There is currently a system-wide issue with Concur, where folks are not seeing the “Travel” tab that allows them to get airfare quotes or book their airfare or make other travel arrangements. This issue is wide-spread across most Concur users at CU and is being addressed. The Procurement Service Center (PSC) does not have an… Read More
The process to change the Approving Official for CIRES PCard holders did take longer than expected, which caused some PCard holders to have to delay the submission of their current PCard report. The Procurement Service Center (PSC) has made it clear that no violation points will be assessed for reports that have unsubmitted expenses at… Read More
When CU Boulder or NOAA campuses are closed for inclement weather, administrative leave is granted to regular employees for their scheduled work hours during the period of closure. When paid administrative leave is granted as a result of a campus closure, the paid administrative leave needs to be entered in the timesheet only for overtime-eligible… Read More
Attending AGU or AMS? Every year, the CIRES communications team highlights a subset of CIRES presentations and posters in a conference “tip sheet” for journalists and leadership. We will post these online (cires.colorado.edu) about 2 weeks ahead of each conference; check them out, and follow CIRES on Twitter during the conferences to learn more about… Read More
Check out the CIRES Early Career Resource Guide. This portal, motivated and developed by CIRES graduate students, provides career and professional development resources in CIRES, at CU Boulder and beyond. What’s on there? Resources for finding and getting a new job, links to career resources, and an updated calendar of career-relevant workshops and events in… Read More
Have you submitted a travel voucher to us recently? Our travel team has a current processing time of 15 business days for travel reimbursements. Thank you for your patience as we work through the current heavy volume of reimbursement requests!… Read More
Keep your receipts. The university requires an itemized receipt, showing proof of payment ($0 balance due), for any transactions of $75 or more. Per Diem. You can check the General Services Administration (GSA) website to see the meals & incidentals rates for the location you’re headed to: San Francisco ($76); Boston ($71). The rate on… Read More
Submit your entries for the biennial CIRES Photo Contest! Note that we’ll be awarding special prizes for images of researchers at work, in the field and in the lab. For contest rules, submissions, and past winners, check out this page. Deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2019.… Read More
CIRES Education & Outreach team is looking for science mentors to guide Colorado community college students through authentic research projects next summer. Research Experiences for Community College Students (RECCS) allows community college students to explore environmental or geosciences and gain the confidence to transition to a four-year program in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)… Read More
Retirement decisions are among the most important you’ll ever make. Please ensure you consult with CU Benefits in finalizing your plans, in addition to notifying your supervisor and unit. CIRES HR needs to know your retirement date at least one month in advance to ensure proper payout.… Read More
