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Date: Tue Jan 24 2012 - 05:34:30 MST
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:34:30 -0700 (MST) From: Student Buff Bulletin <memofrom@Colorado.EDU> Subject: Student Buff Bulletin 01/23/2012
SUBJECT: Student Buff Bulletin 01/23/2012
Student Buff Bulletin
23 January 2012, Monday
A Boulder Campus digest of current events
In this issue:
--- International Volunteer Opportunity
--- Facebook and Twitter Fan? Follow the Libraries
--- This Week at International Film Series
--- Bowling Leagues, Poker Tournaments, Pool Tournaments and More
--- Wake Up Call: Land Rich, Dirt Poor: Challenges to Asset Building in Native
America
--- Prioritize your Health this Year! Free HIV Testing in a Safe and
Confidential Space
--- Are You Interested in the Business of Sports?
--- The Forum - Permanent Engagement Structure
--- Calling All Buffs
--- Service-Learning Abroad Programs!
--- GRE Prep On Campus - Sign Up Now and Save
--- Serve Your Community, Meet New Friends, Build Your Resume with Silver
Wings! (National Organization)
--- WebCal Retirement
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The International English Center at CU Boulder seeks native English speakers to
volunteer with our Conversation Partner Program. Meet with an IEC student
for one hour per week and talk about different topics ranging from school,
interests, travel, etc. We have students from around the world! This program is
a great opportunity to learn about another culture and share your own.
Please contact Stephanie at convpart@colorado.edu or 303-492-5547 with
questions or for an application.
Contact: Stephanie Ahlgrain
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FAN? FOLLOW THE LIBRARIES
Be in the know about all the University Libraries have to offer, including
study and research tips, workshops, events, special services, extended
hours and get to know the fabulous librarians who are here to support you
and your research. Plus, we want to hear from you - share your ideas on our
spaces and services! Find us on Facebook as CU Boulder Libraries and on Twitter
@ucblibraries.
Contact: Deborah.Fink@colorado.edu
Additional information: http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/
THIS WEEK AT INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES
Wednesday and Thursday night, Jan. 25-26, Lars Von Trier's "Melancholia" at 7
and 9:30 p.m. See the hauntingly beautiful meditation on depression
starring Kirsten Dunst.
Friday and Saturday night, Jan. 27-28, "Sundance Shorts," at 7 and 9 p.m.
Sunday night, Jan. 29, the true story of Bruce Lee's mentor, "The Legend is Born
IP Man," at 7 p.m. only.
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/
BOWLING LEAGUES, POKER TOURNAMENTS, POOL TOURNAMENTS AND MORE
Come on and play! Register for Sunday Night Bowling Leagues - only $100 per
four-person team for all five weeks of league!
Other special weekly events:
Monday Night Bowling - two hours at $8 per person
Tuesday Night Free Poker Tournaments
Wednesday Drop-in Pool Tournaments at $2 per person
Singles Bowling Tournaments and more!
Food, beverage, HDTVs, games arcade, free Wii - a lot of fun for everyone!
Open seven days/week, The Connection, first floor UMC.
Contact: theconnection@colorado.edu, 303-492-6338
Additional information: http://umc.colorado.edu/connection
WAKE UP CALL: LAND RICH, DIRT POOR: CHALLENGES TO ASSET BUILDING IN
NATIVE AMERICA
Jan. 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Dennis Small Cultural Center, UMC 458, join us
for coffee and snacks plus thought-provoking discussion of topic from "The
Color of Wealth," award-winning book by Lui, Robles, Leondar-Wright, Brewer &
Adamson. 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: http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/cma
PRIORITIZE YORU HEALTH THIS YEAR! FREE HIV TESTING IN A SAFE AND
CONFIDENTIAL SPACE
Community Health offers free and confidential HIV testing for CU students.
Learn about ways to reduce HIV and STI transmission. Ask any sexual health
questions. Mondays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in UMC 411 and Atlas 202. Tuesdays
from 1-3 p.m in UMC 411 and from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Will Vill's Darley
Commons. Results in 20 minutes. No appointment necessary.
Contact: Community Health 303-492-2937 healthbuffs@colorado.edu
Additional information:
http://healthcenter.colorado.edu/communityhealth/services/hiv-testing/
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS?
The Business of Sports Certificate is an intensive, six-credit course for
students interested in pursuing careers in sports and recreation. In the
morning, learn basic business concepts including: Sports Law, Leadership,
Sports Marketing, etc. In the afternoon, work in groups on experiential,
researched-based projects designed by contributing partners, such as
Verizon or the Denver Broncos. BOS runs June 4-July 20. Learn more at a Leeds
info session (Room S233) on Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. or Jan. 30 at 12 p.m.
Contact: Frances Mahoney
Additional information: http://leeds.colorado.edu/BOS
THE FORUM - PERMANENT ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
We want your input! The Permanent Engagement Structure (PES) is a group of
student leaders, administrators, staff and faculty whose purpose is to
share ideas on improving campus climate especially around matters of race and
gender. PES's ultimate goal is to identify approaches and messaging that work
for constantly improving and anticipating campus climate enhancement on and
off campus. Join the "townhall" meeting on Monday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. in
the UMC 235.
Contact: Alphonse Keasley
Additional information: http://pesforum.colorado.edu/about-pes-forum
CALLING ALL BUFFS
Are you looking for a spring job? Do you want to make up to $11/hour and
up to $400/semester in Tuition Assistance?
The CU Call Center is currently hiring and positions are filling fast, so
fill-out an application today to reserve your spot!
For more details and to fill out an application online, visit:
http://co.thecallingcenter.com or call 303-541-1440.
Contact: Hayley Thompson
SERVICE-LEARNING ABROAD PROGRAMS
A new Service-Learning Abroad Program which integrates course work and
service to local comunities gives students the unique and powerful opportunity
to combine their passion for study abroad and service to global communities: a
truly transformative experience. Information:
http://studyabroad.colorado.edu/?go=gettingstarted. Contact Cloud Baffour,
baffour@colorado.edu.
Contact: Cloud Baffour
Additional information: http://studyabroad.colorado.edu/?go=gettingstarted
GRE PREP ON CAMPUS - SIGN UP NOW AND SAVE
Sign up today for CU's best value in GRE Prep, taught by test expert Larry
Monke.
Verbal/Writing classes begin January 30th. Quantitative starts Feb. 22. Sections
are $250 each with a 5% discount when signed up for both. Quality instruction at
an amazing price!
Complete course information available at www.higher-scores.com
Sign up tab: http://www.presidentsleadershipinstitute.org
Contact: Larry Monke
Additional information: http://www.presidentsleadershipinstitute.org
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY, MEET NEW FRIENDS, BUILD YOUR RESUME WITH SILVER
WINGS! (NATIONAL ORGANIZATION)
Want to volunteer for your community while having fun? Need career building
activities? Check-out Silver Wings! We are a national organization that
does dozens of personalized volunteer projects around the Boulder community
as well as travel nationally to conferences. There's something for everyone:
building planes, cooking dinners, adopting platoons. Beef up your resume with
monthly professional workshops and guest speakers. Interest Meeting: Tuesday,
Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m KOBL 230. How will you stand out?
Contact: Cassie Walter
WEBCAL RETIREMENT
WebCal, the University of Colorado Boulder's implementation of Sun
Microsystems's online calendaring system, is being retired from service.
Beginning Monday, Jan. 23, the application will no longer be available
for login online. The service will be shut down completely on Monday, Jan. 30.
If you have question regarding this matter, please contact Laura Gapinski
at 303-492-1452 or e-mail laura.gapisnki@colorado.edu.
Contact: Laura Gapinski: 303-492-1452 or e-mail laura.gapisnki@colorado.edu
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