If you love the mountains, rivers, deserts, canyons, history, or any aspects of the world-famous region we call "The American West," we have a certificate program for you! Plus it comes with a potential bonus. Students enrolled in our program are eligible for a $2,000 Beardsley Family Scholarship this semester. The Beardsley is a merit-based scholarship, so financial need will not be a consideration in evaluating applications. Scholarship applications are due September 18. The Center of the American West certificate program requires 18 credit hours of coursework, some of which may also satisfy the requirements of your College and major. Getting acquainted with Center of the American West, even if you do not enroll in the certificate program, will put you in touch with a gold mine of resources and opportunities that will enrich your time at CU and could be instrumental in your career path or further educational goals after you graduate from CU. To find out more about our scholarship, our certificate program, and other Center of the American West programs available to all CU Boulder students (including internships and an annual writing contest) go to our website and click on "Academics." Feel free to reach out to us for more info or to schedule a time to visit—or just drop in for a chat at Macky 229. Our door is always open and our candy bowl is always filled!