Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 16, 2020
Campus Operating Status

Chancellor DiStefano is recognizing award recipients Devin Cramer, Tim Golden, Lisa Landis and Anne McWilliams, this year highlighting their exceptional contributions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events & Exhibits
Weekly COVID-19 update sessions to conclude for the semester on Nov. 17
Join the final COVID-19 campus update session for the fall semester at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Hear from Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Russell Moore and Interim Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Patrick O'Rourke.
Let's talk about the recent election
On Nov. 19, join the Political Science Club, hear from Assistant Professor Tamar Malloy and Professor Sven Steinmo, and let's discuss the 2020 election.
Research News
Connecting to nature is good for kids—but they may need help coping with a planet in peril
Here are four ways adults can help kids work through their worries about the environment, shared by Professor Emerita of Environmental Design Louise Chawla on The Conversation.
New project to explore how planets get their atmospheres
A new NASA-funded effort will explore the processes that make planets habitable—or turn them into barren wastelands.
In Case You Missed It
Campus to celebrate International Education Week
Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 16–20 with virtual events across campus. From photo submissions to panel discussions and conversation tables, there is something for everyone.
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Ph.D. students must submit the doctoral dissertation with the thesis approval form by Nov. 19. Master's students with a final examination requirement must complete the master's thesis defense or final examination by Nov. 19. Get details on these and other remaining fall deadlines for graduate students.