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Friday, October 10, 2025
Closures and Outages
Bursar's Office and Cashier's Office Closure
The Bursar's Office and Cashier's Office will be closed Wednesday, October 15th.
Library Open for Fall Break
Look when the Mines Library is open during Fall Break! Enjoy your long weekend and we can't wait to have you back on campus!
MAPS Office Closure
The MAPS Office will be closed Wednesday, October 15th.
Campus Announcements
10/16 Grad Workshop: Peer Review (on Zoom)
Peer review ensures validity of research, but is often intimidating. Balance responsibility & integrity with kindness.
Earn $15 to interact with an LLM!
Participate in a research study to help us build better AI teammates for future space missions!
Campus Events
2nd Annual Fall Photo Contest Mines Green Team
MGT photo contest: October 1st-November 1st. See coexistence between humans and nature? Take a photo of it and submit it!
Bob Ross Paint Night TONIGHT!
Join us to paint some happy little trees TONIGHT at 7pm in Mz126. Supplies provided! Bring your friends!
Catholic Mass this Sunday (10/12)
Join us for a Catholic Mass this Sunday at 8pm in the Student Center Ballrooms! Jesus wants to see you!
Digital Accessibility Training hosted by Mines IT
Learn five easy steps to make your digital materials accessible and improve experiences for all.
Environmental Seminar Series
Advancing Sustainable Distributed Water Treatment: Electrochemistry and Membrane Science for Selective Technologies
Faculty Open Forums: Value Proposition
Clarify what makes the Mines educational experience distinctive and how it equips students to succeed in technical careers.
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
Learn to Play Mahjong with MACA!
MACA invites you to a thrilling afternoon of strategy and fun!
MediaSpace Training: Managing and Sharing Video at Mines
Get started with MediaSpace, Mines’ platform for managing and sharing video content.
Mines-NREL Nexus Seed Program Poster Show
Join Us! The Mines-NREL Nexus is hosting a poster session
SDC Hike! Sunday 10/12 @ 1pm - meet at Tiny House
Join Sustainable Design Community for a hike in Windy Saddle Park! Meet at the Tiny House in Mines Park!
SHPE Carnival!!
Hispanic Heritage Month is wrapping up, and SHPE’s closing it out with a bang!
Sign up to participate in Helluva Service this Fall!
Helluva Service is an opportunity on Oct.25 for individuals and groups from Mines to provide support to the Golden community.
Spooky family fun at Mines Museum!
Bring your littlest ghosts and ghouls to the Mines Museum on Oct. 25 for some indoor/outdoor Halloween fun!
What really happens after the blue bin?
Join Mines Sustainability and Energy Futures for a presentation recycling after the blue bin
Work Smarter with AI: Join IT’s AI Training Workshops
These workshops will cover AI Essentials for everyday work and practical skills with NotebookLM, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
(10-22) Tunneling Networking Event - Short Course Reception
Interested in learning more about heavy construction and tunneling? Attend a industry networking event - Food provided
Google Cloud Machine Learning Workshop: First meeting Oct 15
Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10 (12-2 PM, CoorsTek 282). Earn Cloud Skill Badges via guided labs. Register to access labs.
Club Meetings
***Spooky Cookie Decorating with TEA***
Come join TEA for cookie decorating to celebrate spooky season!
Anime Club Meeting - 10/15 - Yu Yu Hakusho
Anime Club meets at 6:30 PM in AH 151 every Wednesday. This meeting, we are watching Yu Yu Hakusho
Fencing Club Practice & Epee Competition
The Fencing Club will be putting on an epee competition in addition to our usual practice. Come learn how to fence!
NSBE Study Night
Join NSBE for a chill study night! Come get work done, vibe with friends, and enjoy some snacks while you’re at it.
Parachute Sewing Workshop
Join Rocket Club this evening in the Blaster Design Factory and learn to sew a parachute for high powered rockets!
WGS Dinner with Faculty
WGS is hosting a Dinner with Faculty for students and faculty to get the chance to spend quality time together over a meal
Academic Lectures
CE Seminar Series with Dr. Ning Lu
Role of Non-linear Failure Behavior in Shallow Landslides - Fri 10/10 11:00 AM MZ 108
Research Announcements
Earn $15 to Help Build Smarter AI Teammates for Astronauts
Test an AI assistant in a 1-hour session and help researchers design better tools for future astronauts. You must be 18+.
Athletics and Rec Sports
Learn new skills with the ORC
From biking to kayak rolls to belaying, the ORC has trips and clinics to elevate your outdoor game. Sign up today!
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Closures and Outages
SAIL Office Closed Friday
The SAIL office will be closed Friday October 10th
Employee and Benefits News
Revised Undergraduate Hiring and Add Job Business Process
Business process revisions to improve efficiency and the overall experience for hiring managers and employees.
Supervisor Workshop Expectations and Documentation - Sign up
Clear expectations and consistent documentation are the foundation of effective supervision.
Important Deadlines
Campus GenAI Survey for All Students/Faculty/Staff Due 10/17
How are you using GenAI (or not)? Take a quick survey before 10/17 + enter to win $25 https://mines.questionpro.com/GenAI2025
Replace your old BlasterCards by Friday, October 31!
Upgrade to a new BlasterCard by Friday, October 31 to prevent issues with door access!
Campus Announcements
10/15 FREE LUNCH! Grad Workshop: Python, Beyond the Basics
Learn how to use programming to streamline research and administrative tasks such as data analysis and plotting
Linux Install Fest Today at 6:00 in BB269
Don't like Windows 11? Come learn how to set up Linux, or just try it out on a loaner laptop.
SciFinder-n for your chemistry needs, via the Library
Lose an electron? Gotta keep an ion it. Also, keep an eye on up-to-date chemistry research via SciFinder.
Sip, Win, Repeat! Make any drink purchase at Build & Brew to
Score a chance to win a free Book & Brew t-shirt AND cold cup! Weekly winners for the month of October only at Build & Brew!
Student Travel in 2025? Be sure to fill out the travel form!
A Federal campus safety law mandates that student travel of MORE THAN ONE NIGHT be reported. Click the link for more info.
Campus Events
Bonny Shade Speaks
Are you interested in learning about women's empowerment and sexual violence prevention, then this presentation is for you.
Energetics: Designing LEED Certified Buildings - 10/16 5pm
Join ASHRAE for a presentation on sustainable building design, LEED certification, and energy codes given by Colleen Moauro.
Everyday AI: Using Google Gemini for Efficiency (Virtual)
Learn how to apply Google Gemini to everyday tasks and boost your productivity.
Everyday AI: Using MS Copilot for Productivity (Virtual)
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot for everyday tasks to boost your productivity.
Faculty Open Forums: Teaching in the Core
For faculty who teach within the Mines Core Curriculum.
Food Signup Form: I-Day 2025
Represent a country or your organization through a food booth at this International Day, being held on November 15, 2025.
Interested in Conducting Research Abroad? 2 Upcoming Events
Join Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships for "Research Abroad Opportunities" seminar and student panel event
Lockheed Lunch & Learn with IEEE | October 10 MC213 12-1pm
Join IEEE and Lockheed Martin for an info session on recruiter insights and transitioning to work! All students welcome.
Mountain Toad Trivia Event for Mines Faculty & Staff
Join us for a fun evening of trivia, prizes, discounted beer, and great company — all to support the Student Emergency Fund!
Next Week: Using Zotero to Generate Citations Workshop 10/16
Discover how to use Zotero to collect, organize, and automatically format sources in any citation style. 10/16, 3-3:50pm
Nightmare on Greek Street
Come to West Campus Road on October 30th at 5:30 PM for some trick-or-treating and visit our haunted house.
Oktoberfest Volunteers Needed
All volunteers will get free entry into the event!
SHPE x Alpha Phi: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join us at the Alpha Phi house for tasty snacks, good company, and a telenovelas.
SHPE x MEP x MLT: Noche de Terror
Dare to enter? Join SHPE, MEP, and MLT for a night of scares, laughs, and escape room fun!
Skill Building Series: Engineering College Success
Starts Oct 13: A 3-session series giving students practical tools to strengthen executive functioning skills in college.
Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity
Are you interested in learning steps to save someone’s life? Please consider joining us for a suicide prevention training.
Undergraduate: Adulting is Hard
Coping & Connecting through Change: Undergraduate Student Support Group, Thursdays at 3:30 pm.
WGS Dinner with Faculty
WGS is hosting a Dinner with Faculty for students and faculty to get the chance to spend quality time together over a meal
WOAA presents: Q+A with Ruby Nicholson from Bioveritas
Ruby Nicholson from BioVeritas with WOAA will host a Q+A session about her career path - pizza provided!!
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Grad School Week Is Coming: 11/3-11/6!
Interested in grad school? Attend Grad School Week programming to get your questions about grad school answered!
Spring 2026 CS Hourly TA
Are you interested in being a CS hourly TA in spring 2026? Apply by Sun, Oct 26, 2025, EOD!
Thur, Oct 16, 9:30-10:30am - GenAI Community of Practice
Join to discuss GenAI trends, share challenges, brainstorm ideas and build a culture of support around teaching and GenAI.
Club Meetings
Are you a club Faculty Adviser? Please fill out this survey!
If you are a club faculty adviser, please fill out this short survey to help a group of students with their EDNS 220 project!
ASCE Meeting Friday 10/8 at 12PM – Hill Hall 202
Come learn more about ASCE and Kilduff Underground Engineering. Food will be served.
Mines Lego Club Weekly Meeting - Intro to Rebrickable.com
Come learn how to use Rebrickable.com to get custom instructions for Lego creations or make your own! Build time as well!!!
Pepper's Ghost Effect Workshop
Join TPED to learn how the ghost effect in the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland works and get to built your own!
Resonance Music tabling Wed 10/15 2-4pm!!!
Come talk to us in maple plaza if you're interested in learning more about the club!!!!
Academic Lectures
CH Seminar: Friday Oct. 10th @ 9am | Dr. Frederick Baddour
Friday, October 10th: Crystals, gels, solutions, and robots- Developing approaches to synthesize nanostructured catalysts
CSM 350 Studies in Leadership
Are you concerned about moving from a student to a professional?
Athletics and Rec Sports
Learn to Play Pickleball Friday 10/10 at 12pm
Spots still available for our learn to play pickleball this Friday!!
Utah Canyoneering
Spots are filling up! Join the ORC over fall break and explore Utah’s stunning slot canyons.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Campus Announcements
Calling Creative Engineers: Submit to High Grade 2026!
Artists, submit poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art, 3D pieces, and music to be published! Due November 1st
Community BINGO Submission Deadline EXTENDED!
BINGO submissions will now close Friday, October 17th. Enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant!
Free Nutrition Consultations
Sit down with our resident nutritionist to discuss your unique needs and challenges to help you achieve your wellness goals
Know before you GO! Is there space at the library right now?
Download Waitz (or click here to visit the website) & select Mines. The sensors provide real-time data on places to study!
Student Discount Ikon Pass
Get your Ikon Pass through the Outdoor Rec Center before the price increases on October 9th!
Campus Events
2nd Annual Fall Photo Contest Mines Green Team
MGT photo contest: October 1st-November 1st. See coexistence between humans and nature? Take a photo of it and submit it!
ARMA tabling at Kafadar Commons
The American Rock Mechanics Association is tabling at Kafadar Commons on Wednesday at 12pm. Food provided!
Bob Ross Paint Night THIS FRIDAY!
Join us to paint some happy little trees this Friday, October 10th, at 7pm in Mz126. Supplies provided! Bring your friends!
Communicators Quarterly on 10/27
Join fellow communicators to discuss the latest from the Office of Communications & Marketing and share your updates!
Digital Accessibility Training hosted by Mines IT
Learn five easy steps to make your digital materials accessible and improve experiences for all.
Faculty Open Forums: Value Proposition
Clarify what makes the Mines educational experience distinctive and how it equips students to succeed in technical careers.
Hennebach: How Important is Talent, Really? w/ Erika Krouse
Join award-winning writer Erika Krouse as she dives into this eternal question: is talent really that important for success?
Interested in Conducting Research Abroad? 2 Upcoming Events
Join Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships for "Research Abroad Opportunities" seminar and student panel event
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
MediaSpace Training: Managing and Sharing Video at Mines
Get started with MediaSpace, Mines’ platform for managing and sharing video content.
Philanthropy Tank Application is Open! Win up to $10,000!
Got an idea to make Mines better? Pitch your philanthropic project today: Quick application. Fun event. Big impact.
Skill Building Series: Anxiety Toolbox-Starting Oct 9
Three session series focusing on helping students understand and manage symptoms of anxiety. Thursdays at 11:30, starts 10/9!
Suicide Preventing Training (QPR) Opportunity
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
TODAY at 4pm Laughter as Therapy Life Hack
Join us to find out about Laughter Therapy & learn about the physical and emotional benefits of laughter.
TONIGHT CKI is starting our semester long project!!
Tonight we are starting our semester long project!! We'll meet from 5-6pm in Brown W375
Trucks 'n Tunes - Music and Food Trucks - 10/9 outside Brown
Live Music and Food Trucks - answer a short survey for a Free Food Chip
Work Smarter with AI: Join IT’s AI Training Workshops
These workshops will cover AI Essentials for everyday work and practical skills with NotebookLM, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
Writing for the STEM Workplace Series: Consistency, THU 10/9
Learn strategies to maintain a clear, professional consistency in your writing. Thursday, October 9th at 1pm in McNeil 314
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
(10-22) Tunneling Networking Event - Short Course Reception
Interested in learning more about heavy construction and tunneling? Attend a industry networking event - Food provided
Professional Development Workshop - 10/10
It's never too early to start building a plan for your career! Come to our workshop Friday to explore business roles.
Relativity Space Information Session Today!
Come and Learn about Relativity Space!
Sustainability Careers Panel TODAY
Come learn from sustainability professionals over food, Q&A, and networking!
Club Meetings
10/9 Biobuilders Meeting: DNA Extraction and PCR
Using our samples from last week, Biobuilders will be performing DNA extraction and PCR | Alderson 291, 5-7 PM
Anime Club Meeting - 10/8 - Apocalypse Hotel
Anime Club meets at 6:30 PM in AH 151 every Wednesday. This week, we are watching Apocalypse Hotel
Join Circle K International as we begin our semester project
This Thursday 10/8 we are starting our semester long project!! We'll meet from 5-6pm in Brown W375
Join ISPE & JW Consulting Engineers on 10/9 at 4-5pm
We will meet in MQ122, JW Consulting will talk about getting into industry and what the company does (great MechE options!!)
Open Studio on October 9th
Come create with us! Every other week, CAC hosts open studio nights full of art, materials, and good vibes!
Academic Lectures
CBE Shell Seminar Series-Vincent Rotello, Univ Mass Amherst
Dr. Rotello will be giving his talk titled “ Antimicrobial nanomaterials for treatment of multi-drug resistant infections.”
QBE Seminar Series - Dr. Brecca Gaffney 10/8 11am
Anchored in Motion: The Biomechanical Promise of Bone-Anchored Limbs
Athletics and Rec Sports
ORC Fall Climbing Competition
ORC Bouldering Comp is Nov 8! All levels welcome. Free T-shirts, prizes, dyno comp & more. Sign up now!
Every Oredigger
Excused Absence Guidance & Reminders
The Excused Absence Policy aims to support students with planned and unplanned commitments
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
You can never have too much burro content, right? Right? Asking for a friend.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Employee and Benefits News
Colorado School of Mines Wellness Fair
The Colorado School of Mines annual Wellness Fair is today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.!
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
American Energy Society Membership from the Library
Working to solve the world’s greatest energy challenges? Sign in with a Mines email to access publications, prof dev & more!
Drop-In Writing Support: Su-Th Evenings 6-9pm in the Library
Got writing questions? Peer tutors are holding evening hours in the library. Get feedback and advice—just drop in!
September Policy Updates
See which policies were updated in September!
Sip, Win, Repeat! Make any drink purchase at Build & Brew to
Score a chance to win a free Book & Brew t-shirt AND cold cup! Weekly winners for the month of October only at Build & Brew!
Spring 2026 Course Material selections due 10/24
Course material selections are due 10/24. Submit through FacultyPortal to help students be prepared for class!
Campus Events
10-15-25 Lunch & Learn with Traylor Bros - Free Lunch
Hear Christophe Bragard from Traylor Bros talk about Civil Engineering as an Art over lunch. Free food!
2025 Faculty and Staff Trivia Night – Registration Open!
The Faculty & Staff Giving Committee is hosting Trivia Night on December 19. Registration & Call for Volunteers is Open!
December graduating seniors: Join the Order of the Engineer!
Join President Paul Johnson and distinguished alumni for this special induction ceremony on November 19.
Energetics: Designing LEED Certified Buildings - 10/16 5pm
Join ASHRAE for a presentation on sustainable building design, LEED certification, and energy codes given by Colleen Moauro.
Everyday AI: Using Google Gemini for Efficiency (Virtual)
Learn how to apply Google Gemini to everyday tasks and boost your productivity.
Everyday AI: Using MS Copilot for Productivity (Virtual)
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot for everyday tasks to boost your productivity.
Faculty Open Forums: Advanced Courses
For faculty who teach advanced coursework that builds on the knowledge & skills introduced in the Mines Core Curriculum.
Faculty Open Forums: Teaching in the Core
For faculty who teach within the Mines Core Curriculum.
LAST DAY to Submit your Entry for Community BINGO!
BINGO submissions close TODAY Tuesday, October 7th. Enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant.
Mountain Toad Trivia Event for Mines Faculty & Staff
Join us for a fun evening of trivia, prizes, discounted beer, and great company — all to support the Student Emergency Fund!
Oct 16 Lunch Bunch - Beyond the BSc: Grad Studies at Mines
Dean Carl Frick shares the success, growth and future of Graduate Studies at Mines.
STEM Outreach Event for Middle School Girls at Mines
Join Girls on the Rise at Mines on October 11th from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM! Middle school girls will engage in 5 STEM activities!
WGS Dinner with Faculty
WGS is hosting a Dinner with Faculty for students and faculty to get the chance to spend quality time together over a meal
WOAA presents: Q+A with Ruby Nicholson from Bioveritas
Ruby Nicholson from BioVeritas with WOAA will host a Q+A session about her career path - pizza provided!
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Sustainability Careers Panel TOMORROW 10/8
Come learn from sustainability professionals over food, Q&A, and networking on 10/8 from 5-7pm in SC Ballrooms!
Club Meetings
10/07: AI/ML Sustainability Discussion | East Building 250
Come join us in East Building Room 250 for the discussion on making AI/ML more sustainable! There's food!
Come to the Mines Plastic Model Club Tuesdays at 4 in BB269!
This week's meeting will be a build day so bring any model kit projects you have! Join our Discord at the link below!
JOIN OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD!
Perfect Pair connects students and older adults through weekly activities. We’re recruiting new E-board members so apply now!
Mines Without Borders meeting tonight!
Mines Without Borders meets tonight from 6-7:15pm in McNeil 214!
Oaks Christian Fellowship: Worship & Bible Study
Come fellowship and worship with us in Friedhoff Hall at 7pm, then break into Bible study groups going over 1st Peter 3:8-22!
Academic Lectures
Quantum Engineering Seminar
10/8, Dr. Maxime Malnou, Senior Research Fellow in the Advanced Microwave Photonics Group at NIST
Monday, October 6, 2025
Employee and Benefits News
Colorado School of Mines Wellness Fair
The Colorado School of Mines annual Wellness Fair is tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.!
Important Deadlines
Final Deadline: Technology Fee Proposals for Spring 2026
It's time to submit Technology Fee proposals for spring 2026 funding! Proposals are due by 11:59PM MT, October 7, 2025.
Campus Announcements
CASA Tutoring is now in Arthur Lakes Library!
Sun. - Thurs. from 5-9pm. CASA Tutors can help with Calc, Chem, Comp Sci, DiffEq, Physics, and many more. Check the Schedule!
Chunch Tuesday/Free meals available
Chunch Menu/Opportunities to obtain free community meals
Come play in the sandbox at the Arthur Lakes Library!
Create mountains, form valleys, and make it “rain” in the Augmented Reality (AR) sandbox in the Map Room at the Library.
IT Townhall - Share Your Feedback and Speak with IT Reps
Townhall on Monday, October 6th from 12-1pm in the Spruce Treehouse to discuss any other technology/IT concerns you may have.
Street Eats at Mines – Food Truck on 15th Street
Enjoy a rotating lineup of food trucks right outside the Green Center on 15th Street!
Welcome to Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and it’s time to power up your defenses against the tricks of social engineering!
Campus Events
2nd Annual Fall Photo Contest Mines Green Team
MGT photo contest: October 1st-November 1st. See coexistence between humans and nature? Take a photo of it and submit it!
8th Annual Coffeehouse for CASA 6-8 pm Friday October 10th
Coffeehouse for CASA! $10 tickets Wed 10/8 @ Ped Plaza, $12 at door. Talent, coffee, auction—support CASA & Theta Foundation!
Boren Awards Information Session
Up to $25,000 toward study abroad program of choice, for programs involving languages critical to US national security
Conference & Event Services Open House - Please RSVP here!
The recently merged Conference & Event Services department is excited to invite you to our Open House on November 13th
Digital Accessibility Training hosted by Mines IT
Learn five easy steps to make your digital materials accessible and improve experiences for all.
Feel It All - Film Screening and Lecture
Every Oredigger Presents a Film Screening and Lecture by pro skier and runner, Drew Petersen
Grad Students: Mark your calendars for upcoming GWG 10/10
Join the community of graduate student writers at this week’s Graduate Writing Group; Friday, 10/10 9am-12pm in the WC
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 YOUR VENTURE! Entrepreneurship Club Workshop
Join us TODAY (October 6th) for an inspiring session to explore entrepreneurship. Innovate and get practical guidance.
MediaSpace Training: Managing and Sharing Video at Mines
Get started with MediaSpace, Mines’ platform for managing and sharing video content.
Research Abroad Opportunities
The Emerging Scholars Seminar Series offers seminars on topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers at Mines.
Research Abroad Opportunities: Information Session
Join Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships to learn about undergrad and grad opportunities for funded research abroad
Sign up to participate in Helluva Service this Fall!
Helluva Service is an opportunity on Oct.25 for individuals and groups from Mines to provide support to the Golden community.
Stress Busters Life hack October 13th at 4pm
Learn proven ways to reduce your level of stress and make your life more manageable
Tools for Advanced Research & Learning Labs
Engineering Seminar and Networking with NI
Trucks 'n Tunes - Music and Food Trucks - 10/9 outside Brown
Live Music and Food Trucks - answer a short survey for a Free Food Chip
Work Smarter with AI: Join IT’s AI Training Workshops
These workshops will cover AI Essentials for everyday work and practical skills with NotebookLM, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
(10-22) Tunneling Networking Event - Short Course Reception
Interested in learning more about heavy construction and tunneling? Attend a industry networking event - Food provided
Check Out the Career Center's October Newsletter
Upcoming industry panels, job postings, and more!
Limitless Leaders presents The Erins
This Lecture Will Kill You! Co-hosts of "This Podcast Will Kill You" join us to talk scientific story-telling.
MEP x BRiE: Financial Wellness Workshop on 10/7 from 12p-1p
Money mangement skills to help students budget, save, use credit wisley, and build a strong financial foundation.
Save the Date: Sustainability Careers Panel 10/8
Come learn from sustainability professionals over food, Q&A, and networking on 10/8 from 5-7pm in SC Ballrooms!
Small Talk, Big Impact — build confidence in conversation!
Join VIP's new event to master engaging conversation skills with bestselling author Debra Fine - food & drink included!
Wanna share your PASSIONS/EXPERIENCES at a CONFERENCE???? ??
Have something you want to share with others? Consider hosting an Education Session at the Regional Leadership Conference!!
Club Meetings
10/9 Biobuilders Meeting: DNA Extraction and PCR
Using our samples from last week, Biobuilders will be performing DNA extraction and PCR | Alderson 291, 5-7 PM
CACI tech talk with ACM at Mines
CACI will be presenting on Generative AI to ACM
Is creating a better conversation about abortion possible?
Monday, McNeil 313 @7PM How can we communicate well about abortion with our peers who may view these things very differently?
Join Circle K International as we begin our semester project
This Thursday 10/8 we are starting our semester long project!! We'll meet from 5-6pm in Brown W375
Join ISPE & JW Consulting Engineers on 10/9 at 4-5pm
We will meet in MQ122, JW Consulting will talk about getting into industry and what the company does (great MechE options!!)
Monday Mine Rescue Team Meeting: Underground Exploration
Come join the Mine Rescue Team in learning how to safely advance underground during mine rescue operations.
Academic Lectures
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 10/9 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Marissa Reigel, Saint-Gobain NorPro - Insights from a Materials Researcher: Navigating Government and Industry Challenges
Nuclear Industry Speaker
Here from a retired Senior Reactor Operator and Mechanical Engineer about the inner workings of a Nuclear Energy Plant!
QBE Seminar Series - Dr. Brecca Gaffney 10/8 11am
Anchored in Motion: The Biomechanical Promise of Bone-Anchored Limbs
Research Announcements
DARPA FY26 Young Faculty Awards: Apply Soon
Exec. Summaries due Oct. 15. Reach out to your RTT R&D Team can help you prepare a strong proposal. Full proposal due Jan. 9
Athletics and Rec Sports
Learn new skills with the ORC
From biking to kayak rolls to belaying, the ORC has trips and clinics to elevate your outdoor game. Sign up today!
Friday, October 3, 2025
Campus Announcements
10/8 FREE LUNCH! Grad Workshop: Networking
Awkward Professionals Guide: Learn practices for networking in a variety of settings—all while remaining true to yourself!
Calling Creative Engineers: Submit to High Grade 2026!
Artists, submit poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art, 3D pieces, and music to be published! Due November 1st
MidEastWire.com now available. Click here!
Faculty requested this resource and Your Mines Library was able to provide. Read the news, translated from the source here!
Oredigger Outfitters Homecoming Extended hours
Oredigger Outfitters will be open extended hours for homecoming. 10/3 will be open 9a-6p, and 10/4 will be open 9a-3p
Sip, Win, Repeat! Make any drink purchase at Build & Brew to
Score a chance to win a free Book & Brew t-shirt AND cold cup! Weekly winners for the month of October only at Build & Brew!
Campus Events
Catholic Mass this Sunday
Join us for a Catholic Mass this Sunday at 8pm in Berthoud 241! Jesus wants to see you! Confessions are available at 7:30.
Faculty Open Forums: Advanced Courses
For faculty who teach advanced coursework that builds on the knowledge & skills introduced in the Mines Core Curriculum.
Faculty Open Forums: AI in the Curriculum
For faculty interested in how AI is reshaping the skills and knowledge embedded in the Mines curriculum.
Graduate Student Coffee Break
Mines Graduate Students, take a break and recharge with your fellow classmates!
Learn How To Cast
October 8th from 5-7pm in Kafadar Commons. Faculty, staff, and students are invited. All experience levels are welcome.
Philanthropy Tank Application is Open! Win up to $10,000!
Got an idea to make Mines better? Pitch your philanthropic project today: Quick application. Fun event. Big impact.
The Homecoming Games Bonfire - 10/3 7pm
Join MAC Oct 3rd for our Homecoming Bonfire! Free food and BEvERages!
Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Gain skills to be a collaborative professional engineer
Explore Teach@Mines! Teaching develops public speaking confidence, collaboration skills, and leadership experience.
Club Meetings
Are you in a Club? Please take this brief survey!
Take this survey to help a group of EDNS 220 Students improve your club experience!
CACI tech talk with ACM at Mines
CACI will be presenting on Generative AI to ACM
EVOLVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INSPIRATION EVENT
Monday, October 6th (10/6, 4:40-6 PM) Location: Beck Venture Center Classroom 160 (1st floor)
Join us for our second R Workshop! (Different location!)
Our upcoming meeting next Monday 10/6 is focused on building our statistical computation skills in our second R Workshop!
Next in person meeting for MRC!
Next in person meeting is on Tuesday Oct 7th from 6-7pm Berthoud 206. Pizza provided, theme: Mineral sales and show and tell
SPS Weekly Meeting
Asia Zabala from Lockheed Martin will be coming in to speak about her experiences within the company, and highlight physics!
