Student Buff Bulletin 02/17/2011

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    Student Buff Bulletin
    17 February 2011, Thursday

    A Boulder Campus digest of current events

    In this issue:

    --- Full Moon Labyrinth Nightwalk - Friday, Feb. 18, 7 pm: Hot Cocoa and
            Cookies Afterwards
    --- Activate 2Day- We Rise Together
    --- Peace Corps Palooza
    --- Friday Night Film Series: "Morning Glory" in CHEM 140
    --- Sustainability Job Search Workshop Thursday, Feb. 24,6-7:30 pm
    --- Inflammation and Health Study Volunteers Needed!
    --- Fiske Planetarium Shows!
    --- Banff Film Festival
    --- CU Spring Break Wilderness Trips
    --- Girl Talk for First-Years!
    --- Sugar Free Feminism Presents "Body Image: Beyond the Numbers"
    --- Wandering in the World of Chinese Characters: Images and Books from the
            University Libraries East Asian Collection on Display in the Norlin Library,
            First Floor, through Spring 2011

    FULL MOON LABYRINTH NIGHTWALK- FRIDAY, FEB. 18 AT 7 PM : HOT COCOA
    AND COOKIES AFTERWARDS

    All are welcome to come to a night labyrinth walk. The labyrinth is an ancient
    way of prayer and meditation and centering your spiritual journey. It is not a
    maze, but a journey into the center and back out. Our outdoor labyrinth is open
    to all at any time. Come experience a new kind of praying and connecting with
    yourself and with God. At St. Aidan's Episcopal Church and Canterbury Colorado
    (across from CU Engineering).
    Contact: John H Moore

    ACTIVATE 2DAY - WE RISE TOGETHER

    A two day conference, April 1-2 at D.U., sponsored by the Puksta Scholars
    Program and Flobots.Org, the non-profit arm of the Flobots, the Denver based,
    nationally known Hip Hop group. Learn to take action on issues you care about,
    engage in a day of service and connect with community action leaders. Limited
    to 100 participants so register early. For more information and to register,
    http://www.du.edu/ccesl/news/activate2day.html. Questions:
    peter.simons@colorado.edu .
    Contact: Peter Simons
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/puksta

    PEACE CORPS PALOOZA

    When: Thursday, March 3rd, 7 pm
    Where: UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom

    Peace Corps is actively seeking volunteers to serve across the globe. Come to
    the Peace Corps Palooza to learn about the organization, life as volunteer, and
    the application process. Also, explore volunteer opportunities in areas including:
    education, youth/community development, agriculture, health and HIV/AIDS,
    business development, environment and information technology. All CU
    students are welcome. Life is calling-how far will you go?
    Contact: Alea Richmond
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/iece/peacecorps/

    FRIDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES "MORNING GLORY" IN CHEM 140

    Program Council is proud to host a free screening of the new comedy "Morning
    Glory" at 9 pm on Friday, Feb. 18. Starring Rachel McAdams, "Morning Glory" is a
    movie about an upstart television producer that accepts the challenge of
    reviving a struggling morning show program with warring co-hosts. After taking
    the job, it proves to be more difficult than even she might be able to handle.
    Visit http://www.programcouncil.com for more info.
    Contact: Chris Kennedy
    Additional information: http://www.programcouncil.com

    SUSTAINABILITY JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 6-7:30 PM

    The process of finding jobs and internships can be overwhelming! If you're
    interested in working in a career where you can make an environmental
    difference, this workshop is for you. We'll cover some of the best job search
    strategies and provide helpful tips to using online resources. Our focus includes
    sustainable social networking strategies, websites and other resources, and what
    to say at networking events. Space is limited, so show up early and bring your
    laptop.
    Contact: Environmental Center, ecenter@coloradu.edu or Career Services
    303-492-6541
    Additional information:
    http://ecenter.colorado.edu/resources/events-calendar/view/184/177

    INFLAMMATION AND HEALTH STUDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

    The IPA Lab needs volunteers for a study about the role of inflammation on
    blood vessel function and insulin resistance.

    You may qualify if you are:
    -Male
    -Aged 18-30 years
    -A non-smoker
    -Not taking prescription medications
    -Not doing regular aerobic exercise
    -Available weekday mornings during Spring 2011 semester

    Benefits Include:
    -Blood panel (including: cholesterol and glucose)
    -Body composition
    -VO2max fitness test
    -Dietary analysis
    -Monetary compensation for time

    If interested, e-mail CVStudy@Colorado.EDU or call 303-492-2485

    Contact: Molly or Cody
    Additional information:
    http://www.colorado.edu/intphys/research/cardiovascular.html

    FISKE PLANETARIUM SHOWS!

    Tuesday, Feb. 22, enjoy a Spanish star talk "Astronoma de Nuestros
    Antepasados Con Tito Salas" 7:30 pm.

    Thursday, Feb. 24 is "CO Skies: Life After Space Shuttle" 7:30pm, free for
    students with ID.

    Friday, Feb. 25, 7:30 pm "Aboriginal Skies: Dr. John Stocke."

    Friday, Feb. 25, Sommers-Bausch Observatory hosts free public viewing 8 pm,
    weather permitting.

    Friday, Feb. 25 Laser KISS, 9:30 pm and Dark Side of the Moon, 10:45pm.

    $7 all ages.

    Saturday, Feb. 26-Matinees 2 pm "Kids In Space," 3:15 pm "Laser
    Symphony of the Stars."

    Contact: Jacque Sykes
    Additional information: http://fiske.colorado.edu

    BANFF FILM FESTIVAL

    CU Outdoor Program Benefit and REI sponsored Banff Film Festival. Boulder
    Theater Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2 at 7 pm. Tickets $15 at
    Boulder REI and Boulder Theater. See the Outdoor Program at the Rec Center for
    details.
    Contact: Doug Mahon
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/rec-center/outdoorprogram

    CU SPRING BREAK WILDERNESS TRIPS

    Join other students for a CU Spring Break Wilderness Trip either canoeing the
    Ruby Horse Thief Canyon on the Colorado River (five days) or backpacking the
    Utah desert (eight days). Cost includes course food, instruction, transportation
    and gear. No experience necessary. Call the Outdoor Program desk for details:
    303-492-6080.
    Contact: Doug Mahon
    Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/rec-center/outdoorprogram

    GILR TALK FOR FIRST-YEARS!

    Come decorate cupcakes and enjoy "girl talk" with your fellow freshman women!
    We will discuss what women should know in their first year of college as well
    as many other topics centered around female first-year students. Come to
    "Girl Talk" on Feb. 22 at 7 pm in the Hallet Hall Student Lounge. We hope to see
    you there!
    Contact: Renee (renee.roberts@colorado.edu)
    Additional information:
    http://www.colorado.edu/womensresourcecenter/events/events.htm

    SUGAR FREE FEMINISM PRESENTS "BODY IMAGE: BEYOND THE NUMBERS"

    Felicia Reynolds Greer and Anne Schuster will facilitate a discussion around
    healthy body image, moving past the fat/thin dichotomy and being healthy
    at every size. Body Image: Beyond the Numbers will take place on Wednesday,
    Feb. 23 at 3 pm in the Women's Resource Center (UMC 416). We hope to see
    you there!
    Contact: Evy Valencia (valencia.evy@gmail.com)
    Additional information:
    http://www.colorado.edu/womensresourcecenter/events/events.htm

    WANDERING IN THE WORLD OF CHINESE CHARACTERS: IMAGES AND BOOKS
    FROM THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES EAST ASIAN COLLECTION TO DISPLAY IN THE
    NORLIN LIBRARY, FIRST FLOOR, THROUGH SPRING 2011

    Trace the history of early writing in China and Japan. Characters were developed
    in China over time and then introduced into Japan and adapted. Calligraphic
    styles in both countries evolved into distinctive forms that display functionality
    and beauty. Created with funding from the Center for Asian Studies and the
    University Libraries in conjunction with the Center for Humanities and the Arts
    2010-2011 China theme.
    Contact: Deborah.Fink@colorado.edu
    Additional information:
    http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/eastasian/exhibit.htm

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