Community Edition - May 12, 2020 | CU Boulder Today

Community Edition - May 12, 2020

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King Soopers partnered with Colorado Emergency Operations Center offer free COVID-19 drive-thru testing at the CU Boulder campus. (Photo by Patrick Campbell/University of Colorado)

COVID-19 community testing to continue at CU Boulder through May

Through a partnership with the Colorado Emergency Operations Center, King Soopers is extending free COVID-19 drive-thru testing on university campuses, including CU Boulder's East Campus, through May.

Scenes from the 2017 Integrated Physiology commencement on the CU Boulder campus. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Join the commencement livestream on May 16

General Events & Exhibits

Although we wish we could celebrate in person this spring, we鈥檙e still going to celebrate together virtually. Join CU Boulder for commencement 2020 via a livestream ceremony at noon on Saturday, May 16.

Families, kids: Experience world-class science from home

General Buffs Together Events & Exhibits

CIRES is hosting science webinars, interactive resources for young, inquiring minds. The biweekly virtual events are led by CIRES and NOAA scientists covering a variety of engaging research topics.

A photo of someone using PhET Interactive Simulations

PhET simulations keep students engaged while learning science remotely

Education & Outreach Buffs Together News Headlines

CU Boulder鈥檚 PhET Interactive Simulations are providing critical support to teachers, students and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A screenshot of a video asking kids to help with illustrating "Hamlet for Kids"

Help illustrate 'Hamlet for Kids'

Announcements & Deadlines Campus Community

Hey, kids! The Colorado Shakespeare Festival needs your help illustrating a sometimes sad, sometimes silly children's version of Hamlet. Submit your drawings by May 15.

Scenic image of the School of Education courtyard

School of Education coming together with resources and support for the education community

Education & Outreach Buffs Together News Headlines

From self-care webinars and remote teaching resources to support for student teachers, the School of Education community is coming together to support and uplift one another. This ever-evolving webpage features just some of the resources and stories of inspiration.

Research in Your Backyard

Graduate student Marina Nieto Caballero and visiting virology scholar Eddie Fuques Villalba, preparing to assess the infection potential of murine Coronavirus in CU Boulder SEEL-based environmental engineering laboratory.

Environmental engineering researchers study airborne coronavirus disinfection

Health Buffs Together News Headlines

Professor Mark Hernandez鈥檚 team will be testing how well common air disinfectants鈥攊ncluding the 鈥渇oggers鈥� that spray peroxides, chlorine derivatives and surfactants鈥攚ork against viruses closely related to COVID-19.

A file photo of Kelty Logan with students

These 4 archetypes are shaping the way brands communicate during the coronavirus crisis

Business & Entrepreneurship News Headlines

Inspired by a European agency analysis, Associate Professor Kelty Logan has compiled a framework based on American consumers and brands. She identified four brand archetypes: the warrior, the jester, the common man and the innocent victim.

We鈥檙e hard-wired for longing, new study suggests

Health News Headlines

A new brain imaging study of prairie voles鈥攚hich are among only about 5% of mammalian species besides humans who are monogamous鈥攆ound that when it comes to forming bonds, longing may be as important as being together. The study also sheds light on why it's so hard to social distance, and could lead to new therapies for conditions like autism and depression.

In Focus

Tomorrow鈥檚 leaders: Class of 2020

Students in Focus Campus Community

Read words of wisdom from just a few of the many talented, motivated and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventure. Congratulations, Buffs! You are an inspiration.

What We're Reading

Students facing financial impacts of COVID-19 may apply for emergency funds

From the Chancellor: Fall planning ideas and operational updates, including more leadership furloughs

Tips for having tough conversations

Summer reading: CU Boulder undergraduate journals

First-year Leeds student helps fill void in school lunch program

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CU Boulder South

Weigh in with your thoughts on CU Boulder South. The city has launched a question-and-answer page and rankings questionnaire. Submit your questions, which will be answered by city staff,听and rank the issues in order of importance to you, giving valuable feedback. There are also key dates coming up including a community information session on May 20. Get details.

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