Daily Blast
Monday, May 18, 2026
| Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
The aid office will be closed on 5/19 for a departmental meeting. We'll reopen with our summer hours on Wednesday |
Campus internet disruptions are expected this Saturday, May 23, between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. |
The front desk of the SAIL office will be closed every Friday in the summer |
| Campus Announcements |
Let the Library’s 100s of hiking maps guide your way. Find new trails. Check out maps from the Map Room at the Library. |
Need food on the go? Order a sack lunch online by 1 PM for same-day pickup at Mines Market! |
ENROLL BY 6/15: INVITATION TO COMPLETE YOUR MAIN C+S REQ NOW, IN A FUN, FLEXIBLE COURSE! SCI-FI + FILM + ART + ARCHITECTURE |
| Campus Events |
We're joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping people have more good days, together. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Learn how to apply Google Gemini to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot for everyday tasks to boost your productivity. |
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Learn how to use the Canvas Accessibility Scanner, review the dashboard, accessibility guide, and alternative file formats. |
Get started with MediaSpace, Mines’ platform for managing and sharing video content. |
| Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Labriola InnoHub shops and Makerspace will be closed from 5/14 - 5/31, except for Physics Field Session. Will reopen on, 6/1. |
Congratulations Grads! We are excited to help celebrate all of your accomplishments! |
| Important Deadlines |
Support student success! Consider applying for CSM 101 and/or CSM 202 for the fall semester! |
This is the final day to request to keep a physical phone, fax, or external number before the end of the day. |
| Campus Announcements |
Faculty members are a critical resource for students charting their career paths. Congrats, Christian! |
Starting Monday, May 18 the Health Center will close at 4:30pm daily. |
The Library has a Wall Street Journal subscription. Click to register for an account. Access as wsj.com or via their apps. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Learn five easy steps to make your digital materials accessible and improve experiences for all. |
Learn how to organize, store, and collaborate on files using the cloud tools available at Mines. |
Two-day Mental Health First Aid training to recognize and support those facing mental health or substance use challenges. |
Join MHA for a virtual wellness event featuring chair yoga, journaling, and habit-building tips to support your mental health |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
SAIL will be closed all-day! Please email SAIL@mines.edu with any questions |
| Important Deadlines |
If you're graduating this spring, there are a few things to do to ensure you don’t lose your data and files when you leave. |
| Campus Announcements |
As you finish grading, if you have concerns of academic misconduct, contact Community Standards for more info on next steps |
WELCOME TO HASS 410 IN JULY! A COOL, FLEXIBLE WAY TO SPEED YOUR WAY TO GRADUATION! ENROLLMENT CLOSES JUNE 15! |
With the Library’s HeinOnline subscription access the LGBTQ+ Rights database by clicking here! See other databases too. |
Students can now officially update their major to the new B.S. Quantum Systems Engineering! Click for important details. |
Have questions about copyright? The Library has you covered with workshops, consultations, or email at Scholcomm@mines.edu |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
The SRC and Motion Lab will be closed Thursday - Sunday (May 14th-17th) for Commencement. |
Use code: "summer20" to get 20% off any personal training package this summer! Runs from May 11th to May 29th! |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Your friendly neighborhood financial aid office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, May 18-19, for departmental meetings |
The hours of operation for the IT Service Desk in CTLM 156 have updated to 8am-6pm today through the summer. |
Tuesday, May 19th - Friday, May 22nd, one lane of 19th and around to Elm St. will be closed. See link for details |
Congratulations Grads! We will be closed Friday to help celebrate all of your accomplishments! |
| Important Deadlines |
Support student success! Consider applying for CSM 101 and/or CSM 202 for the fall semester! |
Complete the First Destination Survey about your plans after graduation, including requesting job search help |
If you're graduating this spring, there are a few things to do to ensure you don’t lose your data and files when you leave. |
| Campus Announcements |
Are you the first in your family, other than siblings to attend college? |
Check out the Library’s Diversity Collection. Have a suggestion? Let us know! library.mines.edu/suggest-a-purchase |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Two-day Mental Health First Aid training to recognize and support those facing mental health or substance use challenges. |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
The Student Rec Center Pool will be closed for maintenance the week of May 18th. |
Student Rec Center - Evening Open Swim 6-8 PM has been canceled on Wednesday, May 13th. |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
19th St between Elm and Illinois will be closed May 26 - July 3. Detour shown in link below. |
Book & Brew will have limited hours during finals |
SAIL will be closed all-day! |
| Campus Announcements |
Thank you for supporting Dinner for Home! The program will return with service in early September. |
INVITATION TO COMPLETE YOUR 400 C+S REQ IN AN EFFICIENT, PLEASURABLE COURSE! WELCOME TO HASS 410 (SUMMER TWO)! |
Access to books, journals, maps, conference papers, etc. focused on geological and earth sciences from your Mines Library! |
Nuclear weapons are reshaping global politics. Learn the science, treaties, and technologies that keep—or break—the peace. |
| Campus Events |
Join us in Labriola 5/7-5/12 for free caffeine and studying. |
The Mines Foundation - you’ve heard the name . . . but what really happens behind the scenes? |
Payne Institute hybrid seminar with U.S. Energy Information Administration's Tristan Abbey, lunch provided |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
Use code: "summer20" to get 20% off any personal training package this summer! Runs from May 11th to May 29th! |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Update about a temporary service change affecting the Silver Route |
| Employee and Benefits News |
The Annual Performance Review process for AY 25-26 for University and Classified Staff has begun! |
| Important Deadlines |
Support student success! Consider applying for CSM 101 and/or CSM 202 for the fall semester! |
If you're graduating this spring, there are a few things to do to ensure you don’t lose your data and files when you leave. |
Make meaningful contributions to the culture of learning at Mines in ’26-27. Earn $2-3K. Learn more and apply by May 15. |
| Campus Announcements |
Buy a 2nd Year and Beyond Choice Meal Plan May 1st – Aug 1st & get $50 bonus Munch Money! |
Are you the first in your family, other than siblings to attend college? |
Meal plans will be offline May 16th - 31st. View updated dining hours and payment details below. |
Lose an electron? Gotta keep an ion it. Also, keep an eye on up-to-date chemistry research via SciFinder. |
Fill out this brief survey regarding student experiences with Okta and MFA at Mines! Any and all feedback appreciated. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Two-day Mental Health First Aid training to recognize and support those facing mental health or substance use challenges. |
Join us to learn from local professionals, employers & alums who represent diverse STEM paths. Free appetizers and drinks! |
Join MHA for a virtual wellness event featuring chair yoga, journaling, and habit-building tips to support your mental health |
| Club Meetings |
Graduate Students: Join us for a home-cooked meal, a time of fellowship, and a Bible study in 1 Corinthians 15:35-58! |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
June 1-4 (half day) & July 13-16 (all day). Open to 1st-8th Grade Girls. Email to RSVP & claim your $100 off discount! |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Career Center closed Monday, May 11 2026. |
| Important Deadlines |
You have until Friday, May 15, to request to keep a physical phone, fax, or external number. |
| Campus Announcements |
Are you graduating in May or December of 2026? Stop by the Plaza to pick up your Prospector Yearbook! |
Using GenAI without permission to complete course work, is considered academic misconduct. |
Use the Library's “Book a Librarian” for in-person or virtual consultations to discuss information needs, get advice, & more. |
| Campus Events |
We're joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping people have more good days, together. |
Payne Institute hybrid seminar with U.S. Energy Information Administration's Tristan Abbey, lunch provided |
Join us in Labriola 5/7-5/12 for free caffeine and studying. |
Take a "Pause for Paws" from 11am - 2pm in the Library. (Finn the cat will join us from 11-12:30.) |
Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15. |
| Club Meetings |
Come stop by Lego Club one final time on 5/8 from 6-8 pm in McNeil 313 to take apart our builds and sort the leftover pieces! |
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Book & Brew will have adjusted hours starting Friday 5/8 |
Build & Brew will be closed during normal hours starting Friday 5/8. |
The InnoHub will have reduced hours for Finals Week - May 7 to May 13. Will close on May 14 - May 31. |
| Important Deadlines |
Submit a request by May 15 to keep any shared space or lab phones and phone numbers. |
Final grades for the Spring 2026 semester are due Monday, May 18 by 4:30 p.m. |
If you're graduating this spring, there are a few things to do to ensure you don’t lose your data and files when you leave. |
| Campus Announcements |
Are you a senior graduating in May or December 2026? Come pick up your Prospector Yearbook! |
Chem Store (CSDF) is closed this Thursday May 7th and will reopen on Friday May 8th |
Support student success! Consider applying for CSM 101 and/or CSM 202 for the fall semester! |
Check out the Prospector Yearbooks on the Mines Repository from the library. 1913-2000 are available by clicking here! |
Check out the All Access NASA+ collection for free on Kanopy to learn about the Artemis II mission and more! |
Sign up for a usability study of our library website! Complete tasks with eye tracking glasses and receive a free drink card. |
How did the U.S. go from dominating nuclear fuel production to depending on other countries to keep its reactors running? |
From sunscreen to condoms, Blaster Boxes have you covered. Order your free box today! |
Open SOFC Position |
| Campus Events |
Need help studying for finals? Get tips on Calc, CS, Chem, DiffEq, Lin Alg, Physics, Circuits, Statics, etc. FREE Lunch too! |
Join ODAC for bagels, coffee, tea, and orange juice on dead day! Come study, craft, relax, and more before finals! |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Mines Alum & Employer Sarah Chase presents tips & training for addressing conflict in the workplace and beyond. Free lunch!! |
Prepare for internships with OGS/ISSS, and learn about new summer Micro-internship opportunities (ten $1000 stipends!) |
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Learn how to use the Canvas Accessibility Scanner, review the dashboard, accessibility guide, and alternative file formats. |
| Club Meetings |
We'll be hanging out and offering a study space with chill music and snacks |
| Academic Lectures |
This talk is addressed to those interested in efficient analog and mixed signal design with advanced thin-film transistors |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
Due to finals week some group fitness classes will be canceled |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Important Deadlines |
Don't miss out! The deadline for the Thesis Writers Retreat is extended to 5/13. Limited seating available. Register today! |
Submit a request form now to keep an external phone number, fax number or desk phone. |
| Campus Announcements |
See what the CIC has accomplished in the last year! |
Are you the first in your family, other than siblings to attend college? |
Meal plans will be offline May 16th - 31st. View updated dining hours and payment details below. |
Statista provides data on business, society, tech and education via market reports, trade publications, journals, and more. |
Mines Library allows you to submit journal articles and other items to the Mines Repository using our submission guide. |
| Campus Events |
Thursday May 7 Alderson 230 from 12-2pm, graduate students will be available for you to bring any chemistry questions |
Free breakfast and lunch from local businesses in the SAIL Office on 5/6 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm! |
Join us in the Periodic Table in the Student Center on Monday, May 11th from 7:30 PM –10:30 PM |
We're joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping people have more good days, together. |
Come by on Thursday May 7th from 9-4pm in Brown 269 and donate Lego, which will go towards building competitions in the Fall! |
Join IEEE & WEE for a celebration of the class of 2026! Refreshments will be served~ |
The oSTEM National Conference is in Albuquerque, NM, October 22nd-24th. oSTEM@Mines will be sending a small group of students |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Two-day Mental Health First Aid training to recognize and support those facing mental health or substance use challenges. |
Scholarships available for Mines graduate students (MS, PhD) for Energy Summer School in Austria June 1-7 2026 |
Make meaningful contributions to the culture of learning at Mines in ’26-27. Earn $2-3K. Learn more and apply by May 15. |
| Club Meetings |
Come stop by Lego Club one final time on 5/8 from 6-8 pm in McNeil 313 to take apart our builds and sort the leftover pieces! |
| Every Oredigger |
Dropboxes with postcards are located in the Library, Green Center, and Student Center. Drop it in the box to be delivered! |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
The InnoHub will be closed on Wednesday, 5/6, from 1-3PM for a staff event. Reduced hours starting Thursday, 5/7, 10 - 4PM. |
| Important Deadlines |
If you're graduating this spring, there are a few things to do to ensure you don’t lose your data and files when you leave. |
| Campus Announcements |
Support student success! Consider applying for CSM 101 and/or CSM 202 for the fall semester! |
No food trucks Tues/Wed this week. Join us Thursday, May 7 from 11AM–2PM for Mile High City Sliders! |
Destress with therapy dogs (and cat) on Friday from 11am - 2pm in the Library. (Finn the cat will join us from 11-12:30.) |
Still needing a HASS 300-level course? HASS 326 is open to all students - no prior music ability required. Summer II M/W |
TACKLE YOUR MAIN C+S REQUIREMENT NOW! SCIENCE FICTION + GEOGRAPHY + FILM ACROSS EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AND CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS |
Now you can create assignments with citations, allow annotations on PDF's, import citations & more! Click to learn more! |
COMPLETE YOUR MAIN C+S REQ NOW IN A PLEASURABLE, FLEXIBLE COURSE! SCIENCE FICTION + FILM + ART +ARCHITECTURE |
| Campus Events |
Come to Friedhoff Hall Wednesday evening to hear music from Mines chamber ensembles. Free and open to the public! 6pm-7:30pm |
Join IEEE & WEE for a celebration of the class of 2026! Refreshments will be served~ |
The Mines Foundation - you’ve heard the name . . . but what really happens behind the scenes? |
Come see the knives made by students in the Green Center Lobby from 1-3:30 pm on Wednesday, May 6th! |
Join ODAC for bagels, coffee, tea, and orange juice on dead day! Come study, craft, relax, and more before finals! |
Join MAC for our last MAC Game Night where we will be doing Twilight vs Heated Rivalry Trivia! Acai bowls and prizes! |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Learn how to use the Canvas Accessibility Scanner, review the dashboard, accessibility guide, and alternative file formats. |
| Club Meetings |
Anime Club meets at 6:30 PM in AH 151 every Wednesday. This meeting, we are watching whatever our officers want! |
| Every Oredigger |
Join us on May 18-19 from 8am-12pm, and learn how to identify and support someone who is struggling. Register via OreConnect! |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Important Deadlines |
Submit a request by May 15 to keep any shared space or lab phones and phone numbers. |
Incomplete (INC) grade requests for Spring 2026 and grade resolutions for Spring 2025 are due soon. |
Termination Date For Student Health Insurance Plan Enrollees |
| Campus Announcements |
Financial Aid invites you to apply for scholarships for 2026-2027 in the scholarship portal. Click the link to learn more! |
No need to cook Wednesday! Use the link below to order a delicious Dinner for Home for you and your family! |
| Campus Events |
We're joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping people have more good days, together. |
Join IEEE & WEE for a celebration of the class of 2026! Refreshments will be served~ |
No agenda, just vibes! Show up as you are, stay as long as you like! Join us on 5/5 from 1-2pm in the Avery Room - SC |
Join Mines Lego Club on May 4th, 6-8:30 PM in McNeil 213 to build and compete for STAR WARS Lego Prizes!!! |
Join us in Labriola 5/7-5/12 for free caffeine and studying. The first 200 people on Thursday get a free stuff a plush! |
The ProtoFund Showcase kicks off at 3:30 PM. Labriola Atrium. See what 11 teams have built! Free snacks – come anytime! |
| Club Meetings |
Join us as we hear from two Mines students on Mon, 4th May from 1700 to 1900 in Labriola 202 (free pizza and soda!) |
Graduate Students: Join us for a home-cooked meal, a time of fellowship, and a Bible study 1 Corinthians 15! |
Come by Spruce Treehouse for a No Expectations Weekly Social! Feel free to drop in and leave anytime to hang out, study, etc |
| Research Announcements |
RSVP for Tuesday’s panel: Learn from past CAREER awardees as they share tips, strategies, and lessons for a strong proposal. |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Silver Route- The Quarry |
| Employee and Benefits News |
Update to FMLA 12 Month Measurement Period: |
| Important Deadlines |
Submit a request form now to keep an external phone number, fax number or desk phone. |
| Campus Announcements |
Buy a 2nd Year and Beyond Choice meal plan May 1st – Aug 1st & get $50 bonus Munch Money |
Stop by the library and grab a few--they're all yours to read, craft, or decorate your bookshelves! |
| Campus Events |
Moving out in May? Donate clothing, shoes, housewares, electronics, etc. |
Destress before finals in Spruce! Plushies and pizza provided. In the Spruce Treehouse today. |
Curious what it's like to do a farmstay? Join us for an overnight trip to Somewhere in La Mancha Farm in Fort Collins! |
SWiC invites you to our final breakfast with the chemistry seminar speaker at 8am Friday May 1 in Coolbaugh 137 |
TODAY! Join us for a Bob Ross Paint Night in MZ 126 at 5pm! Supplies Provided! |
Join MAC for our last MAC Game Night where we will be doing Twilight vs Heated Rivalry Trivia! Acai bowls and prizes! |
Please sign up for this unique opportunity to help greet, size, and brand our graduating seniors' hats. |
Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Join MHA for a virtual wellness event featuring chair yoga, journaling, and habit-building tips to support your mental health |
| Club Meetings |
We are looking to fill the position of Treasurer for the next AY. Please follow the link to learn more and apply! |
Join us as we hear from two Mines students on Mon, 4th May from 1700 to 1900 in Labriola 202 (free pizza and soda!) |
Beau Selman of Mines SQE will talk about quantum retrodiction, weak measurement, and general cool things about quantum! |
| Academic Lectures |
Hear from Klaus Pacheco Hague, Isabel Casasbuenas Cabezas, & Adi Muslin as they present their dissertations. |
| Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Update about a temporary service change affecting the Silver Route |
| Important Deadlines |
To keep an external phone number, fax number, or physical desk phone, you must submit a request form by May 15. |
| Campus Announcements |
These students placed at the top of scoring in the Undergrad Research Symposium for their poster and oral presentations |
We are collecting donations to assemble hygiene kits for unhoused individuals in our community. M-F 8a-8p at MEP House. |
Create mountains, form valleys, and make it “rain” in the Augmented Reality (AR) sandbox in the Map Room at the Library. |
Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes research mentors who support undergrads in enriching research experiences |
TACKLE YOUR MAIN C+S REQUIREMENT NOW! SCIENCE FICTION + GEOGRAPHY + FILM ACROSS EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AND CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS |
Sunday 10am-12am; Monday-Thursday 7am-12am; Friday 7am-6pm; Saturday 10am-6pm |
| Campus Events |
Help the museum spread a love of rocks to participants in the JeffCo Public Library summer reading program! |
Celebration of Mines will be on August 28th from 5PM-7PM on the North IM Field and D-lot |
Join IEEE & WEE for a celebration of the class of 2026! Refreshments will be served~ |
See 11 teams unveil their prototypes! Monday, May 4, 3:30–5:30PM at Labriola Atrium. Drop in anytime—refreshments on us! |
Come celebrate and our graduating students and the end of the year with oSTEM! |
Join Mines Lego Club on May 4th, 6-8:30 PM in McNeil 213 to build and compete for STAR WARS Lego Prizes!!! |
Your own Colorado School of Mines Philharmonic Orchestra is performing on campus this Sunday at 2:00pm (Free Admission) |
Come see the knives made by students in the Green Center Lobby from 1-3:30 pm on Wednesday, May 6th! |
Join us in Labriola 5/7-5/12 for free caffeine and studying. The first 200 people on Thursday get a free stuff a plush! |
Join us for a free home-cooked meal in Maple Hall kitchen; all you need to do is bring a bowl! |
Help send of our graduating seniors by volunteering at Senior BBQ and Reverse M Climb. Spots are open for staff and students. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
A great opportunity for research groups to build teamwork, gain experience and help bring science to kids! |
| Club Meetings |
Come learn more about ASCE and vote/participate in elections for next year's officers. Food will be served. |
Join us for our annual FREE pint glass laser engraving night! Come hang out, learn about technology, and get a free keepsake! |
The Mines Autonomous Racing Club is making a computer driven race kart to join and WIN Purdue's Autonomous racing League |
