When submitting a travel request on InsideCIRES, travelers are asked to provide a justification for the trip. The travel request system states, “In a few sentences, state how this travel benefits the project that is supporting your trip costs. Please include the full name of any meeting you may be attending and the title(s) of… Read More
To strengthen P-Card purchasing practices, the procurement Service Center (PSC) has launched a required IT Procurement training in Percipio. Please see the PSC blog for more information. The course is required for all current P-Card holders, new applicants requesting a P-Card, and individuals becoming approving officials (AOs). To complete the training, log in to Percipio… Read More
AGU Fall 2025 Meeting New Orleans, Louisiana, December 15-19, 2025 AGU Fall 2025 abstract fee deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT) AMS Annual Meeting 2026 Houston, Texas & Online, January 25-29, 2026 AMS Annual Meeting 2025 abstract fee deadline is August 14, 2025. Paying for Abstract Fees CU Travel Credit Card –… Read More
Southwest Airlines has implemented several major updates starting May 28, 2025 that may impact how you book and manage your travel. Please see the Procurement Service Center’s full blog post here detailing the changes. Some changes are related to bag fees, fare structure, and Southwest airfare credits. Please feel free to contact CIREStravel@colorado.edu with any… Read More
Effective April 10, 2025, all short-term tourism, business, and transit visits to Brazil will require electronic visas for passport holders from the US, Canada and Australia. Please make advanced plans for this digital process when traveling to Brazil, as there could be processing delayes with increased demand in the new process. More infomation on the… Read More
This message is in regard to using rideshare applications while conducting official university business. The CU Procurement Service Center (PSC) has recently encountered instances of Uber and/or Lyft drivers asking riders to cancel the ride in their app and pay directly with cash or through a Venmo or Square. Drivers may offer the fare at… Read More
Effective January 8, 2025, travelers from the United States will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before visiting the United Kingdom. The new requirement intended to enhance border security applies to all travelers including those from visa-exempt countries. Please see the PSC’s full post regarding this change here. Starting on November 27, 2024,… Read More
Starting December 6th, Amazon Business will be available through CU Marketplace and on Amazon.com. All CU Amazon purchases should be made through this new, central Amazon Business account. Follow the link for more details.… Read More
