I&R Employee Newsletter - December 2024 | Infrastructure and Resilience

I&R Employee Newsletter - December 2024

VC's Corner

Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure & Resillience Chris Ewing

Giving thanks and wishing you peace over the holidays

Dear Infrastructure and Resilience team,

By now you should have received the announcement from Chancellor Schwartz that I&R will be restructured under Finance and Business Strategy (FBS) instead of Strategic Resources and Support (SRS) effective January 1. The I&R leadership team and I met with Chief Financial Officer Todd Haggerty yesterday and we are all thrilled about working under his leadership and collaborating with his team. He is trustworthy and responsive, and this structure will align more closely with higher education institutes around the country.

The winter season is upon us, a time when I look back on the year with pride for all we have accomplished. Chancellor Schwartz has inspired us to make quick changes, and I am thankful for your enthusiasm and support.

I encourage each of you to take some time for rest, spend quality time with loved ones and reach out for support if needed over the next few weeks. As a reminder, CU Boulder’s Health and Wellness Services has a lot of resources available, including self-care workshops, wellness training and counseling services.

For the third year, I’m looking forward to delivering I&R gift baskets to our teams. I enjoy being able to connect with you and expressing my gratitude for your dedication and hard work. Your commitment is the key to our success, and I am truly grateful for the team effort.

I am eager to celebrate with all of you at the I&R employee appreciation luncheon and awards ceremony coming up on January 23. I wish you a peaceful holiday season.

With gratitude,
Chris Ewing, vice chancellor for infrastructure and resilience

News and Notes

Staff Appreciation Breakfast: Thursday, Dec. 12

�ճ��annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Dec. 12 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the UMC. Donations of non-perishable food and personal care items will be collected on behalf of area pantries. Your Buff OneCard is required for admission.

Facilities Management workwear information

Stock FM workwear is now available at the Distribution Center Stores office. Additional items needed for work, such as jackets and hoodies, are available to order on a monthly basis. Read more about the FM workwear program.

Wrap up 2024

The new year is fast approaching, which means tax season is just around the corner. Before the year ends, verify that your personal information and pay is accurate now to ensure a worry-free tax season.

Important tasks for year-end payroll

Review and update your mailing address in the by Sunday, Dec. 15 to ensure you receive your W-2 and/or 1042-S forms.
Verify your Social Security number.

Review your W-4 and double-check your tax withholdings with the . Reminder for international employees: You should not make changes to your W-4 without first consulting an international tax specialist.

I&R Employee Appreciation and Annual Awards Luncheon: Thursday, Jan. 23

Join us for our I&R Employee Appreciation and Annual Awards Luncheon:

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Main campus in the Glenn Miller Ballroom in the UMC
I&R staff and student employees only
Bring your Buff OneCard for entry

We look forward to seeing all of you there to celebrate with and recognize you for all the work you do for our campus.

Mark your calendars: winter break

Winter break includes three holidays on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan.1 In addition, the Chancellor has granted three administrative leave days which will be used on Dec. 27, Dec. 30 and Dec. 31. CU Boulder will resume campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Holiday
Thursday, Dec. 26: Holiday
Friday, Dec. 27: Administrative leave
Monday, Dec. 30: Administrative leave
Tuesday, Dec. 31: Administrative leave
Wednesday, Jan. 1: Holiday

Employee Spotlight

Dev Chaudhary – Day Shift Custodial Program Manager; Campus Building Services

How long have you been working at CU? I have been working for CU for five years now. I left briefly but returned to a higher leadership role, for which I am truly grateful.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I enjoy spending quality time with my family, including my two boys. We love going to the playground and having picnics together.

Tell us something that might surprise us about you. While I was in high school, I founded and managed a non-governmental organization (NGO) to help underprivileged children in rural areas of Nepal (with the help of several volunteers from different parts of the world, after a brief time as a hostel warden in an orphanage home).

What do you love about CU Boulder? What I value most are the people. I enjoy working with an incredible group of individuals and deeply appreciate the supportive leadership team and colleagues. The CU culture and work environment are truly special here, and being part of such an exceptional team has been an enormous privilege. I feel delighted to be part of this community.

Are you a die-hard fan of anything? I am a die-hard Lionel Messi fan and passionate about International football, not American football. I was thrilled when Messi — with his home country team Argentina — won the 2022 World Cup and recently the Copa America 2024.

Safety Toolbox

Caring for ourselves and each other this holiday season

At the Nov. FM safety committee meeting, we discussed holiday safety, and one of our team members reminded us that this season can be challenging for some. While the holidays are a time to celebrate and give thanks, they can also bring stress and difficulty for students and staff.

Remember, resources are available — whether on campus or through your healthcare provider — if you'd like to talk with a professional. CU Boulder is special because of our supportive and caring community, and we hope everyone takes a moment to pause this season and reflect on how important you are to our teams and our campus.

FM Safety Committee

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.

Infrastructure & Resilience Inclusive Excellence

Martin Luther King Jr. convocation

We encourage staff to and attend CU Boulder’s Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on Thursday, Jan. 16, which will feature keynote speaker Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and the bestselling author of “Caste” and “The Warmth of Other Suns.”

October Comings and Goings

New Hires

Will Young, Facilities Maintenance Operations, Plumber
Samuel Gillan, Distribution Services, Administrative Assistant
Tim Henderson, Transportation Services, Campus Bus Driver - Trainee
Dennis Oddy, Transportation Services, Campus Bus Driver - Trainee
Lloyd Herrera, Distribution Services, Distribution Materials Handler and CDL Driver

Promotions/Transfers

Randy Koch, Distribution Services, Electronics Specialist II (formerly Electronics Specialist)
Nancy Portner, I&R Human Resources and Communications, Senior Communications Manager (formerly Website Manager)
Chris Velardo, Outdoor Services, Grounds & Nursery II (Grounds & Nursery)
Josh Morse, Utility & Energy Services, Supervisor, DEP Small Projects (formerly Maintenance Technician)
Courtney Kjelland, Infrastructure and Resilience, I&R Strategic Projects Specialist (formerly I&R Administrative Coordinator)
Peter Odgaard, Outdoor Services, Grounds & Nursery II (formerly Grounds & Nursery)
Eli Gonzales, Facilities Maintenance Operation, PMTI-PM Shop Mechanic (Materials Handler II)
Joyce Liew, EH&S, Business Operations Manager (formerly Temp Accounting Tech with Business Services)

Moving On

Jonathan Moore, I&R Business Services, IT Manager
Michael Jarest (retired), CBS, Custodian

Quick links

I&R Employee Website
I&R Homepage

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