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Date: Mon Feb 02 2009 - 05:30:45 MST
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 05:30:45 -0700 (MST) From: Buff Bulletin <memofrom@Colorado.EDU> Subject: Buff Bulletin 02/02/2009
SUBJECT: Buff Bulletin 02/02/2009
Buff Bulletin
02 February 2009, Monday
A Boulder Campus digest of current events
In this issue:
--- Last Chance to Nominate Someone for Serving Communities Award
--- Communication Seminar
--- Email & Business Writing Seminar
--- Feb Training Sessions From Accounting and Business Support
--- 457 Retirement Plan Appointments, Boulder Campus, Feb 11-12
--- 2009 Chancellor's Employee of the Year Award
--- Studio Arts in Mexico This Summer! Interest Meeting: 2/5
--- Study Denmark for a Semester or Summer (in English)!
--- Film and Art in Rome Next Summer! Interest Meeting: 2/4
LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR SERVING COMMUNITIES AWARD
IECE is accepting nominations for the Serving Communities Award to
recognize the importance of civilly engaged citizens. The award will
honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student who embody
the values/actions of an engaged citizen, whose work contributes to the
vitality of our communities and contributes to CU-Boulder~Rs civic
mission. Each recipient receives a $500 award and plaque. Applications
due 5 pm, Feb. 13.
Contact: Peter.Simons@colorado.edu
Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/iece/iece_programs.html
COMMUNICATION SEMINAR
Trainer: Katherine Skallerud, Organizational & Employee Development -
This 2 hour communication seminar focuses on analyzing barriers that
inhibit listening skills. Identify skills in speaking clearly,
directly, and strategize solutions to communication challenges. If
you're committed to enhancing this skill, then this seminar is
designed for you! Tuesday, Feb. 10 9-11am, ARC 346
Contact: Please call 2-8103 to register
Additional information:
http://www.colorado.edu/humres/training/seminars.html?a=51
EMAIL AND BUSINESS WRITING SEMINAR
Instructor: Katherine Skallerud, Organizational & Employee Development
If you think you suffer from ~Swriter~Rs block~T every time you sit down
to write, this seminar could change your perception about writing. It is
designed to help you communicate more effectively through e-mail and
business letter writing. You will improve your communication skills by
learning to write clearly, concisely, and humanely. Wednesday, Mar. 4,
ARC 346
Contact: Please call 2-8103 to register
Additional information:
http://www.colorado.edu/humres/training/seminars.html?a=51
FEBRUARY TRAINING SESSIONS FROM ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
February training opportunities from ABS: Feb 10 and 13: PeopleSoft
Finance and Procurement Basic Training, 8:30~V4:30 , RL6, 3215 Marine
Street ~V Science Center, room W179; February 19: Reading and
Understanding Monthly Financial Statements, 9-11am, ARC, 3100 Marine
Street, room 446, a time for questions will be allotted after the class.
Please send an email to ABSTraining@colorado.edu to sign up.
Registration is required.
Contact: Diana Vidal 303-492-8648
Additional information:
http://abs.colorado.edu/ABS_WEB/WEB_2003/ABS_Training.htm
457 RETIREMENT PLAN APPOINTMENTS, BOULDER CAMPUS, FEB. 11-12
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 Feb. 11, UMC 404 (Main Campus) or Feb. 12th, ARC 354
(East Campus), call 303-737-7720 to make an appointment. Evenings e-mail
joyce.reuter@gwrs.com.
Contact: Joyce Reuter: joyce.reuter@gwrs.com
Additional information: http://www.colorado457.com
2009 CHANCELLOR'S EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Please nominate deserving staff for the 2009 Chancellor's Employee of
the Year Award. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, Mar
6. To nominate a staff member, simply forward a letter of nomination and
a minimum of two letters supporting the nomination to: Chancellor's
Office, 17 UCB. For more details see the ad in the Silver & Gold Record,
or call Alice Clark at x28908.
Contact: Alice Clark
STUDIO ARTS IN MEXICO THIS SUMMER! INTEREST MEETING: 2/5
Students can earn Studio Arts credits in a beautiful colonial Mexican
silver town nestled in the mountains of Guerrero this summer. Studio
Arts and the Mexican Aesthetic a 3-week, 3-credit course led by Dr.
George Rivera - explores how art is woven into the fabric of Mexican
culture via an interdisciplinary approach that includes on-site visits
to archaeological sites, cathedrals, museums, and galleries.
Informational meeting: Thursday, Feb 5, 3 pm, UMC 381.
Contact: George.Rivera@Colorado.EDU
Additional information: http://studyabroad.colorado.edu
STUDY DENMARK FOR A SEMESTER OR SUMMER (IN ENGLISH)!
Students can spend a semester or summer in the charming and progressive
city of Copenhagen while taking outstanding classes in English! Courses
are offered for most majors, and include numerous course-related
excursions in Denmark and around Europe. You can experience Danish
culture through host family opportunities or by living with
Danish students. Learn more at an informational meeting:
Thursday, Feb. 5 from 4-5pm in UMC 415-417.
Contact: Cindy Kraft (Cindy.Kraft@Colorado.EDU
Additional information: http://studyabroad.colorado.edu
FILM AND ART IN ROME NEXT SUMMER! INTEREST MEETING: 2/4
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, Feb 4, 4:30PM, UMC 247.
Contact: Suranjan Ganguly (ganguly@colorado.edu)
Additional information: http://studyabroad.colorado.edu
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