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Community Edition - Nov. 8, 2020

In Focus

A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field

COVID-19 campus updates: Nov. 5 edition

Safety Campus Community
Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: semester-shift to remote learning to begin Nov. 16; first football game of the season; more.
A rendering of SARS-CoV-2

Activate exposure notifications on your phone, help slow COVID-19 in Colorado

Safety Buffs Together Campus Community
A new app is designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and get Colorado back to normal. Activate convenient and anonymous notifications for yourself so you’ll know if you’ve been exposed. Then you can take action.

Discover What's Here

Former Australian Chancellor Malcolm Turnbull

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to give CU virtual talk

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, a passionate supporter for progressive environmental policy and national public education, will give a virtual talk to the CU community on Nov. 9.
Woman reading a book to a toddler

Children’s book festival to feature nationally known authors Nov. 9

General Events & Exhibits
Inviting teachers, K-12 classes, families, librarians—all who love children’s books—the School of Education and Boulder Book Store will feature an interactive panel with nationally known authors. Registrants will receive a voucher for one free children’s book.
A ceremony with the Boulder star in the background

Boulder star virtual lighting ceremony to be held Nov. 11

General Events & Exhibits
The Boulder Chamber, with the support of the CU Boulder Veterans Alumni Association and others, will light the Boulder star on Veterans Day, honoring the service of veterans and to welcome the holiday season.
Image from a CU blood drive

Give blood Nov. 8–21, receive a free CU gift

General Events & Exhibits
Staff Council will be sponsoring an off-campus blood drive at two Vitalant donation centers. CU-affiliated donors who give during the drive will receive a one-of-a-kind coaster.
Person wearing a face mask

Sign up for Boulder COVID Community Dialogues through Nov. 20

General Events & Exhibits
As we respond and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Boulder, CU and Boulder County are inviting everyone to participate in small dialogues to share their experiences with the virus and discuss how to move forward as a community.

Research in Your Backyard

Students part of new Growing Up Boulder effort

The great outdoors: COVID-19-compatible learning experiences for all

Education & Outreach News Headlines
The pandemic poses new opportunities for healthier learning: moving school classrooms to the great outdoors.
Poll workers. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

A national nail-biter and a Colorado ‘blue wave’—political scientists weigh in on 2020 election

Law & Politics Faculty in Focus News Headlines Campus Community
With results still being counted, threats of lawsuits and some suggesting it could be days or even weeks before the presidential race is resolved, election night was far from decisive. But a few things did emerge as certain.
Breast cancer cells as seen under a microscope.

New insights on a common protein could lead to novel cancer treatments

Health & Society News Headlines
Findings could lead to new therapies for hard-to-treat cancers and even neurological diseases and rare developmental disorders.
Armando Silva painting on a canvas

Graduate students interview community-engaged artists

Education & Outreach Inclusive Excellence Arts & Humanities News Headlines
Discover how local artists address inclusivity and equity through interviews conducted by the CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement's arts and humanities graduate student scholars.

What We're Reading

University Libraries share popular media resources on elections

Exploring the importance of open government

Archivists share tips on how to archive your story

Outreach grants fund community-engaged work

Scholars at CU Boulder write to change the world

Wisdom Amouzou teaches students they are the leaders they’ve been waiting for

5 things you can do if you’re feeling overwhelmed by social media or the news

4 things to know about exercising after COVID-19

Supporter spotlight: Doree Hickman

Launching science to near space in a pandemic

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