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ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ will continue to move major initiatives forward during the current academic year and beyond—including the pivotal work of theÌýIDEA CouncilÌýto prioritize and implement recommendations included in theÌýInclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics Plan.

In February, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ will advance two resolutions before the University of Colorado Board of Regents that propose the renaming of the Education Building and Temporary Building 1 to honor three individuals who embody inclusive excellence.

Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing regular updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: Boulder County remains at Level Red; campus planning for the vaccine underway; and more.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano recently highlighted proposed renewals of the Hellems Arts and Sciences and Guggenheim Geography buildings as he advocated for the modernization of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s historic buildings before the state legislature’s Capital Development Committee.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Chancellor Philip DiStefano today named Derek Bellin interim vice chancellor for advancement, effective Feb. 2. Bellin, who currently serves as associate vice chancellor for academic affairs in the Office of Advancement will succeed Deb Coffin, who announced her retirement on Nov. 2.Ìý

As the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Police Department worksÌýto increase transparency,Ìýthe next step in their process has been the inclusion of CU students onÌýthe hiring panels for police openings.Ìý

Starting Dec. 22, instructors and students will be able to access Zoom directly from Canvas’s navigation bar through a new Canvas and Zoom integration.