Would you like to be better at having important conversations in everyday life? Please join CIRES Diversity and the CU OIEC for a free workshop to learn how to effectively address concerning behaviors, comments and disagreements. This two-part workshop introduces a framework for approaching difficult conversations and ways to set the stage for more productive… Read More


UPDATED APRIL 28 with NEW FORM. Click here or on the thumbnail below to download the form you must fill out for COVID-19-related leave. Note: this form is required for several categories of leave: a) if you cannot fulfill your work duties from home; if you are advised to self-quarantine because of COVID-19 symptoms or… Read More


Dear CIRES Colleagues, I hope today’s note finds you all healthy and figuring out how to work—and more importantly live—productively. If you are struggling in any way, please reach out to your friends and colleagues and check out the growing number of resources CU Boulder has made available: https://www.colorado.edu/hr/. Of note: New self-care resources. I’m writing today… Read More


CIRES Director Waleed Abdalati will host a virtual town hall Tuesday, April 14; this one has capacity to support all of us: those who normally work on CU Boulder campus and those based out of DSRC. The CIRES senior management team will be there to help address concerns and questions as best we can. As usual,… Read More