WorkWell at CU Boulder is a supportive service for all CIRES employees, promoting a culture of whole-person wellness for the employees.
“WorkWell helps oversee a variety of health and wellness programs that are aimed at supporting staff and faculty and fostering a sense of belonging on campus. Our team is dedicated to building and sustaining an environment that supports the well-being of all staff and faculty.”
Suggested Campus Services
CIRES employees have reported using the following WorkWell services.
CU Move
This app tracks physical activity through your smartphone or fitbit (though not a Garmin watch). If you record 30 minutes or 10,000 steps per day for at least 12 days per month, you can earn $25 per month.
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program
The FSAP Program offers seven free counseling sessions per year. You can schedule these 1:1 online or in-person sessions during the workday as long as you are in Colorado.
Acupunture
Twice a month, you can join group acupunture sessions at the UMC at no cost. Spaces are limited, first come first served. There are also 1:1 sessions that you can pay for.
Massage
CU Medical Services partners with the Denver Integrative Massage School to offer massages at a reduced rate of $42/hr. All interns are under supervision of an on-site licensed massage therapist.
MoveWell
You can attend free all-level yoga classes at the CU Rec center on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30pm. Registration is required to attend.
Sunrise pass at the CU Boulder Rec Center
Sunrise memberships ($25/month) provide access to both CU Boulder Recreation Centers from 6am-12pm during the work week and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Spouses and family members are not eligible
If you would like to share other CU Boulder wellness resources that you are using as a CIRES employee, please email Angela Knight, CIRES HR Director (angela.knight@colorado.edu) or Becca Edwards, CIRES Access and Cultural Innovation Director (becca.edwards@colorado.edu).
Suggested DSRC activities
Wellness Wednesdays
Every Wednesday 10:00 to 10:30 AM MST. Join a mindfulness meditation session online: Microsoft Teams. Open to all.
Walking Club
Every Tuesday. Improve physical wellness & mental health. Foster team building & promote camaraderie. Reduce stress & increase energy. Enhance productivity & satisfaction. EVERYONE WELCOME! Pick your pace. Please meet at the Meeting Point (bike racks between Buildings 81 and 33 (NOAA)) at 12:15 p.m. We will start on the blue path towards Broadway St. and walk around the NOAA building in a clockwise direction. The blue path is about a mile walk, but if you want to add on an additional 0.5 mile continue on the purple path.
Suggested reading
These resources provide proactive ideas for wellness.
Taking breaks during the work day
Managing stress and avoiding burnout
Setting boundaries
If you would like to share other wellness-focused articles that you are using as a CIRES employee, please email Angela Knight, CIRES HR Director (angela.knight@colorado.edu) or Becca Edwards, CIRES Access and Cultural Innovation Director (becca.edwards@colorado.edu).