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On Jan. 4, several outstanding team members were recognized for their significant contributions to the university this past year. View recipients of the 2023 I&S annual awards.

I&S staff can now earn a Google Career Certificate through a flexible online training program that offers professional certificates in six focus areas: Data Analytics, Project Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce, IT Support and/or UX Design. Learn more about Google Career Certificates.

Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure & Sustainability Chris Ewing has been elected to the  (AASHE). AASHE, the leading association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education, serves a full range of higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students who are change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. Its board consists of faculty, staff or administrators and business leaders representing AASHE members. Congratulations, Chris!

What do free vanpooling, 700,000+ BCycle rides, and two new electric Buff Buses have in common? They were some of the highlights in CU transportation in 2023 and included in the January issue of the Be Mobile Newsletter. to read about key topics that may benefit your commute, including new services, community events, safety upgrades, construction impacts and more.

Are you feeling stuck indoors due to the cold winter weather? Get outside and take a ride for Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, Feb. 9! In the morning, stop by coffee-and-breakfast stations for a warm treat to help you on your commute. On your ride home, stop by a party station for a frosty and fun end to your day! If you’re working from home or are off on Feb. 9, you can still participate by taking a ride to the grocery store, a coffee shop or any other errand.

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The annual Campus Sustainability Awards celebrate individuals and departments that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through innovative programs and initiatives that reduce resource use, enhance social equity and unity or promote a culture of sustainability at 911������. Awardees will be recognized on April 24 at the Campus Sustainability Awards luncheon. Nominations are due by March 15.

CU allows full-time staff to keep a maximum of 44 days (or 352 hours) of vacation within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). If you meet this maximum, you must either take or schedule vacation before June 30, or you will lose it. Double check your leave balances now, and make plans to use any hours of vacation time over the maximum allowable accrual time before the July 1 leave sweep deadline. As always, vacation leave requests are subject to the approval of your supervisor; don’t wait until June to put in your leave requests. If you have any questions regarding vacation leave, please contact your supervisor or Tanya Patzer.

The 31st annual Campus Sustainability Summit invites faculty, staff and students to share, learn about and celebrate 911������’s wide array of sustainability leadership and accomplishments and the ways we have risen to the challenges and goals posed by the Campus Call to Climate Action.��

The two-day event will feature an expo showcasing student projects and ideas for climate solutions as well as panels, workshops and awards. Learn more about the 31st Annual Campus Sustainability Summit.

Campus recently announced a new employee promotion with Southwest Airlines. This promotion offering short-term A-List Preferred Status is available to university employees only when enrolled between Feb 1 and Feb 29. .

All 2023 W-2s were sent to the mailing address employees have on file in the employee portal, and the 1095-C will be mailed by March 1 to employees eligible for health benefits last year. Both forms will be available in the shortly after they are released.

I want to recognize the Utilities Operations group for all the hard work they do to keep campus with steam and chilled water. Most importantly, they have gone the extra mile and have taken extra training to be ready to run the gas turbines and boilers on fuel oil, in case of inclement weather or if Excel Energy dictates this to happen.

Steve is a team player. Every day he goes above and beyond to set his team up for success.��Steve steps up without fail, and is consistently one of the hardest working people on the team. He has also done an amazing job stepping up and taking over the cooling tower modification project.

Claudia is a valuable team member who is always ready to lend a helping hand when assistance is needed, particularly with answering my questions. She provides support with tasks like timecards and AIM-related inquiries, and she guides me toward other resources, especially when my supervisor is unavailable and I need help.

We had a request from the Controller's office to delete obsolete entries in Core. Whitney volunteered to complete the task and did so that day. We were able to complete the task and help the Controller's office quickly. She steps up to help, and her integrity is top notch. She always thinks "TEAM."

Rubi is always ready to help — with anything. She is extremely responsive, reliable and competent. She manages her team in a considerate and constructive way. I needed help with something this week that required patience, and a bit of manual labor. Rubi went out of her way to be available and I appreciate it so much. She is an asset to the custodial staff and management.

Rubi is an excellent leader who is always ready to assist and offer solutions whenever I encounter challenges. Rubi consistently goes above and beyond to provide clear explanations.��In the absence of my supervisor, Rubi readily steps in to provide support by addressing my inquiries.

Chris works around the clock, and his work never ends. LITERALLY. He is a star because he always has a smile and keeps going. Chris is dedicated to his work, and never cuts corners. Chris is someone every department would want on their team. We are lucky to have him in Transportation, because we are already working on a limited staff, and he makes things happen. WHAT A STAR!

Team 6 is made up of team players. I have a few team members that are in ESL a couple days a week and the rest of the team lets me know “don't worry Rubi, we will help them so they don't get behind.” They are also very helpful with new employees and temps by helping them when they are lost in buildings. Thank you team 6!

After the CU vs. Arizona football game on November 11, Patrick Giblin went beyond his duties when a rental golf cart broke down. Despite the cart having enough gas, Patrick secured it with chained wheels to prevent it from "walking away" on Saturday night or Sunday, as carts sometimes do on college campuses. When a blown fuse was later discovered, he offered continued assistance. When the rental company's cart became undrivable, Patrick willingly organized help to load it onto a truck. His prompt and supportive actions, coupled with the humor of preventing the cart from wandering off, provided comfort and assistance in a challenging situation. Thank you, Patrick!

The Civil Engineering Team, led by Zac Niehues and including Kristin Bostelman, Jon Akins and Sara Kelly, played a crucial role in assisting FM operations with the removal of a large tree that fell onto an elevated pedestrian bridge over 911������ Creek. The team promptly inspected the bridge for safety, assisted in creating outage notices and went the extra mile, with Kristin Bostelmann reviewing the contractor's crane lift plan during off hours. Their responsiveness and support were instrumental in successfully addressing this challenging situation, and their efforts are greatly appreciated.

During our recent winter freeze, we had our lowest number of slips and fall while on campus. Kudos to everyone walking like a penguin! We still have a few more months of winter so remember safety begins when you leave for work, throughout the day and until you get home safely. Enjoy those sunny days but don’t be fooled – weather changes daily so always be prepared. Stay safe and look out for each other!

The FM safety committee meets the third Tuesday of every month to discuss general safety concerns, review safety reports and on-the-job injuries and recommend training needs and resources. If you are interested in attending a meeting or bringing an issue or idea that is safety related, please reach out to your area representative on the or contact our Safety Specialist Don Fitzpatrick.

• Dawa Sangpo, CBS, Custodian
• Nilesh Shrestha, CBS, Custodian
• Hatthanom (Noy) Soukchaleun, CBS, Custodian
• Kelsang (Dickyl) Chodon, CBS, Custodian
• Nyima Dolma, CBS, Custodian
• Carlos Maldonado Montalvo, CBS, Custodian
• Brayan Segura-Guerra, CBS, Custodian
• Mike/Michael Lynch, Transportation, Campus Bus Driver - CDL
• David Sousa, Facilities Maintenance Ops, Electronics Specialist II (HVAC)
• Adam Roman, Outdoor Services, Groundskeeper
• Andres Castrillon, Distribution Services, Materials Handler I
• Marc Gutzmer, CBS, Solid Waste & Recycling CDL Equipment Operator
• Elise Ridgway, Business Services, Procurement & Supply Program Manager
• Donald Chronister, Facilities Maintenance Ops, Structural Trades I
• Maxwell Kirby, Outdoor Services, Groundskeeper
• Zachary Barringer, Utilities, Utility Plant Operator-Control Room
• Lenny/Leonard Socolov, Facilities Maintenance Ops, Structural Trades I
• Teresa Valdez, Transportation, Campus Bus Driver - CDL

• Jessica Morse-Leppek, Transportation, Fleet Specialist (Program Asst II) 
• Nicholas Gardner, Facilities Maintenance Ops, Structural Trades II 
• Michele Rodriguez, Employee Services, Principal Leave Coordinator (CU system)
• Eric Jaskuta, Outdoor Services, Arborist - Lead Worker 
• Alea Kootz, LASP, Flight Controller 
• Richard Trujillo, Facilities Maintenance Ops, Inspector 
• Pinkeo Phouminh, CBS, Custodian II
• SJ/Sean Lanford, Distribution, Materials Handler II
• Jessica Platt, Integrated Pest Management, IPM Tech - Team Lead

• Palsang Dorje, CBS, Custodian
• Andrew Vigil, CBS, Floor Crew General Labor
• Titiana Gomez, CBS, Custodian 
• Shawna Stushnoff, Distribution, Office and Program Manager
• Steve Pflipsen (retired) Access Services, Access Services Supervisor
• Rogelio Arellano (retired), CBS, Equipment Operator II
• Charlie Geanetta (retired), Business Services, Procurement & Supply Program Manager
• Scott Myers, CBS, Custodian
• Kayla Talbot, Distribution, Materials Handler II
• Daravone Intavong, CBS, General Labor I (Recycling)
• Lisa Bechard (retired), Facilities Maintenance Ops, Technician IV

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Mission
To deliver and maintain a safe, sustainable and resilient infrastructure that enhances the university’s operations and enables our campus community to meet its mission of education and research.

Vision
We enhance the university experience through innovative service delivery, customer service, stewardship of resources and community engagement.

Values
Together we accomplish our goals and objectives guided by our collective core values:

• Teamwork: We value working together to create and maintain a culture of mutual respect, trust and optimism for the future, with a goal of shared success and accomplishment.
• Engagement and Passion: We want our employees to enjoy their work and will create an environment that channels their energy, strengths and optimism into making a difference every day.
• Integrity: We operate in an accountable, professional, ethical and honest manner toward our work, peers and the university community.
• Empowerment: We value our employees and provide the resources and tools necessary to successfully support our university constituents. An empowered workforce is diverse, inclusive, engaged and creative.
• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers and focus on building relationships through trust, confidence, professionalism and performance.