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Date: Mon May 03 2010 - 01:34:29 MDT
Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 01:34:29 -0600 (MDT) From: Buff Bulletin <memofrom@Colorado.EDU> Subject: Buff Bulletin 05/03/2010
SUBJECT: Buff Bulletin 05/03/2010
Buff Bulletin
03 May 2010, Monday
A Boulder Campus digest of current events
In this issue:
--- Register Now and Save with Early Registration Rates for Colorado
Learning and Teaching with Technology (COLTT) Conference
--- Let the Distribution Center Help You with Your Storage Needs!
--- Camp Shakespeare Registration - Save $100
--- 50% off Lap Top Bags - Just In Time For Summer Travel
--- Why Fiction is Better than Fact: Writing the Historical Prequel
--- The Wolves of Transylvania
--- Fundamentals of Supervision Course in Summer
--- Summer Parking
--- TIAA-CREF Personal Financial Counseling on the Boulder Campus in May
--- 457 Retirement Plan Appointments May 24 - Main Campus
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE WITH EARLY REGISTRATION RATES FOR COLORADO LEARNING
AND TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY (COLTT) CONFERENCE
Register NOW and save! Plan your summer around COLTT 2010 to be held Aug.
11-12! See Keynote Speaker Adrian Sannier, a renowned academic and
technology thought leader - recently of ASU now with Pearson eCollege and
featured speaker Dr. J. John Cohen, Immunology Department, UCD Anscheutz and
the co-founder of the now international Mini Med School. Jump out of the
chute with tons of great sessions and workshops on the latest and greatest
on learning-teaching-technology!
Contact: Jill Lester
Additional information: http://www.cu.edu/coltt
LET THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER HELP YOU WITH YOUR STORAGE NEEDS!
The Distribution Center provides temporary and long term archive and
inventoried storage for Boulder campus departments in secured climate
controlled areas. Rates: $7.98 per pallet per month. Bulk floor storage
$0.81 per square foot per month. The Distribution Center will normally pick
up and deliver storage items at no extra charge. Larger pick ups, however,
that require more than one person will be billed at an hourly rate of
$42.81/hr.
Contact: Inventory and Storage, 303-492-6322,
materiel.management@colorado.edu
Additional information:
http://www.colorado.edu/facman/distmail/materiel/index.html
CAMP SHAKESPEARE REGISTRATION - SAVE $100
For children ages 10-18, this lively and challenging three-week summer
intensive focuses on skills needed for performing Shakespeare, as students
learn from Colorado Shakespeare Festival professionals. Camp is held on-site
at the CSF facilities: July 19-Aug. 7, with public performances on Aug.5-7.
Included in tuition: a commemorative t-shirt, PLUS campers attend "The
Taming of the Shrew." Tuition: $730. Reference this bulletin and save $100.
Contact: Melinda J. Scott, melinda.scott@colorado.edu, 303-492-1973
Additional information: http://www.coloradoshakes.org/campshakespeare
50% OFF LAP TOP BAGS - JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER TRAVEL
Take 50% off any laptop bag at the CU Book Store May 3-8. Just mention this
special at check out! Have a wonderful summer and great travels! (Excludes
iPad cases.)
Contact: CU Book Store
Additional information: http://www.cubookstore.com
WHY FICTION IS BETTER THAN FACT: WRITING THE HISTORICAL PREQUEL
Friends of the CU Libraries will host Michael McGarrity, acclaimed mystery
writer, Friday, May 14, 7 p.m., at CU's Wolf Law Building. Mr. McGarrity is
the author of the Kevin Kerney novel series including Tuloarosa, Mexican Hat
and his latest, Dead or Alive. Light catered reception preceding the
presentation. Free parking in lot 470 west of the Law School. Free and open
to the public.
Contact: Mary Jane Campbell, 303-492-7511
Additional information:
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/friends/activities.htm
THE WOLVES OF TRANSYLVANIA
Wednesday, May 5, 7 p.m.: Join us for Alan Sparks' talk about the wolves of
Transylvania in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. This area comprises the
last significant wilderness in Europe west of Russia and contains several
large carnivores. Sparks will describe the ecology and behavior of wolves
in this area, their historical and present status, and issues of coexistence
and conservation.
Contact: Public Programs
Additional information: http://cumuseum.colorado.edu
FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION COURSE IN SUMMER
Facilitator: Katherine Skallerud, Organizational & Employee Development.
This course is for lead workers and individuals who supervise staff,
students, seasonal and temporary employees. The following supervision skills
are covered: supervisor's function, communication, delegation, on-the-job
training, conflict management, coaching and diversity. It is also an
excellent course for staff preparing to supervise. Wednesdays, June 2, 9,
16, 23 and 30, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., ARC 346, Marine St.
Contact: Please call 2-8103 or email Yee.Chan@colorado.edu tp register.
Additional information:
http://www.colorado.edu/humres/training/training.html?a=51
SUMMER PARKING
Inexpensive summer parking is available at CU's Wesley Chapel. 1290 Folsom
St. across the street from Folsom Field, one block north of Colorado Ave.
Only $80! There are only six spots left! We also have fall parking, spring
parking and discounted year-'round parking. Call 303-443-3934 and ask for
Jason.
Contact: Roger Wolsey
Additional information: http://www.wesleyf.org
TIAA-CREF PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELING ON THE BOULDER CAMPUS IN MAY
TIAA-CREF will be offering Personal Financial Counseling at the University
of Colorado - Boulder: May 18, 25 and 26. To schedule an appointment, please
call 1-800-732-8353 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. MT or visit our website at
http://www.tiaa-cref.org .
Contact: TIAA-CREF, 1-800-732-8353
Additional information: http://www.tiaa-cref.org
457 RETIREMENT PLAN APPOINTMENTS May 24th - MAIN CAMPUS
New hires, ALL regular and temporary employees, the 457 Plan is a voluntary
PRETAX retirement account - enroll at any time. Start 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. For a private
appointment to enroll, get information or review your account on April 5,
UMC 404, call 303-737-7720.
Contact: Joyce Reuter, 970-420-4691, joyce.reuter@gwrs.com
Additional information: http://www.colorado457.com
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