Faculty-Staff Edition - April 28, 2021
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Get initial vaccine requirement details, timeline
Following the University of Colorado system-wide announcement that COVID-19 vaccination will be required of students, faculty and staff, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ is providing initial details and a timeline for the campus.
New employee tuition benefit allows early course registration
Under a new two-year tuition assistance benefit pilot program, eligible ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ employees taking undergraduate or graduate courses may register seven days before the start of the semester or on the first day of class, whichever is earlier.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ launches accelerator for university-developed COVID-19 innovations
Venture Partners at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has launched an accelerator to support the translation of CU-developed COVID-19 innovations into new businesses. Faculty, students and staff with COVID-19-related innovations are invited to apply—the deadline is May 21.
Research News
Student-led spring study shows high mask compliance on campus
A new study of mask compliance across 53 campuses, including ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, suggests that while there's some room for improvement, college students are listening to public health advice and wearing face coverings.
Why news matters: Film spotlights instructor's fight to save local journalism
A new documentary debuting this week on PBS centers around the efforts of Chuck Plunkett, now director of CU News Corps, to push back against newsroom layoffs around the country and save local journalism.
Drug development platform could provide flexible, rapid and targeted antimicrobials
Researchers have created a platform that can develop effective and highly specific peptide nucleic acid therapies for use against any bacteria within just one week—work could change the way we respond to pandemics and how we approach increasing cases of antibiotic resistance globally.
Events & Exhibits
Staff Council offering workshop May 13 on navigating change
Change can be hard. In this workshop, you will learn about the process individuals go through when contemplating change, how to best support students and staff at each stage and more. Join this Staff Council speaker series event.
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