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Road Map to Fall 2020 media availability replay

May 27, 2020

A replay of the Road Map to Fall 2020 media availability from May 26, 2020.

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Make your voice heard: Participate in the census

May 27, 2020

Emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic illustrate how important it is for health care facilities to have the funding and resources they need to effectively support the populations they serve. Complete and accurate census data help make this possible.

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Prenatal exposure to ‘good bacteria’ prevents autism-like syndrome

May 27, 2020

Inoculating mothers with a beneficial microbe during pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new study. The paper suggests that exposure to good bacteria during pregnancy may positively impact brain development.

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Ways to cope if the pandemic is bringing up past trauma

May 27, 2020

A past traumatic event can compound or exacerbate our emotional response to a major life disruption. Here are some coping strategies you can use during this time if you are struggling with past trauma.

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'Nature’s antifreeze' provides formula for more durable concrete

May 27, 2020

CU Â鶹ӰԺ researchers have discovered that a synthetic molecule based on natural antifreeze proteins minimizes freeze-thaw damage and increases the strength and durability of concrete, improving the longevity of new infrastructure and decreasing carbon emissions over its lifetime.

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Solving the space junk problem

May 26, 2020

Aging satellites and space debris crowd low-Earth orbit, and launching new satellites adds to collision risks. The most effective way to solve the space junk problem involves an international agreement to charge operators orbital-use fees.

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CU Â鶹ӰԺ announces Road Map to Fall 2020

May 26, 2020

A robust set of COVID-19 mitigation measures, no tuition increase for all undergraduate students and a highly adaptable academic framework highlight the plan to welcome students back to campus in the fall, Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano announced on May 26.

Artist rendition of the National Western Center, a net-zero campus under construction in Denver to house multiple activities

Buildings consume lots of energy—here’s how to design whole communities that give back as much as they take

May 26, 2020

Net-zero energy buildings produce at least as much energy as they use. Designing whole net-zero campuses and communities takes the energy and climate benefits to a higher level. CU Â鶹ӰԺ researcher Charles F. Kutscher shares on The Conversation.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

From the Chancellor: CU Â鶹ӰԺ to welcome students back to campus for a COVID-19-ready fall semester

May 26, 2020

Our Road Map to Fall 2020 calls for classes beginning as scheduled on Aug. 24 and finishing remotely after Thanksgiving break. It prioritizes health and safety considerations required to minimize risk and enable an on-campus academic model that accommodates both in-person and remote learning.

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Designate a preferred name through portal self-service

May 22, 2020

University of Colorado faculty and staff can now select a preferred first name within the employee portal.

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