COVID-19 Digest - Feb. 28, 2021
Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Campus receives update on the summer and fall terms; data to become available on number of campus vaccinations; and more.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Safety, Eligibility & More
From the provost and the chief operating officer: State update to vaccine eligibility and distribution
On Feb. 26, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced changes to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, adding student-facing higher education faculty and staff to an upcoming phase of eligibility.
If I get the shot, can I still get COVID-19? Answers to common vaccine questions
As supply increases, so do questions about how the COVID-19 vaccines work and what they do and don’t do. We caught up with Professor Matt McQueen, director of epidemiology, for answers.
Campus Response & Announcements
State of the Campus: Fiscal resilience
Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Chief Financial Officer Carla Ho-a and Vice Provost Ann Schmiesing discussed how the pandemic has had a big financial impact across society, including universities.
Join the Campus Q&A each Tuesday
Held virtually, the weekly CU Boulder Q&A sessions are a chance to hear status updates on campus COVID-19 impacts and ask questions. Log in at noon each Tuesday through the spring semester. The focus of the sessions alternates each week between students/families and faculty/staff.
Related Research
Why do men publish more papers than women? Motherhood plays key role
In the years after female faculty members have children, their productivity––in terms of papers published––drops 20 percent. Male faculty see no such decline. Researchers say different roles in parenting are likely to blame and the gap could have long-term impacts on higher education.
In Focus
A conversation with modern relationship expert Esther Perel
Following her virtual talk at CU Boulder, psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host and bestselling author Esther Perel offers advice and opinions on topics ranging from relationships in the pandemic era to tips for entering a first serious relationship.