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Monday, July 14, 2025
Closures and Outages
Career Center remote only July 18 and 21
Career Center staff will be available via email and Teams Friday, July 18 and Monday, July 21 to accommodate carpet cleaning.
Student Life office will be Closed on July 16th
The office of Student Life will be closed on July16th
Workday Outage Monday, July 14, 5-6 p.m
Workday will be unavailable Monday, July 14 from 5-6 p.m. MDT for changes during the Fiscal Year Close process.
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.
Campus Announcements
Keep on track with summer writing projects @theWritingCenter
Make an appointment to meet with a writing consultant in-person and online M-TH 9am-5pm; evenings online SU-TH 6-9pm
Submit your proposal for Cornerstone Design Fall projects!
Submit project proposals for Cornerstone Design ASAP for Fall 2025 consideration.
VOYAGE ACROSS AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN THIS FALL! HASS 411
INTERESTED IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND MUSIC ACROSS AFRICA AND THE AMERICAS?
Campus Events
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Upcoming workshops cover migrating your files to OneDrive and Teams, as well as MediaSpace video content management.
Critical Minerals Markets Webinar - July 23, 2025
Payne Institute webinar - the state of critical minerals markets & implications for policy making for development
Join the 2026 Leadership Summit Planning Committee
SAIL is seeking volunteers to support our two subcommittees, Logistics and Programming, for the 2026 Leadership Summit.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Want to improve your technical interviewing?
Register for the CodePath program and build skills for job and internship interviews
FYI
Explore teaching and earn CAS 400-lvl credit this Fall
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify as CAS 400-lvl electives! Check out Science, CS, or Math Practices
Research Announcements
AI/ML with Google Cloud: Lunch & Learn 8/5 + Workshop 8/12
Join Mines Research Computing & Google Cloud for an AI/ML virtual Lunch & Learn (Aug 5) and in-person workshop (Aug 12)!
Every Oredigger
Be a part of the Every Oredigger Initiative
Every Oredigger is looking for individuals that want to help plan well-being events for the campus community this year.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Closures and Outages
Mines Library DELAYED OPENING Friday, 7/11. Open at 10am
Due to electrical work, your Mines Library will open at 10am on Friday, July 11th. Click here for all our hours.
Employee and Benefits News
How Medicare Parts & Prices Fit Into Retirement
Join us for a seminar put on by Corebridge Financial about the different types of Medicare health insurance.
Important Deadlines
Become a Future Energy Scholar today! Apply by 7/15/25
There's an exciting opportunity to join the second cohort of Future Energy Scholars!
Become a Future Energy Scholar today! Apply by 7/15/25
There's an exciting opportunity to join the second cohort of Future Energy Scholars!
Labs - Chemical Ordering resumes today, July 7th!
Reminder - Chemical Ordering resumes today!
Campus Announcements
BlasterCard Replacement Charge Begins August 1st
Starting August 1st, 2025, there will be a $30 replacement fee for lost or misplaced BlasterCards.
Evening Writing Support: Online 6–9 PM, Sun-Thurs
Need writing support after hours? Make an appointment to meet with a consultant online; evenings Sun through Thurs, 6-9 PM
Free Meals Available
lunch on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30-1:00 and Dinner on Sunday from 5:30-6:30
Campus Events
Free snacks at Grad Group- Are you PhD and needing support?
Grad Students Only! Drop-in on Tuesday July 8th at 3:30 pm to connect with other Mines Graduate Students
Lunch and learn hosted by NI Wed. July 9th 11:00a.m. BB W250
Free lunch and learn hosted by NI. Up-skill your knowledge before the school year starts in Brown W250
Lunch Bunch returns August 14 with Coach Bob Stitt
Join us for a season preview with returning Head Football Coach, Bob Stitt.
Thursday 7/10: Join the Graduate Writing Group, 9am-12pm
Make summer progress in a relaxed, focused space. The Writing Center hosts grad writers with snacks and support.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Mines IT Service Desk is Hiring for Fall 2025
Mines IT Service Desk Seeks Hardworking Students to Expand Their Technical Expertise and Customer Service Skillset
Operation: Internship
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: land your dream internship
FYI
Explore teaching and earn CAS 400-lvl credit
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify as CAS 400-lvl electives! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices this Fall
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
Research Announcements
Earn 10$ to interact with a robot!
Be part of an important research study to help us build better robots!
Federal Funding Trends & Budget Update Webinar - July 11
M&Q presents, FY26 federal funding trends, priorities, recommendations for aligning your research with upcoming opportunities
Monday, June 30, 2025
Closures and Outages
Bursar's Office Closure for In-Person Services
Bursar's Office Closure for In-Person Services July 11, 2025
Mines Library will be CLOSED on Sundays from July 6- Aug 10
Click here to view our full hours. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday Aug 17th from 10am-6pm.
Ore Cart closure
Friday, 7/4
Oredigger Outfitters Closed for 4th of July
Oredigger Outfitters will be closed 7/4 for 4th of July
Registrar's Office Walk-in Hours - Unavailable July 2 and 3.
The Registrar's office will be closed for walk-in services on July 2 and 3 due to scheduled office maintenance.
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.
Hiring Excellence Training
Get ready for the next academic year!
Campus Announcements
Global Education will join the Division of Student Life
Effective July 1, the Office of Global Education will join the Division of Student Life.
In remembrance: Leslie Olsen (1947-2025)
A celebration of life for the former director of International Student and Scholar Services is planned for July 12 in Golden.
VOYAGE ACROSS AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN THIS FALL! HASS 411
INTERESTED IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, CONFLICT STUDIES, FILM AND MUSIC ACROSS AFRICA AND THE AMERICAS?
Campus Events
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Upcoming workshops cover migrating your files to OneDrive and Teams, as well as MediaSpace video content management.
Join the 2026 Leadership Summit Planning Committee
SAIL is seeking volunteers to support our two subcommittees, Logistics and Programming, for the 2026 Leadership Summit.
FYI
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
Athletics and Rec Sports
ORC Summer Trips; Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, SUP
Join the ORC on summer trips. These are all beginner friendly. Included are guides, gear, and transportation. Only $15!
Monday, June 23, 2025
Closures and Outages
BlasterCard Office Closed Wednesday, June 25th
Our office will be closed Wednesday, June 25th and will reopen at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 26th.
Student Health Center Closure
The Student Health Center will be closed Wednesday, June 25th.
Employee and Benefits News
How Medicare Parts & Prices Fit Into Retirement
Join us for a seminar put on by Corebridge Financial about the different types of Medicare health insurance.
Student Employee Pay Deductions for Summer - TIAA & Medicare
TIAA & Medicare will be deducted from earnings of students not registered for summer courses.
Important Deadlines
Become a Future Energy Scholar today! Apply by 7/15/25
There's an exciting opportunity to join the second cohort of Future Energy Scholars!
Departmental Deposit Deadline for FY25
Departmental deposits are due by 4pm on June 27th for FY25.
Campus Announcements
Free Meals
Join us for lunch Tu/Th and Dinner on Sundays
Oredigger Outfitters Department Custom Orders
Departments can now place custom orders through Oredigger Outfitters! Click the link or contact the store to order!
Want to make a difference for air quality this summer?
Tips for helping with Ozone Action Days this summer
Campus Events
Blood Drive, Thurs. 6/26/25, 10-2:30pm Ballrooms D&E
Summer blood donations are down, please consider donating
Lunch Bunch returns August 14 with Coach Bob Stitt
Join us for a football season preview with returning Head Coach, Bob Stitt
PMCA Breakfast & Brainstorm on 6/26 from 8:30-10 AM
Come to the CoorsTek Atrium to grab a donut and share your idea/feedback about the Parent Mines Community Alliance!
SAIL & NeST Open House on 6/26 from 10-12 PM
Swing by the new office location for SAIL & NeST on the 2nd floor of the Green Center; grab a snack and check out the space!
Thursday 6/26: Join the Graduate Writing Group, 9am-12pm
Make summer progress in a relaxed, focused space. The Writing Center hosts grad writers with snacks and support.
Research Announcements
Federal Funding Trends & Budget Update Webinar
M&Q presents, FY26 federal funding trends, priorities, recommendations for aligning your research with upcoming opportunities
Athletics and Rec Sports
SRC and Motion Lab 4th of July Weekend Hours
The SRC and Motion Lab will be closed Thursday-Sunday (July 3rd-6th) for the 4th of July weekend.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Closures and Outages
Oredigger Outfitters Closed for Juneteenth
Oredigger Outfitters will be closed 6/19 for Juneteeth
Employee and Benefits News
Banked FLSA Overtime Hours Must Be Used By June 30, 2025
Reminder: All Banked FLSA Overtime Hours must be used but June 30, 2025. Any unused hours will be paid out July 15th.
Corebridge 1:1 Financial Planning Meetings for all employees
Meetings with Corebridge Financial, our MDCP & 403b administrator, to answer questions about financial planning.
HR Performance Management Competencies Training Series
Here's an opportunity to attend training for any competencies you missed!
Spring Work Study Hours Are Now Past Due
Work Study hours that have not been submitted and fully approved will be charged to departments.
Important Deadlines
Final Grades for 1st 6-Week Summer 2025 due MONDAY, JUNE 23
Final grades for the 1st 6-Week Summer 2025 Term are due MONDAY, JUNE 23rd at 4:30 p.m.
Fiscal Year End 2025 Reminder
If you've incurred expenses on behalf of Mines in FY25, ensure all expense reports are completed by fiscal year end (June 30)
Labs - Last day to order chemicals is today, June 16th
Reminder - last day to order chemicals is today, June 16th
Campus Announcements
IT Accessibility Tip: Images need alternative text
Include alternative text to explain images in documents, websites, and emails. AI can help, but always check its work!
JOURNEY ACROSS AFRICA AND THE CARRIBEAN THIS FALL! HASS 411
HASS 411 INVITES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE DIVERSITY OF ARTS AND ENVIRONMENTS ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT AND ATLANTIC OCEAN
Measles Outbreak in Colorado
Additional measles cases have been identified in Colorado these past few weeks
Tips for summer travel by bike
June 25th is Bike to Work Day in Colorado. Here are some tips for summer travel by bike.
Campus Events
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Learn to migrate files and boost productivity with OneDrive and Teams, your modern replacements for Z: and Y: drives.
Academic Lectures
ME Distinguished Seminar - Dr. Huaijin Chen, U of Hawai'i
Vision-centric Robotic Perception for Real-world Productivity
Monday, June 9, 2025
Closures and Outages
Ore Cart closure
In observance of Juneteenth, Ore Cart Shuttle Service will be closed on Thursday, 6/19
Employee and Benefits News
Annual Performance Review Process
The Annual Performance Review process for AY 24-25 for Administrative Faculty and Classified Staff is underway!
HR is offering learning and development opportunities.
These learning opportunities are focused on career growth, critical thinking, communication, and hiring skills.
Student Employee Pay Deductions for Summer - TIAA & Medicare
TIAA & Medicare will be deducted from earnings of students not registered for summer courses.
Important Deadlines
Become a Future Energy Scholar today! Apply by 7/15/25
There's an exciting opportunity to join the second cohort of Future Energy Scholars!
Campus Announcements
FY26 Fees & Charges Packet Available Now
The approved FY26 Fees & Charges Packet is available on the Budget website.
IT Accessibility Tip: Free Software for Accessible Math
Equatio software converts screenshots, handwriting, and LaTeX to accessible math, and is free with a Mines account.
The Writing Center is open all summer long!
Keep on track with summer writing projects; appointments in-person and online M-TH 9am-5pm; evenings online SU-TH 6-9pm
Campus Events
Join a community of grad writers at the Writing Center, 6/12
Grab some coffee and work on your fellowship, thesis, conference paper or any type of project at the Writing Center 9am-12pm
March with oSTEM and the LGBTQ+ MCA at Denver Pride!
Join the student oSTEM chapter and the LGBTQ+ MCA and sign up to march at Denver Pride this year!
Mines Community Alliance end of year Potluck - 6/11/25!
The Mines Community Alliances will be hosting a get together pot-luck June 11th from 11am - 1 pm in the Cheuvront Commons!
Vitalant Blood Drive on Thursday 6/26/25 from 10-2:00pm
Summer donations are down, please consider donating
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Denver CCUS Networking Event @New Terrain Brewery - 6/10
Join Payne Institute's Low Carbon Energy Technologies Program Manager Anna Littlefield for a presentation on CCUS
Interested in attending the oSTEM National Conference?
Our interest form for conference this fall is out now! Fill out by June 15th to be considered to attend with our chapter.
FYI
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
Research Announcements
Earn 10$ to Interact with a robot!
You will be completing a task with a robot for approximately 30 min and earn a $10 Amazon gift card.
Athletics and Rec Sports
ORC Summer Trips; Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, SUP
Join the ORC on summer trips. These are all beginner friendly. Included are guides, gear, and transportation. Only $15!
Monday, June 2, 2025
Closures and Outages
CASA'S PACKING PARTY: Aspen Hall IS CLOSED, WEDNESDAY MAY28
CASA in Aspen Hall will be closed, Wednesday, May28th, in preparation of move to Student Center
Financial aid office closed on Monday, June 2nd
We will reopen for our normal summer walk-in hours of 9am - 4pm on Tuesday the 3rd. See you then!
Human Resources Office Closure
The Human Resources office will be closed Tuesday, June 3rd.
Employee and Benefits News
Banked FLSA Overtime Hours Must Be Used By June 30, 2025
Reminder: All Banked FLSA Overtime Hours must be used but June 30, 2025. Any unused hours will be paid out July 15th.
Corebridge 1:1 Financial Planning Meetings for all employees
Meetings with Corebridge Financial, our MDCP & 403b administrator, to answer questions about financial planning.
HR Performance Management Competencies Training Series
Here's an opportunity to attend training for any competencies you missed!
Student Employee Pay Deductions for Summer - TIAA & Medicare
TIAA & Medicare will be deducted from earnings of students not registered for summer courses.
Important Deadlines
Fiscal Year End 2025 Expense & Invoice Closing Schedule
It’s imperative that all expense reports in Workday are finalized and approved before the period closes.
Labs - Last day to order chemicals is June 16th
Reminder - last day to order chemicals is June 16th
Campus Announcements
IT accessibility tip: Images with text aren’t accessible
Memes and screenshots are great, but they’re not readable by everyone. Find out how to ensure your content reaches all.
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
Measles outbreak in Colorado
Additional measles cases have been identified in Colorado this past week.
Campus Events
ACE Council Summer Lunch - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
All Classified Staff are invited to the Annual ACE Council Summer Lunch
Combined Program Info Sessions - Summer Dates Now Available!
Continue on to a graduate program at Mines and get your master's in as little as 1-year. Sign-up for a 30-min info session.
Geophysics Field Session - Campus Presentation
Come support the Geophysics students as they share their data and experiences gained in the field in Steamboat Springs!
Sign-up to table at Celebration of Mines!
Celebration of Mines will be on August 28th from 5PM-7PM on the North IM Field and D-lot
FYI
CASA is Moving: Aspen Hall will be closed, Monday, June 2
CASA in Aspen Hall will be closed, Monday, June 2 in order to move to Student Center
Research Announcements
Research Computing’s Next Monthly Tech Talk is June 3rd
Join us in McNeil 314 or on Teams on June 3 from 1–2pm for Research Computing’s monthly Tech Talk. All are welcome!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Employee and Benefits News
Banked FLSA Overtime Hours Must Be Used By June 30, 2025
Reminder: All Banked FLSA Overtime Hours must be used but June 30, 2025. Any unused hours will be paid out July 15th.
Corebridge 1:1 Financial Planning Meetings for all employees
Meetings with Corebridge Financial, our MDCP & 403b administrator, to answer questions about financial planning.
Employee and Benefits News Annual Performance Review Process
The Annual Performance Review process for AY 24-25 for Administrative Faculty and Classified Staff is about to begin!
Important Deadlines
Fiscal Year End 2025 Reminder
If you've incurred expenses on behalf of Mines in FY25, ensure all expense reports are completed by fiscal year end (June 30)
Campus Announcements
Access to Denver Business Journal + 44 Other Cities
The Library subscribes to all BizJournals for business news across the United States. Just register using your Mines email.
Learn how to use iClicker for the semester! Aug 14 at 9am
Learn how to use iClicker for the semester! Aug 14 at 9am
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
The Writing Center is open all summer long!
Keep on track with summer writing projects; appointments in-person and online M-TH 9am-5pm; evenings online SU-TH 6-9pm
Campus Events
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Learn to migrate files and boost productivity with OneDrive and Teams, your modern replacements for Z: and Y: drives
K12 Summer Camps
There are still a few spots available in the K12 Youth Camps!
Mines Community Alliance end of year Potluck - 6/11/25!
The Mines Community Alliances will be hosting a get together pot-luck June 11th from 11am - 1 pm in the Cheuvront Commons!
Athletics and Rec Sports
NOLS Hybrid Wilderness First Responder June 23-27
Learn what to do in the outdoors when your budy needs medical attention. This 80 hour course will give you the confidence!
ORC Summer Trips; Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, SUP
Join the ORC on summer trips. These are all beginner friendly. Included are guides, gear, and transportation. Only $15!
Monday, May 19, 2025
Employee and Benefits News
Annual Performance Review Process
The Annual Performance Review process for AY 24-25 for Administrative Faculty and Classified Staff is about to begin!
Banked FLSA Overtime Hours Must Be Used By June 30, 2025
Reminder: All Banked FLSA Overtime Hours must be used but June 30, 2025. Any unused hours will be paid out July 15th.
HR Performance Management Competencies Training Series
Here's an opportunity to attend training for any competencies you missed!
Student Employee Pay Deductions for Summer - TIAA & Medicare
TIAA & Medicare will be deducted from earnings of students not registered for summer courses - Notify MAPS by June 1, 2025.
Important Deadlines
Become a Future Energy Scholar today! Apply by 6/1/25
There's an exciting opportunity to join the second cohort of Future Energy Scholars!
Complete Financial Tasks for Fiscal Year End in Workday
Review and allocate OneCard transactions, review and approve expense reports, and submit outstanding vendor invoices
Campus Announcements
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
New Campus Calendar
The Mines calendar at calendar.mines.edu just got an upgrade!
Sunsetting Zenfolio – Explore the New Multimedia Repository
The Mines Zenfolio gallery is going offline. All assets are now available in the Mines Multimedia Repository (Canto).
Take a CAS mid-level elective this Summer!
Teach@Mines offers Educational Psychology this Summer for mid-level CAS credit.
Campus Events
ACM BuildSys 2025 is at Mines! Submissions due 7/25
ACM BuildSys is a highly selective single-track forum for research on systems issues in all aspects of the built environment.
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Learn to migrate files and boost productivity with OneDrive and Teams, your modern replacements for Z: and Y: drives.
Don't forget: TOMORROW is the Craft Swap!
Join the LGBTQ+ MCA in the student center, Ballroom A, from 12-2 pm to browse unused craft supplies and take some home!
Grad Students: Mark your calendar for the upcoming GWG, 5/29
Register for the Graduate Writing Group meeting every other Thursday this summer, 9am-12pm in the Writing Center
MACA's End-of-the-Year Potluck!
The Mines Asian Community Alliance (MACA) is celebrating the end of the year with a fun potluck—and everyone's welcome!
Monday, May 12, 2025
Closures and Outages
Ore Cart Shuttle Service Closure
Memorial Day Service Closure
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.
Take action to achieve a more comfortable retirement!
Join us 5/14 for a seminar put on by Corebridge Financial about building your financial future, specifically your retirement.
Campus Announcements
COMPLETE YOUR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT IN JULY: HASS 410
STAY COOL, TAKE A VITAL STEP TO DEGREE COMPLETION JOURNEYING THE WORLD OF MODERNIST AND POSTMODERN ART, FILM, ARCHITECTURE
Early Bird Special: Fall 2025 Meal Plans
If you purchase your Fall 2025 Meal Plan before August 1st, you'll get an extra $50 of Munch Money!
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
Mines Counseling Center open during the summer!
Mental health support is available M-F 8:00-4:30 for students, see our website for more details.
Take a CAS mid-level elective this Summer!
Teach@Mines offers Educational Psychology this Summer for mid-level CAS credit.
Campus Events
Mines-NREL Collaborative Social
Inviting researchers from Mines and NREL to come together, showcase their work and explore potential collaborations
US Reenters Deep Seabed Mining for Critical Minerals - 5/15
Payne Institute webinar with Alex Gilbert, VP of Regulation, Zeno Power and Coalter Lathrop, Principal, Sovereign Geographic
Friday, May 9, 2025
Campus Announcements
Fulbright U.S. Student Applications Open for 2026-2027!
Fulbright offers year-long, paid awards to research, study, or teach English abroad to graduating seniors and grad students
Campus Events
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Join Mines IT training workshops and build time-saving skills with tools like Microsoft OneDrive & Google Drive.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Grads, are you job-seeking? Let's do it together!
Join the Orediggers Career Collective: your go-to summer group for job search skills and support from fellow Mines grads
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Campus Announcements
Did a relative attend Mines? Want to see their yearbook pic?
Check out the Prospector Yearbooks on the Mines Repository from the library. 1913-2000 are available by clicking here!
Fall Course Announcement: Research Methods in STEM
Build research confidence and take the next step in your research journey by enrolling in this 1-credit class.
Financial Aid office closed for Graduation
Congratulations Class of 2025 grads! The Financial Aid office will be closed Friday May 9th to help celebrate!
IT Accessibility Tip: Create Meaningful Link Text
Never use “click here” again! Make your writing more user-friendly and accessible with meaningful link text.
Join Mines Museum for a Book Launch About the Gold Rush!
"Tarryall Gold: From Rush to Hush" launch and presentation May 10, 5-7:30pm at the Museum. Free for all to attend!
Looking for a CAS 400-Level Required Elective?
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
Mines Dining Summer Hours Of Operation
Staying on campus this summer?
New AIMS Parking App Launches Monday, May 12
From May 7-11, buy permits or pay citations in person as we transition
Take MNGN 398: Mining and Sustainability for CAS/H&SS credit
MNGN 398: Mining and Sustainability, offered this fall, counts as an undergraduate CAS (formerly H&SS) elective.
Campus Events
CAMUS AND ORWELL WANT TO HELP YOU IN SUMMER II (HASS 410)
STAY COOL IN JULY. FINISH YOUR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT ENJOYING STIMULATING FILM, ART, MUSIC, ARCHITECTURE, LITERATURE
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Save the Dates! Fall 2025 Career Days!
Two-day event with different companies each day. Full-time, part-time, & internship opportunities!
FYI
Take a CAS mid-level elective this Summer!
Teach@Mines offers Educational Psychology this Summer for mid-level CAS credit.
Athletics and Rec Sports
Student Rec Center and Motion Lab Commencement Hours
The SRC will be open Thur. May 8th: 6AM - 1PM; Friday-Sun, May 9th-11th: CLOSED; Motion Lab will be closed May 8th & 9th.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Closures and Outages
Both Book & Brew and Build & Brew will be CLOSED 5/8-5/11
Book & Brew will reopen Monday 5/12 from 8-3 for summer hours
Campus Living Office Closed
The "CLO" will be closed on Friday, May 9
Employee and Benefits News
Updates to the Dependent Tuition Reduction Benefit Process
The application for the Dependent Tuition Reduction benefit will now be submitted electronically through OnBase.
Campus Announcements
Fall 2025 Course Announcement: Research Methods in STEM
Build research confidence and take the next step in your research journey by enrolling in this 1-credit class.
Fulbright U.S. Student Applications Open for 2026-2027!
Fulbright offers year-long, paid awards to research, study, or teach English abroad to graduating seniors and grad students
Support Open Access without publication fees
You can submit journal articles and other items to the Mines Repository using our submission guide.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
May Career Center Newsletter
Find out about the latest happenings from the Career Center including summer programming and services!
Now Accepting Applications: Fall 2025 CSM 202 Instructors
Want to support student well-being? Teach CSM 202: Intro to Student Well-Being this fall! Apply by May 23.
Every Oredigger
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Don't mind us, we're just over here, destroying our finals like this bird destroys berries. Brought to you by Every Oredigger
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Campus Announcements
Don't wait to enroll in CAS classes!
If you're on a waitlist, consider enrolling now. If you're NOT on a waitlist, consider enrolling now, too!
Fall STEM Teaching Electives for CAS/HASS credit!
Check out Teach@Mines courses in Math, Science, and Comp. Sci.
Join Mines Museum for a Book Launch About the Gold Rush!
"Tarryall Gold: From Rush to Hush" launch and presentation May 10, 5-7:30pm at the Museum. Free for all to attend!
Looking for a CAS (form. H&SS) 400-Level Required Elective?
Three Teach@Mines courses qualify! Check out CS, Math, or Science Practices in Fall 2025
New AIMS Parking App Launches Monday, May 12
From May 7-11, buy permits or pay citations in person as we transition
Take a CAS mid-level elective this Summer!
Teach@Mines offers Educational Psychology this Summer for mid-level CAS credit.
University Committee Vacancies - Seeking Admin Faculty Reps!
Submit an application to serve on a University Committee! - Application closes Friday, May 9th!
Campus Events
Celebrating Madres y Comadres Paper Flower Card Making DIY
Join the Latine MCA on 5/7 as we make DIY tissue paper flowers for the special women in our lives in honor of Mother's Day!
Craft Swap! May 20th, 12-2 pm Student Center ballroom A
Are you a crafter or artist with unwanted supplies? Drop off your items, browse other items, and take them back with you!
May 15 Lunch Bunch: the Energy & Materials Research Facility
Big changes are taking shape at the corner of 18th and Illinois!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Save the Dates! Fall 2025 Career Days!
Two-day event with different companies each day. Full-time, part-time, & internship opportunities!
Every Oredigger
Birthday Boxes: Celebrate Your 21st Birthday with Us!
Is your 21st birthday is in May? Sign-up to receive a birthday box full of coupons and info to help you have a great 21st.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Closures and Outages
The BlasterCard Office will be closed Friday, May 9th.
The BlasterCard Office will be closed Friday, May 9th due to Commencement.
Employee and Benefits News
HR Performance Management Competencies Training Series
Here's an opportunity to attend training for any competencies you missed!
Take action to achieve a more comfortable retirement!
Join us 5/14 for a seminar put on by Corebridge Financial about building your financial future, specifically your retirement.
Important Deadlines
Complete Financial Tasks Before Fiscal Year End in Workday
Review and allocate OneCard transactions, review and approve expense reports, and submit outstanding vendor invoices
Final Grades for Spring 2025 are due MONDAY, MAY 12 @ 4:30PM
Final grades for the Spring 2025 semester are due Monday, May 12th by 4:30pm
Campus Announcements
Cool off with Financial aid this summer and get paid!
Mellow work! Nerdy and hilarious coworkers! A/C when it feels like 110 degrees out! The perfect summer gig is waiting!
Final Spring Drop-Ins for CASA Advising on WEDNESDAY 5/7
Got quick advising questions? CASA will hold the last advising drop-in hours for spring semester on Wed, 5/7, 2:30-4:15pm.
Join the Administrative Faculty Council (AFC)!
The AFC new member application is LIVE! Apply by May 9th :)
STAY COOL IN JULY WITH GREAT FILM/ART/LITERATURE: HASS 410
SAVE YOUR PLACE IN HASS 410 (SUMMER 2): YOUR INVITATION TO MAKE JULY PLEASURABLE + PRODUCTIVE, TRAVELING WORLDS OF MODERN ART
Campus Events
AMS hosts stochastic oscillators workshop Friday, May 16th
Interested faculty and graduate students are encouraged to register now for the upcoming stochastic oscillator workshop
Boost Productivity with IT Training Workshops
Join Mines IT training workshops and build time-saving skills with tools like Microsoft OneDrive & Google Drive.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Want to up your media interview game?
Join Mines' Faculty Media Training Pilot Program this summer and help us build out new trainings for faculty. Sign up now!
Friday, May 2, 2025
Campus Events
Combined Program Info Sessions - Summer Dates Now Available!
Continue on to a graduate program at Mines and get your master's in as little as 1-year. Sign-up for a 30-min info session.
Donuts/Coffee | Chemists Who Code | Fri Apr 4 10-11 CO 137
Open to all chem-adjacent (matsci, qbe, cbe, meche, etc.) grad, ugrad and faculty with an interest in scientific programming.
