Buff on a Budget. /staffcouncil/ en The CU Advantage: What will you find here? /staffcouncil/2025/01/27/cu-advantage-what-will-you-find-here The CU Advantage: What will you find here? Eryn Van Poole Mon, 01/27/2025 - 15:29 Categories: Buff on a Budget.

The presents you with a one-stop spot to find and take advantage of the many benefits, resources, perks and advantages CU has assembled as part of its commitment to its workforce.

 Here, you’ll find:

  • Details about benefits and policies that make CU a great place to work 
  • Helpful resources and programs to improve your financial outlook and personal life
    Perks and discounts that can save you money
  • Ways to increase your career skills and training at no cost to you
  • Ways to access social and cultural events on our campuses

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The CU Advantage site presents you with a one-stop spot to find and take advantage of the many benefits, resources, perks and advantages CU has assembled as part of its commitment to its workforce.

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Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:29:09 +0000 Eryn Van Poole 2243 at /staffcouncil
CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow a Colorado State Park Pass. /staffcouncil/2025/01/27/cu-boulder-faculty-and-staff-can-borrow-colorado-state-park-pass CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow a Colorado State Park Pass. Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:59 Categories: Buff on a Budget.

Through the University Libraries, each pass allows entry of one vehicle into Colorado State Parks. , and they circulate for one week from the Norlin Library East Service Desk.

The University Libraries have a total of four passes for use. At the time of checkout, they can provide additional items such as:

  • Backpacks
  • Binoculars
  • Guides
  • Leaflets with supplementary information about Colorado plant life

These passes are provided to CU Boulder through the Check Out Colorado State Parks Program.

Through the University Libraries, each pass allows entry of one vehicle into Colorado State Parks. Passes can be requested online, and they circulate for one week from the Norlin Library East Service Desk.

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BuffOne Card holders can save 25% on tickets to some of CU Presents' top performances and festivals. /staffcouncil/2025/01/27/buffone-card-holders-can-save-25-tickets-some-cu-presents-top-performances-and-festivals BuffOne Card holders can save 25% on tickets to some of CU Presents' top performances and festivals. Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:56 Categories: Buff on a Budget.

CU Presents is home to CU Boulder's performing arts with hundreds of concerts, recitals, plays and more throughout the year.

CU Boulder faculty and staff can attend these world-class performances at a discounted rate. Each employee can  per performance for the following programs/series:

  • Artist Series
  • Takacs Quartet (in-person only)
  • Eklund Opera Program
  • Music Theatre Program
  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival
  • CU Theatre & Dance
CU Presents is home to CU Boulder's performing arts with hundreds of concerts, recitals, plays and more throughout the year.

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CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow a Colorado State Park Pass. /staffcouncil/2024/10/08/cu-boulder-faculty-and-staff-can-borrow-colorado-state-park-pass CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow a Colorado State Park Pass. Katherine Lenkart Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:48 Categories: Buff on a Budget. Tags: Buff on a Budget.

Through the University Libraries, each pass allows entry of one vehicle into Colorado State Parks., and they circulate for one week from the Norlin Library East Service Desk.

The University Libraries have a total of four passes for use. At the time of check out, they can provide additional items such as:

  • Backpacks
  • Binoculars
  • Guides
  • Leaflets with supplementary information about Colorado plant life

These passes are provided to CU Boulder through the Check Out Colorado State Parks Program.

Through the University Libraries, each pass allows entry of one vehicle into Colorado State Parks.

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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:48:56 +0000 Katherine Lenkart 2211 at /staffcouncil
Travel comfortably and confidently with TripIt Pro! /staffcouncil/2024/10/08/travel-comfortably-and-confidently-tripit-pro Travel comfortably and confidently with TripIt Pro! Katherine Lenkart Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:46 Categories: Buff on a Budget. Tags: Buff on a Budget.

TripIt, the travel booking and itinerary organization application, synchronizes automatically with the Concur Travel & Expense System and Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) to save you time on business and personal trips. With a TripIt Pro subscription, you can receive real-time updates on your flights, check weather conditions, and seamlessly integrate your car rental, hotel and other trip activities into one itinerary.

The TripIt Pro subscription, provided at no-cost to all faculty and staff members, adds multiple convenient features to the TripIt app, such as seat tracking, check-in reminders, alternate flight alerts and baggage claim info.

TripIt, the travel booking and itinerary organization application, synchronizes automatically with the Concur Travel & Expense System and Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) to save you time on business and personal trips.

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CU medical plans provide coverage for up to 20 chiropractic sessions per plan year /staffcouncil/2024/10/08/cu-medical-plans-provide-coverage-20-chiropractic-sessions-plan-year CU medical plans provide coverage for up to 20 chiropractic sessions per plan year Katherine Lenkart Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:39 Categories: Buff on a Budget. Tags: Buff on a Budget.

CU has your back when it comes to pain management and treatment. Each of CU’s four medical plans provides coverage for up to 20 visits to a chiropractor each plan year.

Chiropractic care can help relieve pain for joints, muscles, bones and connective tissue in conjunction with standard medical treatment.

Visit your  for full details in the benefits booklet and to find a covered provider.

Each of CU’s four medical plans provides coverage for up to 20 visits to a chiropractor each plan year.

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Take your family on a stellar adventure to Fiske Planetarium at a discounted rate /staffcouncil/2024/05/14/take-your-family-stellar-adventure-fiske-planetarium-discounted-rate Take your family on a stellar adventure to Fiske Planetarium at a discounted rate Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 16:18 Categories: Buff on a Budget.

Fiske Planetarium’s innovative and immersive films, talks, laser shows, and celestial event gatherings are engaging for all ages. Located on the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18 campus, Fiske holds the title of the largest planetarium between Chicago and Los Angeles, extending 65 feet across. Even if space is not your thing, Fiske’s MegaStar projector is sure to amaze you with its nearly 10 million stars and the Milky Way Galaxy display, creating one of the most astounding indoor skies ever.

With a valid CU BuffOne card, CU Boulder faculty and staff can receive a at the planetarium. The card can be punched once for each person in a group. The punch card alternates between the following rewards:

  1. Free ticket
  2. Regular priced ticket
  3. 50% discount

The rewards are redeemed each time a star is punched. 

Adult tickets for planetarium shows are $12, and student, teacher (k-12), youth, military/veteran, and senior tickets are $8.

Fiske Planetarium’s innovative and immersive films, talks, laser shows, and celestial event gatherings are engaging for all ages.

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BCycle is an eco-friendly, convenient, and cost-effective way to navigate around Boulder. /staffcouncil/2024/05/14/bcycle-eco-friendly-convenient-and-cost-effective-way-navigate-around-boulder BCycle is an eco-friendly, convenient, and cost-effective way to navigate around Boulder. Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 16:13 Categories: Buff on a Budget.

BCycle bike sharing provides an opportunity for convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation around Boulder. With 300 bikes at over 45 stations, users are able to claim their pass and find transportation in an environment friendly way.

includes an unlimited number of 60-minute trips with a $3 charge for every 30 minutes you ride overtime. 

Faculty and staff may be eligible for 50% off annual Boulder BCycle passes by using promo code: CURIDES when they .

CU Environmental Center is sponsoring these deals.

BCycle bike sharing provides an opportunity for convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation around Boulder.

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Save on DIA parking: Spend your money on your trip, not on your parking spot. /staffcouncil/2024/05/14/save-dia-parking-spend-your-money-your-trip-not-your-parking-spot Save on DIA parking: Spend your money on your trip, not on your parking spot. Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 16:09 Categories: Buff on a Budget.

All University of Colorado faculty and staff can take advantage of parking discounts near Denver International Airport. Vendors provide baggage assistance and shuttle service from their lot to the airport, with options for valet, covered, and open air parking. Plus, several vendors offer incentives to earn free parking days.

All operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Parking availability is guaranteed; advanced reservations are available but not required.
Vendors include:

  • Canopy Parking
  • Fine Airport Parking
  • ParkDIA
  • The Parking Spot
  • USAirport Parking
  • WallyPark

Use the to select your service and access CU's discounted parking rates, with up to 45% off DIA Parking.

Know of a little-known perk you want to share with your fellow staff members? Send us a message, and your perk could be featured in our next newsletter. 

Please note that this article is meant for informational purposes only, and restrictions may apply. While we are happy to share this information, we are at this time unable to provide guidance on how to claim these benefits. 
 

All University of Colorado faculty and staff can take advantage of parking discounts near Denver International Airport.

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