More than 100 CU Anschutz faculty and staff participated in the Cozy Creations for Little Patients event, creating 43 handmade fleece blankets for Children's Hospital Colorado. The event fostered cross-campus connections while supporting a meaningful cause. Thanks to Tiffany Hamilton's efforts, the initiative brought comfort to patients and strengthened community ties.
On June 17, Staff Council surprised employees at 29 satellite clinics with cake deliveries, ensuring those unable to attend on-campus events still felt recognized. The gesture highlighted Staff Council’s ongoing commitment to appreciating every employee — no matter their location.
CU Anschutz Staff Council will host a Summer Food Drive June 1 – 12 to support students, faculty and staff experiencing food insecurity by collecting food, hygiene products and pet supplies across campus.
Our volunteers spent the morning of May 8 helping beautify Sand Creek Park and Preserve, collecting more than 10 bags of trash while enjoying a morning of community connection and service. The annual event, now in its third year, reflects Staff Council’s ongoing commitment to giving back — and volunteers are already invited to join the next opportunity: a blanket-making event benefiting pediatric patients for Children’s Hospital Colorado.
On April 22, CU Anschutz Staff Council joined the campus community in celebrating Earth Day with a booth focused on something simple but meaningful – real conversations.
The new VOICE Champion Award celebrates staff who are making a real impact on our campus community — often in ways that don’t show up in a job description.
Laughter, quiet reflection, and connection filled the room—captured in the spontaneous reactions from attendees: “I really needed this!”, “Thanks for creating this space,” and “This is healing my inner child in so many ways.”
The success of the 2025 Toy Drive is a testament to what we can achieve together. From toys to clothing to food, every contribution made a difference. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and spread the word.