Employee News

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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RSVP for the Summer Picnic

Nancy Portner — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:56:07 +0000

RSVP for the Summer Picnic Nancy Portner Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:56

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to save the date for the BFI Staff Summer Picnic! 🌞🎉 We’re looking forward to gathering to honor and celebrate the entire Business, Finance and Infrastructure (BFI) community.

Please RSVP for the BFI Staff Summer Picnic, so we can plan appropriately for food, seating, and activities. Supervisors are welcome to RSVP on behalf of their entire team, or individuals may RSVP for themselves. RSVP here: BFI Employee Appreciation Summer Picnic Invitation – Please RSVP.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

West Varsity Lawn, Main Campus

A few helpful details as you plan:

Bring your Buff OneCard for check-in
A water bottle refill station will be available—please bring a reusable bottle to support our zero-waste efforts
Dress for the weather: layers, hat, sneakers, and a raincoat are recommended
Don’t miss the raffle and door prizes!
Limited parking is available near West Varsity Lawn—please walk, ride, or take the bus if possible
Swing shift schedule on 7/21: 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (check with your supervisor if you have questions about your scheduled hours)

This event is for BFI staff, BFI temporary staff, and BFI student employees only (no guests, please).

We hope you can join us for this fun midday break with colleagues. For now, mark your calendar!

Warmly,

BFI Events Team

Business, Finance and Infrastructure

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

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News from Employee Health and Well-Being

Nancy Portner — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:50:11 +0000

News from Employee Health and Well-Being Nancy Portner Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:50

Employee Health and Well-Being

Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) expands its benefits and services. FSAP is adding two new licensed providers and expanding benefits starting June 1, 2026. Employees can access up to 10 free, confidential counseling sessions per year (up from 7), including individual, couples, or family therapy (ages 14+), as well as workshops and resources to support campus well-being. Committed to advancing psychological well-being across campus, these new benefits support and resource our entire campus community.

LearnWell Workshops, hosted by WorkWell, kick off June 3 and encompass a range of offerings for many different interests. LearnWell sessions blend education and practice across the eight dimensions of wellness, showcasing tools and strategies to support your overall well-being. Protecting your identity, generational communication, and campus landscape tours are in the mix! Register and learn more!

Save the date for the Summer FareWell Fest–Thursday, August 6, 4 - 7 p.m 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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Free BCycle memberships for �鶹��Ѱ��Employees

Nancy Portner — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:52:26 +0000

Free BCycle memberships for �鶹��Ѱ��Employees Nancy Portner Tue, 09/09/2025 - 08:52

�鶹��Ѱ��employees are eligible for a free Boulder BCycle �鶹��Ѱ��student and employee membership, thanks to a partnership between �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder's Environmental Center and BCycle. Previously, employees received a discounted rate.

This membership gives you unlimited 60-minute rides - perfect for getting around campus or between �鶹��Ѱ��locations. Just download the Boulder BCycle app and use your identikey@colorado.edu email address when registering.

Bike sharing is a convenient, eco-friendly way to connect to public transit, run errands, or simply enjoy Boulder - no need to worry about parking, locks, or maintenance. �鶹��Ѱ��employee and student participation is expected to help push annual BCycle rides past 750,000!

Benefits of Boulder BCycle

A bike when you need one - you get unlimited 60 minute rides each day. Pick up a bike at any Boulder BCycle station and drop it off at a station near your destination
No need to buy a bike - with bike docking stations all across the city, it’s super convenient and easy to access a bike when and where you need one!
Connecting to public transit is a breeze - ride to a nearby Boulder BCycle dock and hop on the bus - no need to lug your bike on/off those bus racks
Not a mechanic? Not a problem - Boulder BCycle handles all the bike fleet maintenance so you don’t have to worry about flats, chains or tune ups
Safety-approved - all bikes have bright front/rear lights and a built in lock on every bike
No spandex necessary - Boulder BCycle bikes have a step-through frame and a comfortable seat, so you don’t have to bring a change of clothes to ride these bikes. Chain guards, fenders and mudflaps and a large front handlebar basket on all the Boulder BCycle bikes keep your work/school clothes squeaky clean

�鶹��Ѱ��Students and Employees: Free Membership

Thanks to the Environmental Center and their partnership with BCycle, �鶹��Ѱ��students and employees get unlimited trips for 12 months as long as they are under 60 minutes; trip fees apply to all BCycle trips over one hour.

Sign up using the Boulder BCycle app:

Download the Boulder BCycle app to set up your account.
Click on the "Get a Pass" button.
Select the “�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Student and Employee” option.
Click on the blue "create account" button. Be sure you use your identikey@colorado.edu email address when registering (this is not your first.last@colorado.edu email address).
You can use the app to check out and return bikes at any Boulder BCycle station

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Volunteer leave available to I&R staff

Nancy Portner — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:32:02 +0000

Volunteer leave available to I&R staff Nancy Portner Thu, 09/04/2025 - 12:32

I&R allows volunteer hours to be granted from work to serve the community in various ways. Volunteer time is credited on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Some examples of this service may be as a volunteer worker at a charitable organization or attending a school function for one’s child or relative.

Volunteer leave must be requested from your supervisor and approved by the appointing authority.
16 hours of leave time is granted each fiscal year (pro-rated for appointments less than 100%). Staff who start on or after January 1 receive eight hours of volunteer time to be used before June 30.
Any unused portion as of June 30 is forfeited (hours do not roll forward).

Questions? Ask your supervisor or reach out to any member of the I&R HR team.

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Check out Career Services' photo booth

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:08:58 +0000

Check out Career Services' photo booth Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 08/22/2025 - 12:08

Career Services has a photo booth that’s available to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff in need of a high-quality professional photo for a LinkedIn or other professional networking platform. The photo booth is located in the lobby of Career Services, S440 in the C4C, and is available during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The photo booth can be controlled from your smartphone by scanning a QR code. It will take three shots while offering advice on how to pose for an effective professional portrait. You can do some limited retouching on the Iris screen with the photo booth’s software or more retouching on your own device with any photo manipulation program after you receive the files via email.

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Parking on Campus?

Nancy Portner — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:46:56 +0000

Parking on Campus? Nancy Portner Thu, 01/16/2025 - 08:46

Here is how Parking has agreed to handle FacMan vehicles on sidewalks:

Vehicles that need to load/unload on the sidewalk will need to have their flashers on and will need to relocate to a service space when they are done.
Do not block ADA access, Fire Lanes, around blind corners, or other pathways.
We will treat the sidewalk where they are parked as a 15-minute loading zone.
Enforcement will follow the normal chalking and ticketing procedure when they find these vehicles.
Drivers do not need to contact Customer Service for their 15 minute load/unload.
If you do receive a ticket while following the procedures above, please contact Parking at 303-735-PARK (7275) or Parking@colorado.edu and ask them to review your case.
This only applies to �鶹��Ѱ��FacMan logo'd vehicles. Contractors need to continue to get sidewalk access approval through their FacMan project manager who will then coordinate with Kate in Parking.

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Facilities Management Workwear Information and FAQs

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:09:39 +0000

Facilities Management Workwear Information and FAQs Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 11/21/2024 - 20:09

A step-by-step process for how to order FM workwear in AiM is coming soon. In the meantime, view the FM workwear catalog.

Stock workwear: Stock items (shown in the FM workwear catalog) are kept in stock at FM Stores and are typically available for next business day delivery on campus.

To order stock items, please log into AiM and submit a Stock Part Request.
All stock items are branded with the Facilities Management logo.

Non-stock/Non-Catalog items: Additional "non-stock" items (such as jackets and hoodies shown in the FM workwear catalog) are available to order on a monthly basis.

To order non-stock items, please log into AiM and submit an Other Part (Non-stock/Non-catalog) part request.
Please note that we won’t be able to return, exchange or swap out the items you order, so it’s very important that you know your proper sizes and styles.
Non-stock workwear requests from all of our Facilities Management units will be bundled together and submitted once per month on the last day of the month and should arrive at FM Stores by the end of the following month.
All non-stock items will be branded with the Facilities Management logo.
Requests for items with a different (unit-specific) logo must reach a minimum order threshold and cannot be submitted via AiM. Please reach out to Casey Sanders at FM Stores to discuss your unit's specialty workwear needs.

Facilities Management Work Wear Program FAQs

I am an I&R employee. Do I need to wear workwear while at work on campus?

Some I&R employees, based on the requirements of their job duties, are issued daily workwear. This new workwear will replace the old tan shirts.
Some I&R employees wear other personal protective equipment like gloves, and should follow the guidelines and requirements of their individual departments.
Student employees and temporary employees in Facilities Operations (CBS and Outdoor Services) will be provided with between one to five short sleeve or long sleeve t-shirts (depending on their work schedule and hours).
Full time employees, student employees and temporary employees in PD&C, I&R Business Services and I&R Human Resources do not qualify for the workwear program at this time.

Will the university provide workwear for employees to use while working on campus?

Distribution of workwear will be handled by FM Stores. Supervisors whose employees need new or replacement workwear are asked to submit requests via AiM.
Contractors performing work on campus should wear their own company branded workwear unless other arrangements are made.

Do I need to wear my workwear at all times while at work?

Employees should wear workwear in public and common areas of campus spaces. Discretion can be used while working on tasks that require specialty PPE and gear.

What is the timeline for ordering?

Stock items (shown in the workwear catalog) are kept in stock at FM Stores and are typically available for next business day delivery on campus. To order stock items, please log into AiM and submit a Stock Part Request.

Can I order items with a different/unit specific logo on them?

All workwear items will come screen-printed or embroidered with the standard �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Facilities Management logo.
Units who would like to purchase items with a different logo on them should reach out to Casey Sanders to discuss options. Order minimums apply.

Can I purchase additional items?

Units who would like to purchase items not shown in the workwear catalog should reach out to Casey Sanders to discuss options. Order minimums apply. At this time personal/individual purchases are not allowed.

What should I do with my old (khaki/tan) FM workwear?

Old versions of workwear (tan/khaki shirts) and anything that is worn out or torn should be returned to your supervisor. Employees who leave the university should turn in their workwear to their supervisor on their last day of work. Supervisors should send old workwear to FM Stores for cloth recycling.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

Casey Sanders
Facilities Management Stores Supervisor
University of Colorado
3300 Walnut St. Unit B
39 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309
303-434-3285 (cell)
Casey.sanders-1@colorado.edu

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Get the I&R phone directory app

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:51:44 +0000

Get the I&R phone directory app Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/12/2023 - 10:51

There is an app available for your work phone which syncs to the I&R phone list on SharePoint. On your work phone, open the app catalog and search for "PowerApps". Download PowerApps and sign in with your identikey@colorado.edu email address and identikey password. Once you are signed in, search for the app named "I&R Phone Directory." Tapping on that will bring you to the phone list which syncs directly with our I&R Phone List on Sharepoint. This app can also be downloaded to your personal cell phone or tablet too, it works on any smart device.

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Check your email signatures

Anonymous — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:14:18 +0000

Check your email signatures Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/30/2023 - 09:14

It is time to check our email signatures. Adding contact information to your email signature on new emails and replies allows your contacts to easily get in touch with you. Following a few guidelines will ensure that all signatures are in line with university branding standards and are ADA compliant. Consistent email signatures deliver a visually coherent look across university departments and offices.

Please follow the instructions below to check (and amend if necessary) your email signature. Following these instructions will guarantee that all signatures are in line with University branding standards and are ADA compliant. Consistent email signatures deliver a visually coherent look across university departments and offices. Please delete any special messages from your signature. Using the University of Colorado logo (and other logos) in your email signature is not recommended.

Directions to add/replace your email signature using Outlook on a PC:

Copy the signature template below.
Amend the template to include your own name, title, phone number, cell phone
Log into your email account by clicking ‘file’ in the upper left of your Outlook email account
Click ‘options’ in the left blue sidebar
Select ‘mail’ tab on the left
Click ‘signatures’ (third button on the right)
Select your current signature. New employees will need to create a new signature
Paste the entire signature
After pasting, ensure the signature is using font Aptos, size 11.
Verify that you have your signature set for both ‘new messages’ and ‘replies/forwards’
If you log into O365 to manage your email or have a �鶹��Ѱ��issued-mobile phone, you will need to update your signature from those devices as well

This is our approved �鶹��Ѱ��brand and ADA-compliant division signature:

--
Your Name (Use BOLD font)
(xx/xx/xx) (info on pronouns)
Your title, your department
Infrastructure and Resilience
�鶹��Ѱ��
### UCB, Boulder, CO 80309
###-###-### (office)
###-###-### (mobile)*
colorado.edu/fm or colorado.edu/infrastructure-resilience

*include your �鶹��Ѱ��cell phone if you feel it will be helpful to your contacts. If your office phone is automatically forwarded to your cell, listing both numbers is not necessary.

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Employee News

BFI and DPS Volunteer Day of Service 2026

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RSVP for the Summer Picnic

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News from Employee Health and Well-Being

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Free BCycle memberships for �鶹��Ѱ�����Employees

Sign up using the Boulder BCycle app:

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Volunteer leave available to I&R staff

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Check out Career Services' photo booth

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Parking on Campus?

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Facilities Management Workwear Information and FAQs

Facilities Management Work Wear Program FAQs

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Get the I&R phone directory app

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Check your email signatures

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Free BCycle memberships for �鶹��Ѱ��Employees