Faculty-Staff Edition - Dec. 9, 2020
Campus Operating Status
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From the Chancellor: State of the Campus message
When I look back on 2020, I’ll reflect on the hardships, but also on the resiliency of all of you and our great institution. Stay tuned early in the new year as I’m joined by campus leaders and experts in conversation on our three biggest priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion; coping with COVID-19; and fiscal resiliency.
Meet the new CU regents at a virtual forum Dec. 10
CU regents-elect Nolbert Chavez, Callie Rennison and Ilana Spiegel will introduce themselves to the CU community and speak about their vision for the board at an event that's open to faculty, staff, students and the general public.
Campus Community
Marin Stanek named ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s chief information officer
Nearly 20 years from the day she accepted her first job at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ as an IT initiatives coordinator, Marin Stanek will make history when she becomes the university’s first female chief information officer on Jan. 1.
Get IT support during finals and winter break
The period of final exams marks the extension of Information Technology support hours and—when finals conclude—the reduction of hours and a change to how you can get in-person support.
Lego Ralphie perfect for the holidays
Need a gift idea? Give the gift of Ralphie this season with the Heritage Center's Lego Ralphie kits.
Research News
How a simple smell test could curb COVID-19 and help reopen the economy
A new mathematical modeling study by ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ scientists suggests a simple scratch-and-sniff test could play an important role in screening for COVID-19. An alumnus has already invented a 50-cent test that interfaces with a smartphone app, and more research is underway.
Colorado mountains bouncing back from ‘acid rain’ impacts
Niwot Ridge in the Rocky Mountains is slowly recovering from increased acidity caused by vehicle emissions in Colorado’s Front Range, suggesting that alpine regions across the Mountain West may be recovering. This is good news for the wildlife and wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park and for water sources that supply the Front Range and the Mountain West.
Events & Exhibits
Keeping our bearings in unsteady times: A conversation Dec. 18
In a time when many friendships have crashed on the rocks of political division, Dick Wadhams, former chair of the Colorado Republican Party, and Patty Limerick, faculty director of the Center of the American West, have maintained a steady tie of mutual respect.
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