Staff Council Bulletin - Fall 2025
Be represented.
Fall 2025 Tri-Chair Letter
Welcome to the start of a new semester!
Jasimine Evans awarded Honorary Lifetime Representative Recognition
Jasimine Evans received recognition as an Honorary Lifetime Staff Council Representative in appreciation of her contributions to Staff and Research Faculty advocacy over the last 9 years.
Staff Council Committee Meetings
Looking for ways to be more involved with Staff Council?
Join Us in Advocating for Research Faculty!
We're excited to kick off committee work for the 2025–2026 academic year!
Invite Staff Council To Your Staff and Research Faculty Meetings! We will bring the treats!
Staff Council's outreach and events committee would like to celebrate all the hard work staff do, where you do it: in your departments!
Brightest Buffs Recognition Program
The CU Boulder University Staff Council wants to celebrate the unique stories and contributions of our staff!
Be engaged.
November 11-13 Blood Drive
Join us for the CU Boulder Blood Drive, happening Tuesday, November 11 through Thursday, November 13, in proud partnership with our longtime partner, Vitalant.
Save the Date: Employee Appreciation Breakfast - Thursday, December 11
The annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 7:00 am – 9:30 am in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the UMC.
Cheer on Buffs Football Team
Discounted tickets for CU Faculty and Staff are available now, while supplies last!
Federal Governance & Higher Education Series
The series ("Federal Governance and Higher Education: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?”) will continue this year.
Research & Innovation Week: October 6 - 10th
The seventh annual Research & Innovation Week is designed to elevate awareness across campus, build a sense of shared community, create opportunities for collaboration and recognize exceptional leadership and outcomes.
University Libraries - October 8th Culture Crawl
Back for its 5th year and bigger than ever, Culture Crawl will have a limited edition t-shirt giveaway, food-tastings, music, exhibitions, performances, art-making and more.
Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 - October 13
Join us on October 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom for “Stepping Forward, Rooted Deep: Honoring Indigenous Legacies and Envisioning Global Futures.”
Fall Health & Wellness Offerings
Mobile food pantries, Health & Wellness Summit, fall wellness workshops, free employee group fitness classes, WorkWell wagon
Affinity Groups at CU Boulder
Affinity groups are staff- and faculty-led communities that bring colleagues together around shared experiences, interests, or goals.
CU Boulder Volunteer Opportunities - CU Serves
CUServes is a helpful and exciting way to connect CU Boulder and community organizations that rely on volunteers in the Boulder area.
HR Fall Updates
HR practitioners: RSVP for the inaugural HR Summit! Please do so by Tuesday, October 7.
Be informed.
Flu shots available for staff
Flu shots are available for all CU Boulder staff and faculty.
UMC construction project announced for spring, summer 2026
Upcoming construction will improve the HVAC system, Campus Dining Services loading dock and pavement between the University Memorial Center and CASE buildings.
Submit events for finals week and history and heritage months
If you have student events around finals (Dec. 1-12), submit your information by Oct. 19 to be included in marketing and promotional materials.
Transportation Fall Highlights
With the semester back in full swing, is your commute all set? Read on for some opportunities to upgrade your transportation game.
New Daily Parking Option in Grandview
The new Grandview Parking Garage is now open and available for employee use by purchasing a daily permit online or paying by the hour via Parkmobile.
Faculty win: How to integrate LinkedIn Learning into your courses
University of Colorado faculty can use LinkedIn Learning as a powerful classroom tool.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This October, the University of Colorado is excited to support Cybersecurity Awareness Month once again.
Digital Accessibility Office
The Digital Accessibility Office (DAO) writes the Accessibility Minute Newsletter, which introduces a different accessibility skill or topic each month. Check out the August 2025 issue of our newsletter...
Copilot Chat
Did you know that all CU Boulder faculty, staff and students are licensed for Copilot Chat?
Buff on a Budget - Giving you the little known perks
CU Health Plan members can access mental health
Faculty, staff, and dependents covered by a CU Health Plan can access one preventative mental health visit per plan year with no out-of-pocket costs.
Gain free admission to state museums as a CU employee
History Colorado offers free admission to state museums for all University of Colorado employees.
Hone your skills with Skillsoft Percipio’s AI Simulator
Achieving skill proficiency is a challenging and complex task. Luckily, practicing your skills is made easier with Skillsoft Percipio’s AI Simulator, CAISY.