Graduate Student Edition - March 11, 2021
Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Community testing available at mobile site; Medical Services provides new vaccine education resource; and more.
Campus Community
University Hill update: A message from Chancellor DiStefano
Chancellor Philip DiStefano gave an update March 11 on University Hill actions, with a direct message to those who participated in the March 6 riot.
Semiannual CU-city meeting focuses on collaboration in wake of University Hill riot
Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Boulder Mayor Sam Weaver were joined by several members of their teams to discuss topics of importance and partnership between the university and city.
Campus delays and closures: What you need to know
Springtime along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains can bring volatile weather conditions. Learn more about campus operations during weather events.
Basketball, cross-country, skiing, more: Catch the Buffs in postseason action
Buffs in several sports are competing in postseason matches, including men's basketball Pac-12 quarterfinals; NCAA cross-country,Ìýskiing and indoor track championships; and more. See what's coming up.
10 tips to test and tweak your mask
How can you tell if your mask is working to trap infectious aerosols as well as larger droplets? And how can you spruce it up if it’s not? We’ve got you covered.Ìý
Research News
New wave technique allows for better understanding of the skull
Matteo Mazzotti is the first author on two new studies that measure the dynamic response of the human skull, potentially providing a new and non-invasive way to monitor the cranial bone and brain. Mazzotti is a research associate in the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering as part of Professor Massimo Ruzzene’s lab.
Researchers probe cell nucleus response with needle-tip technique
Kaitlin McCreery is the coauthor of a new paper that deals with diagnosing diseases such as osteoarthritis in soft tissue. McCreery is a doctoral student in the Neu Lab, where she studies the biophysical relationship between cells and tissues to gain insights about tissue development and pathology.
Events & Exhibits
Lecture March 13 to explore pursuing citizenship in an era of enforcement
Register for this virtual CU on the Weekend lecture featuring Colorado Law's Ming Hsu Chen, who will explore what membership and belonging mean for immigrants seeking to become citizens.
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