CIRES HR is pleased to inform you of significant changes to CU Boulder’s leave policy in response to recent legislative updates in Colorado. These updates, effective as of August 2023, provide employees with expanded options for utilizing their accrued personal sick leave. We believe these changes will better support our community during challenging times and… Read More
In September 2023, we are changing how we send important messages to CIRES employees. Emails you’re used to, such as Weekly Events, Admin News, BUZZ, as well as key updates from the Director, HR, and other groups, will now come from Constant Contact (instead of MailChimp). On September 8, we sent BUZZ from this new platform.… Read More
From now through December 31, submit your images to the 2023 contest, in any of these categories: Science in the field, science in the classroom, landscape, people, plants/animals, and general. A team of judges will select winners to be displayed in the admin hallway on campus for two years, and then give the large-format reproduction… Read More
Starting on September 1, your Buff OneCard is your EcoPass. Please see this article from CU Boulder on this change, how to get a replacement BuffOne Card if needed, and other program details. If your BuffOne Card does not have the RFID symbol on the left-hand side (see image below), you will need to get… Read More
CIRES Mentoring Program launches on September 5. This 8-month program is designed to build connections across CIRES and NOAA, foster career development, and enhance a sense of community and belonging within the research institute. The program is open to all career stages from new arrivals to senior staff; new hires are especially encouraged to join.… Read More
Kari Bowen is the new CIESRDS Administrative and Science Manager, a position dedicated to ensuring our cooperative agreement with NOAA runs smoothly and efficiently. Kari, a geoscientist and applied meteorologist, will work in the David Skaggs Research Center. She is happy to see drop-ins in 3B511, where she is generally in-person Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.… Read More
CU campus will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, in alignment with Governor Polis’ recent decision to observe July 3 as an additional state holiday. This new day of leave extends to all regular CIRES employees, regardless of work location. However, classes scheduled for this day will continue as normal and instructors should not… Read More
The CIRES Communications Team has two new colleagues: Managing Editor Lauren Lipum and Science Writer Stephanie Maltarich. Lauren, who will work at NOAA two days a week, has been a science communicator for the past ten years and specializes in using multimedia to communicate science concepts. Stephanie joins CIRES after three years working as a… Read More
Do you have an upcoming proposal but not sure how to proceed? You have options! Log into InsideCIRES and navigate to the Proposal Tool by clicking either the “View All Proposals” or “Manage Proposals” buttons from the InsideCIRES home screen. Select the “Add New” button at the top left of the screen to create a… Read More
CU Boulder has specific requirements for reporting, using designated medical providers and procedures after a workplace injury. This process is managed by the University’s Office of Risk Management. For coverage purposes, please note that injuries must be reported by the employee or a supervisor within 10 days of the incident. The website outlines the necessary… Read More
