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Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 03:38:10 -0600 (MDT) From: Student Buff Bulletin <memofrom@Colorado.EDU> Subject: Student Buff Bulletin 10/31/2011
SUBJECT: Student Buff Bulletin 10/31/2011
Student Buff Bulletin
31 October 2011, Monday
A Boulder Campus digest of current events
In this issue:
--- Writing Center, Wed Nov 2, noon-1, Norlin Commons E113
--- Blood Drive November 7, 8, 9, 10
--- THIS WEEK AT INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES AT MUENZINGER
--- Wake Up Call: How, EXACTLY, systems of prvilege and oppression work
--- Wanted: Art submissions for Transgender Awareness Week contest
--- Multicultural book discussion group features "From a Native Daughter" Nov.
10
--- Joel Gratz: ---How to Forecast Your Next Powder Day---
--- Physically inactive subjects needed for muscle study, $45
--- Short Fiction Group: Come discuss an enthralling short story every week in
the UMC
--- Excavations at Villa of Maxentius, 7 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, Museum of Natural
History
--- Fiske Planetarium Events
Writing Center, Wed Nov 2, noon-1, Norlin Commons E113
Writing Center, Wed Nov 2, noon-1, Norlin Commons E113 Writing experts from the
CU Writing Center will share tips, strategies, and expertise! This is the ninth
of twelve sessions in the Fall 2011 University Libraries Learner---s Lunch
series.
Contact: Alison.Hicks@colorado.edu or caroline.sinkinson@colorado.edu
Additional information: http://bit.ly/learnerslunch
Blood Drive November 7, 8, 9, 10
Boulder Staff Council sponsors Bonfils Blood Drive November 7th and 8th UMC
room 382-386 and November 9th and 10th at Recreation Center 2nd floor
conference rooms. Donation times 10:00-3:30. A goal of 1000+ units is set for
this year. A blood donation is a gift of life. Ask a friend to donate with you.
For on-line appointment www.bonfils.org site code 0248 or call 303-363-2300.
Thank you for your donation to help save lives.
Contact: Lori Jackson scouncil@colorado.edu
THIS WEEK AT INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES AT MUENZINGER
Wednesday night, 11/2, THE LAST MOVIE, with Q&A by Cox. Saturday and Sunday
night, 11/5-11/6, WORLD ON A WIRE, Saturday at 7 p.m. only and Sunday 2 p.m.
only.
Thursday night, 11/3, Starz Denver Film Festival in Boulder, showing THE FAIRY.
$10 general admission, $8 student and senior, punch cards honored.
All screenings are held in Muenzinger Auditorium, west of Folsom Stadium. For
more information please visit us at http://www.internationalfilmseries.com.
Contact: Pablo Kjolseth
Additional information: http://www.internationalfilmseries.com.
Wake Up Call: How, EXACTLY, systems of prvilege and oppression work
Thurs., Nov. 3, 9:30-10:30 in the Dennis Small Cultural Center, UMC 458, join
us for free coffee and breakfast snacks plus informative, thought-provoking
discussion of the second part of "Privilege, Power and Difference," an
important book by Allan Johnson. No reading required, just an open mind.
Discussion geared to graduate level, but all are welcome. Facilitator: Jane
Elvins, Center for Multicultural Affairs.
Contact: Jane Elvins
Additional information: www.colorado.edu/student
Wanted: Art submissions for Transgender Awareness Week contest
Submit your original artwork (any medium) with transgender experience as the
subject matter. Work must not measure over 60" in any direction. Submission
deadline Nov. 11 at 2132 14th St. Work displayed Nov. 13-14 at Out Boulder
Pride House with judging done by those attending potluck reception Nov. 13 at
5:30. For further details or flyer, contact Jane Elvins, Center for
Multicultural Affairs, 303-492-5816.
Contact: Jane Elvins
Additional information: www.colorado.edu/student
Multicultural book discussion group features "From a Native Daughter" Nov. 10
Crossing Borders Through Books, a discussion series focusing on multicultural
themed works, will feature "From a Native Daughter: Colonialism and Sovreignty
in Hawaii" on Nov. 10, 12:00-1:00 in C4C room S341. All CU community members
welcome. Light refreshments served. Facilitators: Jane Elvins and Cleo Estrada.
Contact: Jane Elvins
Additional information: www.colorado.edu/student
Joel Gratz: ---How to Forecast Your Next Powder Day---
Don---t be the only one of your friends going to class on a powder day. Come
hear how a meteorologist and his new website OpenSnow.com can keep you in the
know. Learn the tips and tricks he uses to forecast snow so you can get your
homework done a day early and enjoy powder all winter long. This is a free
event that takes place Wednesday, November 2nd at 7PM in HUMN 1B80
Contact: backctry@colorado.edu
Physically inactive subjects needed for muscle study, $45
The Department of Integrative Physiology is seeking 18-30 year-old volunteers,
who have been physically inactive (---6 months). Additional screening questions
will be asked upon inquiry. You will be asked to run downhill on a treadmill
for 30 minutes, which will produce muscle soreness. Blood samples and soreness
ratings will be collected on 5 occasions. The study will require ~3.5 hours
total, spread across 8 days. You will be paid $45 for study completion.
Contact: allenlab@colorado.edu, 303-735-6712, Molly
Short Fiction Group: Come discuss an enthralling short story every week in the
UMC
Stop by our weekly meet-ups for great discussion of a short story and a nice
break from the daily grind. The discussion is casual and all majors are
welcome. We meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the UMC (across from Alferd Packer
Grill/Baby Doe---s--we will have a sign on our table).
Come this week to discuss, ---A perfect day for bananafish--- by JD Salinger.
Find pdf at: http://www.miguelmllop.com/stories/stories/bananafish.pdf
For more info:
http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/shortfiction/fictionHome.html
Contact: Hugh Haddox
Additional information:
http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/shortfiction/fictionHome.html
Excavations at Villa of Maxentius, 7 PM, Wed. Nov. 9, Museum of Natural History
Professor Diane Conlin, as a part of the Archeological Institute of America---s
(AIA) lecture series will illustrate the results of the research team's
excavations, highlighting the discovery of a portico thought to belong to a
second century CE villa. Conlin will share the project's goals and strategies
for the 2012 season as she and her team continue to uncover the layers of Roman
history of the Villa of Maxentius in Rome. Refreshments will be served.
Contact: University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, 303.492.6892
Additional information: http://CUmuseum.Colorado.edu
Fiske Planetarium Events
Nov 1-Nov 6th
Evening Star Talks/Shows
$7 for adults, $3.50 for children/seniors, free for students/faculty with ID
Thursday, 7:30pm "CO Skies: Stellar Evolution"
No Friday shows due to CU home football game.
Saturday Matinees
$6 for adults, $3.50 for children/seniors
2:00pm "Space Storm"
3:15pm "Laser: Symphony of the Stars"
Contact: Fiske Main Office 303-492-5002
Additional information: http://fiske.colorado.edu
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