10 to 10:50 a.m. Center for British and Irish Studies, Norlin Library “Air Wars and Ground Games” With Election Day quickly approaching, experts from political science explore campaigning in what has been a particularly tumultuous presidential election cycle. How are campaign ads used to mobilize voters? How has campaigning adapted to the use of social networks? What techniques are used to utilize social networks for voter turnout? These important issues will be explored, along with examples of advertising that implement these strategies.

On Oct. 18, the BioFrontiers Institute will honor Julie Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., who was the first woman to be appointed director of the Centers for Disease Control. As part of the award, the BioFrontiers Institute is hosting a free public lecture: Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH “Fighting microbial terrorists: From Anthrax to Zika” Tuesday, Oct. 18 - 6 p.m. Butcher Auditorium Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building http://biofrontiers.colorado.edu

Looking for a fun environment to practice your Chinese? Then look no further. Announcing ALTEC's late-start Chinese advanced language course. Interact with other students who are just as passionate and increase your own language proficiency. Test your skills, learn something new and expand your world view the fun and affordable way at ALTEC. Course runs Oct. 18 - Dec. 13 | Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get your seat today! Click Here to Register!

Continuing with your Swahili language studies? Then sign up now for ALTEC's Late-Start Swahili 2. This course will enhances students' proficiency in speaking, reading and writing of the Swahili language in meaningful communicative contexts. Expand your world view, and do it the fun, affordable way with ALTEC! Meets Oct. 17 - Dec. 12, Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register now while it's not too late! Sign up here!

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Oct 3.

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Oct 3.

Join us for our fall SLA reading group. ALTEC turns its full attention to Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Applied Linguistics during the summer when it hosts a multi-week workshop in SLA. During the regular academic year, ALTEC hosts the SLA Reading Group, which follows up on themes from the summer workshop. This year, individual differences in student learning will be the topic, and we will focus on the work of Zoltán Dörnyei, a Hungarian researcher whose specialization is student motivation. For more information contact Mark Knowles.

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Oct 3.

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Oct 3.

Join the UMC Board and be part of the decisions that help the UMC fulfill its mission. The UMC Board is the governing board for CU's student union and currently has openings for student members. You must be able to make the board meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It is a great leadership opportunity for new and returning CU students. Learn more and apply by Oct 3.