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Dear Infrastructure and Resilience team,

As we conclude the spring semester, I am thrilled about our upcoming Commencement events. Each year, I have the honor of joining the chancellor’s procession, leading the new graduates from Norlin Quad into the stadium. Over the past three years, participating in this procession has filled me with immense pride as I navigate through the jubilant graduates, witnessing their joy firsthand. It is a reminder of the significant impact we in I&R have had on their experiences and achievements.

We still need volunteers for various roles during and the . I am always delighted to see my I&R colleagues supporting these efforts and experiencing this special day. Please coordinate with your supervisor to see if you can volunteer.

Thanks to those of you who took the time to take the Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey. We hope the survey assesses the current state of our workforce and various research-based aspects of engagement, including enthusiasm for work, career satisfaction, institutional pride, intent to remain and connection to ��ɫ��Ƶ's mission. We will use this information to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance overall engagement and satisfaction within all of our teams.

Finally, I want to touch on one of my favorite “Extreme Ownership” principles. Decentralized Command involves empowering individuals at all levels to lead and make decisions, not just those in formal leadership roles. As I’ve said before, if you make decisions and interact with others during your work day, you are a leader. This principle is founded on the belief that when everyone is granted the authority and responsibility to lead, the team becomes more adaptable, resilient, and effective, especially in dynamic and uncertain environments.

Decentralized Command empowers the Infrastructure and Resilience team to make decisions and lead at every level, enhancing our adaptability and effectiveness in managing dynamic and uncertain situations. By distributing authority and responsibility, the team can respond swiftly to challenges, ensuring robust infrastructure and sustained resilience.

I hope you’re having a great spring and I look forward to seeing many of you at Commencement.

With gratitude,
Chris Ewing, vice chancellor for infrastructure and resilience

How long have you worked at ��ɫ��Ƶ? I have worked for ��ɫ��Ƶ for 20 years.

What do you do outside of work? My wife and I have owned a Mexican restaurant for several years and one of the things that I do outside of work is to help my wife get everything ready at the restaurant. Most of the things that we sell I prepare myself. We try to make the food as authentic as possible. Pretty much, I am working there when I am not working at CU.

What are some of your hobbies? I’m not sure if it is a hobby but I enjoy preparing things with secret ingredients. I really enjoy it, time goes by very quickly. My job at work as a custodian II keeps me busy and time passes quickly, I enjoy it too.

What are your favorite books or movies? I am not reading any books right now but I do listen to some videos and podcasts about personal growth that have helped me a lot as a person.

It is hard to believe preparation is underway for our Commencement on May 8, 2025. This is our ‘Super Bowl’ where we showcase our beautiful campus to our visitors who come to celebrate their families’ successes. It is also a special time for our teams to be proud of their accomplishments in maintaining our campus and community. We need to be mindful of our visitors who are arriving for Commencement as well as ‘Move Out Day’ and are unfamiliar with our campus. Please be extra careful while navigating campus and help those visitors with directions around campus. We appreciate all that you do throughout the year!

FM Safety Committee

The FM safety committee meets the third Tuesday of every month to discuss general safety concerns, review safety reports and on-the-job injuries and recommend training needs and resources. If you are interested in attending a meeting or bringing an issue or idea that is safety-related, please reach out to your area representative on the����or contact our Safety Specialist��Don Fitzpatrick.

Understanding IT service response times and priorities is crucial for efficient operations. The I&R IT group has defined how IT issues are classified, prioritized, and addressed:

• Emergency issues: Addressed within 1.5 hours to ensure minimal disruption.
• Urgent issues: Resolved within 2 business hours.
• Standard requests: Handled within 1 business day.
• Best effort tasks: Addressed within 2 business days.

Read more about the different types of issues, from incidents to projects, and learn how each is managed.
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Jeff Pfeil (Design & Construction) nominated by Rich Deborski
Jeff's efforts over the spring break holiday weekend to provide a temporary safe walkway "tunnel" under the VAC bridge were instrumental to ensure that when the students, faculty and staff returned did not face sideway closures associated with the bridge facade issues. He coordinated with many campus stakeholders, contractors and outside consultants to make sure this happened. ��

Tina Whitecotton (I&R IT) nominated by Michelle Nelson
A few months ago, I was looking to arrange the removal of some extra furniture from the stadium facilities management area where I work. Tina, upon hearing about my intent, immediately stepped in to help. Despite it not being part of her job description, she applied her disposal training to guide me through and initiate the process. Tina's clear communication and consistent updates made the entire procedure smooth and efficient. Her proactive approach significantly improved the appearance of the space. This change has not gone unnoticed; several colleagues have remarked on how much better the area looks now, contributing to a more comfortable and pleasant working environment. Tina's willingness to go above and beyond her duties to maintain the beauty of our campus, even behind the scenes, is truly appreciated. Her helpfulness has made a lasting positive impact on those working in the vicinity.

Patrick Giblin (Grounds), nominated by Cher Masini (EH&S)
Last year, I mentioned to Patrick that the front of the Environmental Health and Safety building was looking a little shabby. There were some trees, but the rest was dirt. Patrick then planted a bunch of bulbs in the Autumn. This Spring, everything is starting to bloom, and it looks beautiful. Daffodils are out, and tulips are on their way. Thanks so much for keeping our workplace looking so lovely!
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