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
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
THIS UPDATE IS NO LONGER CURRENT: Please see this post for most up-to-date guidance. NEW and UPDATED: Inclement Weather Policy Updated February 2023 In December 2021, CU Boulder updated inclement weather guidance for all employees. The full policy can be found here and the bottom line is that weather-related administrative closures or delays affect *everyone* working that… Read More
CIRES Members’ Council is now accepting nominations for the annual Outstanding Performance Awards: nomination window closes on February 7 The CIRES Outstanding Performance Awards aim to recognize novel, high-impact efforts that illustrate remarkable creativity or resourcefulness within the distinct categories of “Science and Engineering” and “Service”. If you know a CIRES member or team that made… Read More
Dear CIRES Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to our new CIRES Finance Director, someone who many of you already know quite well: Annie Fudale. Annie has worked for CIRES on the Finance Team since 2018, progressively taking on more responsibility and demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. I am pleased she will be… Read More
For the period beginning July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) prompt in the Annual Summary of Accomplishments will be in the “please complete” portion of the ASA rather than among the optional prompts. Responses will be used to understand CIRES DEI activity overall and as a support for… Read More
CU Boulder leadership has given employees three extra days of administrative leave this season, to focus on family, friends, personal health and well-being: November 23 and December 28 and 29. Some details: This additional time off applies to all leave-eligible CIRES employees who work at CU Boulder and NOAA. The funding for this leave will… Read More
CU Boulder campus announced on October 3 that it would be issuing a $1,300, one-time targeted retention payment to regular salaried employees including research faculty, tenure track faculty, and university staff employed with the university as of September 1, 2022. Eligible employees will receive the retention payment with their end-of-October 2022 paychecks. The payment amount… Read More
Free flu shot clinics started at CU Boulder campus on October 10. If you are located at NOAA, be aware that the Health Unit is no longer offering flu shots to affiliates or contractors in the building. Flu shots are free for any employee under any of the CU Boulder insurance plans, or $39 for… Read More