RECOMMENDED CLASS TO CHECK OUT

• Interested in youth empowerment and education reform? Contact verveer@colorado.edu to register for INVS/EDUC 2919: Renewing Democracy in Communities and Schools. A practicum course, INVS/EDUC 2919 invites undergraduates to work in teams of two or three to support local K-12 students as they identify and address salient community issues, including bullying, domestic violence, global warming, youth homelessness, immigration, school funding, teen pregnancy, teen substance abuse, and texting and driving.
• The following sections of the course, which has been approved for the Education Minor, Human Diversity Core requirement, and the AmeriCorps scholarship program, are open:
• Section 801 will meet on campus on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
• Section 802 will meet on campus on Mondays from 2:55-4:25 p.m.
• Students, who enroll in INVS/EDUC 2919, will also be required to support local K-12 students at one of the following times and locations
• Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette Thursdays, 3:45-5:00 p.m. at Casey Middle School in North Boulder Fridays, 11:15-12:10 p.m., 1:10-2:05 p.m., or 2:05-3:00 p.m.** at Centaurus High School in Lafayette
• Note: Practicum times at Centaurus High School have yet to be solidified. A fourth practicum at Pioneer Elementary School in Lafayette may also be offered.
• The course, which provides CU undergraduates with a meaningful opportunity to apply acquired skills and knowledge in school-based settings, has emerged as a favorite among CU students.
• Enrollment for the course is controlled, thus students will need to contact Instructor and Public Achievement Director Elaina Verveer at verveer@colorado.edu for more information as well as to be enrolled. This course is open to ALL CU undergraduates.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VIA CU BOULDER:

• Take the class: ESBM3100: Intro to Entrepreneurship
• The Deming Center for Entrepreneurship has a Certificate of Entrepreneurship for Leeds students and a Minor/Certificate for students across campus.
• There are international entrepreneurial classes, programs and seminars.
• We have entrepreneurial study abroad opportunities around the world.
• Participate in competitions like the CU New Venture Challenge, CU’s crosscampus entrepreneurship championships.
• Get direct mentor support; continue to attend 100s of events and networking
• Opportunities on campus and in the Boulder community.

ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS COMING UP:

Test Anxiety/Stress Management
04/21/2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Fleming 150
Stress and anxiety are often synonymous with taking exams. Some anxiety can aid performance, but too much can interfere. Learn tools you can utilize to help you; we will review related study skills strategies and direct calming techniques which can be applied while taking tests. It’s never too early, or too late, to practice these tried and true methods for stress management—be ready for whatever comes your way!

Taking the Test: Finals Prep
04/16/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 170
04/24/2014 3:30 PM-4:30 PM C4C-N320
04/29/2014 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Fleming 150
At the end of the semester, one needs to be focused, able to prioritize, and use time to it’s fullest. We welcome you to gain support and confidence as you prepare for your final weeks!
FOCUS for 4/24 and 4/29: Specifically on Finals!

1st Things 1st! The Art of Managing Time For Finals!
04/22/2014 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Fleming 150
04/30/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 150
Do you have problems managing your time? Are you a procrastinator? Tired of pulling all-nighters? Learn the basic skills to succeed, taking your unique learning style into consideration.
Start your plan now, so that you are ready for April midterms and (yikes!) finals that start May 3rd

Academic Skills Open Walk In Hours Fleming 190
SORCE: Academic Skills Open Walk In Hours
04/28/2014 11:00 AM-1:00 PM UMC Gallery
Need help in any academic study area but can’t make it to the workshops offered? Bring in your question(s) and we will help you identify what you can do to improve your academic skills! Attending one of the workshops listed above can be extremely beneficial – students share helpful hints and experiences! If those don’t work in your schedule, c’mon in! First come, first served!

Yoga for Every Student
04/25/2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Fleming 265 A&B
05/01/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 150
"This special workshop will teach you valuable breathing (pranayama) and simple yoga poses proven to reduce stress. No special equipment needed (bring your yoga mat, if desired for C4C. We have a few mats for those who RSVP to the Fleming Workshops). Dress in relaxed clothing that is easy to sit in. Simple moves that you can integrate immediately into your life. Presentation by Yoga A

REGISTER AT: http://www.colorado.edu/sasc/skills
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME TO ALL WORKSHOPS*
Questions? skills@colorado.edu or (303)492-8761 or just stop by Fleming 190!!!

STUDY ABROAD SPOTLIGHT

• Global Seminar in International Management still has summer spots & scholarships!
• What: Cross-Cultural Management in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium
• Who: Open to all majors and for students who want exposure to management and international business concepts
• When: Summer Term A June 10th –27th
• Apply through Study Abroad website
• Email with questions: antonio.papuzza@colorado.edu

CU/COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS

If you are interested in a night of suspenseful, revenge-filled music, Larisa Netterlund, Film studies program academic advisor at CU Boulder is acting in an ensemble with a great cast, and a large, beautiful set; elaborate, period costumes and complicated, pulse-pounding music performed by top-notch musicians: Sweeney Todd at the Longmont Theatre Company!
• If you have seen the Johnny Depp version of the musical, you may be familiar with the story and some of the music; however all of the violence in our production will be stylized and not at all graphic. No buckets of blood here.
• If you are interested, all of the info can be found here

POST-GRADUATION CAREER/ SPRING 2014 GRADUATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program
• Somos Hermanos is currently accepting applications for both the July - December 2014 (a few spaces still open) and the January - June 2015 program sessions. The goal of our program is to increase the number of bilingual and culturally competent health care providers in the U.S. through a six-month intensive language and culture immersion experience in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
• Check out our newly updated website that includes more than 250 Somos alum currently at medical, dental, PA, nursing and therapy schools across the country; in addition we have graduated medical professionals working in their fields and using their Spanish and cultural skills gained in the Somos Hermanos program.
• The SIP targets students who have completed their undergraduate Education and are taking a year (or more) off before continuing on to graduate school in the health professions. We accept students who will be attending graduate school for medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, physical therapy, public health, and other health-related fields.
• Somos Hermanos aims to reduce the health care disparity experienced by Latinos by increasing the number of bilingual, culturally competent Health care providers in the U.S. The SIP is a six-month language and Cultural immersion program based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The program combines intensive Spanish instruction, a comprehensive lecture series, socially and culturally relevant volunteer projects, weekly activities, and a trip to El Salvador and Mexico to ensure our participants gain the language capability and cultural competency desperately needed to serve marginalized, Spanish-speaking Latino populations.
• DEADLINES: The annual early application deadline for both sessions is October 31 AND our extended application deadline for both sessions is APRIL 30th.
• WEBSITE: www.somoshermanos.org
• CONTACT: info@somoshermanos.org


• Life Chiropractic West (Hayward, CA) preview event coming up Thursday July 31st – August 2nd, 2014
• Space is limited so register NOW. Life Chiropractic has some funds available to reimburse you for travel expenses, but you must act soon.
• Register online at www.lifewestwave.com/prospectivestudents/ for the July –August event or call 510-780-4501 to register via phone!

• Assistant Director, GLBTQ
• The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Queer Resource Center (GLBTQRC) at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the division of Student Affairs is seeking an Assistant who will serve as a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty and staff as well as multiculturalism and social justice issues on the CU Boulder Campus. The Assistant Director formulates and implements specific projects; ensures inclusion in the development of GLBTQ Resource Center policies and programs; serves as a consultant to other campus and community organizations and committees; designs systems, guidelines and standards for GLBTQ Resource Center operations; co-manages student employees and volunteers; provides direction for programs and services; assists in grant writing and other fundraising activities and helps with general administrative duties.
• Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university that included at least six semester hours in LGBTQIA studies, women’s studies, ethnic studies, sociology or psychology or related field AND at least one year of professional experience working with LGBTQIA and diversity related programs in a non-profit or higher education organization.
• For more information and to apply, please go to http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/80849.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

YOUR 4/16/2014 DOSE OF INSPIRATION:

You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true

-Peotr Julianov

If you don't build a foundation step by step, the house will crumble when the storm comes. A sturdy foundation is time consuming, but it is one of the first building blocks for continued success

- Jebreh Harris