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Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder! 

The New Employee Welcome Experience (New-X) is part of the comprehensive, year-long onboarding experience designed to increase the understanding of CU Boulder’s history, traditions, organizational structure and governance, operations, and mission.

If you require an accommodation, please let us know by contacting newatcu@colorado.edu by the close of business one week prior to the session and we will follow up with you to determine an accommodation to meet your needs.

Learning Objectives

At the New Employee Welcome Experience, participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of the history and traditions of CU Boulder
  • Become familiar with the physical layout of the heart of campus
  • Become knowledgeable about the organizational structure and governance of the Boulder Campus

Who Should Attend

Due to limited capacity, the program is offered to new, permanent employees.

  • Ideally for hires in their first few months of employment, however the program is designed for hires to attend within their first year at CU Boulder
  • Rehires that have been away for three or more years
  • Student employees who are hired into permanent staff or faculty positions 
  • Temporary employees who are hired into permanent staff or faculty positions

What to Expect

New-X is a two-hour walking tour of the main CU Boulder campus. The program starts and ends at the University Memorial Center (UMC), and includes a short indoor session before the walking portion begins. If you require an accommodation, please notify newatcu@colorado.edu as early as possible, preferably at least a week in advance. Participants should be prepared to: 

  • Walk about 2.25 miles total.
  • Carry personal items with them for the tour. 
  • Be outdoors in the elements for most of the tour. 

2021 Sessions

Space for each session is limited.

  • August 5; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • August 18; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; University Memorial Center 425 (Wednesday)
  • September 2; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • September 16; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • October 7; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • October 21; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • November 4; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • November 18; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • December 2; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417
  • December 16; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; University Memorial Center 415-417

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