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Monday, June 5, 2023
Closures and Outages
CASA closed June 6th
CASA will be closed Tuesday June 6th
Financial Aid Office Closed June 12-13
The financial aid office will be closed Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13.
Employee and Benefits News
Have you submitted your Leave Calendar lately?
All leave calendars should be approved prior to June 30th
Workday Bootcamp: Looking Ahead and Catching Up
Click for a preview of upcoming Workday trainings, plus instructions on how to watch previous training recordings
Workday Bootcamp: Procurement & Grants training is here!
These trainings are meant for fund managers, department managers, department admins, faculty & employees who manage grants.
Dates and Deadlines
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay
Academic Faculty who prefer to receive their pay over 12 months instead of 10 must complete a “Deferred Pay Agreement Form”
FY23 Year End Deposits
Departmental deposits are due by 4pm on June 29th for FY23. No transactions will be processed on June 30th
Student Account Adjustments Due June 19th
All FY23 student account adjustments must be submitted by June 19th
Student Employee Summer Pay Deductions – TIAA & Medicare
Beginning with the June 15, 2023 paycheck, students will notice deductions for TIAA and Medicare
Workday and Legacy Systems
In preparation for Workday go-live, here are some important dates to highlight for some of the most used legacy system.
Campus Announcements
Call for Speakers! | Global Energy Future Innovation Forum
Faculty/Students doing Energy Future research will prepare an 8-10 minute TED-style talk for 11/2/23. Click to learn more!
Have questions about field session's writing assignments?
The Writing Center is open Mon-Thu 9am-5pm for both in-person and online appointments and Sun-Thu evenings 6-9pm online
In Case You Missed It: May 2023 DI&A Digest is Linked Below
Topics Include: Strong Response rate for Campus Climate Survey, Year-long retention project nears completion, etc.
LGBTQ+ Rights Database is now available FREE of charge!
With the Library’s HeinOnline subscription access the LGBTQ+ Rights database by clicking here! See other databases too.
Make $15 and help research in cognitive load!
Participate in a MIRRORLab with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card.
Opportunity: Provide Girls Job Shadow Experience, July 24-25
World Denver invites you to provide a two day job shadow opportunity for girls from Africa and the United States
Reminder-Last Day to Order Chemicals June 16th
Last Day to Order Chemicals for fiscal year end is June 16th
Reminder-New Campus Furniture Reuse Group in Teams
Don't forget to check the campus furniture reuse group in Teams this summer
SIF Upgrades Multiple Core Capabilities
The SIF invites you to check out our recent upgrades that can help support your research
Campus Events / Meetings
41st International Energy Workshop - June 13-15
CSM-Payne Institute and NREL present the leading conference for the international energy analysis community - register today
Join Mines Community Alliances for lunch 6/13 – RSVP Now!
Current and prospective MCA members are gathering together to socialize over lunch on Tuesday, June 13
Register for next week’s Graduate Writing Group on June 15th
Grab some coffee and work on your fellowship, thesis, conference paper or any type of project at the Writing Center.
Sign Up For a Table at the Celebration of Mines!
Click the link to grab a table for your department, club, or program at the celebration of Mines on August 25th!
Suicide Prevention Workshop July 24-25th
The ASIST Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop is for people who want to feel more competent in helping to prevent suicide.
Special Activities
Earn $15 to work with a robot on sorting and assembly tasks
In this experiment, you will follow a robot's instructions to complete a series of sorting and assembly tasks.
Get into the Oredigger spirit with Mine Club Sports!
Meet director John Howard and find out how you can support and celebrate the team spirit at Mines.
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Pride Month Zoom Backgrounds
Happy Pride Month, Orediggers! Download celebratory Zoom Backgrounds here to use during the month of June.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Employee and Benefits News
Employee Tuition Waiver or Dependent Tuition Reduction
Review the submission deadlines if you intend to utilize the Employee Tuition Waiver or Dependent Tuition Reduction benefit
Have you submitted your Leave Calendar lately?
All leave calendars should be approved prior to June 30th
Student Employees - TIAA & Medicare deductions
Students registered for less than the required amount of credits will have deductions withheld from their Summer paychecks
Workday Bootcamp: Budget training is here!
Do you currently manage unrestricted budgets in Banner? This week’s training is for you.
Workday Bootcamp: Looking Ahead and Catching Up
Click for a preview of upcoming Workday trainings, plus instructions on how to watch completed training recordings
Dates and Deadlines
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay
Academic Faculty who prefer to receive their pay over 12 months instead of 10 must complete a “Deferred Pay Agreement Form”
Fiscal Year End 2023 Close schedule is available now!
Review the closing memo with important deadlines for this upcoming fiscal year end close!
Campus Announcements
Construction Engineering degree coming this fall!
Mines is building something great - A ConEng degree program is under construction for Fall 2023
Make $15 and help research in cognitive load!
Participate in a MIRRORLab with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card.
Mines Counseling Center is open all summer long!
Schedule a phone consult or follow up appt M-F 8:30a-4:30p, or attend our drop-in virtual office hour M&TH from 11:30a-12:30p
Campus Events / Meetings
41st International Energy Workshop - June 13-15
CSM-Payne Institute and NREL present the leading conference for the international energy analysis community - register today
CSM/Vitalant Blood Drive *one day only* Wednesday, June 28
Be a part of something bigger than yourself ~ Wed June 28 10am to 2:30pm ~ rooms D&E in Student Center. See link for details.
Special Activities
$15 Amazon giftcard for interacting with robots!
In this study, you'll work with robots on a task then answer questions. The study is ~1 hr & pays a $15 Amazon giftcard!
Earn $15 to work with a robot on sorting and assembly tasks
In this experiment, you will follow a robot's instructions to complete a series of sorting and assembly tasks.
Get into the Oredigger spirit with Mine Club Sports!
Meet director John Howard and find out how you can support and celebrate the team spirit at Mines.
Athletics
SRC Closed on Memorial Day
The SRC will be closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day. The building will open at 6 am on Tuesday, May 30th.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Closures and Outages
CASA closed from 11am-5pm on 5/23
On May 23rd from 11am - 5pm CASA will be closed. Please email CASA@mines.edu for assitance.
Employee and Benefits News
Get Paid to Mentor High School Students this Summer
TRIO Upward Bound is hiring Program Assistants to help mentor high school students for a Summer STEM program. Apply Now!
Workday Bootcamp: Foundational Data Model (FDM) & Expenses
Missed training last week? No worries! Two Expenses sessions this week, plus FDM Office Hours
Campus Announcements
Looking for textbooks? Try the Library!
Wanting to save money on textbooks? Search the library catalog.
Make $15 and help research in Cognitive load!
Parcitipate in a MIRRORLab study by interacting with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card!
New Teaching Features for Course Readings in Canvas!
Now you can create assignments with citations, allow annotations on PDF's, import citations & more! Click to learn more!
The Writing Center is open all summer long!
Make an appointment to meet with a writing consultant, in-person and online M-TH (9-5pm); evenings online SU-TH (6pm-9pm)
Campus Events / Meetings
FREE Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics (CCAC) Conference
Free ceramics conference on Mines Campus! Abstract deadline June 14th - Oral talks and posters accepted!
Join Mines Community Alliances for lunch 6/13 – RSVP Now!
Current and prospective MCA members are gathering together to socialize over lunch on Tuesday, June 13
NEW SUMMER VIRTUAL, DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS
Join us as our office hours have shifted but will still be available during the summertime!
Register to host an event during Family & Friends Weekend!
Looking to connect with Orediggers and their support systems? Join us October 27th-28th!
Sign Up For a Table at the Celebration of Mines!
Click the link to grab a table for your department, club, or program at the celebration of Mines on August 25th!
Sign Up For the M-Climb Today!
Click the Link and sign up for the M-climb on August 18th!
Webinar - Prioritizing Sustainability - 5/24
Payne Institute presents a discussion on the ACR Methodology - Methane Emissions Reductions through Orphan Well Plugging
Special Activities
Earn $15 to play with a robot to build a fan & school supply
Come play with a humanoid robot to build a small fan and assort school supplies! Click to sign up! Less than 30m is needed.
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Athletics
ORC Climbing, Mt Biking and River Surfing trips this Summer!
Come learn and try your hand at multi-pitch rock climbing, river surfing, and/or mountain biking!
Monday, May 15, 2023
Closures and Outages
Network Maintenance: This Saturday, May 20th
ITS will complete scheduled Maintenance Saturday, May 20th, from 6:00 AM-9:00 AM. Plan for potential service disruptions.
Employee and Benefits News
Teaching this summer?
Click the link to access some neuro-inclusive language that you may paste (or adapt) in your syllabus or Canvas site.
Workday Bootcamp: Foundational Data Model (FDM) & Expenses
This week’s Workday training topics are the Foundational Data Model (FDM) & Expenses. Click to see the schedule and details.
Dates and Deadlines
Last Call for NHV first summer session
If you need to take NHV (or have an advisee who does) it is being offered both summer sessions.
Campus Announcements
Book & Brew is open for the summer!
Book & Brew will be OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30-2:30, CLOSED Saturdays and Sundays
Classroom Improvement Committee Updates
In the last year the CIC has worked to address your concerns and navigate the challenges you have brought to our attention.
Congrats Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium Winners!
Congratulations to the 2023 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners!
Make $15 and help research in cognitive load
Parcitipate in a MIRRORLab study by interacting with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card!
New Mines Wireless Network
Please connect to the "Mines" wireless network today! CSMwireless will go away on May 20th.
The Writing Center Resumes Regular Hours This Week!
In-person & online appointments available—get a head start on your personal statement, class essay, cover letter, or thesis.
Campus Events / Meetings
Latinx MCA Book Club Changes
The Latinx Book Club is making some exciting changes!
Suicide Prevention Training
The ASIST Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop is for people who want to feel more competent in helping to prevent suicide.
Special Activities
Environmental Leadership Lab (ELL) Application Open!
Are you interested in a free camping experience with people who care about the environment?
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Athletics
Student Rec Center Closed on Friday, May 19th.
The Student Rec Center will be closed Friday, May 19th for maintenance; the Motion Lab will be open 6am-8pm.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Closures and Outages
Financial Aid closed Friday 5/12
The financial aid office will be closed this Friday, May 12. We will reopen Monday, May 15 at 8am
Rec Gym Closure Monday, 5/15
Rec Gym Closure Monday, 5/15
Employee and Benefits News
Don't forget: Workday training has begun!
Workday Bootcamp is underway! Complete your first week of training with Basic Navigation and Employee Self-Service.
Campus Announcements
2023-24 Scholarship Application is Open!
Financial Aid invites you to apply for scholarships for 2023-24 in the scholarship portal. Click the link to learn more!
Kanopy: An expertly curated collection of essential videos!
The Library provides streaming videos covering a wide range of courses & provides a diverse collection of films! Click here!
Special Activities
Earn $15 to play with a robot to build a fan & school supply
Come play with a humanoid robot to build a small fan and assort school supplies! Click to sign up! Less than 30m is needed.
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Happy Commencement! Congrats to our newest graduates and to everyone else, we'll see you this fall! Love, Every Oredigger
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Campus Announcements
2023 Administrative Faculty Award Winners
Join the Admin Faculty Council (AFC) in congratulating this year's award winners: Kathleen Feighny and Dr. Megan Sanders
Colorado Engineering Council Silver Medal Awards
Announcing the finalists and winner of the Silver Medal Award!
Special Activities
Environmental Leadership Lab (ELL) Application Open!
Are you interested in a free camping experience with people who care about the environment?
Free Monthly STEAM Club for kids in Golden!
Check out the URL to join! June's Event: "Seesaw with a heehaw," "Gallop with a goat," and "Snuggle with a snake!"
Volunteer in Research Study: Sit-to-Walk Across the Lifespan
By volunteering as a research participant, you will help improve rehabilitation protocols in a single 3 hr session.
Volunteer in Research Study: Sit-to-Walk Across the Lifespan
By volunteering as a research participant, you will help improve rehabilitation protocols in a single 3 hr session.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Closures and Outages
Campus Living Office Closed
The "CLO" will be closed on Friday, May 12
SAIL Office Closed Friday (5/12)
The SAIL office will be closed this Friday (5/12)
SAIL Office Closed Friday 5/12
The SAIL Office will be closed 5/12 for Commencement
Campus Announcements
New Mines Wireless Network
Please connect to the "Mines" wireless network today! CSMwireless will go away on May 20th.
SAIL Desk Closed May 11 1-3:30 and All Day May 12.
SAIL Desk Closed May 11 1-3:30 and All Day May 12 for commencement.
Student Center Lost and Found Items
Stop by the front desk of the Student Center to see if we have any items you may have lost throughout the year.
Campus Events / Meetings
Midweek Meet and Eat
Stop by for a midweek lunch every Wednesday from 12pm-1pm. Bring your lunch and enjoy coffee provided by the Senate.
Academic Lectures / Courses
CMI Webinar today at Noon - Great Plains Venture Partners
Learn about technology commercialization within private entities with Art DeGroat and Mark Niederhaus
Special Activities
Earn $15 to play with a robot to build a fan & school supply
Come play with a humanoid robot to build a small fan and assort school supplies! Click to sign up! Less than 30m is needed.
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
On the last day of finals, Every Oredigger gave to me: These adorable interspecies best friends. You've got this, Orediggers!
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Athletics
See the Summer Group Fitness Schedule!!
Class start the week of May 15th
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Employee and Benefits News
Workday Bootcamp: Basic Navigation and Self-Service
Workday training has begun! Learn the basics this week, when and where it’s convenient for you.
Campus Announcements
Make $15 and help research in cognitive load!
Parcitipate in a MIRRORLab study by interacting with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card!
Our chemistry puns Argon, but new ORA procedures are here!
Beginning May 1st, ORA has adopted new proposal procedures including the introduction of proposal document deadlines.
Campus Events / Meetings
Graduate Students Only!
Free snacks! Join us for the Next Level Graduate Support Group
Special Activities
Environmental Leadership Lab (ELL) Application Open!
Are you interested in a free camping experience with people who care about the environment?
Make $15 By Helping Robots Use Gestures!
Help watch a robot use hands to gesture to objects. Earn a $15 Amazon gift card for participating!
May 18 Lunch Bunch: To Infinity and Beyond!
Join us for updates and insights into Mines' Space Resources and Aerospace programs.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Closures and Outages
Blaster Design Factory Closed for the Semester
The Blaster Design Factory in Brown Hall is closed for the semester. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
The Blastercard Office will be closed Friday, May 12, 2023
The Blastercard Office will be closed Friday, May 12th due to Commencement.
Employee and Benefits News
Workday Bootcamp is here: Be ready to hit the ground running
This week’s topic is Basic Navigation and Employee Self-Service. Click here to watch the instructor-led video training.
Campus Announcements
Apply now: Foundations of Course Design (July 2023)
Are you developing or redesigning a course? Foundations of Course Design can help you create a plan for your course!
Writing Center Appointments Available This Week
Consultants available online or in-person this week. Jump start summer writing projects or finish final spring assignments.
Campus Events / Meetings
Graduating? Share your accomplishments with your network!
Stop by the Career Center TODAY from 11am-1pm to get your picture taken!
Academic Lectures / Courses
2022-2023 Nuclear Reactor Design Presentation
The 22-23 Nuclear Reactor Design class will be presenting their design for a nuclear reactor to provide lunar surface power.
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Sound ON for a "Just Like Heaven" + adorable pup finals study break. Brought to you by Every Oredigger
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Athletics
SRC and Motion Lab Commencement Hours
SRC Hours: Thurs., May 11th 6am-2pm; Friday-Sun, May 12th-14th CLOSED; Monday, May 15th: 6am-8pm; Motion Lab CLOSED May 11-18
Summer Empowered by Iron Registration is OPEN!
Class runs T/Th 12-12:50 in the Motion Lab. Click the link to register and see all the details. Active membership required
Friday, May 5, 2023
Campus Announcements
Let’s taco bout the arrival of ORA’s new proposal procedures
Beginning May 1st, ORA has adopted new proposal procedures with extra notification time required for upcoming proposals.
Make $15 and help research in Cgnitive load!
Parcitipate in a MIRRORLab study by interacting with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card!
Pause for Paws is TODAY!
Need a break from studying for finals? Visit the Boettcher Room in the library to pet therapy dogs from 11-2pm.
The Writing Center will be open Finals Week
Consultants available online or in-person next week. Jump start summer writing projects or finish final spring assignments
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Try Square Breathing
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Friday-Try square breathing to get through the stressful moments: https://you.mines.edu/article/91
Campus Events / Meetings
Faculty Fuel-Up
Come for coffee and donuts every Monday from 8am-9am in the Boettcher Room!
Graduating? Share your accomplishments with your network!
Stop by the Career Center on Monday from 11am-1pm to get your picture taken!
Yoga for Immunity : Simha Kriya | Saturday 9am, Ballroom - D
A unqiue practice offered for boosting Immunity (research backed: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2020.0536 )
Special Activities
Earn $15 to play with a robot to build a fan & school supply
Come play with a humanoid robot to build a small fan and assort school supplies! Click to sign up! Less than 30m is needed.
Environmental Leadership Lab (ELL) Application Open!
Are you interested in a free camping experience with people who care about the environment?
FREE concert from Jefferson Symphony — Sunday, May 7
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra performs a live concert at the Green Center. FREE for music lovers!
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Stress Less Week Day 5: Cruising into finals like a great white shark. You got this! Brought to you by Every Oredigger
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Yoga for Immunity : Simha Kriya | Saturday 9am, Ballroom - D
A unqiue practice offered for boosting Immunity (research backed: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2020.0536 )
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Campus Announcements
Career Center May Newsletter
Updated summer hours, job search programming for graduating students, and more!
Reverse M-Climb TODAY!
Attention graduating students! The Reverse M-Climb will be happening TODAY (May 4th, 2023) from 9am-3pm
The Writing Center will be open Finals Week
Consultants available online or in-person next week. Jump start summer writing projects or finish final spring assignments.
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Get Sleep During Finals
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Thursday - Set a goal for the number of hours you will sleep each night throughout exam week.
Campus Events / Meetings
Review Day Destress TODAY - desserts for all!
Join SWE in McNeil 213 from 2:00 - 4:00 today for a spa day with self care and dessert! No membership required
Rocketry Crash Course
Come on down to MZ 322 on Thursday, May 4th at 5 pm to learn about rocketry and celebrate the end of the semester!
Academic Lectures / Courses
Qubit Control from Quantum Machines
Quantum Engineering Graduate Seminar, Dr. Berk Kovos, Quantum Machines
Special Activities
Volunteer in Research Study: Sit-to-Walk Across the Lifespan
By volunteering as a research participant, you will help improve rehabilitation protocols in a single 3 hr session.
Volunteer in Research Study: Sit-to-Walk Across the Lifespan
By volunteering as a research participant, you will help improve rehabilitation protocols in a single 3 hr session.
Faculty Research Opportunities
UNDERSTANDING JUSTICE40 in DOE Grant Proposals Workshop
Join us for a virtual informative workshop where we'll dissect the terms and requirements related to the Justice40 Initiative
Athletics
Finals Week Group Fitness
The last day to attend a group fitness class this semester is Wednesday, May 10th. Click to see the finals week schedule.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Closures and Outages
Outdoor Recreation Center Closed 5/4
The Mines ORC is closed this Thursday, 5/4 for review day!
SAIL Office Closed Thursday 5/4 at Noon
The SAIL Office will be closed Thursday 5/4 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Campus Announcements
Applications for oSTEM Nationals are open
If you're interested in attending the oSTEM National Conference in Anaheim this November, applications are now open for it.
Make $15 and help research in cognitive load!
Parcitipate in a MIRRORLab study by interacting with a 2d testbed, you will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card!
Reverse M-Climb 05/04!
Attention graduating students! The Reverse M-Climb will be happening on Review Day (May 4th, 2023) from 9am-3pm
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Download an app to manage stress
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Wednesday - find and download an app to help manage stress at https://you.mines.edu/article/3987
Campus Events / Meetings
Applications for SASE Nationals are open
If you're interested in attending the SASE National Conference in Atlanta, GA in October, now's the time to apply.
Last Circle K meeting of the semester!
Join us at 6pm this Thursday in Berthoud 206 to play some card games and destress before finals start!
MTGN 333 Bladesmithing Showcase
Come see the knives made by students in the Coorstek Atrium from 1-4pm on Wednesday 5/3!
Pause for Paws
Need a break from studying for finals? Visit the Boettcher Room to pet therapy dogs Friday, May 5th from 11-2pm.
REMINDER: Drop-in to Office Hours and Speak with a Clinican!
Drop in on zoom for a personalized consultation with a counselor from the Counseling Center.
Shooting Sports Club 5/4 Shoot
Open to all with an understanding of firearm safety, all equipment including firearms are provided. Click link for more info.
The Navigators Nav Night Wed 5/3 7:00-8:30PM BBW280
Join the Navigators for our last weekly meeting of the semester! We will be sending off our seniors and enjoying fellowship!
You're invited to attend the annual Moonlight Breakfast!
Join us at Mines Market on Thursday, May 4th, from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm to prepare for finals!
Academic Lectures / Courses
CMI Webinar | Wednesday, May 10, at Noon
Great Plains Partners Venture Group: A Primer in Technology Commercialization within Private Entities
New HASS 400-level for Fall: Natural Resources Law & Policy
Registration is open for HASS 498F: Natural Resources Law & Policy. The class meets in-person T/Th 2-2:15 during Fall 2023.
Project Engineering - Summer Online 3-hr Course
Is Project Management in your career plan? CEEN402 is a multi-discipline practical course that introduces the skills.
Registration is open for the Payne Scholars Program-join us!
Join the Payne Institute for the Fall 2023 Payne Scholars Program class (1 Credit) - internship potential for the summer 2024
Special Activities
Earn $15 to help design robots for better collaboration!
Come work with a Pepper robot to construct two simple tasks! Help MIRRORLab evaluate the robot. Click to sign up!
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Stress Less Week Day 3: Did you know exercise can actually help improve concentration? Brought to you by Every Oredigger
May 18 Lunch Bunch: To Infinity and Beyond!
Join us for updates and insights into Mines' Space Resources and Aerospace programs.
Play games with a robot and get a $15 Amazon gift card!
In this 1 hour experiment, you play resource management games with a robot and earn $15!
Faculty Research Opportunities
Survey on Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) in Student Life
All students can earn a chance to win $25 by taking a quick survey on generative AI to inform upcoming policies at Mines.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Employee and Benefits News
Get Workday ready: Training begins next week!
The first week of Workday Bootcamp will cover Basic Navigation and Employee Self-Service. Click for more details.
SUMMET Resident Mentor
We are looking for passionate, engaging, and all-around awesome mentors for SUMMET 2023. Housing and meals provided!!!
Dates and Deadlines
Ikon Pass Discount - SENIORS APPLY NOW!
Are you a graduating senior? Apply for your discounted Ikon Pass TODAY before it's too late!
Campus Announcements
Can you find the "Tongue of Starvation" or "Finger of Fate"?
Use your detective skills to find these real places on topographic maps in the Map Room! Win a 50-100-yr-old topo of CO!
Geophysics Spring 2023 Newsletter!
Check out the Geophysics Spring Newsletter to learn about and stay updated with the department
LAST CHUNCH OF THE (school) YEAR. SUMMER THEMED
don't miss your LAST opportunity to get some delicious Chunch this semester. THE THEME IS SUMMER FUN
Make a Writing Center appointment for end-of-semester papers
The Writing Center is open M-F 9am-5pm for both in-person and online appointments; Su-Th 6pm-9pm for online consultations.
What is Peer Listening? Tell us what you think.
We would like to hear if you would utilize this service and what you want this service to look like!
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Search "Tackle Test Taking"
YOU@Mines Daily Challenge: Tuesday - search “Tackle Test Taking” at https://you.mines.edu/
Campus Events / Meetings
American Chemical Society End of Year Potluck
Enjoy some food and board games with the American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Chapter this Wednesday at 4:30!
FH@M Pantry Picnic! Chevront Commons / Blaster's Basket 12pm
Come enjoy free lunch and learn something about campus food security courtesy of Fighting Hunger at Mines! Today at 12pm
Graduate Students Only!
Free snacks! Join us for the Next Level Graduate Support Group
Hey Graduating Students! We want to celebrate you!
Stop by the Student Center Atrium TODAY from 11am-1pm!
May 3rd Meeting of the Board of Student Media
The Board of Student Media will hold the last meeting of the academic year on Wednesday, May 3rd at Noon over Zoom.
Pantry Picnic! FreEeEeEe fOOD! Chevront Commons 12-2pm :)
FH@M is hosting an end of the year pantry picnic in Chevront Commons TODAY from 12-2pm. Salsas La Huacha and Namaste Kitchen
Resonance Music Jam Session
Resonance Music club will be hosting a jam session. Bring an insturment and enjoy some good music!
Review Day Destress - desserts for all!
Join SWE in McNeil 213 from 2:00 - 4:00 on Thursday, May 4th for a spa day with self care and dessert! No membership required
Stress Less with The Orbeez Experience!!
Come join us on Maple Plaza May 2 from 12-1pm to have some fun with Orbeez
SWE Wednesday Lunch Meeting
Join the Society of Women Engineers on Wednesday at 12:00 PM in Friedhoff Hall in Green Center for lunch.
Yoga for Peace (ExamWeek Edition) | Saturday 9am, Ballroom-D
Learn 5 min yoga practice to calm your nerves and be better prepared the FINALS
Academic Lectures / Courses
Fall 2023 - Individual Music Instruction
LIMU 189 Individual Instruction - offering private instruction on a variety of musical instruments in Fall 2023
Special Activities
Bio 2: Groovin' Geeks Dance Video
The CBEN 120 (Bio 2) class made a video to show off their amazing dance moves.
Make $15 By Helping Robots Use Gestures!
Help watch a robot use hands to gesture to objects. Earn a $15 Amazon gift card for participating!
Volunteer in Research Study: Sit-to-Walk Across the Lifespan
By volunteering as a research participant, you will help improve rehabilitation protocols in a single 3 hr session.
Volunteer in Research Study: Sit-to-Walk Across the Lifespan
By volunteering as a research participant, you will help improve rehabilitation protocols in a single 3 hr session.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Dates and Deadlines
2023-24 Scholarship Application is Open!
Financial Aid invites you to apply for scholarships for 2023-24 in the scholarship portal. Click the link to learn more!
Call for Candidacy - Faculty Senate
Senate will have five vacancies for three year terms in the 2023/24 AY. Letters of intent are due by 5pm on May 1, 2023.
Final Grading for Spring 2023 Available
Final grading is available for Spring 2023 through May 15th, 2023 at 4:30pm.
Campus Announcements
Like Scavenger Hunts? This one is about maps, and it's FREE!
Unwind by visiting the Library's 1st floor to win a 100 yr old topographic map of CO! Can you find the hidden clues?
Teach@Mines Licensure Party
Celebrate the approval from both the CDE and CDHE authorizing Colorado School of Mines as a Teacher Education Agency!
Campus Events / Meetings
Baby goats on Kafadar today from 1-3!
Come to Kafadar today, May 1st from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and hang out with baby goats before finals!
