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Even outdoors—why face coverings are important

Aug. 31, 2020

CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Today chatted with Jose-Luis Jimenez, chemistry professor and CIRES fellow, about why it’s so important to wear a face covering—even when you’re outdoors.

Students outside with face coverings

4 ways to connect during a pandemic

Aug. 27, 2020

Although connecting with friends will be different this semester, there are still creative and fun ways to socialize while building and maintaining your community. Here are four ways for Buffs to stay connected on weekends and throughout the semester, all the while maintaining health guidelines, avoiding large gatherings and protecting our herd.

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

COVID-19 campus updates: Aug. 27 edition

Aug. 27, 2020

Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including campus stats and items of note. In this issue: the development of additional dashboard info, weekly screenings, student conduct and more.

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Behind the scenes of the libraries' contactless pickup

Aug. 27, 2020

See a photo essay documenting the University Libraries' contactless pickup process step-by-step.

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CUPD officers taking part in a police lab with students at CU Denver

Aug. 26, 2020

This semester, several CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ police officers are participating in the police lab portion of a CU Denver undergraduate class called Law Enforcement.

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Campus alert system test to be conducted Aug. 27

Aug. 24, 2020

CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ will conduct a test of its alert system at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, to raise awareness of the platform. The test will include text and email notifications, as well as notifications across multiple social media platforms.

CU Police Chief Doreen Jokerst and other area law enforcement officials take a photo with students during Black Lives Matter march

Meetings between CUPD and CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ students continue

Aug. 20, 2020

Building stronger relationships with students and other members of the CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ community has been a priority for CUPD and even more so now as we work to build and reinforce mutual trust and understanding.

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The best disinfectant for library materials is time

Aug. 20, 2020

For book borrowers, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised some concerns: What are the best ways to disinfect books or other items typically found in library collections? The best disinfectant—according to conservators—is time.

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

COVID-19 campus updates: Aug. 20 edition

Aug. 20, 2020

Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note on topics like positive cases, isolation, contact tracing and mitigation measures. In this issue: move-in, test completion rates, quarantine numbers and more.

Maintenance worker viewed through a ventilation fan.

Why better ventilation is key to limiting COVID-19 spread on campus

Aug. 19, 2020

As students return to campus, a mostly behind-the-scenes team of university staff and scientists has been working to make sure that the air they breathe will be as safe as possible.

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