February 15, 2013 Students CU-Boulder Today

In this Issue

Chancellor's Corner: Black history is our history

As we celebrate Black History Month, we realize our African-American heroes are also our American heroes: Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Jackie Robinson, the Tuskegee Airmen, the architects of the Underground Railroad, the Little Rock Nine, and those who lost their lives or loved ones in the ugly but important domestic battles of the Civil Rights Movement. Our past was built on uncommon tenacity and courage. >>

Coburn & Morris To Compete At 106th Millrose Games Feb. 16

CU-Boulder seniors Emma Coburn and Joe Morris have been invited to compete on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the 106th Millrose Games, one of the most prestigious indoor track and field meets in the world.

The Millrose Games will take place at The Armory in New York City and features some of the world’s top talent. Coburn is entered in the women’s New York Road Runners’ Wanamaker Mile while Morris will race in the 60-meter dash.

Student HIV tester tries to make process less intimidating

As a student coordinator and HIV tester for Community Health, Tia Marks acknowledges that the experience of getting tested and talking about transmission of HIV can be tricky, difficult and unusual. Therefore, having trained, state certified peers test CU students makes the conversation about HIV and transmission much more relatable, she says. Student testers understand student life, and the state certification gives them the skills and knowledge to deliver a reliable test.

Community Notes

Interested in an international career? Learn more Feb. 20

Are you interested in exploring a career abroad? Join Career Services on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 5:30-7 p.m., in C4C Abrams Lounge to meet several professionals who have chosen international careers in various fields, and hear what they have to say about their experience and how to make it happen for yourself. All Majors & class levels welcome. No need to register.

Losing Ground discussion: Equality Since the Civil Rights Era

An eye-opening conversation on why the disparity gap has significantly widened since the Civil Rights era on issues of health, education, criminal justice, poverty, etc. Following 18 months of intensive research, national news investigators from I-News Network have uncovered startling new data that shows how equity and racial attainment have plummeted for communities in Colorado and on the national front. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by I-News Network and CU’s Center for Multicultural Affairs and Community Health.

Increase the Peace: The Crown Hight's riots

Students are invited to a screening of the Showtime movie "Crown Heights," on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hellems room 252. The movie chronicles Dr. Laz's remarkable race relations efforts during the Crown Heights race riots in 1991. As a featured guest speaker at major conventions and book fairs throughout the globe, his lectures have been referred to as exciting, meaningful, entertaining, and thought provoking.

There will be Q&A following the movie, and a music/singing/beatboxing/jamming session!

Free Pizza will be served.

Website: http://www.jewishcu.com

Ally Week is Feb. 16-22

Save the date for multiple events on allyship, co-sponsored by the Women's Resource Center, Center for Multicultural Affairs, SORCE, GLBTQ Resource Center, QPOC - Queer People Of Color, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc., CUSG and Counseling and Psychological Services.