Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 1, 2020
Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ testing is expanding for off-campus students, as well as all faculty and staff. Learn about this and more.
Research News
Children heavily influenced by time in nature, social and emotional support
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Today spoke with Louise Chawla about how children are happier and more likely to protect the natural world when they have a greater connection to it, and the important role of social and emotional support from parents, peers and community in creating hope around issues like climate change.
New center to collaborate with international coalition to advance synthesis in archaeology
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and the SRI Foundation will jointly establish a Center for Collaborative Synthesis in Archaeology to advance scientific understandings of the human past and solutions to contemporary social challenges.
Events & Exhibits
Contemplative Resource Center facilitates virtual opportunities for holistic health, well-being
The CRC is a network of faculty, staff and students that links diverse initiatives across campus related to contemplative practices. Look for offerings this fall in Zen meditation, yoga and more.
Learn about open access publishing through 'Opentober' workshops
The University Libraries and the Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship are excited to offer a new workshop mini-series for students and researchers interested in open access publishing.
You're invited to weekly discussions on reducing polarization
Join on Fridays for a series of discussions aimed at building empathy and understanding across political and other divisions. Regular participants so far have included faculty, staff, students, regents and others.
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