Students at the Leeds School of Business practice safe protocols while studying indoors.

10 things to do this week: ‘Mean Girls,’ Campus Green Tours, more

March 1, 2021

This week brings the Womxn’s Leadership Symposium, DIY wood-burned coasters, Basic Bike Maintenance, a vaccine info session and more.

Previous recipients of the staff outreach awards

Nominate a colleague for the outreach award

Feb. 26, 2021

Do you know staff or nontenure-track faculty doing exemplary outreach and engagement work? Consider nominating them by March 24 for this year’s $5,000 Anne K. Heinz Staff Award for Excellence in Outreach and Engagement.

An aerial view of the CU Boulder campus

From the provost and the chief operating officer: State update to vaccine eligibility and distribution

Feb. 26, 2021

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.

A woman using a laptop computer

Zoom now offers live automated captions

Feb. 26, 2021

Turn on live captions during your Zoom sessions to improve the accessibility of your conversations. The service is free.

Conference on World Affairs "Welcome to the Machine" panel discussion in the Old Main Chapel at CU Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Speakers available for virtual classroom visits this spring

Feb. 26, 2021

For faculty and instructors, the Conference on World Affairs is offering virtual classroom visits by this year's speakers and performers. Many of the guests are eager to engage with students and contribute their perspectives in the classroom.

Students stay socially distanced and wear masks in Tom Zeiler’s class during the first week of in-person instruction on campus in the 2021 Spring semester. (Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado)

Celebrate Open Education Week with the University Libraries

Feb. 26, 2021

March 1–5 is a celebration of the global open education movement. It aims to raise awareness and showcase the impact of open education on teaching and learning worldwide. Learn more with the University Libraries.

2016 summit attendees participate in a session

The power of community: Join the virtual Diversity and Inclusion Summit March 9

Feb. 26, 2021

Loss of connection has impacted the ways we interact in a physically separated world. On March 9, join the Diversity and Inclusion Summit to explore the power of community—courage, healing and unity.

Student exploring Hong Kong, China

One student’s experience leaving home to study abroad

Feb. 26, 2021

Studying abroad can be daunting, full of firsts for anyone. But remember: The fear will be short-lived, and the experiences you carry away will last forever.

Early morning aerial of CU Boulder

Fatuma Emmad receives Black Voices for Black Justice award

Feb. 26, 2021

Lecturer Fatuma Emmad is the recipient of an award for leadership in changing systems of oppressions, violence and inequality. She will receive a cash prize to use in whatever way she believes will make the most impact in advancing racial justice.

A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field

COVID-19 campus updates: Feb. 25 edition

Feb. 25, 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.

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