COVID-19 Digest - Aug. 9, 2020

A scenic fall image on the CU Boulder campus.

Road Map to Fall 2020: Aug. 6 update

Deadlines & Announcements Campus Community

As the campus community prepares for the start of the academic year, the implementation teams of the Road Map to Fall 2020 share regular updates. In this issue: health clinic and Student Recreation Center openings; clear masks; early drop-off of student belongings; and more.

Campus Response & Updates

From the Provost and the Chief Operating Officer: COVID-19-ready campus

Fall building access: Buff OneCard swiping required for most campus buildings

Changes coming to campus dining for students, faculty, staff

Stories from fellow Buffs in these uncertain times

Getting Involved Buffs Together Campus Community

While we are all moving through this challenging time together, many students have had to reroute their plans that were in place for the summer. Hear from four fellow Buffs on their recent experiences in uncertain times.

A mask/microphone solution for instructors designed by initiative participants Daedalus Muse for instructors at CU Boulder.

Pivots this summer lead to new programming during COVID-19 pandemic

Academics Buffs Together Campus Community

The challenges of COVID-19 have inspired innovation among staff, faculty and students, leading to the development of two summer programs for 38 participating mechanical engineering students.

Related Research

Worst of Colorado recession may be behind us, new report shows

Business & Entrepreneurship News Headlines

The worst of the COVID-19-induced recession may be in the rear-view mirror for Colorado businesses, according to a University of Colorado Boulder report Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold released on Aug. 5.

Waning attention to climate change amid pandemic could have lasting effects

Environment News Headlines

Attention to climate change has rapidly declined in recent months. That's concerning, say study authors who found that simply directing one's attention to an environmental risk—even briefly and involuntarily—makes people more concerned and willing to take action.

ATLAS graduate student assists Accenture Labs with development of self-cleaning textiles

Science & Technology Students in Focus News Headlines Campus Community

Imagine a textile that cleans itself, killing viruses and bacteria and dissolving flecks of embedded organic material. Such a fabric could transform the safety of seating in planes, buses and other public spaces—a particularly appealing prospect in current times.

Insights & Resources

Virtual town hall for faculty, staff and graduate students on appointment to take place Aug. 13

Webinar series to examine COVID-19 research solutions for campus

4 tips to protect yourself and our herd

5 things to know about the daily health form

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