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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Closures and Outages
Human Resources Office Closed on 1/27/26 from 12:30-5pm
Human Resources Office Closed on 1/27/26 from 12:30-5pm
Campus Announcements
Chunch Tuesday Menu
Come by Calvary Church on Tuesday from 11-1 for Free Lunch - All are welcome
Dinner For Home Wednesday 28th!
No need to cook Wednesday! Use the link below to order a delicious Dinner for Home for you and your family!
Food Trucks on 15th Street | Tuesday–Thursday
Head over to 15th Street outside of Green Center and grab a bite from the food truck!
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: 5 Facts
These five facts highlight who is at risk, how recruitment happens, and why awareness is important on college campuses
Sign Up to Review Scholarship Applications w/Financial Aid!
We need YOU to help review scholarship applications for incoming students this fall. Click the link for more details!
Campus Events
February 19 Lunch Bunch: Spotlight on ROTC
Join Cpt David Hermerding for an inside look at cadet life at Mines and the leadership paths graduates pursue beyond campus
MEP Spring '26 Industry Mixer - Monday, February 2
Join us from 3p-5p at the Marquez Hall, Atrium. Connect and engage with industry professionals.
NEW DATE! Skill Building Series Engineering College Success
STARTING FEB 2 This 3-session series provides students with practical tools to boost their executive functioning in college
Slice of McBride TONIGHT!
Come enjoy a slice of pizza and learn about what the courses in McBride may entail!
SME Meet&Greet
A Meet & Greet event for students to talk to industry representatives in the earth science fields.
Study Abroad In Thailand This Summer: Info Session 1/29!
STUDY IN THAILAND this Summer for 5 weeks! Learn more + get ex-Thai-ted at our INFO SESSION THIS THURSDAY 1/29 @6PM in GC 224
TODAY! Kiewit Scholars Program Info Session and Mixer
Are you interested in applying for the Kiewit Scholarship? Learn more at our upcoming info session/mixer!
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Free Remote Professional Development Trainings for Grads
Attend remote professional development trainings hosted by graduate schools across Colorado.
How to Connect with Recruiters Workshop TODAY!
Wondering how to have convos that stand out with recruiters? What about how to follow up and stay connected?
How to Elevate Your Resume Workshop TODAY!
Looking to update or enhance your current resume? Join to learn how to take your resume to the next level!
Kickstart: Dialogue Facilitation Workshop
This opportunity is for ALL members of the Mines community including students, faculty AND staff.
Sign up for a Career Days First-Timers Tour!
Is it your first time attending Career Days? Sign up for a walkthrough of the event. Sensory-friendly tour also available.
Club Meetings
Anime Club 1/28 - Kids on the Slope
Anime Club meets at 6:30 PM in AH 151 every Wednesday. This meeting, we are watching Kids on the Slope
ASCE Meeting Friday 1/30 at 12PM - Hill Hall 202
Come learn more about ASCE and Hardesty & Hanover. Food will be served.
Hike for Help Meeting 1/27: Marquez 235, 6-7 pm
Join us while we make 2026 vision boards with prebiotic sodas and share a Nepal Policy Update!
International Society of EXPLOSIVES Engineers
Learn about explosive breaching and the use of explosives in SWAT operations with Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office and ISEE!
Mines Lego Club Weekly Meetings
Join Mines Lego Club this Friday in McNeil 313 to continue working in our new project teams and build with Lego!!!
Mines Speedcubing Weekly Meeting
Stop by Marquez 108 every Tuesday at 6:30pm for free pizza, as well as to spend time enjoying twisty puzzles!
Mines Without Borders meeting tonight!
MWB will meet for a regular work meeting from 6-7:15pm tonight in McNeil 214.
Oaks Christian Fellowship + Bible Study
Come fellowship and worship with us in Friedhoff Hall at 7pm and then break into Bible study groups going over Psalm 2!
Sigma Nu AMMA & Chick-Fil-A
In Berthoud 243 from 6-8PM on Tuesday, watch Armored MMA with the Brothers of Sigma Nu at Mines! Food provided.
Academic Lectures
CH Seminar: Friday, Jan. 30th @ 9am | Dr. Yuyang Dong
Friday, January 30th: "Mechanism-Guided Approach to Late First-Row Transition Metal Catalysis"
Mining Seminar Series: Jamal Rostami on Jan 28
Topic: Preparation for Effective Oral Presentation
Special American Bureau of Shipping Webinar in MME Dept
Mike Kei & Mayir Mamtimin - SMRs to Sea: New Era of Maritime Nuclear Innovation - 2/10, 11:30am in HH 300. RSVP is required.
Research Announcements
Earn $15 to interact with an LLM!
Participate in a research study to help us build better AI teammates for future space missions!
Every Oredigger
Attend a QPR training, get dinner, and learn to save a life!
RSVP in OreConnect for a suicide prevention training on Monday, 2/9 from 4-6pm. Learn to support a friend who is struggling!
Monday, January 26, 2026
Employee and Benefits News
AFC Annual Awards Nomination
Nominate your Admin Faculty colleagues for our annual awards
Corebridge 1:1 Financial Planning Meetings for all employees
Meetings with Corebridge Financial, our MDCP & 403b administrator, to answer questions about financial planning.
Supervisor Workshop Expectations and Documentation - Sign up
Clear expectations and consistent documentation are the foundation of effective supervision.
Campus Announcements
Call for MURF and SURF Faculty Project Proposals
Interested in bringing on an undergraduate researcher in your lab? Submit project proposals by 2/13 (SURF) and 4/10 (MURF)
Introducing: Labriola Summer Studio 2026 Summer Camp
Rising 11th and 12th graders may apply to the Forge & Form: Engineering Innovation at Mines Summer Camp. 2 sessions in July.
JOIN CSM CUBESAT PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Join us in building the first spacecraft to be designed, assembled, and manifested from Mines!
NSAM: The Impact of Stalking & Supports Available at Mines
Stalking can derail college life and come with real financial and emotional costs.
NUCLEAR Fun Fact of the Week
Which element is commonly used as a neutron moderator in nuclear reactors? (Click blue link for answer)
Campus Events
Beck Venture Center Startup Forum: Selling to the Government
Hear from experts on the advantages of selling to the federal government and how to break into this high-value market.
Climate Change, Decarbonization, and Geoengineering - 1/28
Hybrid CCUS Coffee hour with Jonathan Stickel, Lookout Mountain Process Solutions (free bagels)
Kimley-Horn Info Session
Engage with Kimley-Horn reps and learn more about the company's mission and the work they do.
McNeil Director Candidate Seminars
The two finalists for the McNeil Director position will be presenting seminars on January 28 and February 2
Mines for Recovery & Awareness: Kickoff Meeting Today!
Join MFRA this afternoon for a peer-led recovery group open to all students! (4-5 pm in the Student Wellness Center)
Research Experience for Undergraduates Application Feedback
The Emerging Scholars Seminar Series offers seminars on topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers at Mines.
RSVP for the Funding Study Abroad Info Sessions!
Interested in study abroad, but not sure about funding? Learn about study abroad scholarships and grants in these sessions!
Sigma Nu Games Night
Come play Board Games in Berthoud 243 from 6-8PM on Monday! Learn about Sigma Nu and the Brothers of the chapter!
Singing Valentines - Tabling Starting Wednesday!
Want to embarrass a friend, send a gift to your partner, or surprise your favorite professor? Buy a Singing Valentine!!
Spring Evening with Executives presented by IEEE@Mines
Join IEEE@Mines on February 4 for networking, appetizers and drinks with company executives after Day 2 of Career Days!
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Essential Workplace Conversations - Sign Up!
Learn techniques to initiate and navigate difficult conversations.
How to Give an Elevator Pitch Workshop TODAY!
Gain tips for building an effective elevator pitch and get practice before Career Days!
IT Workshop: How to Migrate your files to the Cloud
IT has an upcoming workshop which will cover migrating your files to the cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Prep with Reps is NEXT WEEK!
Practice speaking with employers, get a free professional photo, print your Career Days badges early, and more!
Week 2 of Career Days Workshop Series is THIS WEEK!
Check out the Career Center & VIP’s series of workshops this week to prepare you for Career Days!
Club Meetings
Coding the E-Day's Fireworks Show in Finale 3D
Come help code the E-Days fireworks show for this year! Food will be provided and all are welcome!
Come learn about ventilation and gas rules with Mine Rescue
Open to all majors!
Get Creative With Creative Writing Club On Tuesday!
The Mines Creative Writing Club is meeting tomorrow in Stratton 102. Join us for workshopping or fun writing exercises.
Academic Lectures
ME Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Min Wang, LANL
"Particle-Fluid-Particle Stress: an Important New Physics for Disperse Multiphase Flows"
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 1/29 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Scott Nelson, Rolls Royce - Wide Gap Brazing: Innovative Metallurgy Extending the Life of High Temperature Components
Physics colloquium, 1/27/26, 4:00pm, CTLM 102
Emily Gibson, Univ of Colordo-Denver, "Studying Neural Circuits in the Brain Using Photonics"
Quantum Engineering Seminar
1/28, Valentina Lee Capan, Wakefield Acceleration and Radiation Generation research group at CU Boulder
Athletics and Rec Sports
Club Ice Hockey Vs ASU 1/30 & 1/31 at Apex Ice Arena
Mines Club Ice Hockey will take on Arizona State University this Friday and Saturday at Apex Ice Arena at 9:15 Pm and 8:00 PM
Sign up for a Kayak Roll Clinic!
Master the basics of white-water kayak rolling in the SRC pool! The first clinic of the semester is on 1/31 at 2:45pm.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Important Deadlines
Scholarship opportunity for undergraduates!
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation will offer two scholarships ($15,000 each) for the 2026-2027 academic year
Campus Announcements
Dinner For Home Wednesday 28th!
No need to cook Wednesday! Use the link below to order a delicious Dinner from Home for you and your family!
Free Nutrition Consults!
Sit down with our resident nutritionist to discuss your unique needs and challenges to help you achieve your wellness goals
Personal Training Sale Extended through Friday Jan 30th
Use code "Spring20" for 20% off all personal training packages!
Stalking on College Campuses: What You Need to Know
Stalking isn’t just creepy- it’s dangerous, and most victims know their stalker. Know the signs, stay aware, and stay safe.
The ProtoFund Is Accepting Applications for Spring 2026!
Want up to $500 in funding and design support for your student-led project? Apply for The ProtoFund today! Due February 1!
Campus Events
1/28 FREE LUNCH!! Graduate Workshop: Design Your Brand
Learn to present your authentic self while highlighting strengths, values, and professional goals.
Audition Tomorrow for A Cappella @ Mines!
Do you enjoy singing & want to join a group? Audition for A Cappella @ Mines on Saturday, 1/24, in Brown W210 from 9am - 1pm!
Catholic Sunday Mass
Join us for a Catholic Mass this Sunday at 8pm in Berthoud 241! Jesus wants to see you! Confessions are available at 7:30.
MEP Spring '26 Industry Mixer - Monday, February 2
Join us from 3p-5p at the Marquez Hall, Atrium. Connect and engage with industry professionals.
Mines Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony
Save the date and nominate for the Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony! DEADLINE 1/23/26!
MONDAY: Can God be proven by logic alone? 7pm McNeil #313
Philosopher Dr. Darrell Dooyema will be discussing the fascinating Ontological Argument. All are welcome; bring questions!
SAIL Annual Leadership Summit on Sat. 2/7 - Register Now!
Free headshot, breakfast and padfolio for attendees! Register by February 1st
Sigma Nu Poker Tournament
In Berthoud 243 from 6-8PM on Friday. Come compete against other students to win the Champion's Chip! Texas Hold 'Em
Stress Busters Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 4pm
Learn proven ways to reduce your level of stress and make your life more manageable
Study Abroad in Cyprus Info Session
Spend your summer on the Mediterranean! Join us on 1/27 12-1 pm for our virtual Info session on study abroad in Cyprus.
Tucks for Bucks and Baked Goods 1/20 and 1/22
Mines Cheer is selling baked goods and will be doing back tucks from 11-3 on Maple Plaza to raise money for nationals!
Welcome Back Ball: The Disco Ball!
Join us for a Disco themed night of dancing, lessons, food, and lots of fun! Saturday Jan 24th, 5-9pm @ CoorsTek atrium.
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Apply to be a SUMMET Mentor!
Join the Summer Mines Engineering and Training (SUMMET) program team!
Apply to be a SUMMET teaching intern!
Join the Summer Mines Engineering and Training (SUMMET) teaching team!
Career Days Practice Lab – Drop-in TODAY!
Join career advisors and campus partners for personalized practice and advice for Career Days!
Everyday AI: Using NotebookLM for Productivity (Virtual)
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity.
IT Workshop: How to Migrate your files to the Cloud
IT has an upcoming workshop which will cover migrating your files to the cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Kickstart: Dialogue Facilitation Workshop
This opportunity is for ALL members of the Mines community including students, faculty AND staff.
Club Meetings
AI/ML Club: ACTUALLY USEFUL Vibe Coding, Built from 0 to 100
Come to East 250 on 1/28 to learn how to use Gemini-CLI to make mobile apps, games, websites, and to become a Linux expert!!!
ASCE Meeting Friday 1/23 at 12PM - Petroleum Hall
Come learn more about ASCE and Martin & Martin. Food will be served.
Get Creative With Creative Writing next Tuesday!
Whether you’re a beginner or a published author, Creative Writing Club has something for you. Come visit us next Tuesday!
Mines for Recovery & Awareness: Kickoff Meeting on Monday!
Join MFRA on Monday Jan 26th for a peer-led recovery group open to all students! (4-5 pm)
Mines Lego Club Weekly Meetings
Join Mines Lego Club this Friday in McNeil 313 to continue working in our new project teams and build with Lego!!!
Mines Martial Arts Meeting
We will be learning martial arts and self-defense. 1/23, 6:30 pm Isaac Room of the Student Center
Pizza Party and Trivia with TEA!
Learn about teaching, eat Woody's pizza, and win Legos or plushies on 1/29 in Berthoud 243 at 5 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Academic Lectures
TPED's Circuit's Workshop
Come learn the basics of circuits as part of TPED's REC lecture series to help students with projects!
Research Announcements
Earn $15 to interact with an LLM!
Participate in a research study to help us build better AI teammates for future space missions!
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Employee and Benefits News
Annual W-2 Tax Return Document for 2025 Now Available
Paper W-2s were mailed last week and are available now via ADP W-2 Online Services.
Important Deadlines
Zambia Study Abroad, Summer 2026 | Info Session on Jan. 23
Discover how you can study abroad in Zambia! Application Deadline: March 1
Campus Announcements
Back in the day, what did campus look like? Find out here!
The Mines History Archive has campus maps from the 1900's, 1950's, and even 5 years ago! Will you be surprised?
Free Resume Printing at BlasterPrint Stations
Print your resume for free through 2/2 at any BlasterPrint station
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
Learn how to protect yourself online, recognize warning signs, and support others. Together, we can create a safer campus.
JOIN CSM CUBESAT PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Join leadership and learn the skills necessary to build spacecraft!
Kick off the Semester by joining a Group Fitness Class!
Anything from Handstands to Hydro HIIT the SRC has it. Look to the Newsletter for the schedule! Free for students!
Study Abroad in Costa Rica – Spring Break Adventure!
Register now to spend Spring Break in Costa Rica – 8 Days of Culture, Adventure & Learning! Everyone is welcome!
Campus Events
Distilling Research: Stories from Mines' 3MT Winners
Mines' 3MT winners Daniel Philippus and Rena Zhu to give lecture on distilling research for broad audience appeal
Kimley-Horn Info Session
Engage with Kimley-Horn reps and learn more about the company's mission and the work they do.
MLT's Picasso at the Lapin Agile Auditions
Come audition for Picasso at the Lapin Agile! Auditions are 1/22 and 1/23 from 6-9pm! Signup with the link provided!
Nexus Poster Session
The Mines-NLR Nexus Seed Project Poster session is today!
Sip of McBride TONIGHT!
Come enjoy a warm drink and discover what it means to be a part of the McBride Honors Program!
Spring Evening with Executives presented by IEEE@Mines
Join IEEE@Mines on February 4 for networking, appetizers and drinks with company executives after Day 2 of Career Days!
The MACA Book Club will Read "He Who Drowned the World"
by Shelley Parker-Chan
TODAY Coping with Homesickness Life Hack at 4pm
Come to this Life Hack to learn what homesickness looks like, feel validated in your experience, and gain skills to manage it
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Designing Accessible Presentations for Virtual Audiences
Learn how to create inclusive, accessible presentations using practical, easy-to-apply techniques.
Everyday AI: Using Google Gemini for Efficiency (Virtual)
Learn how to apply Google Gemini to everyday tasks and boost your productivity.
MediaSpace Training: Managing and Sharing Video at Mines
Get started with MediaSpace, Mines’ platform for managing and sharing video content.
Club Meetings
AI/ML Club: ACTUALLY USEFUL Vibe Coding, Built from 0 to 100
Come to East 250 on 1/28 to learn how to use Gemini-CLI to make mobile apps, games, websites, and to become a Linux expert!!!
Cross Impact Bible Study
Who is Jesus? Our Bible study aims to answer this question, exploring Old and New Testament references to Christ.
First MRC meeting Tues Feb 3 BE 106 6-8pm
First MRC Meeting of the semester! Painting and jewelry Making using minerals in collab with art club! Free Pizza.
Mines Plastic Model Club Meeting 23 January 1ST OF SEMESTER!
Come to BB269 23 Jan @5PM to learn and build plastic models! We will be going over goals for the semester and building kits!
Tailscale CEO Tech Talk
Join Mines ACM for a tech talk from the CEO of Tailscale!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Ice Climbing Trips
No experience required! ORC trips teach the basics of ice climbing while you explore amazing frozen Colorado terrain.
Sign up for a Kayak Roll Clinic!
Master the basics of white-water kayak rolling in the SRC pool! The first clinic of the semester is on 1/31 at 2:45pm.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Closures and Outages
Ore Cart Shuttle Service
Tungsten Stop Closure, 1/21
Important Deadlines
Be sure to submit your student travel forms for 2025 by 1/30
If you had Mines/grant overnight student travel in 2025, it must be reported as part of Federal Clery Act regulations.
Campus Announcements
Capture Every Moment: Explore Our Camera Collection!
Borrow high-quality cameras from our library and capture your best moments! Perfect for projects, trips, and fun memories.
Career Center Drop-In Advising: Adjusted Hours 1/22/26
Drop-in advising in the Career Center will start at 2:30pm.
Food Truck Outside of the Green Center!
Head over to 15th Street outside of Green Center and grab a bite from the food truck every Tuesday through Thursday!
NASA Senior Design Volunteer Testing Interest Form Now Open
Join Blasternauts as a test volunteer for our Senior Design NASA Micro-g NExT project
Campus Events
Audition for A Cappella @ Mines!
Do you enjoy singing & want to join a group? Audition for A Cappella @ Mines on Saturday, 1/24, in Brown W210 from 9am - 1pm!
Mines Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony
Save the date and nominate for the Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony! DEADLINE 1/23/26!
Quantum Lunch
Quantum Lunch is a weekly gathering where we come together to enjoy lunch and engage with academic presentations.
Research Experience for Undergraduates Application Feedback
The Emerging Scholars Seminar Series offers seminars on topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers at Mines.
ROTC at Mines: Cadet Life, Leadership, and Careers Today
Take an inside look at cadet life at Mines and the leadership paths graduates pursue beyond campus.
SAIL Annual Leadership Summit 2/7/26 - Register Now!
Free headshot, breakfast and padfolio for attendees! Register by February 1st.
Skill Building Series: Anxiety Toolbox Starting Jan 22nd
This 3-session psycho-educational series will focus on helping students understand and manage symptoms of anxiety.
The ProtoFund Info Session: Today at 11:30AM. Free snacks!
Learn how you can get design support and up to $500 to build your prototype for your student-led project.
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Designing Accessible Presentations for Virtual Audiences
Learn how to create inclusive, accessible presentations using practical, easy-to-apply techniques.
Everyday AI: Using NotebookLM for Productivity (Virtual)
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity.
Kickstart: Dialogue Facilitation Workshop
This opportunity is for ALL members of the Mines community including students, faculty AND staff.
Rapid Resume Reviews TODAY 1/21!
Drop-in TODAY to get your resume reviewed and badge printed for Career Days!
Teach@Mines Noyce Classroom Experience Award
Register for SCED262/562 to be eligible to earn $500 while exploring K-12 teaching!
Club Meetings
ASCE Meeting Friday 1/23 at 12PM - Petroleum Hall
Come learn more about ASCE and Martin & Martin. Food will be served.
Board games, snacks, & more at ISPE’s meeting this Thursday!
ISPE has its first meeting of the semester this Thursday at 5pm in MQ 322. We will be playing board games, snacks provided!
Garlic Bread with the Mines Culinary Club
The Gastronauts Culinary Club will be making garlic bread at 5:00 Wednesday Jan 21st at the Spruce 1st floor kitchen.
Mines Lego Club Weekly Meetings
Join Mines Lego Club this Friday in McNeil 313 to continue working in our new project teams and build with Lego!!!
Oaks Christian Fellowship + Bible Study
Come fellowship with us in Friedhoff Hall at 7pm and then break into Bible study groups going over Psalm 1!
SASA General Meeting - Board Game Night THIS THURSDAY
Join SASA for our first general meeting of the semester as we play board games and talk about the exciting year ahead!
Academic Lectures
CBE Seminar Series - Dr. Jeffery Gray from John Hopkins Univ
On Jan 23rd Dr. Gray will present their talk titled "Artificial Intelligence Tools for Protein Engineering"
CEE Lecture Seminar series: Prof. Cara Phillips
On Jan. 23rd Prof. Cara Phillips will present their talk titled "The gravity fighters: A career in structural engineering"
Mining Seminar Series: Tinzar Htun, PhD Candidate
Topic: Governance of Non-Regulatory Mining Agreements: Insights from the Good Neighbor Agreement in Montana
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 1/22 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Michael Lanagan, Pennsylvania State University - Dielectric Properties Across the Spectrum: Fundamentals to Applications
NSE Seminar, David Clark, Los Alamos, Wed. 1/21, 4 pm HH 202
Applications of ligand K-edge XAS to study covalency of 5f and 6d orbitals in actinide metal-ligand bonding
Quantum Engineering Seminar
1/21, Taylor Wagner, Technergetics
Athletics and Rec Sports
Mines Athletics Marketing Survey!
Sign up for a chance to win a $50.00 Atomic Cowboy Gift Card!
Mines Club Ice Hockey Vs. Northern Arizona 1/24 @ 8:00 PM
Mines Club Ice Hockey returns to play this Saturday against Northern Arizona University. 8:00 PM at Apex Ice Arena
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Employee and Benefits News
Annual W-2 Tax Return Document for 2025 Now Available
Paper W-2s were mailed last week and are available now via ADP W-2 Online Services.
Supervisor Workshop Expectations and Documentation - Sign up
Clear expectations and consistent documentation are the foundation of effective supervision.
Important Deadlines
FY27 University Fees and Charges Reminder
Fee owners should submit their recommended rates for the 2026-27 academic year by Monday, February 2nd
Campus Announcements
Free Resume Printing at BlasterPrint Stations
Print your resume for free through 2/2 at any BlasterPrint station
Judges Needed for 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Call for faculty/staff/grad students to judge undergrad researchers' posters at the research symposium. 1.5 hour commitment.
Looking for textbooks? Try the Library!
Want to save money on textbooks? Search the library catalog.
Student Registration for Undergrad Research Symposium Open!
Undergraduate researchers must register by March 29th to present a poster or oral session in the annual research symposium
Study Abroad in Costa Rica – Spring Break Adventure!
Register now to spend Spring Break in Costa Rica – 8 Days of Culture, Adventure & Learning! Everyone is welcome!
Volunteer at the Spring 2026 Career Days!
Career Days are February 3-4. Volunteers are still needed at Career Days and prep events. Your help is much appreciated!
Campus Events
Adulting is hard!
Come find common ground and get real about stressors, life’s changes, and learn new skills throughout your journey at Mines.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - TODAY
Join us to celebrate the federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Innov8x Energy Challenge -Today 4pm, Green Center 224
Take on the Challenge of powering the future at the Innov8x Energy Challenge with ConcoPhillips. $10K Prize Pot.
Kiewit Scholars Program Info Session and Mixer
Are you interested in applying for the Kiewit Scholarship? Learn more at our upcoming info session/mixer!
Spring Evening with Executives presented by IEEE@Mines
Join IEEE@Mines on February 4 for networking, appetizers and drinks with company executives after Day 2 of Career Days!
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Grad Advantage Workshop: What Employers Look For – Today!
Calling all Grad Students – Learn how to stand out in the job search!
Job opportunity for students! Join the DiggerDial Team!
Want a fun part-time job with purpose? Join DiggerDial to connect with alumni, share campus stories, and make an impact!
Week 1 of Career Days Workshop Series is THIS WEEK!
Check out the Career Center & VIP’s series of workshops this week to prepare you for Career Days!
Club Meetings
Mines Without Borders meeting tonight!
MWB will meet for a regular work meeting from 6-7:15pm tonight in McNeil 214.
Athletics and Rec Sports
IM Pickleball Tournament - Sunday, 1/25
Don't miss out on one of the first chances to win the Spring IM Champ shirt!
Interested in Joining the Mines Club Triathlon Team
Open to athletes of all levels. Train, race, and build lifelong friendships with the Mines Triathlon Team!
Kayak Pool Clinics this Semester
Come learn some basics or practice your kayak roll and get ready for the spring run off! Jan 30 and Feb 14, are the next ones
Monday, January 19, 2026
Important Deadlines
Zambia Study Abroad, Summer 2026 | Info Session on Jan. 23
Discover how you can study abroad in Zambia! Application Deadline: March 1
Campus Announcements
Chunch Tuesday Menu - all are welcome
Come enjoy fellowship and a free meal at Calvary Church
Campus Events
2/3 Minute to Win It Challenge with Heavy Construct Industry
Play 1-minute games with heavy construction professionals. Great networking! Free dinner! WIN PRIZES!! Feb 3 from 5-7pm
Audition for A Cappella @ Mines!
Do you enjoy singing & want to join a group? Audition for A Cappella @ Mines on Saturday, 1/24, in Brown W210 from 9am - 1pm!
Coping with Homesickness Life Hack January 22 at 4pm
Come to this Life Hack to learn what homesickness looks like, feel validated in your experience, and gain skills to manage it
LGBTQ+MCA x oSTEM Morning Mixer 1/21 from 9-10:30am
Join us in the Library Boettcher Room to catch up with colleagues and make new connections over coffee & light refreshments
Limitless Leaders Presents Xyla Foxlin
Award-winning engineer and YouTube creator Xyla Foxlin brings creativity, courage, and advocacy to STEM.
Mines Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony
Save the date and nominate for the Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony! DEADLINE 1/23/26!
Sip of McBride: Come Learn About the McBride Honors Program
Come enjoy a warm drink and discover what it means to be a part of the McBride Honors Program!
Skill Building Series: Engineering College Success
STARTING JAN 26: This 3-session series provides students with practical tools for improving executive functioning in college
Teaching, Learning, & Assessment (TLA) Conference
Call for Proposals! Trefny Center announces Apr. 9 TLA Conference. Share your TLA innovations with campus. Learn more & apply
TRANSLATE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTO CAREER SUCCESS
The Emerging Scholars Seminar Series offers seminars on topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers at Mines.
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Designing Accessible Presentations for Virtual Audiences
Learn how to create inclusive, accessible presentations using practical, easy-to-apply techniques.
Everyday AI: Using NotebookLM for Productivity (Virtual)
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity.
Firefly Autism Training for Faculty and Staff
Join us for a three-part series on working with neurodiverse students. Learn more and RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 21.
IT Training: Canvas Accessibility Scanner Workshop
Learn how to use the Canvas Accessibility Scanner, review the dashboard, accessibility guide, and alternative file formats.
Club Meetings
Anime Club Movie (With Pizza) - 1/21 - Whisper of the Heart
For this Anime Club meeting, we are watching Whisper of the Heart. Pizza will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
Graduate Christian Fellowship - Mon 1/19 at 6 pm, McNeil 215
Graduate Students: Join us for a delicious home-cooked meal, a time of fellowship, and a Bible study in 1 Corinthians!
IC NEWS Wednesdays 3-6pm in Spruce Treehouse! Free food!
Come by Spruce Treehouse for a No Expectations Weekly Social! Feel free to drop in and leave anytime to hang out, study, etc
Academic Lectures
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 1/22 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Michael Lanagan, Pennsylvania State University - Dielectric Properties Across the Spectrum: Fundamentals to Applications
Physics colloquium, 1/20/26, 4:00pm, CTLM 102
Raymond Simmons, NIST, "Harnessing Parametric Interactions for Superconducting Quantum Systems"
Athletics and Rec Sports
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Learn to Save a Life! Attend a Suicide Prevention Training
RSVP in OreConnect for suicide prevention trainings taking place throughout spring semester. First ones are 2/9 and 2/24!
