CU Bridges to Prosperity is holding a fundraiser for their 2016 build in Corata, Bolivia. Come learn about past build trips and future ones with students, alumni, friends and family at Sanitas Brewing Company in Boulder. There will be a silent auction, raffle, and merchandise for sale. Entry is free and open to the public (under 21s allowed). Delicious beer and food will be available for purchase.

Peace Corps is excited to announce a series of events in honor of the 55th anniversary of Peace Corps. Below, are descriptions for all of the events and links to RSVP. 

Peace Corps Photo Contest

Vote for your favorite photos , submitted by some of our own Colorado Returned Peace Corps Volunteers! Winners will be announced at the Peace Corps Palooza on March 3rd.

March 2, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Have questions about the Peace Corps and want to talk one-on-one? Join your Peace Corps team at Innisfree and enjoy some casual conversation in this locally owned cafe and bookstore, run by two Returned Peace Corps Volunteers!  RSVP here !

Peace Corps Palooza

March 3, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

UMC 235

Join the Peace Corps for their big 55th anniversary celebration. They'll be welcoming Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and author Joshua Berman as he talks about his service in Nicaragua and his recent work Crocodile Love. If you are a student, you'll have opportunities to meet with and talk with other Returned Peace Corps Volunteers over a complimentary meal following the presentation.  RSVP here !

Application Workshop

March 7, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

HUMN 250

With the April 1 application deadline approaching, we're offering an overview of the application process, what to expect and how to prepare best to make you a more competitive and successful applicant. RSVP here!

This course was developed in partnership with a number of organisations under the Global Faecal Sludge Management e-Learning Alliance.The course is highly recommended to young professionals and graduate students but also to professionals that are new in the FSM field .  Introduction to Faecal Sludge Matter,  Faecal Sludge treatment Technologies,  Collection & Transport of Faecal Sludge,  Management aspects in Faecal Sludge Matter,  Planning Aspects in Faecal Sludge Matter, and  Technological fundamentals of Faecal Sludge Matter will all be covered in the course.  For more details click here. 

CU Energy Club presents Energy Frontiers, a energy-focused conference organized by students for students and the community. Boulder's own Teju Ravilochan, CEO of The Unreasonable Institute will be giving the keynote speech followed by panel sessions and student talks, with more information to follow. The 7th annual Energy Frontiers is an all day conference consisting of a keynote address, two panel discussions, a flash presentation competition, free lunch, an energy career & networking fair, and CU Energy mentorship program event. Attendance is free and includes excellent networking and educational opportunities for students, industry professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about today's hottest energy topics and research. See website for more information. 

Dr. George Varughese,  The Asia Foundation's Country Representative in Nepal, will present on " In the Wake of the Big Quake:  The Political Economy of Recovery and Development in Nepal."  Almost a year has passed since Nepal was rocked by a series of devastating earthquakes. The situation remains grim for many Nepalis who live in areas particularly affected by the earthquakes. The ongoing challenges of disaster management and reconstruction have added to the complexity of addressing longstanding issues of economic and social development. Varughese will share his insights into these matters. See flyer for more information. 

Start date: July 1

This position is to provide significant instructional support for the EPICS program by directly teaching and mentoring several multi-disciplinary student design teams.  In addition, this position will provide disciplinary oversight of senior design students by mentoring students and collection of assessment data. The person will also be a part of the instructional leadership team, and contribute to the development and delivery of curricular materials to support the community-driven design work. See website for more information.