Staff Council Bulletin - February 2026
Welcome to the Staff Council Bulletin, the newsletter dedicated solely to you - CU Boulder Classified and University Staff as well as Professional Research Assistants and Research Associates.
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Letter from our Chairs - Spring 2026
Spring semester letter from our Tri-Chairs of Staff Council.
Representation for University Staff
The University of Colorado’s staff governance councils work to ensure that university and classified staff and research faculty have a voice in university decision-making and policy development.
Nominations for 2026 Staff Council now Open!
We are accepting nominations for 2026 - 2027 Staff Council through February 16th
Name Change at CU Boulder
Have you changed your name at CU? How has that process been? Do you have feedback, ideas, or concerns you want to share?
Connect with Us! Research Faculty Representative Virtual Office Hours
Our monthly virtual office hours and committee meeting are held the first week of the month.
Brightest Buffs Recognition Program
The CU Boulder University Staff Council wants to celebrate the unique stories and contributions of our staff!
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Interested in Serving on Staff Council for 26-27? Join us for a Staff Council Information Session to learn more!
Come learn about what it means to be a CU Boulder Staff Council Representative!
Spring Blood Drive- February 10th - 12th
This February, donate blood to show your love! CU Boulder Staff Council, in partnership with our partner Vitalant, is excited to announce the February Blood Drive!
Call for Involvement - Take Your Kids to Work Day - April 23
Take Your Kids to Work Day - April 23 - if interested in participating, please reach out by April 1st.
Don’t miss the exciting Big 12 Basketball action at the CU Events Center this month!
The Colorado Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams host pivotal conference matchups as they near the end of the regular season.
Get ready for Winter Bike to Work Day - February 13!
Join us on Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Folsom Bike Station for coffee and other snacks, and pledge to ride!
Shared Values Project - We Need Your Input by 2/25!
CU Boulder is launching a project to build consensus around a set of shared values that will guide how university communities achieve CU Boulder’s mission, vision and institutional priorities.
Inclusive Sports Summit - February 26th
The Inclusive Sports Summit explores key issues in sports through engaging presentations and interactive discussions.
Family STEAMfest on 2/28 and Staff Discount for Summer Camps
Join CU Science Discovery for annual Family STEAMfest on February 28 and staff discount for CU Science Discovery Summer Camps!
Reviewers Needed: Student Scholarship Applications
Be a Buff who gives back by volunteering your time to help review thousands of scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year!
Buffs All In
This March is Buffs All In—CU Boulder’s month-long season of giving, culminating on March 31 with a celebration of philanthropy.
Employee Health & Well-Being Spring Updates
Employee Health & Well-Being: CU Recharge, February is American Heart Month, Blood Pressure Checks, Spotlight Series, Spring Wellness Workshops.
Be informed.
Reminder: UMC construction project to take place spring, summer 2026
Upcoming construction will improve the HVAC system, Campus Dining & Hospitality loading dock, and the pavement between the University Memorial Center and CASE buildings.
Build Skills and Earn Certificates from Adobe, Google, Tableau, Microsoft, and more!
Career Academy through CU Boulder gives you access to free career training programs from companies including Adobe, Google, Tableau, Microsoft, and more.
Green Labs Call for Award Nominations - due March 2nd
The CU Green Labs Awards will be presented at the Campus Sustainability Summit in April and nominations must be received by March 2, 2026.
Now accepting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Impact Grant proposals
CU Boulder staff and faculty should submit proposals by Mar. 6 for academic year funding.
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.
Transportation February Highlights
Stay warm, Buffs! Get settled into the new semester by looking at what's new in transportation.
Human Resources Spring Updates
Spring Updates from Human Resources: HR Blueprint Project. Performance Management, Payday Schedule Change and Spring Professional Development Opportunities
Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC)
OIEC implements and enforces four university policies to ensure nondiscrimination.
Buff on a Budget
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Save 25% on certain CU Presents events
BuffOne Card holders can save 25% on tickets to some of CU Presents' top performances and festivals.
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- What we get wrong about forgiveness – a counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up, The Conversation
- How to stop annoying spam calls, Popular Science
- High School Students Repair Cars and Give Them to Single Moms: ‘You’re Really Making a Change in the World, The Good News Network















