You may have more PTO than you realize! The university will pay you to volunteer your time in the community. Yes, a little-known IU policy offers all staff employees one full day of paid volunteer service leave every year. Here is how Volunteer Paid Leave works: Full-time staff employees have one day (8hrs) of leave… Read more »
Welcome back to IUPUI for Fall 2021! Isn’t it great to see people in your building and walking around the campus? We’ve all experienced changes in how we do our everyday work and have had to make adjustments in this “new normal” environment we’ve had to create to stay safe. With these safeguards in place,… Read more »
In March, the IUPUI Staff Council passed a Carbon Neutrality Resolution that calls for Indiana University to become carbon neutral by no later than 2040. To achieve this monumental feat, the resolution urges the university to: Develop a system-wide sustainability action plan by 2025. Include and prioritize sustainability and the sustainability action plan in all… Read more »
Spring has officially arrived in Indiana! It’s safe to say we all welcome the warmer weather, sunshine, and beauty that comes with the season. For many, spring is when they start to prepare for a garden. Whether you have a large yard to accommodate a garden bed, or live in an apartment without any personal… Read more »
Welcome to the Green Staffer, your seasonal column brought to you by the IUPUI Staff Council Sustainability Committee! We will share tips and ideas to help make your world (home and work) a “greener” place. The winter season tends to be a time of high energy use, as we heat our spaces to combat the… Read more »