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Low-cost therapy for students, faculty, staff, community members

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling down, hopeless, or stuck in a cycle of unproductive worry? Low-cost therapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic for individuals residing in Colorado.

Raimy Clinic therapists can provide help coping with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other difficulties! Special low rates are available for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty, as well as family members of full-time staff or faculty. Openings for new clients are available now. Email or call now to start the intake process.

For more information, please call our clinic coordinator Pia Sellery at 303-492-5177, email raimy@colorado.edu or visit our website.

Participants needed for a lower-limb motor function study

Neurophysiology of Movement Lab

The Neurophysiology of Movement Lab is seeking volunteers to study the influence of healthy aging on the ability to control the force produced by the lower-leg muscles.

Requirements:

  • Ages either 18–45 year or 65–89 years
  • Willing to participate in three lab visits within one to two weeks to assess motor function
  • No neurological impairments or recent lower body injuries

Participants receive: 

  • Walking and standing balance tests
  • Moderate muscle contractions
  • Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email benjamin.kott@colorado.edu or call 513-375-0507.

Bring the 2026–27 Buffs One Read into your classroom

The 2026–27 Buffs One Read selection, “Lessons from My Teachers” by Sarah Ruhl, celebrates the importance of human connection through powerful examples of teaching and learning across every stage of life. Faculty can easily integrate the book into their courses with ready-to-use Canvas resources.

Participants needed for a hot tub and blood pressure study

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. 

Requirements:

  • Aged 40-plus
  • Willing to participate in 12 weeks of hot tub sessions, ~three times/week 
  • Systolic BP (top number) > 115 mmHg (please contact us if you are unsure of your blood pressure)

Participants receive: 

  • Exercise stress test
  • Body composition assessment
  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

Participants needed for a breathing exercise and walking study

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise), compared to brisk walking, on blood pressure and blood vessel function.

Requirements:

  • Aged 50-plus years
  • Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
  • Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Participants receive:

  • Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
  • Physician-monitored exercise stress test
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Bone mineral density test
  • Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

Enroll or waive student health insurance for 2026–27

It’s time to complete your student health insurance requirement for the 2026–27 school year. The insurance portal opens April 2.

All returning CU Boulder students must enroll in the CU Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan or waive it with their own qualifying health insurance. This must be done each academic year—even if you completed it last year.

Complete your requirement starting April 2.

Need help? If you have questions or need help you can call 303-492-5107 or email studentinsurance@colorado.edu.