This month's Ethics and Compliance Brown Bag presentation is from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the Rec Center Ice Rink Overlook Large Meeting Room. The session will feature a presentation by Carolyn Peet, interim director of University Risk Management at the University of Colorado Boulder, on the subject of best practices in hosting minors on campus. Peet will provide a general overview of the current Child Protection Policy as well as share important updates and valuable resources to support faculty, staff and students who are working with or managing youth programs on campus. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be provided. Visit the website below for full event details.

Cash. Convenience. Competitive prices. And we will buy it no matter where you bought it! The CU Book Store will be buying textbooks May 8 to 15 at the store in the UMC and locations throughout campus. Download our free Sell Books App for iPhone or Android for an instant price quote! Search for "University of Colorado" in either app store. See website for hours, locations and sellback prices. You can also return your rental textbooks to any of our sellback locations.

Unlock the magic of Shakespeare's language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting program Camp Shakespeare. Campers ages 10 to 18 rehearse an abbreviated Shakespeare play, study with Colorado Shakespeare Festival professionals and perform in the historic outdoor Mary Rippon Theatre. CU faculty and staff use coupon code BUFFBARD2017 for $50 off the registration fee! Code expires May 31. For more information, call 303-735-1181 or see the contact details below.

The Colorado Family Project is looking for an undergraduate volunteer research assistant. We are a clinical psychology research laboratory working with children and adolescents at risk for developing bipolar disorder. Some clinical experience is preferred but not necessary. Position will include training on the administration of various psychological measures.

Are you graduating this May, summer or December and looking for a rad graduation? Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ excellence hosted by Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, with a keynote address from Frank O'Caña. There will be light refreshments provided, and the ceremony is open to family, friends and allies. If you would like to get a free rainbow tassel and little gift bag, please register before Friday, May 5, at the link below. Graduates of any degree program are welcome!

The Cognitive Development Center in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for children age birth to 12 years old who are interested in playing games that will help teach us about self-control, language and cognitive strategies. A visit, scheduled at your convenience, lasts about 60 minutes. Babysitting is available for siblings. Parents are compensated for travel, and kids receive a fun prize. For more information or to sign up, see our information below or call us at 303-492-6389.

Join the Caribbean Student Alliance at The Caribbean Splash, a free event this Wednesday at the Glenn Miller Ballroom from 5 to 8:30 p.m. This will be the third annual music showcase featuring international and local performers, dancers, entertainment and more! Be sure to arrive early for free virgin pina coladas (while supplies last).

Perinatal Emotion and Relationships Longitudinal Study (PEARLS) Researchers in CU’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience are recruiting women who are currently pregnant with their first child to participate in a paid study of their experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. The study can be completed online, over the phone and from your home. If interested, please contact Laura River, study coordinator, by email or phone. Email: pearlstudy@colorado.edu | Phone: 303-735-7547

On May 2, Fiske Planetarium will host students of all majors who are interested in learning more about CU Boulder's Space Minor. White House and SpaceX veteran Phil Larson will join to share how he found his pathway to space. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event starts at 7 p.m. Free admission and pizza.

CU Museum of Natural History and Facilities Management will be hosting their annual Spring Campus Tree Walks with Arborist Vince Aquino and Alan Nelson, retired Outdoor Services director. Two tours will be offered: the first from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, and the second from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Rain or shine. Tours are free, open to the public and will start at the south entrance of the CU Museum of Natural History at 15th and Broadway. Reservations are not required. All ages are welcome.

Join us for free food, fun, nostalgic games (including Apples to Apples) and coloring! Bring your own cap. We will also have lots of craft supplies to decorate your graduation caps. Take a break from studying and connect with new and old friends; all staff, students and faculty are welcome.

Join the Museum of Natural History for a free lecture titled "Ancient Dugout Canoes in the Mississippi-Missouri Watershed," presented by Peter Wood. In the 16th and 17th centuries, large vessels were fashioned from cedar, poplar and cottonwood trunks. The talk will address how big, numerous and widely dispersed these canoes were; how far back in time they go; and how the introduction of European metal tools influenced or altered their construction. The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m., at the CU Musuem (Henderson Building).

Researchers are launching a Denver-based study exploring the potential of community gardening to promote nutrition, improve active lifestyles and prevent cancer. Seeking individuals over the age of 18 who are relatively new to gardening and offering financial compensation, the study will work with community gardeners and people on garden waiting lists to measure behavior changes. If you are interested or would like more information, email angel.villalobos@colorado.edu or call 303-724-1235.

CU South Denver recently embarked upon an ambitious strategic planning process that will help define a vision to bring innovative education models to the South Denver community. We want to better understand the unique needs of South Denver businesses, employers, residents, educators and our extended CU family. Take the questionnaire, or participate in the April 28 Open Forum.

In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, large vessels were fashioned from cedar, poplar and cottonwood trunks. But how big, how numerous and how widely dispersed were these canoes? How far back do they go in time, and how did the introduction of European metal tools influence or alter the construction of these boats? The May 3 talk will suggest preliminary answers to these and related questions. The event is co-sponsored by the Indian Peaks Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society.