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Friday, October 11, 2024
Closures and Outages
19th St. Lane Closures on Monday 10/14 thru Tuesday 10/15
19th St Lane Closures on Monday 10/14 thru Tuesday 10/15 for repairs to the road. Also Parking Lot A & F limited closures
Employee and Benefits News
HR is offering three learning and development opportunities.
These learning opportunities are focused on career growth, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Important Deadlines
Newmont Scholarship available for students in many Majors
Economics, Environmental Engineering, Geology & Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Scholarship $$$ available for MechE, CS, EE students - AFCOM
We strongly encourage you to take a look at the AFCOM scholarship…please review and apply by 10/20 at 11:59 p.m. MST
SME Scholarship for Mining, Petroleum, MME, and CBE students
We strongly encourage you to take a look at the SME scholarship…please review and apply by 10/20 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Campus Announcements
Get your OKTOBERFEST Limited ED. Steins!
Purchase online on University tickets and pick up from Oct 16th-24th, or at Oktoberfest, one day after ordering online.
ILL Services Restored
The Library has resumed actively filling interlibrary loan request. Thank you for your patience!
Library Hours for Fall Break
Look when the Mines Library is open during Fall Break! Enjoy your long weekend on Oct 14th and 15th.
U.S. GPO has more than 500 Congressionally Mandated Reports
Free public access at https://www.govinfo.gov. The 500 reports come from over 75 different Federal agencies.
Campus Events
Boren Awards Information Session
Interested in getting paid to study or conduct research abroad, while learning a critical-need language?
Come join Hike4Help for Night in Nepal!
Have a fun night enjoying Nepalese appetizers, cultural activities, and listening to our guest speaker Lhakpa Sherpa!
F1 Student CPT Workshop
CPT Workshop
Fall Into Your Major
Don't "Leaf" Major Exploration To Change! Come Visit CASA In The Plaza To Discuss Major Exploration
Free Pour Friday Today!
Pour liquid metal in the foundry at Hill Hall
Halloween Rocket Workshop
Want to build Halloween themed rockets with weird shapes? Sign up on oreconnect to build something spooky!
International Speaker, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Join William Kamkwamba, Malawian Inventor and Engineer, for an open talk and free lunch. Oct 18, Brown 250, 12-1:00pm
ITCX Workshops: Accessibility, MediaSpace, Canvas
Join our workshops on Digital Accessibility, Canvas, and MediaSpace features to enhance your digital skills.
Kappa Alpha Theta’s Coffeehouse for CASA talent show!
Support a good cause and enjoy the show! Theta will be hosting its 7th annual Coffeehouse for CASA talent show on 10/18!
NEXT WEEK: Navigating Power & Conflict Lunch and Learn!
Join VIP & Community Standards to learn more about the relationship between conflict, identity, and power.
Post-completion OPT Workshop
OPT Workshop
SWiC Breakfast with the Chem Dept Speaker Friday 10/11
Have breakfast with the Chem Dept Speaker Prof. Lauren Marbella with SWiC at 8 am Friday 10/11 in CO208
Teach@Mines Ice Cream Social 10/29
Please join us on Oct 29 from 5:30-7p in the Labriola Atrium for a Teach@Mines Ice Cream Social!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
(10/16) Underground Construction Industry Networking Event
Network with underground construction industry professionals looking to hire interns and graduates! Free food provided.
Club Meetings
Fencing Club Meeting Saturday 10:00-12:00am in the Rec Gym
Join us for some casual fencing. Our meetings are open to everyone. No equipment or experience needed!
Transfer Happy Hour
Are you looking to connect with other transfer students? Join MEP and TSA for our transfer student social!
Academic Lectures
CEE Seminar 10/11 | Dr. Reza Hedayat
These seminars are part of the Civil Engineering Graduate program and are open to all.
CS Seminar Series: Shiqiang Wang on 10/22 at 4pm in BB W210
Shiqiang Wang, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, "Machine Learning from Imbalanced Data Sources"
MME Special Seminar on Monday 10/14 at 12pm in Hill Hall 204
Dr. Federico Smeacetto, Politecnico di Torino, Italy - Ceramics for Energy Conversion and Storage: Integration and Recycling
QBE Seminar Series - Dr. Ursula Goodenough- 10/16 11am BE205
The Religious Naturalist Orientation: Taking Nature to Mind and to Heart
Special American Bureau of Shipping Webinar in MME Dept
Derek Novak will talk about "Understanding Maritime Classification" at 5 pm on 10/16 in HH 202. RSVP is required to attend.
Research Announcements
Transportation Survey
Please fill out our SHORT transportation survey for our senior design project!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Win a JBL Gaming Headset! Drop-In During Open Rec Hours
The first 100 people to drop-in and play at the Esports Lab will be entered into our raffle for a pair of JBL headphones!
Every Oredigger
EveryOredigger Dimension of the Month: Intellectual Wellness
Check out the opportunities that are being offered this month to enhance your Intellectual Well-being
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Campus Announcements
Celebration of DEIA at Mines - Call for Workshop Proposals
Want to lead a discussion on a DEIA topic? You're invited to submit a proposal to facilitate a session during the event.
Learn about National Coming Out Day with the LGBT+ MCA
National Coming out day is October 11th! But why does this matter?
Sign-up to perform at Theta’s coffeehouse talent show!
Have a fun talent? Kappa Alpha Theta is looking for talent for our 7th annual Coffeehouse for CASA on Oct 18th!
Sustainable Labs
5 Ways to Reduce your lab’s environmental impact.
Web of Science Citation Indexes now includes Social Sciences
Discover citations back to 1977 in subjects such as industrial relations, law, public health, and sociology.
Campus Events
2 weeks away: Alejandra Campoverdi comes to campus!
Limitless Leaders hosts Alejandra: women's health advocate, best-selling author, & former White House aide to President Obama
ASME Paper Airplane Event TODAY! Free Chick-Fil-A!
ASME is hosting a paper airplane event on Oct. 10 from 5-6 pm in MZ 335! It'll be a fun event to destress and meet other MEs!
Before You Block: Boundaries and Healthy Conflict Workshop
Learn how to establish and enforce boundaries after they have been crossed | 10/17- 5-6pm in Brown Hall 210.
Dealing With Anxiety? Join Our 3-Part Skills Group!
The Anxiety Toolbox group (starting Monday 10/21 at noon) focuses on building skills for understanding and managing anxiety.
Don't Miss this Evening of Flute and Guitar, Premier Artists
Masakazu Ito and Brook Ferguson are Internationally recognized masters of the flute and guitar--see them live this week!
Flute and Guitar Duo Concert Tonight in Friedhoff at 7PM
Evening with Flute and Guitar Duo Music by World Renowned Brook Ferguson and Mines' Own Masakazu Ito.
FOOTBALL TAILGATES ARE HERE!
Join MAC at Q lot to enjoy music, games, and special giveaways each week to help hype up mines football!
Free Flu Shots for Students
Flu Shot Clinic for students in the Student Center Lower Atrium on Wednesday, October 16th from 9:00 to 10:30
Interested in how different generations view the workplace?
Join our panel of Mines alumni as they discuss team dynamics of working across Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
Join the Safe Zone workshop on November 11th from 1-4pm!
Would you like to learn strategies to support LGBTQ+ community members? Click the link to learn more and RSVP!
Mines Park Sustainable Features Info Session with Pizza
Join us to learn about the sustainable features that will be in the new Mines Park, with speakers from SAR+ Architects!
US DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk to speak at Mines - TODAY
Join the Payne Institute as we present US Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk presenting Careers in Climate
Win $10,000 for your idea!
Apply for Mines Philanthropy Tank by October 21 and pitch your concept on November 7 for a chance to win up to $10,000!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Disability Disclosure and Accommodations in the Workplace
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: join a virtual event about workplace disability disclosure and accommodations
FREE LUNCH TODAY! Grad Workshop: Adapting to Disruptive Tech
In any career you will encounter change. In this panel discussion, ask questions and learn how to adapt from from experts
Club Meetings
ASCE Meeting Friday 10/11 at 12PM – Hill Hall 202
Come learn more about ASCE and Wilson and Company. Food will be served.
Come Join Resonance For More Sound Design!!
This week will be a continuation of our sound design from last week from 7-8pm and jam 8-9pm. Mcneil 315 & 316 on Friday!!
Mines Speedcubing Weekly Meeting
Stop by to learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube, pick up new skills, or have fun playing with unique puzzles!
TONIGHT paint or carve pumpkins with Circle K International!
Join us this tonight from 6 to 7pm in Brown W475 for a pumpkin painting or caving social!
Academic Lectures
CMI Webinar | Tues, Oct 15 @ Noon | Free registration
Lithium Ion Batteries: a New Opportunity for Circular Economy and Recycling (an update)
Research Announcements
Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) Workshop
Join us on 10/21 for an interactive, peer-led RECR workshop focused on research ethics case studies. Lunch will be provided!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee Tourney (10/13, @CU Boulder)
Come out and support the women as they compete in their first tournament of the season!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Employee and Benefits News
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Social Security
Join us for a special virtual session with Josh Weller, Public Affairs Specialist from the Social Security Administration.
Campus Announcements
Know before you GO! Is there space at the library right now?
Download Waitz (or click here to visit the website) & select Mines. Sensors provide real time data on places to study!
Pre-Order Tickets for Oktoberfest -Friends & Family Weekend!
Join MAC at Oktoberfest for food, BEvERages, prizes, & MORE! Students pre-order tickets: $5 Parents pre-order by Oct 1st: $10
Sustainability Tip of the Week
Beware of Energy Vampires!
Campus Events
ASME Paper Airplane Event this Thursday! Free Chick-Fil-A!
ASME is hosting a paper airplane event on Oct. 10 from 5-6 pm in MZ 335! It'll be a fun event to destress and meet other MEs!
Bridging the Gap: An Intergenerational Panel
Lunch and Learn with a panel of Mines Alumni!
Come celebrate election day!
Come celebrate election day and help get all Orediggers get to the polls!
Critically Acclaimed Flautist and Guitarist Performing
Colorado Symphony principal flautist, Brook Ferguson, is teaming up with Mines' own Masakazu Ito on guitar on campus!
December Grads: Join Order of the Engineer on November 21
Join host Paul Johnson, President Emeritus John Trefny and distinguished alumni for our fall induction ceremony.
Fran Vallejo, Mines alum & Board Director, speaking on 10/16
Our fourth Pathways Explorations Series speaker is Fran Vallejo on Oct 16!
Get Ready for International Day on 11/16
Register and Join ISC for an evening of food, fun, dancing, and culture at the Green Centre on 11/9 4-8 pm.
International Students Council Survey
Help us improve the international student experience at Mines by sharing your insights through a quick and anonymous survey.
Kappa Alpha Theta’s Coffeehouse for CASA talent show!
Support a good cause and enjoy the show! Theta will be hosting its 7th annual Coffeehouse for CASA talent show on 10/18!
Kickstart x SAIL Voter Registration Dialogue
Join Kickstart and SAIL to share YOUR experiences and thoughts surrounding voting, not debating.
PMCA Coffee/Snack Meetup TODAY!
Join the Parent Mines Community Alliance (PMCA) for an afternoon meetup at Zime TODAY at 2pm.
QPR Training Breakfast on October 29th from 9am to 11am
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Sex Toy Bingo TODAY!
Join Residence Life, CLSA, and Peer Ed for a presentation on healthy relationships, pleasure-focused sexuality, and bingo.
SHPE's CARNIVAL TOMORROW OCTOBER 10!!!!
Join SHPE for an evening of fun, dancing, and games on Kafadar Commons 10/10 4-6 pm. Food is for sale while products last!!
US DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk to speak at Mines - 10/10
Don't miss out! Payne Institute presents US Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk presenting Careers in Climate
Want to play Racquetball?
Join the Mines Racquetball Club! Open to all skill levels. If you are interested, join!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
(10/16) Underground Construction Industry Networking Event
Network with underground construction industry professionals looking to hire interns and graduates! Free food provided.
10/10 FREE LUNCH! Grad Workshop: Adapting to Disruptive Tech
In any career you will encounter change. In this panel discussion, ask questions and learn how to adapt from from experts
Attention! Ore Cart is hiring!
Student drivers and FTE positions available!
Careers in Renewable Energy: Panel and Networking Event
Today, 5-7pm, Student Center Ballrooms
Join us for the Bioscience Career Panel on October 23rd
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the biosciences? Come enjoy food, conversation, and networking!
Search for a new Writing Center Director
We are searching for a new director of the Mines Writing Center
Club Meetings
Fencing Club Meeting Tonight 7:00-9:00pm in Friedhoff 2
Join us for some casual fencing. Our meetings are open to everyone. No equipment or experience needed!
Level Up with NOBE: Tenaska & Team Workshop THIS Thursday!
Join us in Beck Venture Center 160 on 10/10 at 5pm for our monthly chapter meeting to learn about NOBE Mines! FOOD PROVIDED!
MFRA Coffee Chat TODAY at 3 pm at Higher Grounds!
Join Mines for Recovery & Awareness at Higher Grounds Cafe for an informal discussion/check-in! We will pay for your coffee!
Mines Sustainable Fashion Club Meeting
Join SFC for its first meeting on Friday, October 11th from 9 am to 10 am in McNeil 215!
Paint or carve pumpkins with CKI!
Join us this Thursday (Oct. 10th) at 6pm in Brown W475 for a pumpkin painting or caving social!
Thought about starting a business? Let's do it together!
Are you interested in starting a business and looking for a community of like-minded students? Fill out this form!
Academic Lectures
CBE Shell Seminar Series–Reginald Rogers Univ of Missouri
Reginald Rogers, will be giving his talk titled “Carbon Nanomaterial Aerogels for Wastewater Treatment...Inclusion Efforts"
CS Seminar Series: Shiqiang Wang on 10/22 at 4pm in BB W210
Shiqiang Wang, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, "Machine Learning from Imbalanced Data Sources"
Mining Weekly Seminar: Thu, Oct. 10th @4 pm| Jordan Calderon
Creating and Understanding Good Samaritan Policies for Abandoned Mines
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 10/10 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Michael McMurtrey, Idaho National Laboratory - Addressing Structural Materials Challenges for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
MME Special Seminar on Monday 10/14 at 12pm in Hill Hall 204
Dr. Federico Smeacetto, Politecnico di Torino, Italy - Ceramics for Energy Conversion and Storage: Integration and Recycling
Research Announcements
Transportation Survey
Please fill out our SHORT transportation survey for our senior design project!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Employee and Benefits News
Corebridge Financial Planning Webinar
Retirement Pathfinder: Are you on track for the retirement you envision?
Making Your Cash Work Harder
Geared for individuals who may benefit from ideas on how to better manage their day-to-day finances.
Campus Announcements
Don’t Wait—Meet with Writing Consultants before Fall Break
In-person & online appointments available—get a head start on your personal statement, class essay, lab report, or thesis.
Seeking Donations for the Autumn Harvest Market on Nov 13!
Your donations support the Employee Relief Fund, which helps Mines faculty and staff who are experiencing financial hardship!
Sign-up to perform at Theta’s coffeehouse talent show!
Have a fun talent? Kappa Alpha Theta is looking for talent for our 7th annual Coffeehouse for CASA on Oct 18th!
Statista: your statistics resource available via the Library
Statista provides data on business, society, tech and education via market reports, trade publications, journals, and more.
Store Your Projects at Labriola!
Need a secure spot for your project materials? Lockers are now available. Apply on the Labriola website.
What Are Your Commuting Practices?
Our group is conducting interviews to discuss commuting practices to get a better understanding of transportation emissions.
Campus Events
Carousel of Happiness Challenge - 10/9/24, 3 pm, McNeil 213
Be a part of saving a historical carousel and win a piece of $5k in prize money.
Chunch Tuesday 10/8/24
Free home-cooked meal at Calvary Church
Come celebrate election day!
Come celebrate election day and help get all Orediggers get to the polls!
Get Ready for SHPE's Carnival October 10!!!!
Join SHPE for an evening of fun, dancing, and games on Kafadar Commons 10/10 4-6 pm. Food is for sale while products last!!
ITCX Workshops: iClickers, Accessibility, MediaSpace
Join our workshops on iClickers, Digital Accessibility, and MediaSpace features to enhance your digital skills.
Metallurgical and Materials Eng. Open House 10/17 (5:30-8pm)
Interested in MME? Visit the open house for a chance to learn about the department with free food, activities and lab tours.
Oct 17 Lunch Bunch: The New Mines Venture Fund
Hear from Managing Director, Todd McLean, about this unique program, the first of its kind at Mines.
Salary and Offer Negotiation Workshop - TODAY!
Want to know how to evaluate and negotiate a job offer?
Sex Week Jeopardy TODAY!
Join Residence Life and CLSA for a sex-positive, game show-style celebration of sexual orientation identities and sexuality.
SHPE Carnival Activity Tabling
Join the softball club in hosting a softball-themed carnival game as part of SHPE's event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Upcoming MFRA Trip to the 13th Floor Haunted House (FREE)!
Join MFRA on 10/19 at the 13th Floor Haunted House! MFRA is open to all students at any place in your sobriety journey.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Careers in Renewable Energy: Panel and Networking Event
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9th, 5-7pm, Student Center Ballrooms
Club Meetings
Caving Club Biweekly Meeting!
If you are interested in Colorado caving and survey techniques, stop by our meeting in Marquez 222 at 6:00PM!
International Society of Explosives Engineers
Learn about how explosives are detected for aviation security with Lawrence Livermore National Lab's Sabrina DePiero
Mines Without Borders
Meeting today in McNeil 214 @ 6pm! Come join one of our international or domestic humanitarian projects!
Tiny House meeting today at 5pm!
Want hands-on experience making a tiny house? We are meeting today at 5pm in Mines Park!
Transfer Student Hike
Join the Transfer Student Association on a hike in nature!
Academic Lectures
CEE Seminar Series | Dr. Reza Hedayat
These seminars are part of the Civil Engineering Graduate program and are open to all.
CH Seminar: Friday Oct. 11th @ 9am | Dr. Lauren Marbella
Friday Oct. 11th: "Linking structure to function at electrochemical interfaces: Li-ion and beyond"
Come listen to Dr. King of D Wave speak about quantum!
Alderson Hall 368 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Every Oredigger
Feeling Stressed? Order a Balanced Box.
Get quick and specific information on campus resources, a box of swag, and tools to create healthy habits.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Employee and Benefits News
Corebridge 1:1 Financial Planning Meetings for all employees
Meetings with Corebridge Financial, our MDCP & 403b administrator, to answer questions about financial planning.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Social Security
Join us for a special virtual session with Josh Weller, Public Affairs Specialist from the Social Security Administration.
HR is offering three learning and development opportunities.
These learning opportunities are focused on career growth, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Campus Announcements
Are you registered to vote?
Check out the Orediggers Vote website to learn about registering to vote, making your Voter Plan, and to see upcoming events!
Come play in the sandbox at the Arthur Lakes Library!
Create mountains, form valleys, and make it “rain” in the Augmented Reality (AR) sandbox in the Map Room at the Library.
Congrats to the Fall Undergrad Research Symposium Winners!
These students won cash prizes for their excellent poster presentations at the recent Fall 2024 Undergrad Research Symposium!
Get your OKTOBERFEST Limited ED. Steins!
Purchase online on University tickets and pick up from Oct 16th-24th, or at Oktoberfest, one day after ordering online.
October is Campus Sustainability Month
Look for weekly sustainability tips in the Daily Blast
Working on midterm papers? WC has in-person and online hours
Professional writing consultants available online and in-person M-TH 9am-9pm; F 9am-5pm; online-only Sunday evenings 6-9pm
Campus Events
Authentically Me Speaker Series: oSTEM Engineering Panel
Hear from oSTEM professionals & discover how they have paved the way for success professionally, academically, and socially.
Beck Venture Center- Startup Forum #3, October 9th
Join Beck on Wednesday, 10/9, in the Janzen Family Pitch Deck at 4 P.M. for programming, followed by networking from 5-7 P.M.
FOOTBALL TAILGATES ARE HERE!
Join MAC at Q lot to enjoy music, games, and special giveaways each week to help hype up mines football!
Free Flu Shots for students in the Green Center
Drop in for a free flu shot in the Green Center on Monday, October 7th starting at 10:00 am.
Join the LGBTQ+ MCA to celebrate Pride on October 21
Celebrate Pride with fall crafts and snacks! Make pride bracelets, collages, and color paper pumpkins. All are welcome.
Mines Freeride Sign Up Event 10/8
Mines freeride will be handing out hot dogs on Stratton commons and hosting a signup event for students to join the club 4-7.
Sexpo TODAY!
Join Residence Life, CLSA, and campus partners/orgs for a fun, factual, judgment-free festival of sexual health and wellness!
Solar District Cup meeting today at 4:30!
Want to learn about the solar industry? Want to win a competition? Come to our weekly meeting at 4:30pm in McNeil 313!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
(10/16) Underground Construction Industry Networking Event
Network with underground construction industry professionals looking to hire interns and graduates! Free food provided.
Check out career events and other happenings in October
Learn about industry panels, internship searching and more this month in the Career Center newsletter
Club Meetings
Are Religious Beliefs Out of Step with Reality?
Ratio Christi Weekly Meeting, McNeil 313 at 7pm - Are followers of religion and Christianity out of touch? Come find out!
Infinity Club Special Interest Sharing Tuesday 10/8
Join IC 4-6pm in the Avery Room (Student Center) to share your special interest and learn about others' interests
Let us do the work! Request a workshop for your student org
Looking for opportunities to build career or professional development skills for your members? Schedule a custom workshop.
Mines Grappling Club Meeting Saturday 6:00-7:30pm McNeil Rm
We'll be having a meeting to practice grappling martial arts/sports, namely Wrestling and BJJ. Beginners are welcome!
Paint or carve pumpkins with CKI!
Join us this Thursday (Oct. 10th) at 6pm in Brown W475 for a pumpkin painting and caving social!
Young Americans for Liberty Weekly Meeting
Come join us for pizza and civic engagement this Monday at 6pm in Berthoud 204!
Academic Lectures
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 10/10 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Michael McMurtrey, Idaho National Laboratory - Addressing Structural Materials Challenges for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Van Tuyl Lecture: Kenneth Swift Bird, CSM GGE
“Quantifying Metal(oid) Source-link Dynamics in an Alpine Headwaters Stream”, Monday, October 7, Marquez Hall 126/Zoom, 12PM
Research Announcements
RSVP - Key Issues Facing Core Research Facilities on Oct 11
WCNT Director Dr. Hunter offers strategic insights on metrics, lab management and instrumentation. RSVP to steputis@mines.edu
Athletics and Rec Sports
$100 Ikon Pass Price Increase!! Coming Soon
Check out the ORC's student discount deal with Ikon to get your season pass before the price raises on October 10th!!
Biannual ORC Bouldering Competition
Get stoked! The Outdoor Rec Center Bouldering Competition is back this season on November 9th at the SRC rock wall.
End of Season Bike Shop Sale!
Missed our first sale of the season? Don't miss our final sale so you are ready to ride when the snow melts next season
Registration is OPEN for the third annual Powerlifting Meet
11/1010am-2:30pm! This Powerlifting Competition includes judging on the one rep max of your squat, bench, and deadlift.
Sunrise Paint and Hike with the ORC
Join us October 8th for an early morning sunrise hike while you paint the beautify views of those morning sun rays.
Win a Gaming Headset! Join Open Rec Hours at the Esports Lab
The first 100 people to drop-in and play at the Esports Lab will be entered into our raffle for a pair of JBL headphones!
Winter Break Utah Ski Trip!
Don't miss this all inclusive trip to Utah's greatest ski resorts, Ikon pass included!
Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee Tourney (10/13, @CU Boulder)
Come out and support the women as they compete in their first tournament of the season!
Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee Tourney (10/13, @CU Boulder)
Come out and support the women as they compete in their first tournament of the season!
Friday, October 4, 2024
Closures and Outages
Update on Construction in Parking Lots A & F
On Friday 10/4, the entrance and exit to Parking Lots A & F will be closed at 3:00pm for construction through the weekend.
Important Deadlines
DUE TODAY Technology Fee Call for Proposals: Spring 2025
It's time to submit your Technology Fee proposals for spring 2025 funding! Proposals are due by midnight, October 4, 2024.
Mental Health First Aid Training - Last Days to Register
MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Campus Announcements
Bike riders we want to hear from you
Bicycle survey from League of American Bicyclists
Did you know GeoRef covers North America back to 1669?!
GeoRef from the Library is a comprehensive geosciences database. Worldwide record coverage dates back to 1933.
Fully-Funded Summer Study Abroad Fellowship - Due Mid Nov.
The Critical Language Scholarship offers summer fully-funded language immersion experiences in countries across the world!
GEODE College Scheduler to be Terminated
GEODE College Scheduler will be sunsetting in the upcoming weeks as university SIS moves to the Cloud.
Residence Hall Challenge
The event challenges students living on campus in residence halls to conserve energy
Sign-up to perform at Theta’s coffeehouse talent show!
Have a fun talent? Kappa Alpha Theta is looking for talent for our 7th annual Coffeehouse for CASA on Oct 18th!
Campus Events
Alejandra Campoverdi: Advocate, Leader, and Changemaker
Limitless Leaders hosts Alejandra: women's health advocate, best-selling author, & former White House aide to President Obama
Campus clean-up - October 6th
Join Mines Green Team this Sunday to pick up trash and keep our campus clean from 10am- 12pm (Meet at Maple Plaza)
Emerging Scholar Seminar Series: October Events
Undergraduate Research Scholars offers seminars on various topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers.
Fall Flora and Fauna Photography Contest
Submit a photography piece themed around autumn nature! Open to everyone from the Mines community.
Film Screening: Where the Olive Trees Weep
Screening the film Where the Olive Trees Weep, a documentary about occupation of Palestine. Free food
Indonesia Batik Day x Independence Day! Today!
Culture showcase, competitions, prizes, and FREE FOOD! Let's celebrate Indonesia's most important days in style!
Mines Park Sustainable Features Info Session with Pizza!
Join us to learn about the sustainable features that will be in the new Mines Park, with speakers from SAR+ Architects!
RESCHEDULED: Navigating Power & Conflict p. 1
Join VIP & Community Standards on Oct. 17th to learn more about the relationship between conflict, identity, and power.
SWiC Breakfast on Friday Morning with Dr. Leite
SWiC is hosting a breakfast with the Chemistry Dept. speaker Dr. Leite
Transfer Student Study Session
Join TSA in a study session to prep for midterms!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Invitation to Apply to the Tenaska Business Challenge Team
A multi-university competition challenging students to solve real-world business problems an interdisciplinary approach
Club Meetings
ASCE Meeting Friday 10/4 at 12PM – Hill Hall 202
Come learn more about ASCE and Gracon. Food will be served.
Fencing Club Meeting Saturday 10:00-12:00am in the Rec Gym
Join us for some casual fencing. Our meetings are open to everyone. No equipment or experience needed!
Mines for Recovery & Awareness TODAY at 2:30 pm!
Join MFRA on Friday (today) in the Student Wellness Center Conference Room for a peer-led recovery group open to all students
Academic Lectures
CH Seminar: Fri Oct. 11th @ 9am | Prof. Lauren Marbella
Prof. Lauren Marbella, Columbia: "Linking structure to function at electrochemical interfaces: Li-ion and beyond" (CO 209)
CH: Seminar: Friday Oct. 4th @ 9am | Dr. Marina Leite
Friday Oct. 4th: "Materials for Sustainability "
CS Seminar Series: Rolando Garcia on 10/8 at 4 PM in BB W210
Dr. Rolando Garcia, Arizona State University, "Flow with FLORDB: Agile MLOPS with Robust Metadata"
Athletics and Rec Sports
Interested in Personal Training?
Are you interested in fitness, but not sure where to start? Sign up for a free consultation with a trainer today!
Spend Spring Break in Costa Rica!
Join Mines Fitness for a Yoga and Adventure Retreat is Costa Rica! Registration is LIVE, for more info click the link below.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Employee and Benefits News
Corebridge Financial Planning Webinar
Retirement Pathfinder: Are you on track for the retirement you envision?
Campus Announcements
A Space for Gamers: Drop By the Esports Lab
Play Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and more at the new on-campus Esports Lab!
FREE LUNCH TODAY!!! Grad Workshop: Leveraging Generative AI
This panel discussion will tap the collective expertise of AI users & instructors to explore limitations & ethical use of AI
Infrastructure and Operations Awareness Survey - winner
The winner of the free 2025 Blue Parking Lot pass is William Wheaton, Mines undergraduate. Congratulations!
Campus Events
Authentically Me Speaker Series: oSTEM Engineering Panel
Hear from oSTEM professionals & discover how they have paved the way for success professionally, academically, and socially.
Carousel of Happiness Challenge - Oct. 9th, 3 pm, McNeil 213
Learn about challenges framed, work on team, develop a solution, and win $$.
Free Flu Shots for students in the Green Center
Drop in for a free flu shot in the Green Center on Monday, October 7th starting at 10:00 am
IT Tech Workshops: Productivity Tools & iClickers
Attend our IT workshops on October 9 & 10 to enhance course content with iClickers and strengthen your digital productivity.
