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This week brings a session on having difficult conversations, career development workshops, DIY holiday cards and embroidery hoops, free activities at The Rec, the Virtual Housing Expo and more.

On Nov. 19, join the Political Science Club, hear from Assistant Professor Tamar Malloy and Professor Sven Steinmo, and let's discuss the 2020 election.

The passionate supporter for progressive environmental policy and national public education gave a virtual talk to the CU community on Nov. 9. He chatted briefly with CU Â鶹ӰԺ Today offering opinions and advice from his perspective as a world leader.

Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 16–20 with virtual events across campus. From photo submissions to panel discussions and conversation tables, there is something for everyone.

Chancellor DiStefano is recognizing award recipients Devin Cramer, Tim Golden, Lisa Landis and Anne McWilliams, this year highlighting their exceptional contributions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In panels on Nov. 16, leaders will discuss first-hand experiences and reflect on the promise and challenges of private-public partnerships related to Colorado's economic and epidemiological responses to COVID-19.

Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: New county restrictions on events, restaurant dining, athletics; Health clinic to continue with Saturday hours through Nov. 21; more.

The K-12 school districts surrounding Â鶹ӰԺ have varying COVID-19 plans. CU Â鶹ӰԺ continues to offer flexibility to parents who are working from home to provide child care as needed.

At a Nov. 12 meeting, the CU regents heard a number of updates on topics including student debt and efforts to improve the student experience. They also received a report on systemwide diversity and inclusion work.

To further aid graduate students who are beginning to think about career pathways, the Graduate School, in partnership with Career Services, has created a series of special panels to connect students with alumni who have made transitions to successful careers beyond academia.