Faculty-Staff Edition Jan. 28, 2026
The weather was cold, but warmth surrounded the CU Events Center Jan. 25 as fans, players, dignitaries and others celebrated hall-of-fame coach Ceal Barry. The event was part of the university's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration.
Faculty Takes
The pine beetles are back. Here's why—and what you can do about it
Mountain pine beetles are exploding in numbers again, killing ponderosa pines across large swaths of Colorado. A CU Boulder entomologist explains why it's happening and what it means for wildfire risk.
Events & Exhibits
CU Recharge grand opening Feb. 4: Small workout, big impact
Hosted by Employee Health and Well-being in partnership with EGYM, this kickoff event introduces a new, convenient way for faculty and staff to recharge during the workday through short, energizing micro-workouts that can be done in work clothes.
Join the Men of Color Group starting Feb. 5
Painted Voices: Men of Color is a virtual four-week group, hosted by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, centering the experiences of self-identified men of color. This group uses facilitated open dialogue to explore the intersections of mental health, race and gender.Ìý
CU Boulder Federal Governance and Higher Education series to return Feb. 19
Join a panel discussion, "Will American Higher Education Remain Global? International Scholars, International Students, and the Federal Government."
Research Corner
What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit
New research shows that a little-known brain pathway plays a critical role in making pain last after tissue heals. The findings could help pave the way for new brain-machine interfaces and medications that ease suffering without the use of opioids.
Welcome to the Camping Games (now please show up)
The world of campsite reservations is increasingly cutthroat, so why are so many campers not showing up? CU Boulder economist Jon Hughes applies numerical modeling to understand campground no-shows.
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