Meditation can increase our happiness, enhance our family connections and improve our relationships. In this talk, renowned meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will draw on teachings from his new book, Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness, to introduce principles of meditation to help us gain personal fulfillment and emotional satisfaction. Meet at Sundial Plaza outside Norlin Library 6 p.m. on Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. CBIS (Fifth Floor, Norlin Library)

Join us at the CU Museum of Natural History on Sept. 13 from 8 to 9 p.m. for another free lecture. TDA Cockerell taught at CU Boulder from 1904-1934 and was considered a world expert on bees. The CU Libraries Special Collections & Archives holds the Cockerell Collection, a unique historical archive that illuminates the research of this early-twentieth-century Boulder entomologist. This short presentation will introduce Cockerell’s research notes, photographs and films in order to highlight his contributions to the study of pollinators.

Why not learn Japanese this year? Come and take our non-credit language courses. We're offering Conversational Japanese from Sept. 12- Nov. 10. $150 for the community or $75 for CU students/staff/graduates. Register Here!

Going on vacation? Studying abroad? Or just want to brush up on your French? Then join us at ALTEC this September for an 8-week Conversational French course. In this highly interactive course students will continue acquiring Spanish and building proficiency through listening, reading and speech. Students will hone in and master everyday conversational skills. Prior French knowledge is a must. Class runs Sept. 12 - Nov. 10 | Reserve your spot today. Register Here

Going on vacation? Studying abroad? Or just want to brush up on your Spanish? Then join us at ALTEC this September for an 8-week Conversational Spanish course. In this highly interactive course students will continue acquiring Spanish and building proficiency through listening, reading and speech. Students will hone in and master everyday conversational skills. Prior Spanish knowledge is a must. Class runs Sept. 14 - Nov. 2 | Reserve your spot today. Register Here

Going on vacation? Studying abroad? Or just want to learn something new? Then learn Spanish the fun way with ALTEC! Join us this October for an 8-week class and take that first step toward becoming fluent! We focus on conversational skills, giving you the perfect opportunity to focus on communication before your next trip. Class runs Oct. 18 - Dec. 8 | Spots are going fast! Get your seat before they're gone. Register Here!

We've added a new course: Polish Sign up for our Classic-Start Beginning Polish course now! Take part in an 8-week course in which you will establish a firm foundation of the Polish language. Offered at such an affordable rate, you won't find a better experience anywhere else. Expand your world view, learn something new and do it with ALTEC. Class runs Sept. 12 - Nov. 7 | Get your spot today! Register Here

Ever wanted to learn Russian? With ALTEC's non-credit language courses, now you can. Sign up for our Classic-Start Beginning Russian course is going on now but ends soon. Take part in an 8-week course in which you will establish a firm foundation of the Russian language. Offered at such an affordable rate, you won't find a better experience anywhere else. Expand your world view, learn something new, and do it with ALTEC. Class runs Sept. 14 - Nov. 2 Sign up today!

Artist talk and slideshow with Karma Phuntsok. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Tibet Himalaya Initiative – CU Boulder. Thursday, Sept. 1 6:30 p.m. University of Colorado Boulder Hale Science Building room 270

Please join us in celebrating the work and retirement of the Director of the Graduate Teacher Program, Laura Border. We will gather for an afternoon of food, drink and memories on Aug. 31, 3 to 5 p.m., in the tent on the South Terrace of the University Memorial Center. A cash bar serving beer and wine will be provided.