Staff Council Bulletin - February 2025
Be engaged.
Community of Love: CU Boulder Staff Council Hosts February Campus Blood Drive
This February, show your love in the most meaningful way – by donating blood! The CU Boulder Staff Council, in collaboration with longtime partner Vitalant, is thrilled to announce an upcoming blood drive!
Interested in Serving on Staff Council? Join us for a Staff Council Information Session to learn more!
Are you ready to make a real difference on campus? Come learn about what it means to be a CU Boulder Staff Council Representative!
Meet Your Rep Open House - Wednesday, Feb 12
Ever wonder - who am I represented by? Staff Council will be hosting a virtual Meet Your Rep Open House during our February 12th Full Council Meeting from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM.
Brightest Buffs Recognition Program Launch
The CU Boulder University Staff Council wants to celebrate the unique stories and contributions of our staff! You can nominate a staff member or nominate yourself to be recognized as a Brightest Buff.
Take Your Kids to Work Day - April 24
CU Boulder Staff Council is excited to announce CU Boulder Take Your Kids to Work Day will be held on Thursday, April 24! This event will feature kid-friendly events all across campus.
Discounted Men's & Women's Basketball Tickets
Cheer on the CU Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams this February with a special staff ticket offer to select games!
Check out spring wellness workshops
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and WorkWell are offering free wellness workshops this spring.
WorkWell Employee Group Fitness Classes
WorkWell hosts various group fitness classes for staff and faculty at The Rec.
Save on a semester pass to the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge
CU Boulder staff can save 10% on a spring 2025 semester pass to the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge if purchased before Feb. 8!
Call for Nominations: Student Employee of the Year
The 2025 CU Boulder Student Employee of the Year nomination process is now open!
Celebrate Outstanding Buffs: Nominate for the 2025 Alumni Award Nominations by Feb. 15.
Shine a light on an exceptional Forever Buff with six different categories that represent CU staff and/or alumni.
Engage in conversation with author Javier Zamora at Buffs One Read event
Javier Zamora, the author of this year’s Buffs One Read selection, Solito: A Memoir, will join the campus community on March 4, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in CASE Auditorium
Interviewing Strategies: How to Ask Effective Questions, Evaluate Answers and Make Outstanding Hires
Interviewing Strategies: How to Ask Effective Questions, Evaluate Answers and Make Outstanding Hires upcoming sessions in March and April 2025.
Forever Buffs 2025 Scholarship Reviewer
Each year, the Alumni Association awards more than $250,000 in scholarships to students across the country, and we need your help to review scholarship applications from March 20th through April 7th.
Buffs Give Back | Save the Date(s)!
Buffs Give Back is taking place during the month of April, which is National Volunteer Month!
Be represented.
Letter from our Chairs - Leading through Change
As we navigate a period of change and transition on our campus and across the country, the Staff Council Tri-Chairs, along with our Executive Committee, want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to advocating for the needs and priorities of our CU Boulder staff and research faculty community.
Nominations Now Open for Staff Council
We are accepting nominations for 2025 - 2026 Staff Council through February 20th
Be informed.
Staff Appreciation Recap
It was wonderful to see so many of you in person at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast in December.
Apply for a diversity, equity and inclusion Impact Grant
The deadline to submit a proposal for 2025-26 funding is February 14, 2025.
Do you use the Alertus mobile safety app? Here’s an important update.
If you are an existing user of the Alertus mobile safety app, you should know that as of Friday, December 20, 2024, the app will be discontinued and replaced with a new safety app called AlertAware Mobile.
Human Resources Updates
Bright Horizons, HR Blueprint Project, Performance Management, Coaching, January Compensation
Rec membership options for Staff
Faculty or staff employed on the CU Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for membership at the Rec Center.
Transportation Winter Highlights
RTD is bringing up new changes this year. Read our highlights below or get the detailed summary on the RTD website.
$5 daily staff and faculty parking promotion by Parking & Transportation Services
Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely.
Digital Accessibility Office Updates
The Digital Accessibility Office has created a new asynchronous SkillSoft course for anyone responsible for creating or managing digital communications for the University.
LinkedIn Learning Helpful Updates
LinkedIn Learning Helpful Updates
Buff on a Budget - Giving you the scoop on little known perks
The CU Advantage: What will you find here?
The CU Advantage site presents you with a one-stop spot to find and take advantage of the many benefits, resources, perks and advantages CU has assembled as part of its commitment to its workforce.
BuffOne Card holders can save 25% on tickets to some of CU Presents' top performances and festivals.
CU Presents is home to CU Boulder's performing arts with hundreds of concerts, recitals, plays and more throughout the year.
CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow a Colorado State Park Pass.
Through the University Libraries, each pass allows entry of one vehicle into Colorado State Parks. Passes can be requested online, and they circulate for one week from the Norlin Library East Service Desk.