Faculty-Staff Edition - Aug. 27, 2021

While playing musical instruments can emit potentially COVID-19-laden airborne particles, researchers have found that simple safety measures, such as masking instruments, social distancing and implementing time limits, significantly reduce this risk.
Campus Community
The week in photos: Welcoming students
Students got settled into the academic year at CU Boulder as classes began, participating not only in studies but also in a host of Fall Welcome activities, which continue through Sunday, Sept. 12.
To watch this weekend: Melissa Stockwell at the Paralympics
Forever Buff Melissa Stockwell is representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Not her first time on the world stage, Stockwell is competing in triathlon. She also gave a repeat performance as a flag bearer at the opening ceremonies.
Hearing not a loss for Holly Hunter
Growing up in Southern California, Holly Hunter faced her share of naysayers. Hunter, who was born 100 percent deaf in both ears, was told by some she wasn't going to be able to keep up in school. But those doubters just served as fuel.
First-generation student paves own road at CU Boulder
Like many college students, Giovanni Hernandez has a lot on his plate. He’s excelling in challenging engineering coursework as a civil engineering major, with an emphasis in construction engineering and management, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
International student reflects on COVID-19 experiences
The recent unexpected and turbulent times have been difficult for many students, but international students have often been met with even more challenges and considerable roadblocks. Chieri Kamada is among them.