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Help shape CU’s next Strategic Plan by completing survey

An important stage in the development of CU’s Strategic Plan 2.0 continues with the current survey of all members of the CU community. Faculty, staff and...
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Changes to systemwide administrative policy statements took effect Jan. 1

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced updates to several administrative policy statements from the Academic Affairs and Employee Services...
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Boettcher early career investigator application deadline nears

CU faculty researchers are reminded to apply for 2026 Boettcher Investigator status. New this year is an Intent to Apply form, which is due this Friday (see...
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Call for nominations: 2026 Staff Excellence Awards

The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) invites nominations for the 2026 Staff Excellence Awards, which recognize staff members who have gone above and...
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Three CU CPE webinars slated for January

The CU CPE (Continuing Professional Education) program is offered at no cost to current CU employees. Employees who don’t need formal CPE, but who are seeking...
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PACES to host CU Boulder’s first-ever Community Engagement Week

CU Boulder will soon celebrate its 150th anniversary as Colorado’s public flagship and comprehensive research university. Part and parcel with this anniversary...
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Federal update: NDAA, NSF NCAR Rescope, more

From Dec. 19, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on NDAA, NSF NCAR Rescope, AHEAD Workforce Pell Consensus, WH Travel Ban,...
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Start 2026 right: This checklist helps you make the most of your benefits

Start 2026 right: This checklist helps you make the most of your benefits

As we all focus more on home and community during the holidays and make our plans for 2026, take the time to review your University of Colorado benefits to...
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Hellems to reopen: A new era of sustainability and learning

Hellems to reopen: A new era of sustainability and learning

After more than two years, the historic Hellems Arts and Sciences building is ready to welcome faculty, staff and students back to campus life. This month,...
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Federal update: NDAA House passage, more

From Dec. 12, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on NDAA House Passage, GENESIS Mission Launch, AI EO, Scientific...
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Spring 2026 tuition assistance applications now open

Spring 2026 tuition assistance applications now open

The University of Colorado’s Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB) application is open for the spring 2026 semester. This valuable benefit provides an opportunity...
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Employees can begin retirement process with new Retirement Ready Application

Employees can begin retirement process with new Retirement Ready Application

A new OnBase form in the University of Colorado employee portal allows employees to quickly and smoothly begin their retirement process. The Retirement Ready...
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Does mental illness have a silver lining? Mounting research says yes

Ask June Gruber about life growing up in Half Moon Bay, California, and her eyes light up as she recalls the times spent with her dad. They played basketball...
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Federal update: ED dismantling lawsuit, more

From Dec. 5, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on ED Dismantling Lawsuit, ED Foreign Funding Portal, DOJ H-1B Lawsuit...
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The way you say ‘thanks’ matters at work

The way you say ‘thanks’ matters at work

Many of us assume expressing gratitude is as simple as saying thank you. But the way you deliver those two words in the workplace—whether through a handwritten...
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Reminder: Complete email survey to help shape CU’s next Strategic Plan

Faculty Council recently heard an update on the development of CU’s Strategic Plan 2.0, which will succeed the existing five-year Strategic Plan at the end of...
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Federal update: ED office and operations changes, more

From Nov. 21, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on ED Office and Operations Changes, DOW Research Tech Priorities, and DHS...
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Updated IRS requirements will affect some CU retirement plan participants

Updated IRS requirements will affect some CU retirement plan participants

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduces several changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans and the rules governing employee contributions. Provision 603 of the Act...
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Government reopens but economic uncertainty lingers: What consumers should know

Government reopens but economic uncertainty lingers: What consumers should know

After a 43-day shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—the government is reopening, but the effects are far from over. Key economic reports on jobs, inflation and...
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CU community invited to weigh in on CU’s future

The University of Colorado system has started work on its new CU systemwide strategic plan. Critical to this work is input from the entire CU community on what...
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CU faculty researchers invited to apply for 2026 Boettcher Investigator status

The University of Colorado and the Boettcher Foundation are pleased to announce the 2026 Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards program. Video ABOUT...
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International employees and students: Make sure your records are accurate before year’s end

As the year’s end approaches, the International Tax Office is preparing to generate the required tax reporting forms for 2025. The team is also reviewing 2026...
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Federal update: Government shutdown ends, more

From Nov. 14, this update from CU Federal Relations and Counsel includes information on the end of the Federal Government Shutdown, U.S. Dept. of Education...
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Publication note: No CU Connections on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

CU Connections will not publish new issues on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Deadline for submissions for the Thursday, Dec. 4,...
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Colorado Combined Campaign: Your chance to give back

Colorado Combined Campaign: Your chance to give back

The 2025 Colorado Combined Campaign is officially open. Until Dec. 12, State of Colorado employees can support hundreds of vetted nonprofits through easy,...

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