Community Edition - Nov. 15, 2020
In Focus
COVID-19 campus updates: Nov. 12 edition
Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: New county restrictions on events, restaurant dining, athletics; Health clinic to continue with Saturday hours through Nov. 21; more.
Regents weigh in on tuition, financial aid, university financial reserves, more
At a Nov. 12 meeting, the CU regents heard a number of updates on topics including student debt and efforts to improve the student experience. They also received a report on systemwide diversity and inclusion work.
Campus the site of season-opener win, Chip tour to boost spirits, and more
See recent photos—campus was the site of election polling stations and drop boxes. Chip was out and about. Also, the Colorado Buffaloes played their season opener, winning against UCLA.
Discover What's Here
Conference to explore public, private innovation amid pandemic
In panels on Nov. 16, leaders will discuss first-hand experiences and reflect on the promise and challenges of private-public partnerships related to Colorado's economic and epidemiological responses to COVID-19.
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 in Your Backyard
Colorado economy shows more signs of recovery, filings indicate
Colorado business is showing more signs of a recovery from the COVID-19 economic slump, according to a new CU Boulder report.
Scientists explore how to protect fisheries, food supply in event of nuclear war
Well-managed, healthy fisheries could serve as an important source of food for people around the world in the event of a nuclear catastrophe, a new study finds.
Tree rings may hold clues to earthly impacts of distant supernovas
A very nearby supernova could wipe all life off the face of Earth. But even farther away events may still leave their mark on the planet, new research suggests.