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555 building improvements

Our building will be undergoing a few significant upgrades in the coming months with an expected completion date of March 2025.  These include:

• a more comprehensive fitness center (yes, our employees have access to the current gym and will have access to this new and improved one as well!);
• an interior bicycle parking area on the first floor;
• and a tenant-exclusive conference suite on the 13th floor.

CSUS staff resources webpage

Huge thanks to Jenny Frank for pulling together our System staff resources into one place where we’ll be able to easily access moving forward. We will continue adding to this page as more resources are developed but this is a great start. (Note that you will need to bookmark this page as it won’t be linked from our public website.)

CSU Employee Appreciation Board (EAB)

CSU’s EAB offers a monthly drawing for all employees to enter to win great prizes. Complete the Orange Form to enter!

HR webinars

In case you missed the recent email from CSU HR, they are offering several upcoming webinars focused on mental and financial well-being.

Sessions from the Employee Assistance Program (ComPsych):

September 5 at 11 a.m. MT
Living Simply: Simplify Your Life: In today’s digital age, overwhelming choices and social media can lead to distraction and stress. This session explores how adopting a “digital mindfulness” approach can help you prioritize and simplify your life.

September 10 at 10:30 a.m. MT
Mental Fitness for Optimal Brain Power: Regular activities like exercise, mental health care, meditation, and learning new skills can strengthen brain pathways and help prevent cognitive decline. After this session, you’ll identify traits of a healthy brain, barriers to good brain health, and methods for optimal cognitive health.

September 19 at 11 a.m. MT
Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life: Longer hours and increased pressure can lower energy and increase stress. This workshop will help you learn to thrive by unleashing energy, sparking enthusiasm, and finding fun in your job.

September 24 at 10:30 a.m. MT
Letting Go of the Things That Hold You Back: “Living the Good Life” often means happiness, health, and satisfaction. In this session, we’ll explore what to carry, what to leave behind, and what to gain on life’s journey to achieve it.

Sessions from Fidelity Investments

September 12 at 9 a.m. MT in the Lory Student Center, Room 310
Discover the Potential of Your HSA: This in-person session will help you understand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), explore their benefits, and highlight the importance of having a safety net for healthcare costs.

September 24 at 1 p.m.
Planning for Healthcare Costs and Coverage in Retirement: Healthcare costs in retirement can impact your savings and lifestyle. Join this interactive Q&A session to learn how to prepare for the financial realities of healthcare in retirement.

October 15 at Noon MT in the Lory Student Center, Room 306
Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning: In this in-person session you will discover the essentials of retirement income planning, including how to manage your finances, health, and lifestyle during retirement.

Thursday, October 24 at 10 a.m. MT
How to Plan for the Income You’ll Need in Retirement: How do your financial resources turn into income in retirement? It starts with a plan. In this interactive Q&A session, you’ll learn how to create a retirement income plan and explore the risks that can impact it.

Webinars from Colorado PERA

Colorado PERA hosts a variety of webinars each month. Visit the PERA website and select where you are in your career journey to find a day and time that works for you.

Commitment to Campus (C2C)

C2C also recently sent an email with many additions to our employee benefit offerings.

• 911 Stair Climb! Join Poudre Fire Authority, CSU, emergency first responders, law enforcement, and community members to honor those who served in the wake of September 11. You’re invited to join this free event at Canvas Stadium and climb (or walk) the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center in honor of 403 first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. Please visit the C2C Home page for more information and registration.
• The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center’s Fall semester programs are now open for registration! You will find information on the C2C page for Health and Wellness. Whether you are looking for support in your eating disorder recovery, wanting to build self-efficacy in the kitchen, interested in chronic disease prevention, or seeking guidance on your Intuitive Eating journey, they have a program for you. C2C is happy to support you on your wellness journey by covering 50% of the cost of many of these programs.
• Not able to join us for the C2C discounted athletic events on campus? The Administrative Professional Council has worked with us to develop a program that allows those employees who live/work outside of the area to still take advantage of athletic events when they are at the Fort Collins campus.  More information can be found on the Rams Athletics page of the Commitment to Campus website.
• The Buy 5 Get 1 Free deal is back! In support of all that you do, the Dining Halls are again offering the buy 5/get 1 free discount for dining hall meals. University employees can use these tickets for family and friends. Information can be found on C2C’s On Campus Discounts page. Note: offer is valid Sept. 1-30.
• Interested in participating in the Homecoming 5K? C2C will cover $5 of your registration fee. Registration information can be found on the C2C Home page.
• A membership with the CSU Alumni Association includes several benefits, including discounts to programs not available through C2C. University employees are eligible for a discounted Alumni Membership.
• Canopy Parking discounts have changed. More information and steps on how you can access this discount can be found on the Off Campus Discounts page.
• Free New York Times and USA Today subscriptions are still available – brought to you with C2C’s partnership with ASCSU. USA Today has expanded their program to include other local Gannett publications, including the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Information on how to sign up for your subscription can be found on the Education and Lifestyle page.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions or suggestions or need assistance. And be sure to cheer on our Rams to beat CU tomorrow!! Go Rams!!

Cheers,
Stacy