Faculty-Staff Edition - Feb. 7, 2022
Register now for the event featuring the president of the National Civil Rights Museum with a keynote address about resiliency through struggle, and a Black Excellence Dinner with Professor Reiland Rabaka.
News Headlines
At-home COVID testing 101: A Q&A with virologist Sara Sawyer
The U.S. Postal Service has been hard at work, delivering tens of millions of at-home COVID-19 tests to mailboxes across the country. With the tests’ arrival come a slew of questions. Get answers from CU Boulder virologist Sara Sawyer.
Campus Community
Analysis of campus survey responses continues ahead of April release of results
Nearly 18,000 CU Boulder community members participated in the Campus Culture Survey this past fall, and university staff who administered the survey are analyzing anonymized responses from students, faculty and staff in preparation for the public release of the survey results in early April.
Campus police responded to calls for help during Marshall Fire
University of Colorado Police Department officers assisted with evacuations, road closures and more during the incredibly destructive Marshall Fire in January.
Events & Exhibits
Give blood Feb. 8–10
Open to all, Staff Council's next blood drive is taking place at two locations, one on Main Campus and one on East Campus. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Explore making a difference in this way!
Where have you experienced biology today? Attend CU on the Weekend Feb. 12
Although we experience biology daily, many struggle to see the connection. This can lead to low science literacy and hurt society as people either choose not to engage with major science issues, like climate change or public health, or fall victim to competing predatory information. So, what do we do?
University Libraries to help host Love Data Week Feb. 14–18
Participate in this international celebration of data and empower yourself (and your data) by registering for workshops; writing about your love/hate relationship with data; swiping right on expert advice; and more.
Join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Feb. 21
Expressive, improvisational and swinging. On Feb. 21, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will bring a special night of music-making to Boulder audiences at Macky Auditorium. Get tickets and plan to attend.