Outreach & Events Committee

Take Your Kids to Work Day 2026

On Thursday, April 23, CU Â鶹ӰԺ staff, research faculty, and their families will be invited to campus for Take Your Kids to Work Day, a Staff Council–hosted event celebrating learning, curiosity, and community.

The day will begin with a Kids Day Kickoff Party at the Rec Center, featuring games, activities, snacks, and special guests, including CU Police and their K‑9 teams. Families will also have the option to explore campus through interactive afternoon activities, such as educational sessions, a guided campus tree tour, and free admission to CU museums.

Take Your Kids to Work Day offers children a glimpse into what their caregivers do and how the university works, while creating meaningful connections between work, learning, and family. Staff Council looks forward to welcoming families for this annual campus tradition.

Would you like Staff Council to visit your departmental meeting and bring treats or swag?

Request a visit here: . Requests take 3 weeks to schedule and are limited to once per year per department to ensure we can reach as many departments as possible in an academic yearÌý

Flyer of events for Take Your Kid to Work Day 2026
Listing of links to kid friendly lunch spots in Â鶹ӰԺ
Flyer from Elevations Credit Union to promote "Bite of Reality" on 4/23/26 at the UMC

Â鶹ӰԺ the Committee: ÌýOutreach and Events

This sub-committee was formed in 1991 at the request of the Chancellor. ÌýIts purpose is to arrange year-round events designed to honor, appreciate, and engage Â鶹ӰԺ campus Staff and Research Faculty. Annual free activities include the Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Take Your Kids to Work Day, and Treat and Greets.

The Outreach and Events Committee meets the third Thursday of every month, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. via zoom; please email staffcouncil@colorado.edu to receive the Zoom link.Ìý

We look forward to having you join us for upcoming Staff AppreciationÌýEvents!

Co-Chairs: Jessica Sandoval and Nicole Morris

Outreach and Events across campus

Staff Council members at Ice Cream Social in 2023
Four volunteers pause from serving breakfast to pose for photo.
CU Â鶹ӰԺ employees enjoy community breakfast at tables in gathering hall, accompanied by CU mascot Chip.
Daughter, mom, and grandmother pose for picture with CU Mascot Chip and Chip's father.
CU Mascot Chip and his dad at the CU Rec Center ice rink
CU Mascot Chip embraces 2 staff members as they pose for a photo

Staff Council Events

Staff council member sitting at check in desk with CU Mascot Chip

Staff Council Breakfast

Ideas
The BCSC Outreach and Events Committee is always looking for new ways to recognize and connect with our CU Â鶹ӰԺ Staff. Do you have an idea for a game night, information session, or staff get together? If so, please share your ideas with us:

Share Your Outreach and Event Ideas

Staff Council Cookbook

Cookbook
Staff Council has compiled some of our favorite recipes into an online cookbook. We have the perfect Chili Colorado for cool weather, or how about a Traditional British Sticky Toffee Pudding? There are also vegetarian options like Green Lentils and Rice, and for the meat lovers, Baked Swiss Chicken. Why not cook something wonderful and new this week?

Ìý Get Cooking with Staff Council

Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share?

We would be honored to help spread the word about the delicious things CU Â鶹ӰԺ staff are making.