May 22-25

Please join Engineering Staff Council for our annual Professional Community Week! This year, our theme is "promoting staff wellness"听鈥� something we all need to take time for after a busy academic year. Enjoy free food, puppies, social time, and much more!听

These events are exclusively for College of Engineering and Applied Science staff members.听If you have any questions about Professional Community Week, send us an email at听esc@colorado.edu.

Monday, May 22

Campus Tree Walk

Hosted by CU Engineering HR

Did you know that campus has around听5,000 trees? Learn all about them in a tour with听campus arborist Vince Aquino.听Refreshments will be provided at the start of the tour.听

  • Time: 12:45-2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Meet at 12:45 in the Engineering Center lobby

Staff Happy Hour

RSVP and ID required for admittance

Celebrate the start of summer with your colleagues! Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be provided.听

  • Time: 3-5 p.m.
  • Location: Idea Forge

Tuesday, May 23

All-Levels Yoga

Aaron Asmundson, director of the Engineering Residential Community, will lead this session. Please bring your own mat (and extras, if you're able).听

  • Time: 9-10 a.m.
  • Location: DLC 1B70

Mindfulness and Stress Management Workshop

Paulette Erickson-England, counselor in the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, will lead this interactive session.听

  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: Clark Conference Room (ECAD 109)

Wednesday, May 24

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Burritos

Stop by and grab a burrito from Cafe Mexicali on the way to your office!听

  • Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Location: Engineering Center听courtyard (or DLC lobby in case of rain)听and Aerospace Building lobby

Arts and Crafts Drop-in

Bring your own craft project to work on, or choose from available crafts including embroidery, origami, knitting and adult coloring. We'll also have some Legos and games available!

  • Time: 2-4 p.m.听
  • Location: Idea Forge听听
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Thursday, May 25

Work-Life Balance 101 Workshop

This hybrid session will be led by Esther Maria Horowitz, counselor for the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Join us in-person or on Zoom!听

  • Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Location: ECNT 312 or via Zoom

Puppy Playtime!

De-stress by petting puppies, brought to you by Lifeline Puppy Rescue.听

  • Time: 11 a.m.-noon
  • Location: Outside on the lower level of Engineering Center or Idea Forge in case of inclement weather

Ice Cream Social

Hosted by CU Engineering HR

Serving up Cold Stone ice cream with all the fixings! A vegan option will be available.听

  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: EC lobby
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