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The Locomotion Lab of the Integrative Physiology Department at CU Boulder is recruiting participants for two research studies. 

Study on the effect of bicycle-rider geometry on cycling efficiency

These experiments are lab-based and involve a series of 5-minute cycling bouts on a level and inclined treadmill.

To be eligible for this study, you must be:

• At least 18 years old
• In good health
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least 4 hours per week
• BYO clip-in pedals and shoes

The study consists of two 2-hour sessions. This experiment is completely non-invasive.

Participants will receive one $25 Amazon gift card per session.

Study on the effect of bicycle saddle tilt on sprint, endurance cycling performance

The sprint testing will involve a series of 50-meter uphill sprints, which will take place outdoors. The endurance testing will involve a series of 5-minute bouts of cycling on a treadmill, which will take place in the CU Locomotion Laboratory in Clare Small Building 111c.

To be eligible for this study, you must:

• Be between 18–49 years old
• Be between 5'6"–6'2" tall
• Be in good health (unexposed/free from coronavirus)
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least 4 hours per week
• Have at least one year of road cycling experience
• Have your own clip-in pedals and shoes

The study consists of two 2-hour sessions held on separate days (~4 hours total). This experiment is completely non-invasive. 

You will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card as compensation for completing each session.

If you are interested in participating in either of these studies, please contact culocomotionlab@gmail.com.

COVID-19 testing is free and open to all in Boulder. Since September, the city has operated two testing locations, which are slated to remain open through at least Oct. 18. Patients do not need to experience COVID-19 symptoms to be eligible for a test. For full details, including hours and locations, visit the city's testing webpage.

Instructors have received ongoing email communications requesting book and course materials information for spring 2021 courses. As a reminder, campus policy states departments are required to identify what books and other course materials are required (or if a course will have no required materials) for their classes by the day of registration.

Course material information is critical to provide financial transparency to our students during course registration and to help them plan ahead. It is also needed in order for the university to maintain Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEA) and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance (Disability Services needs sufficient lead time to gain access to and prepare books and materials in suitable alternative formats for students who need them). 

Instructors who are not requiring specific books or course materials for a course (and departments with unassigned courses that won’t have required materials) or courses that will utilize open education resources (OER), still need to notify the CU Book Store of that fact as soon as possible. 

The book store has designated a staff member to facilitate any faculty needs around this:

Ryan Windle
ryan.windle@colorado.edu
303-492-3421

Thank you for your prompt attention to this faculty responsibility. 

The Testing and Assessment Center is open and committed to providing fast, accurate and secure exam grading.  Tests should be dropped off at the Ink Spot copy center in the University Memorial Center. The drop-off window is located by The Connection bowling alley and may be dropped off Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

• Conveniently located on campus.
• We are committed to providing fast, accurate and secure exam grading. We guarantee your results within one business day and typically complete orders within two hours of intake. 
• Standard reports include a grid result, class roster, item analysis and detailed item analysis in Excel format, as well as a histogram and individual test results in PDF format.  
• Using Canvas? Let us upload the scores for you! After receiving an email notification upon completion, scores will remain hidden/muted from your students until after your review of the results.  

Please reach out to us; we are here to help! 

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients are available now! Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Recently, students received eMemos on topics such as FERPA and voting. Over the coming week, you'll continue to receive annual reminders on topics concerning drug policy and conviction impacts, financial aid and the campus's sexual harassment policy. These communications are sent to share important information and meet federal notification requirements.

If you have remaining funds in your health care or dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts for the 2019-20 plan year that ended June 30, 2020, now you have until Dec. 31, 2020 to spend this money. Claims can be filed until Feb. 15, 2021. Learn more.

CU Boulder Staff Council would like to thank all who participated in the Staff Council Speaker Series on the Infrastructure and Sustainability Mentor Program. If you were unable to attend, the event was recorded and can be viewed via Zoom. Learn more.

Low-cost teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held through the videoconferencing platform Zoom.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties during this very challenging time! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Openings for new clients are available now! Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, call our intake coordinator, Julia Salinger, at 303-492-5177; email raimy@colorado.edu; or visit our website.

Looking for your cumulative GPA, last semester’s grades, or a projected GPA calculator? Check out Buff Portal’s updated Grades & GPA card. Remember to check Canvas if you’re looking for in-progress grades. The updates were based on feedback from students like you and the Buff Portal team is continuing to make improvements to the portal.

For support, including technology troubleshooting, contact the IT Service Center at 303-735-4357 or oithelp@colorado.edu. 

If you’d like to help campus keep improving Buff Portal, reach out to buffportal@colorado.edu.

OIT is offering daily drop-in sessions this week to help instructors with technology questions they might have as they transition to remote teaching. 

Where do you go, if you need printing done or copies made? The CU Ink Spot Copy Center:

• Offers high quality, full service printing and bulk mailing
• Postcards, posters, business cards, envelopes, brochures, and more
• Uses recycled and recyclable paper products whenever possible
• Provides campus with sustainable services, staffed with print professionals
• Accepts SpeedTypes and procurement cards in addition to cash, check and personal credit cards

The Ink Spot Copy Center is located on the first floor of the UMC. For questions, contact the Ink Spot at 303-492-7878, and Bulk Mail at 303-492-4667.