Student Edition - Nov. 9, 2021
Campus Community
Despite tough year, CU Boulder students earn honorsÌýfor high voting rate in 2020
With 80.3% of eligible CU Boulder students voting in the 2020 election, the university has earned a platinum seal in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Buffs additionally garnered two athletics-related honors in the challenge.
Buffs in action this week: Basketball and cross-country
CU men’s basketball season starts with two non-conference contests; 250 C-Unit flags will be given away, and two students will win a pair of Apple AirPods Pro. Plus, CU cross-country travels to compete in the NCAA championships, and CU football takes on the UCLA Bruins in Pasadena.
Alumnus Tandean Rustandy makes surprise 7-figure gift announcement at ribbon-cutting
Alumnus Tandean Rustandy has given more than $10 million to CU Boulder, including support for the new $45 million Rustandy Building. At a ribbon-cutting Sunday, Rustandy surprised attendees with news of another $1.25 million gift.
News Headlines
Is COVID-19 here to stay? Team of biologists explains what it means for a virus to become endemic
Some viruses go extinct, while others stick around. The virus that causes COVID-19 seems likely to remain with us for the long term. Three CU Boulder experts share on The Conversation.
Events & Exhibits
Forum Nov. 9 to give chance to discuss search for new CU president
Students, faculty and staff are invited to provide input on what they would like to see in CU’s next president and the search process, as part of an upcoming CU Board of Regents forum. Join in person or via livestream.
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