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The CU GOLD Core Leadership Program is taking applications for spring 2013, but the Feb. 8 application deadline is quickly approaching. CU GOLD is a student-run program that provides free leadership development programs open to all CU students, with the goal of inspiring students to create positive change in their communities.

We’ve all heard examples of animal altruism: Dogs caring for orphaned kittens, chimps sharing food or dolphins nudging injured mates to the surface. Now, a study led by the °µÍø½ûÇø suggests some plants are altruistic too.

It is never too early to start planning for summer. Many of CU-Boulder’s most popular and sought-after courses are offered during Summer Session . You can earn credit, keep up with major requirements, improve your GPA, and still enjoy summer.

Looking for ways to pay for college? Drowning in scholarship applications you can’t sort through? Don't know where to begin? Come to the "How to Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships" information sessions (Feb. 6, 3-4 p.m. in the UMC room 245, Feb. 7, 3-4p.m. in UMC room 382, or Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m. in UMC room 247) to learn the basics about applying for financial aid and tips for finding scholarships.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement (ODECE) at the °µÍø½ûÇø seeks nominations for the 28th Annual Equity and Excellence Awards . This award is designed to recognize students, staff and faculty who have successfully and effectively worked to promote the principles of diversity and inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, higher education program management, or leadership practices and execution.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Hazel Barnes Prize. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2013. The Hazel Barnes Prize is one of the most prestigious awards at the °µÍø½ûÇø and focuses on the enriching relationship that occurs between teaching and research. Nominees should be regionally and nationally recognized, tenured faculty members who are not only outstanding teachers but also have distinguished records in research and scholarship over a substantial period of time at the °µÍø½ûÇø.

Expect to see ramped-up construction activity near Center for Community Jan. 30 - 31.

The CU Backcountry Club is hosting a Friends of Berthoud Pass avalanche awareness presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at HUMN1B50 on the °µÍø½ûÇø campus. Colorado has one of the highest avalanche fatality rates in the country and Friends of Berthoud Pass (FOBP) is committed to helping people enjoy the mountains safely in the wintertime without hurting themselves or others. They educate more than 1,200 people in basic avalanche safety and attendance at their classes continues to grow.

Earlier this semester, the Chancellor’s Executive Committee approved a non-smoking policy for the CU-Boulder campus. The policy, which will take effect Feb. 1, mandates a no smoking campus beginning Aug. 19, 2013. The decision was made in the best interests of promoting a safe and healthy campus, and represents years of policy research, campus surveys and studies of best practices in American higher education. In the first phase of the policy’s implementation, the campus will focus on policy awareness and resources for those who wish to quit smoking. In the spirit of that effort, I wanted to include the following Q&A to address some of the basic issues involved in implementing this important new policy.

Schedule your appointment to donate blood on the CU-Boulder campus. All blood types are needed and we welcome new blood donors to join the Bonfils family. Appointments can be booked online or on the phone. On campus appointments available Feb. 12-13 and Feb. 19-20.