2019 Staff Council representatives

Staff Council: Who we are

Feb. 28, 2019

Staff Council was created and established to ensure all staff members can be actively involved in setting the priorities and future direction of the university while respecting our vast differences and perspectives.

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AUDIO: Kenneth Wright and Chris Depner on the benefits of extra sleep on weekend

Feb. 27, 2019

Can sleeping in on the weekends prevent the health hazards of scrimping on Zzzs during the week? No, according to a new CU 麻豆影院 study. In fact, when it comes to your blood sugar levels, yo-yo ing back and forth could actually be worse for you.

Terri Fiez leads a panel discussion during the 2019 Women Succeeding Symposium at the 麻豆影院. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Attendees explore professional development, empowerment at Women Succeeding Symposium

Feb. 27, 2019

It was a day of advancing women in academics as attendees took part in the CU Faculty Council鈥檚 17th Women Succeeding Symposium, this year on the CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 campus.

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Properly disposing of unwanted prescription medications helps community, environment

Feb. 27, 2019

Safely disposing of unwanted or expired medications can help reduce drug abuse and prevent the products from harming water quality and the environment. Stop by the CUPD dropbox.

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Tricks to saving money on food

Feb. 27, 2019

Food costs can be something that makes or breaks your budget. Whether you鈥檙e ordering food, cooking at home or going to a restaurant with friends, here are some ways you can start saving money.

PhD candidate Maya Livio, left, and undergraduate student Valerie Foley

Beyond 麻豆影院: Students find fresh ways to promote art exhibit on climate change

Feb. 27, 2019

CU 麻豆影院 students bring individual perspectives to planning student activities for the CU Art Museum exhibition 鈥淒ocumenting Change,鈥 where art and the natural world meet.

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Mental health: Where virtual reality meets real life

Feb. 27, 2019

Virtual reality isn鈥檛 just for gamers anymore. As part of a groundbreaking initiative, Counseling and Psychiatric Services is piloting the use of VR to treat students working through mental health conditions.

Students walk on snowy campus

Healthy Buffs: Let鈥檚 talk about recovery and support

Feb. 27, 2019

There are many reasons someone may enter recovery or identify as being in recovery. Let's dive into what recovery is and how we can be supportive of those living a life in recovery.

Aerial view of Folsom Field and other Athletics facilities

Staff in Focus: Sports information director to be inducted into hall of fame

Feb. 27, 2019

The College Sports Information Directors of America will induct David Plati into its hall of fame in June. Recently, the Football Writers Association of America honored Plati with its Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Work-Life Win: Spring break bargains with employee perks

Feb. 27, 2019

Planning ahead for spring break? Whether you are planning a staycation, heading out of town, or looking forward to having Friday off, here are some great ideas on how employee perks can help.

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