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Independence Day holiday (observed) – July 3

Nancy Portner — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:41:01 +0000

Independence Day holiday (observed) – July 3 Nancy Portner Mon, 06/29/2026 - 15:41

Independence Day will be observed on Friday, July 3

If you're taking the holiday and usually track time in AiM, enter 8 hours using the leave code HLDY.
If you are taking the holiday and usually track time off in MyLeave: Holiday leave will automatically be entered for you in the MyLeave system. You don’t need to do anything more.
If you are working a regular schedule, a flex schedule (4/10 or 9/80), a weekend shift, or are on call on July 3rd, please check with your supervisor for instructions on how to accurately record your time.

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PERA Information Sessions and Open Computer Labs (July 9-10)

Nancy Portner — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:21:42 +0000

PERA Information Sessions and Open Computer Labs (July 9-10) Nancy Portner Mon, 06/29/2026 - 11:21

If you participate in a PERA retirement plan (Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution), join a PERA Information Session on July 10 to learn more about your benefits and retirement options. Open Computer Labs on July 9 will provide assistance with PERA account setup and access.

Who should attend? These sessions are intended for employees enrolled in a PERA Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution retirement plan. Employees enrolled in CU's 401(a) retirement plan through TIAA do not need to attend.

Open Computer Labs: Thursday, July 9 (Stadium Room 1B12E)

To ensure staff can fully participate in the PERA sessions, we will host Open Computer Labs the days prior to help employees:

Create or access their PERA online account
Reset usernames or passwords
Navigate the PERA website
Prepare for the July 10 sessions

We will be hosting Open Computer Labs at the Stadium in Room 1B12E on Thursday, July 9 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. Staff can stop by during either window for help accessing or signing up for their PERA online account.

These labs are offered in advance of the July 10 sessions so employees can arrive prepared and avoid login delays during the workshops.

PERA Information Sessions: Friday, July 10 (CASE Building)

Six sessions will be offered throughout the day in the CASE building, each focused on a different stage of the PERA journey. Staff may attend any session that fits their needs and schedule.

Enrolling in PERAPlus (457 Plan)

Learn how to save additional money for retirement through PERAPlus, PERA's voluntary retirement savings program. This session walks employees through enrollment and account setup.

Sessions: 9:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–3:00 PM
Room: CASE Room E422 (capacity 55)

PERA Benefit Information Meeting

Recommended for employees enrolled in PERA who are more than five years from retirement. Understand when you can retire, how much you’ll receive, and what benefits are included in the PERA Defined Benefit Plan. Covers retirement eligibility, income calculations, survivor benefits, and disability benefits.

Sessions: 10:00–11:00 AM and 3:00–4:00 PM
Room: CASE Room E351 (capacity 32)

PERA Retirement Process Meeting

Recommended for employees enrolled in PERA who are within five years of retirement. Learn how to navigate the application process, understand required steps and timelines, and build a clear action plan for your final year before retirement.

Sessions:

11:00 AM–12:00 PM, CASE Room W313 (capacity 25)
4:00–5:00 PM, CASE Room W311 (capacity 20)

Translation Services (Pending Confirmation)

We are working to secure Spanish, Nepali, and Tibetan interpretation for the July 10 sessions. Once confirmed, interpreters will be assigned to specific rooms and an updated schedule will be shared. Staff who need language support are encouraged to attend the session time that works best for them; final translation details will be communicated as soon as they are available.

Supervisor Guidance

Supervisors are encouraged to:

Support staff attendance during scheduled work hours
Allow time for Open Computer Labs
Ensure multilingual staff receive updates once translation assignments are finalized

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BFI Mentor Program - information session coming July 8

Nancy Portner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:32 +0000

BFI Mentor Program - information session coming July 8 Nancy Portner Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:52

Our award‑winning Mentor Program is back!

This program pairs staff with experienced mentors across BFI to support career growth, confidence, and connection. Participants meet regularly, engage in guided development activities, and build relationships that strengthen our entire division.

New this year: If you’re interested in helping a �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder colleague earn their GED, we are also seeking mentors for our GED support initiative. If you’d like to learn more about what that entails, Kelsey will share details during the info sessions or individually upon request.

Interested in learning more?

Join one of our upcoming informational sessions to get an overview of the program, learn how to apply, and ask questions before committing.

Three informational sessions are being held on July 8:

9:00–9:45 AM (virtual, via Zoom)
12:00–12:45 PM (in person, RL2, Room 321)
4:00–4:45 PM (in person, RL2, Room 320)

Sign up for one of the July 6 Mentor Program Informational Sessions here. BFI Mentor Program Informational Session Signup

More details about EO are available on the program webpage: /bfi/employees/extreme-ownership

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Extreme Ownership Leadership Program - information session coming July 6

Nancy Portner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:46:03 +0000

Extreme Ownership Leadership Program - information session coming July 6 Nancy Portner Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:46

It’s back — our flagship leadership program is entering its fourth year.

Based on Jocko Willink and Lief Babin’s Extreme Ownership philosophy, this 12‑week cohort builds leaders at every level. Participants strengthen communication, collaboration, discipline, and accountability while learning practical tools they can apply immediately in their roles.

Interested in learning more?

Join one of our upcoming info sessions to get an overview of the program, learn how to apply, and ask questions before committing.

July 6 Sessions:

9:00–9:45 AM (Zoom)
12:00–12:45 PM (RL2, Room 321)
4:00–4:45 PM (RL2, Room 320)

More details about EO are available on the program webpage: /bfi/employees/extreme-ownership

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Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Nancy Portner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:41:28 +0000

Individual Development Plan (IDP) Nancy Portner Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:41

The IDP helps you reflect on your strengths, identify growth areas, and map out your next steps at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder. It’s a simple, guided tool that supports conversations with your supervisor and helps you choose the development opportunities that best fit your goals — including Extreme Ownership and the Mentor Program.

If you’d like support completing your IDP, you can schedule a 20‑minute check‑in with Kelsey Draper. You can choose a time that works best for you.

Learn more about the IDP: /bfi/employees/indivdidual-development-program-idp

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Help Wanted - Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management - apply through Tues. July 7, 2026

Nancy Portner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:18:39 +0000

Help Wanted - Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management - apply through Tues. July 7, 2026 Nancy Portner Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:18

The Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management position has been posted on the �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Jobs website through Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

A quicklink to share and view the posting has been created.

Current �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder employees (not including students) should access the job posting and submit interest at the following location:

Log in to the MyCUinfo portal
Select �鶹��Ѱ��Resources > Business Tools > �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Jobs Internal Job Board
Use the Keyword Search to find this posting number: 72864

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Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2026: Upcoming Deadlines for I&R Staff

Nancy Portner — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:06:03 +0000

Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2026: Upcoming Deadlines for I&R Staff Nancy Portner Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:06

Sign up for deadlines & reminders: Sign up for the CCO General email list to receive weekly FYE reminders via email about deadlines and updates, beginning after the fiscal year-end town hall.

Hello I&R Staff,

Please mark your calendars for upcoming fiscal year end deadlines. In the next few weeks, it is critical to work with vendors to ensure work completed and/or goods received through June 30 are invoiced by the due dates. Additionally, prompt and accurate timecard entry and approval during this time is essential.

Contractor/Consultant Invoices:

Friday, June 12 – Marketplace SPO/BPO/PO change order request deadline.

Friday, June 12 – FY26 Invoices must be emailed to FM Accounts Payable (fmacctpay@colorado.edu) by 5pm if the vendor needs to be issued payment before June 30 (Invoice date no later than 5/31/2026 - subject to payment terms). This is also an important deadline for Unifier invoices to be processed and accounted for prior to reviewing outstanding encumbrances and accruing FY26 expenses for work completed. Unifier purchase orders, change orders and invoices must be in completed status for accurate fiscal year end reporting.

*Note: If you have issued a subcontract to a vendor, work completed or goods received through June 30 must be reflected as an expense in our records for your project. If you haven’t already, contact those entities and ask them to provide an invoice for the actual work or their best estimate for work done through June 30 in time for entry into the Finance System for FY26. An outstanding encumbrance report will be sent out to project managers on Tuesday, June 16. Please contact Bonnie Worrall with questions on project invoices.

Monday, June 22 –All FY26 invoices should be emailed to FM Accounts Payable (fmacctpay@colorado.edu) by 5pm to give enough time for accounts payable processing.

Please do not save a stack of invoices to turn in on June 22! Turn them in as soon as you are able to approve them for payment. If you have FY26 invoices after June 22, send an email to FM Accounts Payable (fmacctpay@colorado.edu) as soon as possible so that the accounting team can determine the best method to record the expense. Please work diligently to get all invoices in before this deadline.

Timecards:

June 30 – All time through June 30 must be entered and approved by noon on Wednesday, July 1. Work with your supervisor to coordinate and ensure your timecards will be approved by the deadline. Supervisors, if you’re planning to be out of the office, arrange for a backup timecard approver while you are away.

Procurement card holders/delegates/approvers:

Friday, June 12 – Last day to provide campus approval for employee travel/expense reimbursements in Concur to ensure payment in FY2026. If you have travel plans between June 12 and June 30, you will need to work with your designated accountant to recognize these travel expenses in the correct fiscal year.

Non-employee reimbursements (for student safety shoes) must be entered and approved in Concur before 6pm on Friday, June 12 to be processed in FY26.

Thursday, June 18 – Last day to provide campus approval for June procurement card expense reports. After June 18, hold off on procurement card purchases until July 1 if possible. If it’s necessary to charge your procurement card for FY26 business after June 18, a new expense report must be completed and the speedtype allocation should be done immediately so that the accrual process is done appropriately.

Erin Lind
Assistant Director of Accounting and Finance
Infrastructure and Resilience
453 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309
303-735-7050 (office)
www.colorado.edu/infrastructure-resilience

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Work Wear Safety shoe truck coming to GROC July 29, 12pm - 4pm

Nancy Portner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:02:35 +0000

Work Wear Safety shoe truck coming to GROC July 29, 12pm - 4pm Nancy Portner Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:02

The Work Wear Safety shoe truck will be here on campus at the GROC parking lot. If you work in Facilities Management and your work shoes need replacement please plan to stop by:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12pm – 4pm

If you need new safety shoes please download/print the safety shoe voucher (requires login to SharePoint) and get it signed by your supervisor and bring it to the shoe truck with you.

All the safety shoes available in the truck will be ANSI certified. More information on the FM Safety Shoe program is available on our FM Safety SharePoint site.

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Summer FareWell Fest - coming Thurs. Aug. 6, 4-7pm

Nancy Portner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:53:13 +0000

Summer FareWell Fest - coming Thurs. Aug. 6, 4-7pm Nancy Portner Mon, 06/08/2026 - 06:53

Save the date for the Summer FareWell Fest–Thursday, August 6, 4 - 7 p.m at Duane Lawn. Enjoy music, games, food and freebies! Learn about wellness resources to help you take on the fall semester. No registration needed — just bring your Buff OneCard.

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BFI and DPS Volunteer Day of Service 2026

Nancy Portner — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:26:04 +0000

BFI and DPS Volunteer Day of Service 2026 Nancy Portner Fri, 05/22/2026 - 14:26

Save the date for the 2026 BFI and DPS Volunteer Day of Service - coming Wednesday, August 12, 2026. More details and a link to register will be coming in July.

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