Buff Bulletin 11/10/2008

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    Buff Bulletin
    10 November 2008, Monday

    A Boulder Campus digest of current events

    In this issue:

    --- 11th Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference
    --- Fiske Planetarium News!
    --- Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose: Self-Care from the Perspective of
        Buddhist Psychology
    --- Nominate a Student for the CU Proud Award
    --- The Energy and Climate Challenge: Policy Advice for the New
        President, Monday, Nov. 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m., UMC 235, Free and Open
        to the Public
    --- November Blood Drive
    --- CHA's Work-in-Progress Series
    --- International Environmental Journalism Summit
    --- Mesoamerica Resiste! The Beehive Collective Nov. 13 5:30 p.m.,
        Humanaties 1B50
    --- Interested in Hosting a Cultural Event this Spring?
    --- 457 Retirement Plan Appointments, Boulder Campus, Nov. 13 and 20
    --- Buffs Recycle Their Stuff
    --- Study Film and Art in Rome Next Summer! Interest Meeting: Nov.12
    --- Earth Plastering and Natural Finishes Workshop - 10% Staff and
        Faculty Discount

    11th ANNUAL ACCESSING HIGHER GROUND CONFERENCE

    The 11th annual Accessing Higher Ground conference on Assistive Technology
    and Accessible Media in Higher Education will be held at the Millennium
    Harvest House Boulder, adjacent to the University of Colorado-Boulder
    campus on Nov. 11-14. Most sessions are free to CU- Boulder faculty and
    staff. Please register at http://www.colorado.edu/atconference/campus/
    Contact: Howard Kramer
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/atconference

    FISKE PLANETARIUM NEWS!

    Nov. 10, Join Matt Benjamin in "Colorado Skies: Extraterrestrial Life"
    on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Free with CU ID! Then explore "Many Faces of
    Hubble" on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting, Sommers-Bausch
    Observatory opens Friday 8 p.m. for free public viewing. Friday laser
    shows: 9:30 p.m. Laser MUSE, 10:45 p.m. Pink Floyd: Welcome to the
    Machine, $5 all ages. There will be no Saturday family shows due to
    the CU football game.
    Contact: Connie Vargas
    Additional information: Fiske.colorado.edu

    NOT TOO TIGHT, NOT TOO LOOSE: SELF-CARE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF
    BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY

    Join us for a Lunch and Learn workshop presenting Buddhist
    Psychological ideas on self-care and life balance. Using a non-
    religious approach, we will discuss simple concepts for relating with
    our minds and emotions and how to skillfully apply these ideas to our
    human journey. Wed, Nov.12, 12-1 p.m., UMC 353. Call 2-6766 to
    register. Presented by Chris Le, M.A. & Jason Appt, M.A.,
    Psychotherapists, Well Being Counseling Center. Sponsored by the
    Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
    Contact: Serenity Chambers
    Additional information:
    http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/fsap/workshops.html

    NOMINATE A STUDENT FOR THE CU PROUD AWARD

    Nominations are now being accepted for the CU Proud Award, an opportunity
    to recognize CU students who by virtue of their actions set a standard for
    other students to emulate. Nominations can be submitted by anyone with
    verifiable knowledge of a student's conduct. The award, created by the CU
    Parents Association, is given on an on going basis as nominations are
    received and approved. Visit
    http://www.colorado.edu/parentrelations/programs.html for information
    /instructions and an electronic nomination form.
    Contact: Parent Relations, 303-492-1098
    Additional information:
    http://www,colorado.edu/parentrelations/programs.html

    THE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHALLENGE: POLICY ADVICE FOR THE NEW PRESIDENT,
    MONDAY, NOV. 17, 8:30 - 10:30 A.M., UMC 235, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    "The Energy and Climate Challenge: Policy Advice for the New President" by
    Professor Daniel Kammen, UC-Berkeley energy expert, followed by a panel
    discussion with Jean Fruci, Democratic staff, House Committee on Science
    and Technology; Michael Rodemeyer, former Democratic staff, House Committee
    on Science and Technology; and Tom Weimer, Republican staff, House
    Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. This event opens a day
    -long Energy Initiative Research Symposium.
    Contact: Carl Koval
    Additional information: http://ei.colorado.edu/2008_symposium

    NOVEMBER BLOOD DRIVE

    Blood drive hosted by Boulder Campus StaffCouncil and UCSU, Nov.
    10th-13th, UMC #235. Nov. 14th at UMC Fountain and Norlin Library.
    Donation times 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bonfils needs 4,000+ donors each
    week just for Colorado's needs. Walk-ins welcome, or contact Bonfils
    303-363-2300 or http://www.bonfils.org for appointment. Online
    scheduling, site code 0248 for Nov. 10th-13th, code 6415 Norlin bus
    and code 6414 UMC bus when searching for a donation location
    Contact: Lori jackson 303-492-5473
    Additional information: Staff

    CHA's WORK-IN-PROGRESS SERIES

    The Center for Humanities and the Arts invites you to our Work-in-
    Progress Series featuring Albert Alhadeff, Professor of Art and Art
    History. Professor Alhadeff will speak on "Us and Them: Camper's 'facial
    line' and Gericault's 'Raft'." Advance copies are available in Macky 201
    or electronically by emailing paula.anderson@colorado.edu. This event will
    be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. in Macky 202.
    Contact: Paula Anderson at 2-1423 or paula.anderson@colorado.edu
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/CHA/events/

    INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM SUMMIT

    Center for Environmental Journalism invites you to panel discussions
    between European and American environmental journalists discussing how
    environmental issues are covered, how journalism influences public
    perceptions on key issues such as climate change. American and
    European coverage will be compared for shared values, and where we
    diverge in our journalistic practice. Thursday, Nov. 13, UMC Aspen
    room. American panel 9:30 a.m., European panel 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
    there will be a roundtable discussion.
    Contact: Do-a Olivier
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej

    MESOAMERICA RESISTE! THE BEEHIVE COLLECTIVE NOV. 13 5:30 P.M.,
    HUMANITIES 1B50

    The Bees are coming! The Beehive Collective is coming to campus for
    an interactive, graphic workshop presenting the 3rd installment of
    their regional mural series. Mesoamerica Resiste, a "metaphorical
    journey through the brutal and courageous history of Central
    America". Join CU Wild, EJSC, and SEAC for an evening of art,
    environment, and social justice!
    Contact: Heather Hansman
    Additional information: http://www.beehivecollective.org

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING A CULTURAL EVENT THIS SPRING?

    The Cultural Events Board can help fund student groups interested in
    hosting culturally relevant events! The deadline for submitting a
    budget proposal to the Student Organizations Finance Office is Jan. 21st.
    If you have any questions please contact Caroline Clark at
    student.outreach.ceb@gmail.com. Visit http://www.culturaleventsboard.org
    for more information!
    Contact: Caroline Clark

    457 RETIREMENT PLAN APPOINTMENTS, BOULDER CAMPUS, NOV. 13 AND 20

    New hires, part- and full-time employees, the 457 Plan is a supplemental
    retirement account. You can enroll with as little as $25/month separate
    from your 403(b)/401(k) plan contributions! Contributions and earnings
    grow tax-deferred until money is withdrawn. To enroll, get info or review
    your account Nov. 13th ARC 150 (East Campus) or Nov. 20th UMC 353 (Main
    Campus),call 303-830-3520 to make an appointment. Evenings:
    joyce.reuter@gwrs.com.
    Contact: Joyce Reuter
    Additional information: http://www.colorado457.com

    BUFFS RECYCLE THEIR STUFF

    Stop by the CU Book store and "recycle" cold weather clothing,
    children's books, lightly used school supplies or canned food Nov. 12.
    Receive a 20% off coupon to use in the store when you recycle and get
    a free CU Re-usable bag! Recycled school supplies will be 20% off and
    don't miss the chance to purchase your Ralphie Goes Green tee. A
    portion of the proceeds from the tee support recycling here on campus!
    Contact: CU Book Store
    Additional information: http://www.cubookstore.com

    STUDY FILM AND ART IN ROME NEXT SUMMER! INTEREST MEETING: NOV. 12

    Students can spend three weeks in May & June studying film, art, and
    culture in Rome. All majors can apply and receive 3 UD credits. Course
    taught in English. Fulfills UD Lit. & Arts core. Program led by Film
    Studies professor, Suranjan Ganguly. Film screenings and lectures are
    combined with excursions in & around Rome. Learn more at an
    informational meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m., UMC 415.
    Contact: Suranjan Ganguly (ganguly@colorado.edu)
    Additional information: http://studyabroad.colorado.edu

    EARTH PLASTERING AND NATURAL FINISHES WORKSHOP - 10% STAFF AND FACULTY
    DISCOUNT

    The Sustainable Practices Certificate Program is offering a 3-day, non-
    credit course on Natural Plasters and Finishes. This course covers the
    basics of clay and lime, and a selection of natural finish products,
    pigments, additives and sealers. Participants will prepare and apply a
    variety of finishes on a straw bale home under construction in North
    Boulder. Taught by natural building expert Laura Bartels. Nov. 14th -
    16th, $440, Register now at 303-492-5148.
    Contact: James Wentworth
    Additional information:
    http://conted.colorado.edu/programs/independent-learning/sustainable-practices/natural-plasters/

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