Faculty-Staff Edition - May 1, 2023

Staff Council’s Campus Kids Day on April 27 brought family fun for employees and their little ones. Special attractions at the Rec Center included Chip, activity tables, ice skating, pizza and more.
Campus Community
Open enrollment ends at 5 p.m. Friday
Benefits-eligible CU Boulder employees have the final word on their benefits choices for the 2023-24 plan year—until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5, when selections are due. All open enrollment selections must be submitted in the employee portal by this time.
Apply by June 15 for summer tuition assistance
The tuition assistance benefit is a ticket to affordable, quality education for employees or their dependents. The summer application window is open through June 15 for CU Boulder employees.
Plan for increased traffic, parking congestion May 11–13
Commencement and many recognition ceremonies will bring several days of excitement and celebration to the community. This means CU Boulder and city of Boulder roadways will be heavily impacted as well.
Help reduce nutrient and E. coli contamination in Boulder Creek
At CU Boulder, we are fortunate to have beautiful waterways, including Boulder Creek, and keeping these waterways healthy requires our collective effort.
The Conversation
Artificial intelligence is exciting—and an ethical minefield
AI is poised to reshape parts of U.S. culture and society, but have tech developments raced ahead of our ability to understand the consequences? Here are four essential reads from The Conversation archives.
Events & Exhibits
Student loan forgiveness workshops available through May
Navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs, such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness, with help. CU Employee Services encourages staff, who may qualify for PSLF through their work at CU, to join and find out how they can possibly lower their payments and work toward forgiveness.
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CNN: Why some have mixed feelings about the terms Asian American and AAPI
EducationUSA: Video: Study Climate Change in the U.S.
Recording Academy: 5 Takeaways From The Right Here, Right Now Mini Global Climate Concert Series
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