One of the most unique perks of working at CU Boulder is having access to many different experiences and opportunities. For the ultimate work-life win, check the following off your summer bucket list:
Visit a state park for free
CU Boulder libraries has a Colorado State Park Pass, available at Norlin's Circulation Desk. It comes with a backpack, filled with resources like binoculars and a guide to Colorado's 42 state parks. Colorado State Parks and Wildlife provides these State Park passes to encourage and allow Colorado residents of all ages to visit State Parks and enjoy, explore and engage with nature. The pass checks out for 7 days.
Launch on a space adventure- Bluegrass style
The Bluegrastronauts – A Family Space Adventure Live Concert
July 20, 2019
1:00 p.m.
Fiske Planetarium
$15 Adults (members save 25% - $11.25) & $12 Kids
Bring the family out to enjoy a special kids version of "Bluegrastronauts." The time-traveling Bluegrass group The Matchsellers will take listeners onto a hilarious journey through the cosmos. Get ready to learn about the wild and crazy future, the perils of traveling through time & space and why it's important to travel with good friends. No space suit or banjo required!
The Bluegrastronauts - A Live Concert
July 20, 2019
9:30 p.m.
Fiske Planetarium
$18 (members save 25% - $13.50)
Mixing elements of tall tales, theater, science fiction and bluegrass, the Bluegrastonauts show isn’t quite like anything you’ve ever seen. Dressed as space travelers from the year 2437, the band takes audiences through a musical “history of the future”, including a first-hand account of the Apocalypse of 2137, the subsequent colonization of the moon, and the dangers of playing hopscotch in deep space.
Check out a summer reading recommendation and have it delivered
Let summer bring out your joy of reading! Several library subject specialists have come together to create a binge-worthy summer reading list. Faculty and staff may have up to 500 items checked out on their account. Books circulate to faculty and staff for 180 days (six months) with the exception of journals or short-period loan items. Bound journals circulate to faculty and staff for two days and are nonrenewable. Most books may be renewed for an unlimited number of times, unless recalled by another patron.
Learn more about borrowing library materials.
Finding it difficult to find time to stop by the library to pick up your books? The University Libraries provide free campus delivery of library materials to faculty, staff and graduate students who have a campus mailbox. More than 6,000 library items have been delivered to campus mailboxes so far.
Learn more about how to request book delivery.
Find your fitness for free at the Rec
Entrance to the Rec Center is free on Fridays* in June and July with your Buff OneCard!
*Fee-based programs and activities are not included. Guests must be sponsored by a Buff OneCard holder and purchase a $7 day pass.
Attend a self-care workshop
CU Boulder faculty or staff are invited to attend self-care workshops sponsored by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and Elevations Credit Union. There is no cost to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch. Light snacks will be provided. Learn more about self-care workshops available on the Employee Learning webpage.
Get Up and Move
Learn ways to burn more calories in sedentary jobs, and stretching and movement to mitigate aches and pains no matter how physical your job is. We also break down today’s hot trends in workouts, eating the right foods, sleep and other self-care concepts.
- Wednesday July 10, 2019
- 12:00 -1:30 pm
- UMC Building, Room 247
Facilitator: Linzee Klinkenberg, CPCC
Active Harmful Events Seminar
This seminar examines how to survive an active shooting incident, what to expect when the police arrive and how to observe possible signs of impending workplace violence.
- Wednesday July 17, 2019
- 12:00 -1:30pm
- UMC Building, Room 386
Register for Active Harmful Events Seminar
Facilitator(s): Officer Mitch Trujillo, Boulder Police Department and Sergeant John Zizz, CU Boulder Police Department
Remodel/Renovation Projects that Provide the Greatest Return on Investment
No matter what the desired outcome, the first step in any home improvement plan should be to evaluate how the time and money invested could influence the value of your property. This seminar will provide the framework for making this evaluation.
- Wednesday August 7, 2019
- 12:00 -1:30pm
- UMC Building, Room 247
Register for Home Improvement Seminar
Facilitator: Aaron Staufer, Elevations Credit Union
Picnic with Shakespeare under the stars
For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars. Performances this season include:
CU Boulder faculty and staff may receive 25% off up to four (4) tickets per performance with a valid Buff One Card. Faculty/staff discounts are available online, in person and by phone*.
*If tickets are purchased online or over the phone, faculty and staff must bring a valid ID to pick up tickets at will call.
The Department of Human Resources (HR) creates success through others as we all strive to achieve the goals and fulfill the mission of CU Boulder. HR contribute leadership, ideas, and services that allow each person – whether an individual contributor or manager; a member of the faculty or staff – to do what they do…better. Visit https://www.colorado.edu/hr to learn more about HR.