COVID-19 Digest - Dec. 13, 2020 | CU Boulder Today

COVID-19 Digest - Dec. 13, 2020

From Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Spring semester and commencement updates

Because of current COVID-19 projections nationally and within our state, the spring 2021 term, which begins Jan. 14, will occur remotely for at least the first month. Additionally, we鈥檝e made the difficult decision to hold the spring 2021 commencement ceremony virtually.听Read More

State of the Campus message

When I look back on 2020, I鈥檒l 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鈥檓 joined by campus leaders and experts in conversation on our three biggest priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion; coping with COVID-19; and fiscal resiliency.听Read More

Campus Response & Announcements

A person walks near the UMC during the first week of classes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

CU Boulder establishes new office for COVID-19 operations, response, planning

Announcements & Deadlines Campus Community

As the campus prepares for the spring semester鈥攊ncreasing testing capabilities, working to prevent and contain further outbreaks, and planning for the availability of vaccines鈥擟U Boulder has established the new Pandemic Response Office.

Join the campus Q&A session Dec. 15 to discuss the spring semester

General Events & Exhibits

A campus Q&A session at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding the plan for the spring 2021 semester will be an opportunity for campus community members to ask questions, voice their concerns and stay connected.

An aerial view of the CU Boulder campus.

Campus continues strategic budget planning for 2021 and beyond

Administration Campus Community

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.

Related Research

Who should get the first COVID-19 vaccines? Global study provides insights

Health News Headlines

With vaccines beginning to roll out, policymakers face tough decisions on whom to bring to the front of the line. New research shows prioritizing people older than 60 will save the most lives, but prioritizing young adults works best to reduce spread. And some regions may want to ask those who've already had the virus to offer up their place in line.

How a simple smell test could curb COVID-19 and help reopen the economy

Health News Headlines

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.

Little Man Ice Cream in Denver, closed temporarily during the pandemic.

Colorado economy to gain jobs in 2021, but fall short of full recovery

Business & Entrepreneurship News Headlines

Colorado will gain jobs in 2021, but it will not be able to make up for the economic losses brought by the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Leeds School of Business report.

Impacts of COVID-19 emissions reductions remain murky in the oceans

Climate & Environment News Headlines

While greenhouse gas emissions dropped significantly in the first half of 2020, new research finds ocean acidification remains unchanged鈥攜et the world's oceans can respond quickly in other ways to reduced emissions.

For Students & Families

3 epic ways to avoid boredom this winter

Activate exposure notifications on your phone, help slow COVID-19 in Colorado

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