Buff Bulletin

The Colorado Family Project, a group of clinicians and researchers at CU, is conducting a study of family-based therapy for youth with mood swings and a family history of bipolar disorder. Treatment focuses on helping youth and their families understand and cope with mood swings, develop plans for preventing moods from getting worse, communicate more effectively and solve family problems. Treatment is free of charge, and families are compensated for participation in regular research interviews.

Come on over for some fun! The Connection summer hours are:

Sundays: Noon-10 p.m.
Mondays-Thursdays: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon-11 p.m.
(Closed Memorial Weekend: Sat, May 25-Mon, May 27)

Bowling, billiards, arcade, free Wii, food, beverages, TVs, party venue, and friendly service!

1st floor UMC, conveniently located on campus. CU students, use the free CU NightRide when out at night: 303-492-7233. Summer hours.

Project STAR (Smartphone Testing of Apps for Running)

Looking for: 18-28 year-olds who own a smartphone

Compensation: $40 total for five in-person meetings. If all sessions are completed, names will be entered in a raffle for chance to win an Apple iPad.

Eligibility: 18-28 years old, own a smartphone with either an apple or android operating system, exercise between 30-90 minutes per week, physically capable and willing to run for at least 30 minutes at a time.

CONTACT: (303)-492-9147 or cuchange@colorado.edu

We are now enrolling participants in a study assessing brain development throughout adolescence. Participants will perform one hour of psychology tasks while we take images of their brain in an MRI scanner, followed by one hour of tasks outside of the scanner.

All subjects must be between 14-17 years old, have no metal on/in their bodies the day of the scan (retainers are OK), and must have parental permission. Subjects will be paid $100 for their time.

For more info, email costudies@gmail.com with "CU Adol EF" in the subject line.

Students in middle school are invited to participate in a free summer reading enrichment study at CU. Students will learn skills and strategies for reading the types of challenging informational texts they will encounter in school, all the while building content knowledge about Ecology.

The program meets June 3-21, from 9-11:45 a.m. in the Center for Innovation and Creativity, 1777 Exposition Dr., Boulder.

Students attending the entire 3-week program receive a $50 gift card!

Contact: christine.groneman@colorado.edu, 303-492-9440

Research Participants ages 12-21 needed

ADAPT is a place for young people ages 12-21 who are worried about experiencing unusual thoughts, suspiciousness or paranoia, or seeing or hearing things that are not there.

Earn $25 for participating in a short screening interview.

You may be invited to participate in a 2-year longitudinal study ($25 per hour for 7-9 hours each year).

For more information please call 303.492.4616 or visit http://www.adaptprogram.com.

The Applied Exercise Science Lab is seeking sedentary male subjects aged 18-55 to study passive cycling (involves a stationary bicycle with a motor rotating the bicycle pedals for you). The experiment will consist of four separate sessions each lasting 4hrs. Benefits of participating include: body composition (% body fat), fitness assessment, bone density, glucose tolerance assessment and determination of caloric expenditure. You will be paid $160 for study completion.

Email: James.Peterman@colorado.edu

The IPA Lab needs volunteers for a study on the effects of Trehalose, a naturally occurring sugar, on vascular health.

Looking for: Men and post-menopausal women Age 50-79 Not diabetic No clinical disease Willing to discontinue supplements during study Nonsmokers

Benefits Include: Exercise stress test Blood pressure measurements Blood panel (including: cholesterol and glucose) Body composition VO2max fitness test Compensation for time and travel

If interested, email CVStudy@Colorado.EDU or call (303)492-2485

Tuesday, May 21 from 9-11 a.m. in the UMC Aspen Rooms

The Organization and Professional Development Committee is excited to offer Student Affairs 101 for all new professional staff and anyone who is interested in learning more about the division of Student Affairs. The session will cover the Student Affairs' structure, vision, mission, and goals, and it will provide an opportunity to network with other people in the division. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Friday, May 10.

5 p.m., May 13 & 14
Two tours of CU's unique historic campus "forest" will be led by veteran and Senior Grounds Specialist Alan Nelson. Along with the spring blooms, he will share the unique characteristics and special historical significance of these trees.

Since the first plains cottonwoods were planted near Old Main, CU’s tree population has grown to nearly 5,000 and more than 100 species, many imported from across the United States, Europe and Asia.

The tour will depart from the Museum's south entrance.

A two-week intensive for all levels of yoga students. Expand your knowledge, embrace the challenge of a rigorous asana based practice, and develop awareness through yoga. Plan to open the body through movement, dive into breath work and explore the history and diversity of yoga. Also included, ways to improve in all aspects of life, both on and off the mat. This 10-day program allows you to see yoga impacting body, mind and spirit. June 10-21, 6:15-7:30 am. Fee:$90 members/$112 nonmembers. For more information visit the Rec Center website.