Be informed. /staffcouncil/ en $5 daily staff and faculty parking promotion by Parking & Transportation Services /staffcouncil/2024/10/08/5-daily-staff-and-faculty-parking-promotion-parking-transportation-services <span>$5 daily staff and faculty parking promotion by Parking &amp; Transportation Services</span> <span><span>Eryn Van Poole</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-08T10:50:57-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:50">Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:50</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/5%20thumbnail.jpg?h=8cfc4c34&amp;itok=lE2fgKWi" width="1200" height="600" alt="Green circle with 5 dollars written"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely.</p><p>Intended for faculty and staff who only need occasional parking on campus, the program allows users to purchase spaces in various available lots in advance for a discounted rate of $5 per day. Purchases can be completed via the&nbsp;<a href="https://cuboulder.aimsparking.com/" rel="nofollow">Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Parking Services portal</a>. Additionally, step-by-step instructions are available on the&nbsp;<a href="/pts/node/1029/attachment" rel="nofollow">Parking and Transportation Options page</a>.</p><p>A few important things to remember:</p><ul><li>You must be logged into the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Parking Services portal to purchase your day permit. It will not work on the ParkMobile app or the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ-specific ParkMobile website used in previous semesters.</li><li>This rate applies to specific lots and is dependent on space availability. If possible, always check the parking portal for availability prior to parking in a specific lot.</li><li>Permits are available for purchase to accounts in good standing, meaning accounts with a $0 balance due. If there are extenuating circumstances, please&nbsp;<a href="/pts/contact-us" rel="nofollow">contact Parking Services directly</a> to request an exemption.</li></ul><p>We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, and if this benefit has helped you, share that feedback with PTS. Positive feedback is always appreciated and is shared in discussions on continuing this program for future semesters.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:50:57 +0000 Eryn Van Poole 2217 at /staffcouncil 2024 Presidential Election /staffcouncil/2024/10/08/2024-presidential-election <span>2024 Presidential Election</span> <span><span>Eryn Van Poole</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-08T09:43:41-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 09:43">Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:43</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/HR%20Voting.jpg?h=e675c9ba&amp;itok=6zLDYGY3" width="1200" height="600" alt="Many Red, White and Blue Vote small circular buttons"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>As the November 5 election approaches, Human Resources has some guidance and resources for employees and supervisors.</p><ul><li>The Department of Human Resources strongly encourages managers and supervisors to provide flexibility in scheduling and granting leave for employees who may need to vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li><li><a href="/civic-engagement/" rel="nofollow">How and where to vote</a></li><li>Most polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and employees are encouraged to vote before or after scheduled work hours or participate via mail-in ballot. If employees have not chosen to vote by mail-in ballot or voted early, we recommend that they talk to their supervisor before Election Day to understand how to schedule time to vote.</li><li>As a reminder, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ State Board Rules assert that classified employees must be granted <a href="https://www.cu.edu/blog/work-life/colorado-allows-paid-time-vote-election-day" rel="nofollow">up to two hours of administrative leave</a> when they do not have three hours of unscheduled work time during voting hours. These three hours do not have to be consecutive (e.g. employees who work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. are not automatically eligible for this leave because they may vote between 7-8 a.m. or 5-7 p.m.).</li><li>Both university staff and classified employees may also use vacation time to vote if they need to do so during work hours.</li></ul><p>Also, thank you to everyone who completed the &nbsp;HR Practitioner Experience Survey. We received over 300 responses, and the results will be disseminated in November.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As the November 5 election approaches, Human Resources has some guidance and resources for employees and supervisors.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:43:41 +0000 Eryn Van Poole 2212 at /staffcouncil Rec Center Membership Options for Staff /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/rec-center-membership-options-staff <span>Rec Center Membership Options for Staff</span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:29:22-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:29">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:29</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/rec_center_memberships.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&amp;itok=DJsfaelE" width="1200" height="600" alt="Group of People in a plank work out position in a fitness studio."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>Faculty or staff employed on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for</span><a href="/recreation/facilities/membership-and-lockers/membership-rates#faculty" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;membership at the Rec Center</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Trial Membership&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Trial memberships give you access to the Main Rec Center and Williams Village Rec Center. The following is also included in your one-month trial membership:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Day-use lockers and changing facilities</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Group fitness classes (no Be Fit Pass required)</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Wellness services&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span>Trial memberships are available to faculty and staff only. Memberships are non-transferable and there’s a purchase limit of one.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Sunrise Membership</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Sunrise membership provides access to both Rec Centers from 6 AM to 12 PM Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunrise is only available to faculty and staff—spouses, partners or dependents are not eligible for this membership.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Locker and family membership options are also available.—</span><a href="/recreation/facilities/membership-and-lockers/membership-rates#faculty" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;Learn more on the Rec Center website</span></a><span>, and email&nbsp;Kyle.Ginley@colorado.edu with any questions.&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Faculty or staff employed on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for membership at the Rec Center. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:29:22 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2208 at /staffcouncil Campus Safety: Familiarize Yourself with the Division of Public Safety Resources /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/campus-safety-familiarize-yourself-division-public-safety-resources <span>Campus Safety: Familiarize Yourself with the Division of Public Safety Resources </span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:27:56-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:27">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:27</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/DPS%20Thumbnail.jpg?h=76b8dbd7&amp;itok=tXDItuf9" width="1200" height="600" alt="Headshot in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Stadium of Marlon Lynch"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>As we settle into the fall semester, it’s the perfect time to familiarize yourself with Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s Division of Public Safety (DPS), which houses four departments dedicated to your safety: the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Police Department, Events &amp; Emergency Management, Threat Assessment, and Flight Operations.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>DPS was formed earlier this year to integrate the university's robust public safety resources, strengthening existing partnerships to meet the evolving needs of our vibrant campus community.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>DPS leader&nbsp;</span><a href="/publicsafety/about-us" rel="nofollow"><span>Marlon Lynch</span></a><span>, associate vice chancellor of public safety, was introduced in a previous Staff Council bulletin.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Please take a moment to&nbsp;</span><a href="/publicsafety/" rel="nofollow"><span>explore the DPS website</span></a><span> to learn more about these integrated safety resources and become familiar with tools you can use to make informed personal safety decisions.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Visit the DPS&nbsp;</span><a href="/publicsafety/cu-boulder-safety-resources" rel="nofollow"><span>Resources page</span></a><span> to learn how to report safety concerns, receive support, and take advantage of existing safety tools, including the Guardian mobile safety app, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Night Ride, and virtual active harmer response trainings.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Become familiar with the&nbsp;</span><a href="/police/" rel="nofollow"><span>Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Police Department</span></a><span>, which operates on a community policing model and includes&nbsp;Residential Service Officers (RSOs), who support our residential community., RSOs provide education and appropriate enforcement on lower-level violations in residence halls.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/publicsafety/threat-assessment" rel="nofollow"><span>Threat Assessment</span></a><span> ensures continuous monitoring and mitigation of any instances of threatening or concerning behavior exhibited by faculty, staff, or non-affiliates to safeguard the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and entire university community. This department provides consultation and intervention methods, maintains a comprehensive documentation repository, and facilitates the Behavior Intervention Team process.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Events &amp;&nbsp;</span><a href="/emergencymanagement" rel="nofollow"><span>Emergency Management</span></a><span> personnel provide planning and coordination of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery of natural and man-made disasters occurring on or near the campuses of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. This department is also responsible for updating emergency response protocols, analyzing and mitigating risk for events on our large, vibrant campus, hosting active harmer response trainings, and conducting safety walkthroughs, among many other responsibilities.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/publicsafety/flight-operations" rel="nofollow"><span>Flight Operations</span></a><span> provides training regarding safe and legal UAS (drone) operations, helps campus units with important research involving drones, and ensures safety and compliance of UAS operations on campus.&nbsp;</span><a href="/publicsafety/2024/06/21/flight-ops-supports-instaar-research-alaska" rel="nofollow"><span>Read more</span></a><span> about how Flight Ops supported a recent research mission.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Finally, stay informed by bookmarking the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://alerts.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span>Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Alerts website</span></a><span>. Here, you can find the most up-to-date information on emergency response and preparedness, ensure you’re signed up to receive text alerts, and gain an understanding of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s&nbsp;</span><a href="https://alerts.colorado.edu/alert-levels-notifications" rel="nofollow"><span>three levels of alert notifications</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Your safety is our top priority.&nbsp;We are here to empower you to make informed decisions about personal safety. As always, if you see something, say something. Call 911 for emergency response or 303-492-6666 in non-emergencies, to be connected to a DPS communications center dispatcher.&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As we settle into the fall semester, it’s the perfect time to familiarize yourself with Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s Division of Public Safety (DPS), which houses four departments dedicated to your safety: the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Police Department, Events &amp; Emergency Management, Threat Assessment, and Flight Operations. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:27:56 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2207 at /staffcouncil Start building with Skillsoft Percipio /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/start-building-skillsoft-percipio <span>Start building with Skillsoft Percipio</span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:26:49-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:26">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:26</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/skillsoft_thumbnail.png?h=8b9b5ce3&amp;itok=DjDiNtgn" width="1200" height="600" alt="Skillsoft logo"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>The university’s training platform&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.cu.edu/blog/work-life/skillsoft-percipio-training-platform-now-live-explore-new-features" rel="nofollow"><span>upgraded to Skillsoft Percipio&nbsp;</span></a><span>last month. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ uses Skillsoft to manage its mandatory and custom training courses. The new platform offers enhanced features such as learning journeys, skill assessments, and AI practice simulations — in addition to a library of courses, ebooks, audiobooks, and professional certification trainings.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>In addition, we have added or updated the following perks on the</span><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=8acddf949fd699ba87bd9f1285cd29e8f03dcef7221077c10ba5264c9a2605ae360304e60d4122e6a0df9929970dbefe558752ece0a28e32" rel="nofollow"><span> Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Advantage</span></a><span> website since your last newsletter:.</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=aaa7132e1f0c0188e8e750f0bc482ee24d5c92f08b737659dfe7d3ba693d6307f4277e7849ee511fdc98ff56781b3e482beba83b89c67c71" rel="nofollow"><span>Savi helps you navigate Public Service Loan Forgiveness</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=aaa7132e1f0c0188fe7621bb47fc8e7dd0438c1c8f613f731450a6a28dc54a46d705170c06ae1b1b29d67c35a5b4cead1937388bbe91f23c" rel="nofollow"><span>Book a no-cost financial consultation with TIAA</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=e10f6be665ea0eb88f172854734b0a5afe9687de53743e86168ff0539c7a7efc2f9b3d8a6cbf77c86324c38d954f8b4f87841d24d6a16785" rel="nofollow"><span>Kaiser members enjoy free access to self-care apps</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=8acddf949fd699ba359b0814aedb7500e2bc1600b908c285f70a9a93be9e51c9378cb88bb6c903dfa2b74b44b7210975fd606fd62a20c3ab" rel="nofollow"><span>Enjoy health and fitness discounts</span></a><span> for Kaiser members</span></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=8acddf949fd699ba8f92491a3b6e165f525d3afb3a3d92e863a9ca6ef402c1b3745fc2b3427594fab2ab1ffd5be033bc919206080b531e28" rel="nofollow"><span>Start saving for college with a CollegeInvest 529 plan</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Receive discounts on&nbsp;</span><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=8acddf949fd699baa7d4224028b71a27b55312d7e59e9ccc27aa6f57d6a91b1c054aeb48f9526b82b57dd94f74ace38e787a15b55e5df7c2" rel="nofollow"><span>Apple</span></a><span> and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=8acddf949fd699ba8b6570c43aa51c99b2347961de47c7db4d6751ce80088e9a54aa16e0402d6816e7cbaa6dd51a9f54ae3038b59d03791d" rel="nofollow"><span>Samsung</span></a><span> devices</span></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.com.cu.edu/?qs=8acddf949fd699bab8d9aad1cd20496487b539e0dc1bae82870171c7b9a29900d74de3200b411392e6226927ab9edbaa92d4b070bce6f12d" rel="nofollow"><span>Receive massage therapy on campus at Boulder</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://click.communications.cu.edu/?qs=241cf784f8d00efc27faf3df517fe917c91a45f18f1a8c42fbbc74e4814d8e599b8b8387510eb7dbb96aecd0794caf9cc4c4e7c5887970c3" rel="nofollow"><span>Take your family on a stellar adventure to Fiske Planetarium at a discounted rate</span></a></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The university’s training platform upgraded to Skillsoft Percipio last month. This upgraded training platform offers expanded content and tools to boost skills. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:26:49 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2206 at /staffcouncil Fall Transportation Highlights /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/fall-transportation-highlights <span>Fall Transportation Highlights</span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:25:24-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:25">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:25</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/Transportation%20Updates%20Thumbnail.jpg?h=2942fd1c&amp;itok=_RarVAYb" width="1200" height="600" alt="Boulder County Logo"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2024-10/Transportation%20Updates.png?itok=wyOFNn8W" width="1500" height="191" alt="Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Transportation, RTD, Boulder County Logos"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Be aware: construction on Diagonal Highway 119 has started</span><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbouldercounty.gov%2Ftransportation%2Fplans-and-projects%2Fhighway-119-bikeway-project%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEryn.VanPoole%40Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.EDU%7C47425f9a4fc34bccb8c408dcdca9a05b%7C3ded8b1b070d462982e4c0b019f46057%7C1%7C0%7C638627868322131987%7Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RTJNuGexxn4Vtba8AW%2B8gFnVeTX5BWGeB586Pvi%2FY1k%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow"><span>Highway 119 Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Project</span></a><span> will bring improvements to the corridor and will impact traffic through 2027. As of September 23, the Niwot Park-n-Ride will be closed temporarily, but the bus stops are active. The north and southbound Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 119 bus stops at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 52 will be permanently closed.</span></li></ul></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Drive in style: Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ CarShare is going electric</span><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder now has an EV car share at the Center for Community and Williams Village. Car share is perfect for those who don't have a car and need some wheels to run errands or take day trips. Now you can do it without the gas! Make sure to sign up with your colorado.edu email and use the promo code Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ25CREDIT to receive $25 in driving credit. Learn how to sign up and save on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ CarShare&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcarshare.org%2Fpartners%2Fstudents-universities%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEryn.VanPoole%40Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.EDU%7C47425f9a4fc34bccb8c408dcdca9a05b%7C3ded8b1b070d462982e4c0b019f46057%7C1%7C0%7C638627868322156659%7Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wjyPZbo6HRIouH6Pje4EpUF%2Bt5yRPw%2BKGuuL1YYvcS0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow"><span>Students and University website</span></a><span>.</span></li></ul></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Try out commuting by eBike before buying your own</span><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Are you e-curious, but want to try before you buy? The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Environmental Center is offering a low-cost, two-week eBike demo program for students, faculty and staff. Visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecenter/programs/sustainable-transportation/bicycle/e-bike-rentals" rel="nofollow"><span>Environmental Center website</span></a><span> to sign up or for more information.</span></li></ul></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Be aware: construction on Diagonal Highway 119 has started and Drive in style: Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ CarShare is going electric.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:25:24 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2205 at /staffcouncil New, online catering and express drop-off menus available /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/new-online-catering-and-express-drop-menus-available <span>New, online catering and express drop-off menus available </span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:21:08-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:21">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:21</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/online_catering_menus.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&amp;itok=wBo2N_Mh" width="1200" height="600" alt="Row of sandwiches on wood plank"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2024-10/Online%20Catering.png?itok=tSbhd40b" width="1500" height="283" alt="assortment of catered dishes on a table with a black tablecloth"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>&nbsp;Are you hosting a meeting or event on campus? Do you need options for breakfast, lunch or snacks? Check out the</span><a href="/eventsplanning/catering" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;new online menus</span></a><span> from</span><a href="/eventsplanning/" rel="nofollow"><span> Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Events Planning &amp; Catering</span></a><span>. Both the full catering menu and express menu are available online, making it easy to review your options. Questions?</span><a href="https://cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Rapf6IwBoA51kO" rel="nofollow"><span> Contact Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Events Planning &amp; Catering</span></a><span> for more information.&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Are you hosting a meeting or event on campus? Do you need options for breakfast, lunch or snacks?</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:21:08 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2203 at /staffcouncil Election 2024: What You Need to Know /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/election-2024-what-you-need-know <span>Election 2024: What You Need to Know</span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:19:25-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:19">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:19</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/i_voted_sticker.jpg?h=2e8af62e&amp;itok=CnrhzoQG" width="1200" height="600" alt="&quot;I voted&quot; sticker"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 1"> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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. Visit the </span><a href="/civic-engagement" rel="nofollow"><span>Civic Engagement website</span></a><span> to learn more about the following:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Voter eligibility</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Voter registration processes</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>How to vote in the 2024 election</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Ballot initiatives</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span>The website will be updated continuously with more information to promote civic engagement within our community, so check back often!</span></p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-below"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2024-10/Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ%20Votes.jpg?itok=53Clun5f" width="1500" height="752" alt="Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Banner on flagpole with US Flag on Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Building in background"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:19:25 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2202 at /staffcouncil Flu shots and COVID vaccines for staff /staffcouncil/2024/10/07/flu-shots-and-covid-vaccines-staff <span>Flu shots and COVID vaccines for staff</span> <span><span>Katherine Lenkart</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-07T20:05:33-06:00" title="Monday, October 7, 2024 - 20:05">Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:05</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/flu_shots.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&amp;itok=OmDHw6db" width="1200" height="600" alt="Flu Shots"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/653" hreflang="en">Be informed.</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>Prevent illness this season and get your flu shot with</span><a href="/healthcenter/" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;Medical Services</span></a><span> and</span><a href="/health/WorkWell" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;WorkWell</span></a><span>!</span><a href="/healthcenter/services/flu-shots" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;Flu shots</span></a><span> are free through most insurance plans, and staff can get their vaccine at</span><a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/search/events?event_types%5B%5D=35513" rel="nofollow"><span>&nbsp;various campus locations</span></a><span> this fall. Employees are encouraged to register online for a clinic date. Flu shots will be available on a first-come, first served basis, as vaccine supplies are limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>The 2024-2025 formulation of the Pfizer COVID vaccine is also available at Medical Services for staff.&nbsp;</span><a href="/healthcenter/services/covid-19" rel="nofollow"><span>Learn more and schedule an appointment</span></a><span>.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Prevent illness this season and get your flu shot with Medical Services and WorkWell! </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:05:33 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2201 at /staffcouncil Health and Wellness Summit, November 2024 /staffcouncil/2024/05/14/health-and-wellness-summit-november-2024 <span>Health and Wellness Summit, November 2024 </span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-14T14:47:50-06:00" title="Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 14:47">Tue, 05/14/2024 - 14:47</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/handw_thumbnail.jpg?h=d2b49fda&amp;itok=PE6Bs57m" width="1200" height="600" alt="Health &amp; Wellness Sumimit"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/screenshot_2024-05-15_080018_0.jpg?itok=QvXs1WOv" width="1500" height="745" alt="Health &amp; Wellness Sumimit"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The 7th annual Health and Wellness Summit is November, 2024. The first day of the H&amp;W Summit will include in-person, campus-specific wellness events, such as Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s Healthier U at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair. The second day of the H&amp;W Summit will be a hybrid event. We hope to offer participants opportunities to attend virtual presentations and panels and experience in-person discussions and activities related to all facets of health and wellness. Keynote presentations will be hybrid, and concurrent sessions throughout the day will be virtual. Watch rooms will be available in the UMC for participants to attend the virtual sessions in person. <a href="https://cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etAbjB3th2O7awm" rel="nofollow">Submit a proposal for the Health and Wellness Summit</a>. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The 7th annual Health and Wellness Summit is November, 2024.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 14 May 2024 20:47:50 +0000 Anonymous 2150 at /staffcouncil