Staff Council Bulletin - October 2020
Be engaged.
Give Blood Nov 8 - 21, Receive a Free CU Gift
CU Boulder Staff Council will be sponsoring an off-campus blood drive November 8th - 21st at the Boulder and Westminster Vitalant donation centers. CU-affiliated donors who give during the drive at the Boulder and Westminster locations will receive a one-of-a-kind logoed wooden coaster while supplies last.
CU Diversity Summit - November 10th
CU Boulder’s work towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable environment is always situated within the broader context of our society. The sessions in this year’s remote Diversity Summit will explore the multiple intersecting events impacting our immediate community, which in turn affect our broader communities.
Cook with Your Boulder Campus Staff Council
As we near the end of October and head toward the winter months, Staff Council would like to share something that you can enjoy in your own home! We have compiled our favorite recipes into an online cookbook, which you’ll find on the Outreach Page on our website.
Play Virtual Games with Staff Council
We take your concerns seriously, of course, but we also look forward to playing games with you! Join us for Yahtzee on October 29 and Jeopardy on November 10. Both games will be via Zoom and require registration prior.
Staff Council Speaker Series: Faculty Staff Assistance Program Q&A, November 12, 1:00 p.m.
Staff Council, along with counselors from CU’s Faculty & Staff Assistance Program, invite you to a presentation about how you can utilize FSAP as your employee mental health support resource and gain ideas for mindfulness-based stress management strategies.
Be informed.
Carsharing for CU Staff - Save Money and the Environment
Did you know that University of Colorado Boulder staff who opt out of bringing a vehicle to campus have a transportation alternative? Car sharing is available 24/7, with small cars, hybrids, trucks and four-wheel drive vehicles available on campus and throughout central Boulder and Denver.
IDEA Council Update
The Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan is the campus’ blueprint for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and outlines 3 key areas of impact: Climate, Infrastructure and Leadership. Designated by campus leaders, the 26-member IDEA Council has begun their work of prioritiz...
CU Football Schedule Released
Colorado Football will open up their fall season at home on Saturday, November 6th against the UCLA Bruins. Visit CUBuffs.com to view the full schedule, as well as information on times and TV networks. Be sure to follow @CUBuffs on Twitter and Instagram for all your Buffs news and updates!
New HR Website Resource: Career Development Video Series
CU HR is proud to announce a new resources page to benefit all CU Boulder Staff employees.
Virtual Meetups with ALTEC
Interested in practicing language skills and making new connections? Now you can join in virtual meetups at ALTEC.
Be represented.
Update on how your Council is working for all Staff
Our second full month of school is nearing completion and our thanks for the work you all have pursued to keep this campus running cannot be completely expressed in words. Every day you are sharing with us your experiences and new ideas to strengthen and grow this community. We appreciate every insight you provide us.
COVID Childcare - We Want Your Feedback
Staff Council is seeking to gather data in confronting child and elder care related issues that have become more prominent due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Help Staff Council communicate these challenges to administration by taking this brief survey by Thursday, November 5.
CU Boulder Staff Council Adds Ten At-Large Representatives
The Elections Committee is excited to announce that on Wednesday, September 23, the CU Boulder Staff Council Executive Committee voted and approved the addition of ten additional At-Large Representatives for FY21.