Attention parents: CU-Boulder is now offering piano lessons for youth ages 6 to 17 years old. Through the CU-Boulder Youth Piano Program, youth will learn from experienced, College of Music instructors who are supervised by the CU Piano Pedagogy Chair, Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi. Students train weekly with one-hour or half-hour private lessons or one-hour group class depending on age and experience. Fall 2012 lessons begin the week of Sept. 4. Space is limited. Call Amy at 303-492-5950, or visit the website to register.

It's time again for student groups to attend the Student Organizations Finance Office yearly workshop. Go to http://SOFO.colorado.edu Check out our bulletin board. Start a student group today! Call 303-492-6366 or visit our office in the UMC, Rm. 201.

Have questions about saving for your retirement? Want to meet with an experienced Retirement Advisor face to face? VALIC Retirement Advisors are available to answer questions and review the benefits of saving for your retirement in a 403(b) plan from VALIC. Please email or call to schedule an on-campus meeting. Patrick.Hogan@Valic.com, 303-440-1651 or Andy.Murphy@Valic.com, 303-578-8130, or Robert.Gorski@Valic.com, 720-565-3520. Room at the UMC reserved on Thursdays. Other days and locations available by appointment.

NEW TO CU? Don’t miss the biggest FREE party in Boulder! Join us on Friday, Aug. 24,8 pm-12 am for salsa dance, henna tattoos, crafts, a street ball tournament, laser tag, live music, star gazing, food, and more. Arrive early for a chance to meet CU’s live mascot, Ralphie. Come take advantage of your UMC and discover all it has to offer.

The CU Book Store will be working to make this time easier for everyone. Your office needs are important to us and we are here to help. We encourage you to shop before 10 am or after 3 pm, but don’t hesitate to come by or call us at any time. Thank you.

The CU Book Store has extended hours to help you purchase your textbooks and supplies. Still in the UMC, on campus for your convenience. Don’t forget you can also shop online at www.cubookstore.com and pick your books up in the store or have them shipped. Saturday, 8/25-Sunday, 8/26, 9 am–6 pm; Monday, 8/27- Wednesday, 8/29, 7 am-9 pm; Thursday, 8/30, 8 am-7 pm. We will also be open Labor Day weekend! See website for complete store hours.

Check out what’s new for you at the CU Book Store! Text rentals, more used books than ever, order online and pick up in store, convenience items including snacks, drinks, cold medicine, great school supplies, a new and improved CU clothing department and much more! Open extend hours during back to school. Check it out on our website!

The University Libraries would like to invite you to an Open House on Aug. 23, 9:30-11:30 am to tour the new Faculty Study located on the second floor of Norlin in room E206. The Faculty Study offers a central location, contemporary design, adjustable chairs, lockable storage, wireless, and close proximity to library services for full-time UCB faculty. Visit our website for additional information.

Join the International Festival Committee, the organizers of CU's largest and most exciting international event each spring, the International Festival! The first meeting is Thursday, Sept. 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, UMC 382. Free Pizza! Questions? Contact: rebecca.sibley@colorado.edu

UCB Property Services will have our auction of surplus property/equipment to the public on Saturday, 9-15-2012. Thursday 9-13-2012 is set aside specifically for UCB departmental viewing. This is to give UCB departments a chance for good deals on surplus items before they go on sale to the public. Please contact Property Services for an appointment. The listing of inventory items in our Surplus Property System can be viewed on our web-site.