Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 20, 2020
Campus Operating Status
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Campus Community
CU making saliva-based PCR COVID-19 tests available to immediate family, household members
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Buff OneCard holders will be able to bring their immediate family/members of their household to participate in the campus surveillance monitoring program. Participants must be asymptomatic.
Scholarships available for faculty and staff dependents
Did you know that as a CU employee, your dependents are eligible for up to three scholarships? The spring 2021 application deadline is Dec. 1.
Talking criminal justice with Benjamin Levin
Law Professor Benjamin Levin discusses the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and criminal justice reform, police unions and their role in policymaking, and mass incarceration in the United States.
Tyler Bey drafted by Philadelphia 76ers
Congratulations to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ's Tyler Bey. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft with the 36th overall pick.
Research News
Frequent, rapid testing could turn national COVID-19 tide within weeks
New research shows that broad, national dissemination of frequent, rapid COVID-19 tests could turn the tide on the pandemic within weeks, without shutting down schools and businesses. For curbing infection, test turnaround time is more important than test sensitivity.
Keeping indoor air clean can reduce chance of spreading coronavirus
Being indoors with other people is a recipe for spreading COVID-19, but removing airborne particles through proper ventilation and air filtration can reduceÌýrisk. Professor Shelly Miller shares on The Conversation.
Events & Exhibits
Support our music Buffs: Attend student recitals Nov. 19–24
The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals. Join us from the comfort and safety of your home
Is it time for a new Civil Rights Act? A talk Dec. 1
Professor Suzette Malveaux will explore how the U.S. Supreme Court’s civil procedure jurisprudence has undermined access to justice and civil rights enforcement, and why a new civil rights law is necessary during this critical and tumultuous time.
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