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Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability Chris Ewing has named d’Andre Willis as assistant vice chancellor for Planning & Design for С���� Boulder. Read the full article here.

Staff Council is excited to invite all staff to our annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast taking place on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. More information can be found on the . Buff OneCard required, no RSVP necessary.

Embrace mindfulness this holiday season by focusing on your body, emotions, mind and relationships. Learn to manage stress through mindfulness practices like meditation, cognitive restructuring, emotional awareness, communication, movement and daily self-care.

• Date: Dec.15
• Time: noon to 1:00 p.m.
• Speakers: Paulette Erickson England, MS, LCSW, Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
• Location: RL2 Room 321 or

The new year is almost here. We want your tax season to go smoothly and for you to receive your forms on time and know what to expect when you file.

The University of Colorado Boulder is standardizing administrative leave during the holiday season this year, granting three-and-a-half (eight-hour) days (prorated for part-time appointments) to reward faculty and staff. Find out how to submit holiday leave requests and which leave codes to use.

We look forward to seeing all of you at the annual I&S Employee Appreciation and Annual Awards Luncheon to celebrate with you and to recognize you for all the work you do for the University.

• Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Join us on Main Campus in the Glenn Miller Ballroom in the UMC
• I&S staff and student employees only
• Bring your Buff OneCard for entry

New this year – please RSVP to the luncheon so that we have an accurate count of attendees. Supervisors, you are welcome to RSVP on behalf of your entire team, or your team members can RSVP individually.

You’ve worked hard for the University of Colorado – and if you’re contemplating retirement, we want you to know what benefits are available to you. If you are five years or fewer before you retire, it's time to begin planning. These sessions are designed to be helpful to all staff, no matter how far out from retirement. Translation services will be provided. More information on session times and locations will be sent out in the coming weeks — stay tuned!

С���� allows full-time staff to keep a maximum of 44 days (or 352 hours) of vacation within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). If you meet this maximum, you must either take or schedule vacation before June 30, or you will lose it. Double check your leave balances now, and make plans to use any hours of vacation time over the maximum allowable accrual time before the July 1 leave sweep deadline. As always, vacation leave requests are subject to the approval of your supervisor; don’t wait until June to put in your leave requests. If you have any questions regarding vacation leave, please contact your supervisor or Tanya Patzer.

All С���� employees (faculty, staff and student employees) must complete the University’s Information Security Awareness training course within the first 60 days of employment and every two years thereafter.

The polls are closed, and results are in! After receiving more than 200 submissions and tallying the results of almost 500 votes, the С���� Boulder transportation team has announced the winning names for the two newest electric Buff Buses: Buff-E the Emissions Slayer​ and Ralphie Runner. Read the full article.

It’s that time of year again…cold and flu season is upon us! There are a few things you can do to keep yourself safe from the cold and flu. The CDC recently came out with a few safety best practices:

• Get the flu shot. This year С���� staff can make an appointment to get the flu shot at the Wardenburg Health Center.
• Keep hand sanitizer on your work desk, in your purse and/or in your backpack.
• Wash your hands throughout the day – don’t forget to use the soap!
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• If you are sick and have a fever, please stay at home – we want you feeling 100% before returning to work.

Under all but the most extreme conditions, we have a responsibility to keep school in session. During Colorado winters, snow and ice are to be expected, and some days will result in a delay or closure if necessary. Read more about weather delay and closure procedures.

The FM safety committee meets the third Tuesday of every month to discuss general safety concerns, review safety reports and on-the-job injuries and recommend training needs and resources. If you are interested in attending a meeting or bringing an issue or idea that is safety related, please reach out to your area representative on the or contact our Safety Specialist Don Fitzpatrick.

As part of our ongoing efforts to support and better understand the campus and Boulder community, please join us for a private screening of “This is Not Who We Are.”

Boulder prides itself on being beautiful, welcoming and inclusive. However, in 2019, racially charged and dangerous policing involving a Black Naropa student made national news. The documentary film This is Not Who We Are explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences, both historical and contemporary, of its Black citizens. The director of the documentary will be on hand to facilitate what can be, and often are, difficult conversations about race relations in our community.

• When: Jan. 8, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in person only (there will not be a Zoom option for this event)
• The movie will be streamed in English with Spanish subtitles
• Where: Main Campus in the Music Theater (S120), which is the chamber hall near the rear entrance to the IMIG Music Building
• Light snacks and drinks will be provided

All members of the С���� Boulder campus community want to provide a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for one another. One small way we can do that is by using language conscientiously, including pronouns. See the С���� Pride-Office's Guide to Pronoun Usage to learn more about the use of pronouns, why they’re important, and how to be mindful in your everyday language. Learn:

• Why are pronouns important and what is misgendering? 
• What are some examples of pronouns beyond she/her and he/him? 
• What if I make a mistake?  

If you want more information on ISIEC, or want to get involved, visit the Infrastructure & Sustainability Inclusive Excellence Committee (ISIEC) webpage and/or email us at ISIEC@colorado.edu.

New Hires

• Alea Kootz, Transportation Services, Campus Bus Driver 

Promotions/Transfers

• d’Andre Willis, Planning and Design, Asst. Vice Chancellor, Planning and Design/Campus Architect 
• Catherine “Cate” Antil, Access Services, Customer Service and Keys Specialist
• Matthew Gess, Facilities Maintenance Operations, HVAC Engineer
• Jessica Morse-Leppek, Transportation Services, Fleet Specialist
• Brenda Murphy, Boulder Campus Human Resources, Employee Relations Consultant
• Nicholas Gardner, Facilities Maintenance Operations, Structural Trades II

Moving On

• Erasmo Silva, CBS, Custodian
• Matt Aragon, CBS, Custodian
• Jeffrey Montoya, CBS, Custodian
• Sunila Lama, CBS, Custodian
• Sunita Lama, CBS, Custodian
• Ethan Johan, Planning, Design and Construction, CAD and GIS Technician
• Kurt Ferguson, Facilities Maintenance Operations, Structural Trades
• Fred “Jim” Beveridge, Outdoor Services, Arborist/Lead Worker (retired)
• Robert Domonkos, Transportation Services, Equipment Operator

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Mission
To deliver and maintain a safe, sustainable and resilient infrastructure that enhances the university’s operations and enables our campus community to meet its mission of education and research.

Vision
We enhance the university experience through innovative service delivery, customer service, stewardship of resources and community engagement.

Values
Together we accomplish our goals and objectives guided by our collective core values:

• Teamwork: We value working together to create and maintain a culture of mutual respect, trust and optimism for the future, with a goal of shared success and accomplishment.
• Engagement and Passion: We want our employees to enjoy their work and will create an environment that channels their energy, strengths and optimism into making a difference every day.
• Integrity: We operate in an accountable, professional, ethical and honest manner toward our work, peers and the university community.
• Empowerment: We value our employees and provide the resources and tools necessary to successfully support our university constituents. An empowered workforce is diverse, inclusive, engaged and creative.
• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers and focus on building relationships through trust, confidence, professionalism and performance.