CU Boulder Kicks Off Employee Awards and Community Events

Lead Chancellor Justin Schwartz opened nominations for the 2025 Employee of the Year Awards at CU Boulder on September 12, urging staff to honor exceptional performance across campus.

Nut Graf The announcement underscores CU Boulder’s commitment to recognizing outstanding contributions from its workforce while fostering community engagement through events like the International Coffee Hour and showcasing student achievements in the Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program.

Campus Awards Drive Excellence Nomination window opens today with these key points:

  • Eligibility: Classified and university staff with at least three years of service and no disciplinary actions in the past five years.
  • Criteria: Outstanding job performance, leadership, service and interpersonal skills.
  • Prize: $5,000 award (post-tax) plus commemorative gift; ceremony hosted by the chancellor.

International Coffee Hour Reawakens Connections Across campus today from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the UMC Stage Area, students, faculty and staff gathered for free coffee, tea and snacks to foster cross-cultural dialogue. The event, hosted by International Student & Scholar Services, welcomes all CU community members for informal conversation and networking.

MSL Spotlight Highlights Future Legal Professionals Colorado Law featured Jessica Brunecky, a CU Boulder alumna and MSL candidate, in its “MSL Spotlight” series today. Brunecky discussed her journey from museum administration to pursuing legal studies and her passion for structural equity. The series aims to introduce the campus community to emerging legal talent shaping diverse career pathways.

Subheads and Bullet Points

Campus Awards Details

  • Nomination submission via online form: primary and two supporting entries required
  • Supporting submissions: at least one from the nominee’s direct supervisor
  • Presentation: Awards ceremony later this semester, date TBA

Coffee Hour Highlights

  • When: September 12, 2025, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Where: UMC Stage Area, across from Alferd Packer Grill
  • Who: Open to all CU Boulder students, faculty, staff and scholars

MSL Spotlight Insights

  • Program: One-year, 28-credit MSL degree with no LSAT requirement
  • Feature: Personal and professional reflections by current MSL students
  • Goal: Bridge legal knowledge with non-legal career fields

Ongoing Engagement CU Boulder continues to host a variety of academic and social events this month, reinforcing its mission to support community, recognize excellence and cultivate intellectual growth across disciplines.