pm Open to non-members. RSVP is recommended, visit Our Website for more info! FREE FOOD and DRINKS! $20 Flights over the CU campus and Boulder area! You don't want to miss this!

Italian Language Week

The French and Italian Department celebrates the Italian Language Week (Oct. 22-25). Monday, 10/22: Bilingual readings of Dante, Petrarca, Boccaccio at 7pm, HUMN 250. Win a bilingual book of one of these authors! Thursday, 10/25: How Italian can be your special unique skill in a tough job market Testimonials from people who use Italian in their jobs, 7pm HUMN 135. Refreshments following. Stop at our table in HUMN (Oct. 22 and 25) and in the UMC (Oct. 23 and 24) for snacks, prizes and to know more about Italian.

The Vagina Monologues auditions

If your vagina could talk, what would it say? Let us hear it! The Vagina Monologues is a benefit show that raises money and awareness to stop violence against women and girls. We are looking for dedicated, passionate self-identified women to audition for the show! Auditions will be Oct. 28 from 1-4 pm in UMC 325. We will provide materials for the audition so just come with a great attitude! Performances are on a weekend in early March. Please email lily.grisafi@colorado.edu for an audition time or to get involved with the production team.