Administrative News


Winter break 2025-2026 guidance

November 20, 2025 | Lucia
CU Boulder leadership has granted employees five days of administrative leave*  Dec. 24, 29, 30, 31, and January 2.  If the governor should issue an additional governor’s holiday for this period, that will replace one of the administrative leave days already granted.Campus-based employees: For those on campus, these administrative days ...
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Export Control Review Incorporated into International Travel Requests

November 02, 2025 | Nate
Effective Thursday, October 23, 2025, all international travel requests for CIRES employees will also be reviewed by the CIRES Export Control team. A new tab will be added to the InsideCIRES travel request form which will ask travelers to respond to questions related to export control and CU property.  Once travelers ...
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NSF and USDA join DOE in research security training requirements

November 02, 2025 | Nate
As of October 10, 2025, NSF and the USDA will join DOE in requiring the mandatory research security training be completed before a proposal submission can occur. The CU proposal analyst must certify that all individuals identified as senior/key personnel have completed the requisite research security training. Acceptable training for ...
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2025 flu shots for CU faculty and staff

November 02, 2025 | Nate
CU faculty and staff can access free flu vaccines through WorkWell and Medical Services at upcoming pop-up vaccine clinic/Wellness Fairs. Dates include: September 24, 25, 30; October 1, 16; and November 12.  Clinics have limited registration slots, register and see available locations follow this link. ...
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Federal shutdown guidance September 2025

November 02, 2025 | Nate
Please refer to the information below for guidance in the event of a federal government shutdown on October 1, 2025. CIRES administration will update this as quickly as possible when guidance changes. Please also refer to the RESOURCES list below for computing, training, counseling, and other resources. Key points CIRES employees ...
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Business Justification Provided on a Travel Request

November 02, 2025 | Nate
When submitting a travel request on InsideCIRES, travelers are asked to provide a justification for the trip. The travel request system states, “In a few sentences, state how this travel benefits the project that is supporting your trip costs. Please include the full name of any meeting you may be ...
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