The Office of International Education (OIE) is pleased to announce the OIE Global Citizen Awards to recognize outstanding contributions to international understanding by members of the UCB community. The following awards will be given to one individual each for 2012: Campus Global Citizen of the Year, Muneeb Kamal International Student of the Year, and Study Abroad Student of the Year. Nominations (or applications) are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2012. For more info please visit the website below or call: 303-492-7604.

Attend class and live in central Barcelona on this exciting Global Seminar! Earn six credits in five weeks while completing SPAN 3270 (fulfills the Human Diversity core requirement) and SPAN 3230. Participate in excursions to world-class museums, theatres; see the remarkable street culture, and more. Great for SPAN, SPPR, IAFS and others. Learn more: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m., UMC 247.

Attend class and live in central Barcelona on this exciting Global Seminar! Earn six credits in five weeks while completing SPAN 3270 (fulfills the Human Diversity core requirement) and SPAN 3230. Participate in excursions to world-class museums, theatres; see the remarkable street culture, and more. Great for SPAN, SPPR, IAFS and others. Learn more: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m., UMC 247.

Bordeaux, France! This three credit course is taught by CU History Professor (and G-RAP Director) Tom Zeiler. Study the connections between the U.S. and France in beautiful Bordeaux through lectures, guest speakers and excursions to various sites. There are numerous scholarships available for this program! Learn more at an upcoming meeting: Nov. 7, 2012 at 4 pm in Ketchum 120

Spend two weeks in June this summer studying France-American relations in Bordeaux, France! This three credit course is taught by CU History Professor (and G-RAP Director) Tom Zeiler. Study the connections between the U.S. and France in beautiful Bordeaux through lectures, guest speakers and excursions to various sites. There are numerous scholarships available for this program! Learn more at an upcoming meeting: Oct. 16, 2012 at 5pm in UMC382 or Nov. 7, 2012 at 4 pm in Ketchum 120

"What I Wished I Would Have Known About Cross-Cultural Academics!" Come to this special session for new international students! Find out more about succeeding academically at CU. Get help with honor code, academic integrity, interacting in the classroom and other academic issues. You'll get Buff Essentials credit for the session. Questions? Contact: becky.sibley@colorado.edu When: Oct. 30, 2012 6:30-7:30 pm Where: C4C, N215

Monday, Sept. 24 -- 7:30 pm -- CHEM 140. See it before it hits theaters on Sept. 28! When Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls A Capella group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. Tickets required, can be picked up in our office, UMC 401, Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm. Each ticket admits two, and it's first come, first seated! Watch the trailer here.

The Peace Corps or Grad school? Why not both? Master's International (MI) offers the unique opportunity to integrate a master's degree with overseas service in a variety of fields at more than 80 academic institutions. MI produces Peace Corps volunteers with additional education and skills to serve overseas—and helps you earn your advanced degree along the way. CU-Boulder has four MI programs in the fields of Business Administration, Education, Geography, and Environmental Studies. Learn more: Monday, Oct. 1, 6 pm, Hellems 245.

7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24 Using Mesopotamia as a case study, Dr. Hritz integrates spatial datasets from historic imagery, digital elevation models, and archaeological surveys to provide insight into past landscape transformations. Hritz explains, “Satellite imagery can help reveal the location of the Tigris River prior to its settling into its modern course, shedding light on its potential role in the early Mesopotamian agricultural societies." Hritz will also address larger issues of human landscape modification.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FALL JOB? Do you want to make up to $12/HOUR while making an impact on CU? The CU Call Center is hiring students for Fall 2012. Up to $800 in Tuition Assistance is available. Positions are filling fast, so fill-out an application today to reserve YOUR spot! For more details and to fill out an application online, visit: http://co.thecallingcenter.com or call 303-541-1440.