Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 15, 2025
Campus Community
Invest in your health and your future: Enroll in an HSA
CU's annual HSA open enrollment period is here. Sign up through Oct. 29. Your enrollment and contributions will begin on Jan. 1, 2026.
Driving discovery: The essential role of Core Facilities in CU Boulder research
At CU Boulder, Core Facilities are a cornerstone of the research enterprise—fueling scientific discovery, driving innovation and providing access to the tools and expertise necessary to advance knowledge across disciplines.
Faculty Takes
How to outsmart online scammers in the age of AI, according to a cybersecurity expert
As cybercriminals use generative AI to craft more convincing scams, Leeds School of Business expert Sebastian Schuetz shares tips for protecting yourself.
Research Corner
'Jump scare' science: Study explains how the brain responds to fear
Researchers have identified a brain circuit that helps animals swiftly respond to perceived threats—and dial down that response when they learn there’s no real danger. In people with anxiety disorders, this circuit may be broken.
North Atlantic dolphins are dying younger, new study shows
The longevity of female common dolphins has decreased by seven years in the last two decades in regions of the North Atlantic, with many getting caught in commercial fishing nets.
Events & Exhibits
Bilingual exhibition weaves together family histories, climate futures
Artist and Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow Sophie Weston Chien's immersive exhibition is on display at the Boulder Public Library through Oct. 29.
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot in upcoming sessions
Interested in learning more about Microsoft Copilot Chat or Microsoft 365 Copilot? Attend an upcoming workshop presented by Microsoft and hosted by the Office of Information Technology.