Masks are currently not required at either CU Boulder campus or the David Skaggs Research Center (NOAA)—and policies at either place may change. Learn more about CU Boulder policy at this link, and the DSRC site status page will be updated with mask policy relevant for CIRES’ NOAA-based employees.… Read More


Dear students, faculty and staff, Our community continues to cope with the devastating impacts of the Marshall Fire, which recently destroyed more than a thousand homes in nearby Superior and Louisville––including the homes of dozens of faculty, staff and students who must now rebuild their lives. Given the impacts of the fire and a surge… Read More


Information on the Hoteling Work Spaces at RL-2 Reservable office space is now available at the RL-2 building, which is located at 1540 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80303. * Individual private offices are available in rooms 126, 127, 130, 131, and 132* Shared office space with 4 available desks is located in room 259 * Shared… Read More


Return to campus FAQs have been updated by CU Boulder HR. This extensive list has many good pieces of information for your reference everything from masking guidance to parking. Please see the full FAQ here.… Read More


This is guidance if you think you’ve been exposed to COVID, or tested positive. The university continues to monitor all guidance from both the Boulder County Public Health and the state health department and will review any new CDC guidance as it becomes available. In the meantime, the information below was provided by our University… Read More


CU Boulder will return to requiring masks in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status as of Aug. 13, 2021. Considering the increasing rates of the COVID-19 delta variant, this decision was made to support the public health and safety of our community and support a consistent in-person experience this semester. Campus officials have consulted… Read More


Effective July 29, 2021 at 6:00am, all Federal employees, onsite contractors, and visitors, regardless of vaccinations status, are required to wear a mask inside the DSRC.  Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must also maintain physical distancing. The DSRC remains in Phase 1.  All other COVID policies and procedures remain in effect as outlined in… Read More


CU Boulder faculty, staff, and students should note that while the declaration of a state of emergency is no longer in effect for Colorado, the federal Public Health Emergency remains in effect through at least January 15, 2022. Federal public health emergency was again extended and remains in effect through at least January 15, 2022.… Read More


Dear Colleagues, We want to provide you with an update on COVID-related operational guidance from CU Boulder, as of July 1. Masks: Masks or facial coverings are no longer required indoors on the CU Boulder campus, including CIRES units, as of July 1. Inside CIRES facilities, masks or facial coverings are still strongly encouraged for individuals who are… Read More