Date

Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

Time

7:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Location

University Memorial Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom

Buff OneCard required for entry

Please join us on Wednesday, December 1st in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom for a free breakfast sponsored by CU Boulder Staff Council. Drop in anytime between 7 and 9:30 a.m. and enjoy breakfast and conversation with your fellow staff members! The event is open to all staff. Bring your Buff One Card for entry. Campus leadership will be serving breakfast to express their appreciation for all that you do for CU Boulder throughout the year. 

Staff Council will also be accepting donations on behalf of Coats for Colorado and the Emergency Family Assistance Association of Boulder County. (EFAA).

Specific needs this year include:

• New or gently used coats, all sizes and styles

• Canned fruits, vegetables and soups

• Beans - canned or dried

• Stuffing

• Cake and gravy mixes

• Instant potatoes

• Pie crusts

• Toilet paper

• Full-size shampoo & tooth paste

• Dish soap

• Baby Wipes

• Diapers, size 6 & 7

Note: Donations are voluntary and not required for admission. Donations will be collected at the front of the event. 

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Let’s end the year with a “bang” and continue to save lives by giving blood and making a difference in our community. CU Boulder Staff Council will once again be partnering with Vitalant for our November blood drive. 

Main Campus Donation Information

November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 
CU Rec. Center, Ice Rink Overlook 
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

East Campus Donation Information

November 4th, 2021
East Campus, Bloodmobile in front of Administrative and Research Center (ARCE)
9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. 

• (use donation code "5054")

All on-campus donors will receive a free t-shirt or water bottle.

Schedule an appointment for this blood drive using the links above, or visit , use the zip code “80305” and select either November 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. This will give you appointments for our drive. You can also donate at several other Vitalant locations, just make sure to use the code “0248” when signing up so your donation is attributed to CU! 

Additionally, Be the Match will also be on-site for marrow donor registration. Visit the for more information or text "BuffsSwab" to 61474.  

Staff Council is committed to equity and inclusion, and recognizes that some people who would like to donate, are not able or eligible. If you are interested in helping or being involved in some other way, you may volunteer your time at a donor center, or contact Staff Council to explore other ways to make a difference in our community.

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The Digital Accessibility Office provides group training to staff, faculty, and students at CU on how to be more accessible in digital environments.
Request a training or consultation for yourself or your department, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter!

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Take advantage of this exclusive offer and cheer on the Buffs at the opening game of the 2021 football season on Friday, September 3rd, at 7pm. Stay on campus and be a part of Friday Night Lights as the Buffs take on Northern Colorado.

Staff may buy up to 6 tickets at $20 each, regular price $70, with this exclusive offer. Visit the to buy your tickets.

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Staff Council coordinated folding of peace cranes at the Diversity and Inclusions Summit in November 2019. Summit participants were asked to take a few moments to engage with each other, write a message of hope on the origami paper, and then fold the message into a crane. The hope was to eventually create a mobile to display at the Spring 2020 summit. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this could not happen.

Thanks to a , about 100 folded colorful cranes – many with messages inside – were delivered to the on Saturday, July 24 and added to the 7/20 Foundation’s .  The cranes were presented to Foundation CEO Heather Dearman by Staff Council member Betty Rasmussen. Heather was very excited to receive the donation. The 7/20 Memorial Foundation will send the cranes collected in the box to other communities in need of support.

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Welcome to Fall semester!  This past year was like no other. As we look ahead to another academic year, we are preparing ourselves and working to drive the university forward.  We would like to reiterate our commitment to helping shape CU Boulder to be a better place for all staff everyday. 

Before we can look too far ahead, we must first acknowledge the dedication and hard work that CU staff members display every single day.  From the moment the pandemic first hit, to the excitement of welcoming students back in full capacity this fall, staff at CU Boulder have been at the frontlines, looking out for the larger CU Boulder community and each other, and ensuring that our community roars back stronger than ever.  Staff are the backbone of our campus. We are especially thankful to all those who made the sacrifices necessary to keep campus up and running during the pandemic.

Some of us are beginning to come back to campus, some will remain remote, and some never left. Your Staff Council is here to ensure that all your voices are heard, that you feel supported, and that you are a valued member of our herd.  Some challenges are known and are being addressed, such as the details surrounding return to work and hybrid work schedules.  Other obstacles and challenges will no doubt present themselves as we go forward.  Together, we will face all challenges presented to us and become a stronger community because of it.

All Staff Council committees have rolled up their sleeves and gotten to work as we begin programming for the upcoming year.  Whether it be the recognition, equity, inclusion, or the future of work, the staff at CU Boulder can be assured that their staff council colleagues are committed to this work and will continue to advocate on behalf of all staff at CU.

We want to encourage all staff at CU Boulder to get involved and join the conversation.  With Staff Council, you have a voice.  We will listen, we will advocate, and we will make sure CU Boulder staff voices are heard when decisions are being made.  From the search of a new CU president to working with campus departments such as Parking Services, to sharing everyday concerns with university leadership, your CU Boulder Staff Council will be bold, will be strategic, and will never back down from a challenge.  

Everything we do will be done through the lens of equity and inclusivity. Shoulder to shoulder we will press on.

Please feel free to contact Staff Council at any time. We continue to wish you and yours well. 

In Solidarity, 

Kelsey Draper, Jasimine Evans, Quiana (Ana) Martin

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Staff Council hosts a monthly speaker series and this month it is featuring the Infrastructure & Sustainability Mentor Program (ISMP). Come join us on September 9 at Noon to learn all about this program.  

The ISMP is a staff mentor program available to all staff at CU Boulder, provided one of the mentor teammates is an Infrastructure & Sustainability staff member.  Entering its 10th year, the (ISMP) is designed to provide our staff opportunities for professional and personal development. Mentor partner teams serve as role models to each other, providing support in identifying and pursuing career goals, and enhancing skills to prepare employees for future success in their careers with our department and the University of Colorado Boulder.

This is a no cost employee development opportunity for staff.  This year, in addition to the mentor partnerships, participants will have the opportunity to learn and participate in programming that includes Social Justice and Change, Change Management, Sustainability, and The Power of Gratitude.  Additionally, ISMP hosts a leadership roundtable discussion and holds its annual ISMP Gives initiative - an opportunity for participants in the mentor program to give back to their community. 

This year, participants who successfully complete the program will earn a micro-credential from the university.

Applications are due September 10th. For more information, visit the mentor program website.

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Do you know a staff member who deserves recognition for their hard work? Nominate them through Staff Council’s Brightest Buff Peer to Peer Recognition Program! The Brightest Buff Award was implemented last year as a simple peer-to-peer recognition program for all CU Boulder staff. 

Nominees will automatically be entered into a drawing for a Staff Council prize. If their name is chosen, they will get a cool prize and a certificate as a keepsake for this recognition.

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Please join us for cost-free workshops covering a wide variety of topics including: stress management , parenting, health, nutrition, finances, and home. We’ve got a great line-up for fall 2021 with easy registration through Skill Port - just a click away on our workshop web page. 

Upcoming Workshops

• ​​Aug.  31 – Managing Transitions-Effective Tools and Strategies for Stress During Change  
• Sept 1 - Breathing is Healing
• Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 - Parenting Series (4 weeks)
• Oct. 6 - Beyond the Traditional Mortgage 
• Oct. 20 - Cultivating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
• Nov. 3 - Preventing Identity Theft
• Nov. 17 - Compassion Fatigue: Prevention and Resiliency 
• Dec. 1 - Nutrition Tips for Natural Flu Prevention

Our workshops tend to be over the lunch hour and virtual,  allowing you to connect with experts and enjoy your lunch while learning interesting, helpful and valuable information for mental and physical well-being. We hope to see you all soon at one of our next sessions! 

About the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work-related issues. You must be a CU Boulder employee to use FSAP services, and services are free to all CU Boulder faculty and staff members. Due to license restrictions, employees must be present in the State of Colorado to be eligible for FSAP counseling services.

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Are you or your child interested in participating in a research study on mood and behavior?

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab has two upcoming research studies:

1. Research on the effects of CBD on mood and behavior among young adults ages 18 to 30.
2. Research on cognitive abilities, brain networks, and emotional wellbeing among adolescents ages 13-16.

The CBDx study includes a few different parts:

• You will answer short twice-daily surveys for 6 weeks on your mobile device.
• You will complete three in-person research visits, each including an interview about life experiences, a set of computer games, a blood draw, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan.
• You will select and use a CBD product for up to 6 weeks.

The study takes place over the course of 6 weeks and you will be compensated for your participation (up to $1,038 for completing all parts of the study).

The RRAY study is a two-year study that includes two visits to our laboratory in Boulder, each lasting about six hours. During these visits your child will:

• Be interviewed about life experiences, complete computer games that involve paying attention and learning, and have a neuroimaging scan.
• They will also complete a set of online surveys and a brief telephone interview once every three months (nine times total during the two-year study participation).
• At the end of the study, your child will have a final telephone interview, lasting about two hours.

Participants can earn up to $1,335 for their time and effort completing all parts of the study. 

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or fill out our initial eligibility screening at the participation page of our website. You may also choose to contact the lab directly at 303-735-8306.

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