Staff Council Bulletin - October 2024
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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Be engaged.
Give the Gift of Life: CU Boulder Staff Council Hosts December Campus Blood Drive
The holidays are a time for compassion and generosity, and one meaningful way to show care for others is by donating blood.
Employee Appreciation Breakfast, Thursday, Dec 12
We are excited to announce that the annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast will be held on December 12th from 7:00 am – 9:30 am in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the UMC.
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.
Check out Fall Wellness Workshops
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and WorkWell are offering free wellness workshops this fall.
CU Museum of Natural History - Fall Events
The mission of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History is to contribute to the knowledge of the natural world and human history through research, teaching, and public education.
Indigenous Peoples Day Events
As the campus community celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day at CU Boulder, together we will learn more about the legacies of Native and Indigenous social and environmental justice and civil rights movements.
Mindful Campus Speaker Series with Anthony Ray Hinton
The Crown Institute invites you to a stirring keynote lecture, The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row.
Volunteers Needed: Family Weekend
Staff volunteers are needed during Family Weekend on October 24-27.
Unleash Your Problem Solving Skills at Idea Builders
Calling innovators from all disciplines: leverage your problem-solving skills and expand your ideas at Idea Builder!
Save the date: Health & Wellness Summit
Health and Wellness Services is hosting their seventh annual Health & Wellness Summit this November at the University Memorial Center.
Mobile Food Pantry - November 14
The next mobile food pantry is on Thursday, November 14th and is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties
Be represented.
Letter from our Chairs
Happy Fall, and although it sounds odd to say almost a month into the semester, happy start to the academic year!
Be informed.
Flu shots and COVID vaccines for staff
Prevent illness this season and get your flu shot with Medical Services and WorkWell!
Election 2024: What You Need to Know
CU Boulder is committed to civic engagement and encourages all members of our staff, faculty, and student community to use their voice as they are able to do so.
2024 Presidential Election
As the November 5 election approaches, Human Resources has some guidance and resources for employees and supervisors.
New, online catering and express drop-off menus available
Are you hosting a meeting or event on campus? Do you need options for breakfast, lunch or snacks?
$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.
Fall Transportation Highlights
Be aware: construction on Diagonal Highway 119 has started and Drive in style: Colorado CarShare is going electric.
Campus Safety: Familiarize Yourself with the Division of Public Safety Resources
As we settle into the fall semester, it’s the perfect time to familiarize yourself with CU Boulder’s Division of Public Safety (DPS), which houses four departments dedicated to your safety: the CU Boulder Police Department, Events & Emergency Management, Threat Assessment, and Flight Operations.
Rec Center 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.
Start building with Skillsoft Percipio
The university’s training platform upgraded to Skillsoft Percipio last month. This upgraded training platform offers expanded content and tools to boost skills.
Buff on a Budget - Giving you the scoop on little known perks
CU medical plans provide coverage for up to 20 chiropractic sessions per plan year
Each of CU’s four medical plans provides coverage for up to 20 visits to a chiropractor each plan year.
Travel comfortably and confidently with TripIt Pro!
TripIt, the travel booking and itinerary organization application, synchronizes automatically with the Concur Travel & Expense System and Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) to save you time on business and personal trips.
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.
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