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A new mathematical modeling study by CU Boulder scientists suggests a simple scratch-and-sniff test could play an important role in screening for COVID-19. An alumnus has already invented a 50-cent test that interfaces with a smartphone app, and more research is underway.

When I look back on 2020, I’ll reflect on the hardships, but also on the resiliency of all of you and our great institution. Stay tuned early in the new year as I’m joined by campus leaders and experts in conversation on our three biggest priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion; coping with COVID-19; and fiscal resiliency.

Nearly 20 years from the day she accepted her first job at CU Boulder as an IT initiatives coordinator, Marin Stanek will make history when she becomes the university’s first female chief information officer on Jan. 1.

Knowing you’ll have a couple of extra days this winter break, you might not know how to fill your time. Don’t worry, we’ve come up with some ways to help you stay creative, active and positive this winter.

Schools, colleges, and academic and administrative support units across CU Boulder continue to explore ways of reducing costs in response to the financial impacts brought on by the emergence of COVID-19 earlier this year.

Niwot Ridge in the Rocky Mountains is slowly recovering from increased acidity caused by vehicle emissions in Colorado’s Front Range, suggesting that alpine regions across the Mountain West may be recovering. This is good news for the wildlife and wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park and for water sources that supply the Front Range and the Mountain West.

Whether you’re looking to make progress in your job or internship search or looking for activities to fill downtime, here are some things you can do over winter break.

It’s normal to feel stressed, worried or anxious about finals. Here are a few tips for creating positive affirmations that can help you change negative thought patterns and get you through the rest of the year.

Join Staff Council in town hall discussions specific to being an employee on campus. The Dec. 11 event will focus on frontline and on-campus workers. The Dec. 16 event will focus on remote workers.

Need a gift idea? Give the gift of Ralphie this season with the Heritage Center's Lego Ralphie kits.