Top Five Stories from CU Anschutz Insider's First Year

CU Anschutz Insider is officially 1 year old! With 25 issues and dozens of great stories – from new food spots to campus updates – we’re grateful to have you reading along.

Check out the top five stories from our first year: 

We’re Not Saying the Fitzsimons Building Is Haunted, But …

From mysterious footsteps to shadowy figures and unexplained voices, the historic Fitzsimons Building has long been the subject of eerie tales. Once a bustling Army hospital, now home to administrative offices, its storied past seems to echo through its halls. Facilities Management staff share spine-tingling encounters that leave even skeptics wondering. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, one thing’s certain: The team keeping Fitzsimons running deserves a standing ovation.

What’s the Inside Scoop on the New Sandwich Shop on Campus?

Looking for a great pastrami sandwich within a five-minute walk on campus? Look no further than Woodmill. It’s a new sandwich shop on the first floor of the Fitzsimons Building. Sister to Woodgrain Bagels in Ed 2 North, Woodmill offers breakfast and lunch options from a classic BLT to a Mediterranean salad. Bonus points: You can use your Woodgrain rewards at both locations!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

We cheered, clapped and celebrated! Family and friends gathered to support our amazing graduates as they crossed the stage on May 19, 2025, after years of hard work and dedication. These future doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and health leaders are ready to take on the world – and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations to all our recent graduates.

State of the Campus 2025: A Unified Vision in Uncertain Times

State of the Campus took a different approach for 2025, bringing together university and hospital leaders for a candid discussion on the future of academic medicine. Panelists shared common challenges, strategic goals and united vision for what’s next. Chancellor Elliman emphasized innovation, collaboration and staying true to our shared mission – our North Star – as we navigate the road ahead.

Change Please Offers an Extraordinary Mission Along With a Cup of Coffee

I take my coffee with a side of positive change, please! Change Please offers a delicious selection of lattes, teas, pastries and more – paired with a powerful mission to train individuals experiencing homelessness to become skilled baristas and to empower them to make lasting change.