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Informational Sessions for Open Enrollment coming April 15

Nancy Portner — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:39:02 +0000

Informational Sessions for Open Enrollment coming April 15 Nancy Portner Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:39

The Infrastructure & Resilience Opportunity for Change Committee (IROCC) and Employee Services are holding informational sessions to help you get ready for open enrollment. This is the time of year where you can change or update your selections for CU’s medical, dental, vision, and savings plans. You also can learn about flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and the life insurance options offered through the university

Join us on April 15 in person at the CASE Building to learn more about your benefits options:

Time:

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
- Chinese/Mandarin – 3rd floor, Room E350
- Tibetan/Nepalese – 3rd floor, Room E353
- English – 3rd floor, Room E351
- Spanish-3^rd floor, Room E352
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
- Spanish – 3rd floor, Room E313
- Chinese/Mandarin – 2nd floor, Room W213
- Tibetan/Nepalese – 3rd floor, Room E352
- English – 3rd floor, Room W311

Location: CASE Building, 1725 Euclid Ave., Boulder

We are working on bringing in a Lao interpreter for the event and will provide an update when we have more information.

We recommend attending to learn about the benefits CU offers to staff.

Thank you, we hope to see you there.

Kelsey P Draper

Kelsey.Draper@colorado.edu

970.580.3730 (cell)

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Volunteers needed: Commencement 2025

Nancy Portner — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:23:22 +0000

Volunteers needed: Commencement 2025 Nancy Portner Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:23

As we approach the end of the academic year, I am asking all CU Boulder staff to come together to help make this year’s commencement the best it can be for our graduates and their families and friends.

There are a number of ways to volunteer for commencement events between Thursday, May 8, and Saturday, May 10. We’re also encouraging volunteers to review parking and alternative transportation options to make your experience easier.

Commencement is the university’s number one priority for these three days, so I am also urging supervisors to support their teams by minimizing barriers to participation. Please discuss applicable policies for volunteer leave with your supervisors and department HR liaisons if volunteering during normal work hours.

If you are unable to volunteer on campus, please discuss with your supervisor whether it is possible for you to work remotely, as we will need to accommodate a large number of visitors on campus.

I hope you will find that being a part of these events at CU Boulder will remind you of why our university exists and the vital role you play in fulfilling our mission.

Although this is a busy time for all of us, I know your support will be appreciated by our graduates and their loved ones as we celebrate the joy of our university community’s finest moment.

Sincerely,

Justin Schwartz
Chancellor

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Help Wanted: Recyling Supervisor - Apply on or before Sun. April 20, 2025

Nancy Portner — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:43:35 +0000

Help Wanted: Recyling Supervisor - Apply on or before Sun. April 20, 2025 Nancy Portner Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:43

The Recycling Supervisor position has been posted on the CU Boulder Jobs website through Sunday, April 20, 2025.

A quicklink to share and view the posting has been created.

Current CU Boulder employees (not including students) should access the job posting and submit interest at the following location:

Log in to the MyCUinfo portal
Select CU Resources > Business Tools > CU Boulder Jobs Internal Job Board
Use the Keyword Search to find this posting number: 63275

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Chancellor’s State of the Campus Address - April 16 at 11am

Nancy Portner — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:46:47 +0000

Chancellor’s State of the Campus Address - April 16 at 11am Nancy Portner Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:46

Chancellor Justin Schwartz will deliver his inaugural State of the Campus address to the campus on Wednesday, April 16, where he will reflect on where we stand and outline a vision for the future of CU Boulder as he concludes his first academic year on campus.

The chancellor will discuss how the campus is navigating uncertainty and will share his vision for how we will continue to meet the university’s mission together. Following his address, attendees will be invited to enjoy a buffet lunch and mingle with the chancellor.

Who: �鶹��Ժ, faculty and staff
What: Chancellor’s State of the Campus Address and Lunch
When: Wednesday, April 16, 11 a.m.
Where: University Memorial Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom

Valid Buff OneCard required for entry. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Can't attend in person? Watch via livestream

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Give and Go Donation Drive Volunteering: May 5-7, 2025

Nancy Portner — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:19 +0000

Give and Go Donation Drive Volunteering: May 5-7, 2025 Nancy Portner Tue, 04/01/2025 - 14:07

The Give & Go Donation Drive is coming up during move-out (May 5-7, 2025), and we need your help to make it a success. It's a perfect chance to use your CU volunteer hours for a great cause. Sign up here: Give and Go Donation Drive Volunteering.

Help collect and organize reusable items for donation from students moving out of residence halls on campus. Every year CU recycling collects over 20 tons of clothes, food, personal care, furniture, textbooks and other reusable items for donation to local and national groups. Volunteers are needed to help collect donations, bag items, keep donation areas clear and assist CU Recycling student staff. This year donated items will go to Resource Central, the Buff Pantry, the CU Surplus Store, the Panhellenic League and other groups for free or low cost distribution to the local community.

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Spring Football Game April 19 at Folsom Field

Nancy Portner — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:48:06 +0000

Spring Football Game April 19 at Folsom Field Nancy Portner Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:48

The annual Black & Gold Spring Game is coming to Folsom Field on Saturday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m. (MT). Tickets start at just $23 in the Folsom Field bowl, and premium seats are available in the Byron White Club, Flatirons Club and Touchdown Club.

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Help Wanted: Utility Plant Operator - Control Room - Apply on or before Sun. April 13, 2025

Nancy Portner — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:46:01 +0000

Help Wanted: Utility Plant Operator - Control Room - Apply on or before Sun. April 13, 2025 Nancy Portner Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:46

The Utility Plant Operator - Control Room position has been re/posted on the CU Boulder Jobs website through Sunday, April 13, 2025.

A quicklink to share and view the posting has been created.

Current CU Boulder employees (not including students) should access the job posting and submit interest at the following location:

Log in to the MyCUinfo portal
Select CU Resources > Business Tools > CU Boulder Jobs Internal Job Board
Use the Keyword Search to find this posting number: 63136

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Categorized in: PSC Fiscal Year-end Fiscal Year-End 2025: Posting, Payment, and Accrual Deadlines

Nancy Portner — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:09:03 +0000

Categorized in: PSC Fiscal Year-end Fiscal Year-End 2025: Posting, Payment, and Accrual Deadlines Nancy Portner Mon, 03/31/2025 - 11:09

Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2025 is quickly approaching. Follow these deadlines and instructions to ensure your FY 2025 expenses are appropriately recorded in FY 2025.

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Help Wanted: Structural Trades II - apply on or before April 9, 2025

Nancy Portner — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:40:11 +0000

Help Wanted: Structural Trades II - apply on or before April 9, 2025 Nancy Portner Mon, 03/31/2025 - 09:40

The Structural Trades II position has been posted on the CU Boulder Jobs website through Thursday, April 9, 2025.

A quicklink to share and view the posting has been created.

Current CU Boulder employees (not including students) should access the job posting and submit interest at the following location:

Log in to the MyCUinfo portal
Select CU Resources > Business Tools > CU Boulder Jobs Internal Job Board
Use the Keyword Search to find this posting number: 63122

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AI Tools for Facilities Management: Efficiency and Security

Nancy Portner — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:55:53 +0000

AI Tools for Facilities Management: Efficiency and Security Nancy Portner Fri, 03/21/2025 - 14:55

We want to clarify the difference between O365 Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot. Both Copilot tools have been reviewed by FMIT and OIT for security, privacy, and CU contract terms.

O365 Copilot Chat is a web-based AI chat tool that generates answers from web content. All CU staff members have access to O365 Copilot Chat. It's included in our Office license. To access O365 Copilot Chat, visit Microsoft365.com/copilot.

Examples of tasks you can complete using the free O365 Copilot Chat:

Summarize long email threads
Generate ideas for documents

M365 Copilot is an upgraded version of Copilot which is integrated into Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, offering personalized support based on your work data. M365 Copilot is a subscription-based product that requires an annual fee. The annual cost is approximately $400 per individual; that amount can be prorated for partial year use. Members of our IT and I&R leadership team have been testing out the M365 Copilot product for the past couple of months and have seen many benefits of using the tool. If you are interested in M365 Copilot, please speak to your supervisor for approval first, then reach out to fmit@colorado.edu to get the process started.

Examples of tasks you can complete using the upgraded M365 Copilot:

Email Management: M365 Copilot can help you stay on top of your inbox, draft responses quickly, schedule meetings, and set up rules to organize your emails in Outlook.
Meeting Preparation: It can assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and creating automatic replies for upcoming vacations.
Time Management: M365 Copilot can create daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and optimize your weekly schedule using tools like Viva Insights.
Document Creation and Editing: Integrated into Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, M365 Copilot can help draft documents, analyze data, and create presentations based on your work data.

More AI Explorations

For more information on approved AI tools at CU Boulder, please visit the CU approved AI tools list. Be sure you use approved tools logged in under your university account to ensure protection of university data. Review the approved data level to determine what type of data should be shared with each tool. Currently, only the add-on licensed version of Microsoft 365 Copilot is rated for non-public data. You should redact confidential information when using tools rated for public data only.

Creative solutions can help you work within these parameters and still receive the great work benefits and efficiencies offered by using AI tools. For example, you can save a Zoom meeting transcript and later use O365 Copilot Chat to summarize it. Before sharing AI generated content, always review the output for accuracy and tone, and double check to ensure correctness and watch for bias.

What's Next?

We encourage you to get familiar with the technology by using it. CU system offers several free, self-paced online Copilot trainings through Percipio/Skillsoft to help you get started. If you get stuck, feel free to ask any member of the FMIT team questions or request a follow-up. We'd love to hear what you find useful or any limitations you encounter. May your AI adventures be as smooth as a well-buffed Kubota.

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