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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Closures and Outages
Mines Museum Extended Closure 11/23-11/25
Mines Museum will be closed to the public from 11/20-11/25 in preparation for roof repairs.
SAIL Office Closure
The SAIL office will be closed the week of Thanksgiving (November 25th-29th)
Thanksgiving Mines Dining Hours of Operation
Orediggers please take note of Thanksgiving hours of operation below!
Employee and Benefits News
HR Competencies Training Series
Communications Competency Training, for Managers and Employees and Leadership Competency for Managers only
Campus Announcements
Don't Stress: Get Writing Center Support with Final Projects
Appointments available M-F in-person and online 9am-5pm; SU-TH online 6pm-9pm; and drop-in at the Library SU-TH 6pm-9pm
Peer Mentor Applications are OPEN!
Know a student that would make a great Peer Mentor? Recommend them to apply! Visit our website for more information!
Research Methods in STEM
A new 1-credit course will be offered in spring for undergraduate students who are currently working with a research mentor.
Campus Events
FINAL Breakfast with Chemistry Seminar Speaker
SWiC invites you to our final breakfast with the chemistry seminar speaker at 8am Friday Nov 22 in Coolbaugh 137
ICC X BGC Friendsgiving !!
Join us for ice cream, pies, and board games!
Mines Concert Band Fall Concert Friday 11/22
The Mines Concert Band will have their FREE fall concert on Friday, 11/22 at 7:00pm in Bunker Auditorium.
Register to table at the Spring Involvement Fair
Register your organization/club/department/office to table at the Spring Involvement Fair on January 10th
Save the Date for Fall 2024 Moonlight Breakfast!
Fuel up for finals at Mines Market from 8:00 to 9:30 pm on December 5th for our annual Fall 2024 Moonlight Breakfast!
TODAY - Thorson Design Expo!
Enjoy free snacks while you chat with student teams about their projects to sustainably redesign something at Mines!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
U.S. Bureau of Land Managment - Info Session
Come and learn about the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management!
Academic Lectures
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 11/21 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Joseph Stetter, KWJ Engineering Inc. and Spec-Sensors LLC - Chemical Sensors: Understanding, Applications, & Social Value
Special American Bureau of Shipping Webinar in MME Dept
Jin Wang will talk about "The Maritime Clean Energy Transition" at 5 pm on 12/3 in HH 202. RSVP is required to attend.
Athletics and Rec Sports
Climbing Wall Hours for Thanksgiving Week
Monday and Tuesday roped climbing hours will be 5-8pm. The rest of the week there will be no supervised climbing hours.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Closures and Outages
Bursar Office Closure
Bursar Office Closure 11/19/2024 from 11AM-1PM
Library Hours for Thanksgiving Break
Click here to see the Mines Library’s Hours for the week of Thanksgiving!
MAPS Office Closure
MAPS Office Closure November 19th from 11AM to 1PM
Ore Cart Thanksgiving Holiday Closure
Updated Ore Cart service information for the week of Thanksgiving
Employee and Benefits News
Live- Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff
Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff runs from 11/7/24 through 11/22/2024.
Important Deadlines
Student Hiring for Spring 2025
It is time to start thinking about Spring Student Employment. Make sure you are aware of important dates and guidelines.
Campus Announcements
Financial Aid: Need money for books? Application due Dec 9
The Textbook Scholarship is open for spring to undergraduate students. Click the link for more details on how to apply.
Campus Events
Chunch Tuesday
Free home-cooked meal at Calvary Church
InnoHub Workshop - Craft Your Own Mini Cutting Board!
Join us Thurs, 11/21, 5-7PM to craft your own mini cutting/cheese board! Learn skills & leave with a handmade holiday piece!
InnoHub Workshop - Turn T-Shirts into Cozy Throw Pillows!
Join us Thurs, 11/21 at 4:30PM to turn old t-shirts into stylish throw pillows! Bring shirts & leave with a unique keepsake!
Mines Guitar Ensemble Concert This Saturday at 4PM
Your own Mines Guitar Ensemble “Brilliant Mines” is performing their fall concert on campus on November 23
Mines Philharmonic Orchestra Concert This Sunday at 2PM
Your own Mines Philharmonic Orchestra is performing their fall concert on campus on November 24
Thorson Design Expo - Wednesday 11/20
Enjoy free snacks while you chat with student teams about their projects to sustainably redesign something at Mines!
Today - GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE TOWNHALL
Come advocate for a thriving and inclusive grad community! FREE FOOD & DRINKS! Hosted by GSG
Volunteer for Fall Commencement
Volunteers needed for both undergraduate and graduate Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies on December 13.
Club Meetings
IEEE POTLUCK
Join IEEE@Mines in Celebrating an early thanksgiving!
ISPE Presents: Azzur Group, Nov. 21th at 5 PM MZ222
Azzur Group will provide food and talk about their work consulting in the Life Sciences industry!
Join CKI for our end of semester social!!
Our end of semester social is happening this Thursday from 6 to 7pm in BrownW475!
Mines Grappling Club Meeting Tuesday 6:15-8:00pm McNeil Rm
We'll be having a meeting to practice grappling martial arts/sports, namely Wrestling and BJJ. Beginners are welcome!
Shuffle Dance Lessons
Ballroom Dance is providing lessons in the Shuffle dance style on Saturday, November 23rd in Isaac's in the SRC!
Speaker Gift Free Pour
Join CSMMAC as we do a free pour in the Hill Hall Hot shop!
Research Announcements
Important NSF Changes to Sign On in Research.gov
By October 27, all campus researchers accessing research.gov (NSF) will need to set up a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Athletics and Rec Sports
AIARE Level 1 offered Spring 25 with the ORC
Registration for spring 2025 avalanche training opens December 2nd at 12 am
Play Xbox! EA Sports FC 25, Madden NFL 25, NBA 2K25, & more
New! An Xbox Series X is now at the Esports Lab. Drop-in between classes to play the latest games against your friends.
Spring '25 Trips Release
Trips/events and clinic/trainings will be open for registration December 2nd!
Every Oredigger
November 21 Lunch Bunch: Mining Department Spotlight
Celebrating our Sesquicentennial wouldn't be complete without shining the spotlight on our world-renowned Mining Eng Dept!
Suicide Prevention Training for Students, Staff and Faculty
Join us on Dec 3 from 1-3pm for QPR Training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. Lunch will be provided.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Closures and Outages
HR Office Closure
HR Office Closure 11/19 from 8am-1pm.
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
Climate Action, Cults, Wilderness - New HASS 400s for Spring
Look under HASS 498A and HASS 498B for eight exciting new offerings in Spring! All fulfill CAS requirements.
Flu Shot Clinic Tuesday, November 19th, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Free Flu Shots for Students in the Student Health Center
It's like a book library, but for tools!
Check out tools like calipers & multimeters. While I don't know what an oscilloscope does the Library has one for you to use!
Mandatory Cyber Awareness Training
All faculty, staff, and students must complete a 25-minute cyber awareness training by Jan 3, 2025.
Paid Opportunity for Grad Students to Create OER in January
Faculty, encourage your grad students to create resources for technical writing and communication. Applications due 12/2.
Peer Mentor Applications are OPEN!
Apply to be a Peer Mentor to help guide and mentor first year students at Mines! Applications are open until January 12!
Spring STEM Teaching Electives for CAS/HASS credit!
Teach@Mines offers a minor in STEM Education and a Masters in STEM Education for K-12 Math, Science, and Comp. Sci.
Working on a last paper or project? Visit the Writing Center
Consultants can work with you at any stage of the process, from first drafts to final revisions. Book an appointment today!
Campus Events
Lotería with SHPE and LAU!
Join LAU and SHPE for a night of Mexican Lotería! // ¡Únete a LAU y SHPE para una noche de Lotería Mexicana!
REU Student Panel - Learn from NSF REU Recipients!
Interested in applying for a National Science Foundation REU research experience this summer?
Study Abroad in Taiwan Summer 2025
Participate in the Tunghai University mini-semester, courses are taught in English. Info session with TU Dean 11/20 @ 4:30 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by the Mines Veterans Alliance
Join the Mines Veterans Alliance, for a Thanksgiving dinner. everyone is welcome. Come for the food, stay for the company.
Tomorrow - GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE TOWNHALL
Come advocate for a thriving and inclusive grad community! FREE FOOD & DRINKS! Hosted by GSG
Women graduate studente: join us for a dinner with faculty!
WGS Dinner with Faculty, on Wed, Nov 20th, 5:30-7pm. Join us for a casual dinner with Mines faculty! RSVP now to save a spot
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Now Hiring CSM 202 Instructors for Spring 2025!
Support student well-being on campus! Apply to be an instructor for CSM 202: Intro to Student Well-Being by December 6th.
Paid Opportunity for Grad Students to Create OER in January
Use your experience to create technical communication resources that support students! Applications due Monday, December 2nd.
Club Meetings
Are you a TA? Pick up a free gift bag on 11/21 in CK386!
Come receive a gift bag from 2-4 PM with fun goodies and meet other TA's for all the great work you do on campus!
Infinity Club Bad Movie Night Tonight!
Join Infinity Club in Spruce Treehouse 6-8pm to hang out and watch a bad movie!
Academic Lectures
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 11/21 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Joseph Stetter, KWJ Engineering Inc. and Spec-Sensors LLC - Chemical Sensors: Understanding, Applications, & Social Value
Physics colloquium, 11/19/24, 4pm, CK140/150
David DeMille, University of Chicago, "'Tabletop' Experiments Probing New Physics at TeV to PeV Scales"
Every Oredigger
Do you want to be an advocate for mental health? Join NAMI!
Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness: A student community focused on mental health awareness & education
Friday, November 15, 2024
Closures and Outages
Mines Museum Closed for Repairs 11/20-11/22
Mines Museum will be closed to the public from 11/20-11/22 in preparation for roof repairs.
Employee and Benefits News
Live- Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff
Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff runs from 11/7/24 through 11/22/2024.
Campus Announcements
Looking for a Mines thesis or dissertation?
There are over 8,000 theses and dissertations in the Mines Repository.
Campus Events
Attend A Capella's Fall Concert!
Our ensembles are excited to share our hard work with you! Come to Friedhoff Main November 18 at 7 pm to see us perform!
COME HELP MAC DECORATE TREES!
On 11/21 from 6-8pm, come help decorate trees outside of Brown to prepare for the Holidays! FREE HOT COCO AND CIDER!
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session - Nov 20
Conduct independent research, study at the graduate level, or teach English abroad for a year, fully funded.
Hennebach: Emotional Pathways through the Climate Emergency
Feeling our way to change: Emotional Pathways through the Climate Emergency with Dr. Debra Davidson
Kickstart, MAC, and Mines Without Borders Warm Kit Drive
On Tuesday Nov. 19th from 5-6 pm in Ballroom B, help us create Warm Kits for those in need this upcoming Winter Season!
REU Student Panel - Learn from NSF REU Recipients!
Interested in applying for a National Science Foundation REU research experience this summer?
Thorson Design Expo - Wednesday 11/20
Enjoy free snacks while you chat with student teams about their projects to sustainably redesign something at Mines!
FYI
Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity on Dec 3 from 1-3pm
Are you interested in learning how to save someone’s life? Consider attending a suicide prevention training.
Club Meetings
FCA - Operation Christmas Child
We will be donating boxes of toys to Operation Christmas Child. If you are interested in helping, email kmorales@mines.edu.
Fencing Club Meeting Saturday 10:00-12:00am in the Rec Gym
Join us for some casual fencing. Our meetings are open to everyone. No equipment or experience needed!
MFRA Coffee Chat Today at 3:30! We will pay for your coffee!
Join Mines for Recovery & Awareness at Higher Grounds Cafe for an informal discussion/check-in!
Mines Freeride sign up event, rail jam and wax night
Freeride is hosting a rail jam and also be tuning gear. There will also be a chance to sign up to become a member. Card only
Transfer Student Potluck Social
Connect with fellow transfers on November 18th before Thanksgiving Break!
Academic Lectures
AMS Lecture: Dr. Hodshire on 11/18 at 10:30 am in MZ 204
Emissions Measurements are Not Drag and Drop: Reconciling Short-term Emissions Measurements with Annual Inventory Averages
CS Seminar Series: Eugene Liu on 11/19 at 4 pm in BB W210
Eugene Liu, CU Boulder, "Unification of Undirected and Directed Probabilistic Graphical Models by a Directed Model"
Micah Corah Research Discussion on 11/21 at pm in CTLM 102
Assistant Professor at Colorado School of Mines, Multi-robot active perception: Toward autonomous sports videography and more
Athletics and Rec Sports
Colorado Mountain Club Adventure Showing
Join us to watch Beyond the Fantasy by Teton Gravity Research Nov 20th and 21st in Friedhoff Hall
Discounted Ikon Pass for the 2024-2025 season!
Time is running out, sign up to receive your personalized Ikon pass discount by November 27th!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Important Deadlines
Graduating in December with Loans? You are invited!
In-Person Loan Exit Counseling: Wednesday 11/20, Ballroom B @ noon
Campus Announcements
Happy National Philanthropy Day!
Did you know #GivingTuesday is 12.3?
Nov. 15th is America Recycles Day!
Please take a moment to review recycling rules for Golden
Prepare for an end of semester project, paper, presentation
The Writing Center is open Sun-Thur 9am-5pm for both in-person and online appointments, and 6pm-9pm for online consultations.
Queer Narratives, Espionage, Future Fictions - new HASS 400s
Look under HASS 498A and HASS 498B for eight exciting new offerings in Spring! All fulfill CAS requirements.
Undergrads: Drop-in writing support Sun-Thu in Library 6-9pm
UWFs are available for drop-in tutoring Sunday through Thursday from 6-9pm in the Arthur Lakes Library
WE WANT TO PAY FOR YOUR FIRST PASSPORT (OR A VISA)
We do not want finances to keep you from going abroad! If eligible, we would love to fund your first passport (or a visa)!
Campus Events
Fiji Charity Dinner - Saturday, November 16th
Fiji is selling tickets in Maple Plaza for a pasta dinner on Saturday, Nov 16 where all proceeds go to the charity Zeru Zeru.
FOOTBALL TAILGATES ARE HERE!
Join MAC at Q lot to enjoy music, games, and special giveaways each week to help hype up mines football!
Gingerbread Bridge Competition
(11/15) Come see the gingerbread bridges that will be load tested and judged by architects.
Israelism Film Screening Mon 11/18 w Q & A Prof. Kalisman
The most you could learn about I/P in one evening. Israelism film and Q and A w/ CU professor of Jewish Studies. Free food
MEP Grad Student Social: Happening Tomorrow!
Calling all Multicultural Grad Students: Come enjoy Happy Hour with MEP! Check the linked flyer for more information!
Mines Ballroom Presents the Winter Ball Sunday 11/17!
Mines Ballroom has our annual Winter Ball this Sunday November 17 from 5-9 pm in Friedhoff Hall!
Mines Capstone Design Showcase is Thursday 11/21!
See 17 teams showcase their projects and prototypes in the Labriola Innovation Hub! Open to the public 9-11am.
MWB Clothing Drive: Nov. 12-14, 12-3 PM
Bring your new or used clothing to Maple Plaza to donate! All donations will go to Golden Pantry and Thrift.
Register to table at the Spring Involvement Fair
Register your organization/club/department/office to table at the Spring Involvement Fair on January 10th
SPEED FRIENDING AND FREE PIZZA IS TODAY!!! RSVP Extended!!!
Have free food and meet new friends today from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 216! RSVP by clicking the link above! Can't wait!
Student Equity Advisory Council Meet and Greet
Student Equity Advisory Council Meet and Greet
Women Graduate Students - join us for dinner with faculty!
WGS Dinner with Faculty, on Wed, Nov 20th, 5:30-7pm. Join us for a casual dinner with Mines faculty! RSVP now to save a spot
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Now Hiring CSM 202 Instructors for Spring 2025!
Support student well-being on campus! Apply to be an instructor for CSM 202: Intro to Student Well-Being by December 6th.
One week left to apply for the CSM 202 TA role for spring!
Develop leadership and public speaking skills while supporting student well-being! Apply to be a CSM 202 TA by November 20th.
Club Meetings
ASCE Meeting Friday 11/13 at 12PM – Hill Hall 202
Come learn more about ASCE and Dan Brown and Associates. Food will be served.
Friendsgiving with SWIG!
Women in Geosciences is hosting a friendsgiving, free food! (Chinese)
Mines Speedcubing Weekly Meeting
Stop by to learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube, pick up new skills, or have fun playing with unique puzzles!
SFC Upcycling Workshop
Join Mines Sustainable Fashion Club for an Upcycling Workshop on Thursday, November 14th from 5 to 8 pm in McNeil 213
Academic Lectures
AMS Colloquium: Dr. Chenlu Shi on 11/15 at 3pm in CH143
Space-Filling Designs for Computer Experiments
Mining Weekly Seminar | Robert J. Sterrett., PhD, PG.
RJS Consulting Inc. | Establishing Water Management Strategies for Slope Stability at Two Diamond Mines - Case Studies
Petroleum Eng: Guest Seminar on Methane Hydrate Resources
Methane Hydrate Resource Development: Research Process and Offshore Production Tests
Van Tuyl Lecture: Dr. Matthew Steele-MacInnis, U of Alberta
“Old Problem, New Solution: Molten Salts & the Origins of Magnetite-apatite Deposits”, Monday, Nov 18, BE 205/ Zoom, 12PM
Every Oredigger
Build your social well-being with a coffee chat!
Commit to getting to know someone better over coffee or tea, and get a free drink to the Book & Brew!
November 21 Lunch Bunch: Mining Department Spotlight
Celebrating our Sesquicentennial wouldn't be complete without shining the spotlight on our world-renowned Mining Eng Dept.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Employee and Benefits News
HR Competencies Training Series
Communications Competency Training, for Managers and Employees and Leadership Competency for Managers only
HR is offering two learning and development opportunities.
These learning opportunities are focused on career growth, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Live- Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff
Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff runs from 11/7/24 through 11/22/2024.
Campus Announcements
Help Mines conserve energy over winter break
All members of the Mines community are asked to help in conserving energy during winter break.
Trans Awareness Week – learn more with the LGBTQ+ MCA
Each year between November 13 – 19, people/groups around the country help increase understanding about transgender people
Campus Events
Come see The Laramie Project this weekend in Friedhoff
Mines Little Theatre is performing The Laramie Project this weekend in Friedhoff Hall! $5 for Mines $10 General
Eat Like a Local with Chef Jennifer Jasinski!
Enjoy signature dishes from James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef Jennifer Jansinski!
Feeling Overwhelmed? Want to get in under control? Join Us
Mines Counseling Center can Help you learn these skills in our Friday group, "From Overwhelmed to Under Control”.
It's never too late to join the Graduate Writing Group 11/15
Join the Graduate Writing Group to gain momentum on your writing projects and take part in a supportive writing community
Kickstart, MAC, and Mines Without Borders Warm Kit Drive
On Tuesday Nov. 19th from 5-6 pm in Ballroom B, help us create Warm Kits for those in need this upcoming Winter Season!
Mix, Mingle & Connect with Construction Engineering at Mines
Build connections with fellow students & engage with professionals to learn about their career paths and goals.
MWB Clothing Drive: Nov. 12-14, 12-3 PM
Bring your new or used clothing to Maple Plaza to donate! All donations will go to Golden Pantry and Thrift.
November 19th - GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE TOWNHALL
Come advocate for a thriving and inclusive grad community! FREE FOOD & DRINKS! Hosted by GSG
Pathways Explorations Series recordings
Our Pathways Explorations Series have concluded, check this link for recordings!
Safe and Savvy: Contraceptive Health Tabling
Stop by the Plaza TODAY between 11-2 to learn about safe sex, contraceptive options, and enter to win $40 gift card!
Sign up for Castle of Cans!!
Castle of Cans is hosted on Thursday November 14th in the Student Ballrooms by Order of Omega + Mines Foundation Dignitaries!
Speed Friending and Free Pizza is TOMORROW!! Click to RSVP:)
Have free food and meet new friends tomorrow from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 216! RSVP with the hyperlink above by end of day TODAY!
Study Abroad in Taiwan Summer 2025
Participate in the Tunghai University mini-semester, courses are taught in English. Info session with TU Dean 11/20 @ 4:30 PM
Volunteer for Fall Commencement
Volunteers needed for both undergraduate and graduate Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies on December 13.
Club Meetings
Fencing Club Meeting Tonight 7:00-9:00pm in Ballroom DE
Join us for some casual fencing. Our meetings are open to everyone. No equipment or experience needed!
Mines Grappling Club Meeting Wednesday 8:15-9:30pm McNeil Rm
We'll be having a meeting to practice grappling martial arts/sports, namely Wrestling and BJJ. Beginners are welcome!
Academic Lectures
CBE Shell Seminar Friday Nov 15th Mike King, from Rice Univ.
Presenting talk “Cancer Mechanotherapy: Harnessing Cellular Mechanotransduction to Understand and Treat Metastatic Cancer.”
CEE Seminar 11/15 | Prof. Karen Gupta
These seminars are part of the Civil Engineering Graduate program and are open to all.
Grandey Lecture: US Asst. Secretary of State Dr. C.S.E. Kang
Understanding the Past and Navigating the Future of Civil Nuclear Energy. 4 pm, Wednesday November 13, Hill Hall 202
MME Ansell Lecture Seminar on 11/14 at 4pm in Hill Hall 202
Dr. Steven Spurgeon, NREL - From Chaos to Clarity: Autonomous Materials Discovery for Extreme Environments
Research Announcements
Understanding Early Career Funding Opportunities Webinar
Join RTT this Thursday for a webinar presented by M&Q on early career funding opportunities and proposal development.
Athletics and Rec Sports
Esports Lab: Play Overwatch, Rocket League, Valorant, & More
Visit the Esports Lab, equipped with 12 gaming stations and 12 available games. Directions, games, & more on our website.
Every Oredigger
Beck Venture Center- Startup Forum #6, November 20th
Join BVC on Wednesday, 11/20, in the Janzen Family Pitch Deck at 4 P.M. for programming, followed by networking from 5-7 P.M.
QPR Training on Dec 3 from 1-3pm - Lunch Provided
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Closures and Outages
Access changes to Parking Lot AA beginning on Wed 11/13
Access to Parking Lot AA will be moved to the west side entrance only, due to construction work for Residence Hall VII
Bursar Office Closure
Bursar Office Closure 11/19/2024 from 11AM-1PM
MAPS Office Closure
MAPS Office Closure November 19th from 11AM to 1PM
Campus Announcements
$30,000 for Grad School for Future Public Servants
Truman Scholarship recognizes junior-level students who plan to go on to careers in public service and outstanding leadership
Free Flu Shots for Students
Flu Shot Clinic for Students in the Student Health Center on Wednesday, November 13th.
INNO 444 course for undergraduate students!
Need a technical elective course? Enjoy innovation? We offer a semester course that teaches practical problem solving.
Intro to Technical Writing: Enroll in CSM 102 for Spring 25
Develop competitive communication skills and enhance professional development while earning success & wellness credit.
Spring STEM Teaching Electives for CAS/HASS credit!
Mines offers a minor in STEM Education and a Masters in STEM Education for K-12 Math, Science, and Comp. Sci., Scholarships!
WE WANT TO PAY FOR YOUR FIRST PASSPORT (OR A VISA)
We do not want finances to keep you from going abroad! If eligible, we would love to fund your first passport (or a visa)!
Campus Events
December Grads: Join the Order of the Engineer on Nov 21
Join host Paul Johnson, President Emeritus John Trefny and distinguished alumni for our fall induction ceremony.
Election Results Disappointing or Distressing?
Come to our discussion, voice your fears and learn how to support your community. Free food provided!
FREE TICKETS TO SEE THE WILD ROBOT
MAC is hosting an Off Campus Movie Night at the Regal Theaters at Colorado Mills. Reserve your FREE tickets at tabling.
Hot Chicks - Asian Cuisine is taking over ZIME Café
Savor the Heat! Join us on November 13th at ZIME Café for a delicious taste of Asian cuisine!
Israelism Film Screening Mon 11/18 w Q & A Prof. Kalisman
The most you could learn about I/P in one evening. Israelism film and Q and A w/ CU professor of Jewish Studies. Free food
Mines Ballroom Presents the Winter Ball Sunday 11/17!
Mines Ballroom has our annual Winter Ball this Sunday November 17 from 5-9 pm in Friedhoff Hall!
MMS Elections are Thursday, 11/14 @ 7:00pm
Come join the Mines Maker Society Elections to vote for your Executive and Leadership Board!
MWB Clothing Drive: Nov. 12-14, 12-3 PM
Bring your new or used clothing to Maple Plaza to donate! All donations will go to Golden Pantry and Thrift.
Safe and Savvy: Contraceptive Health Tabling
Stop by the Plaza tomorrow between 11-2 to learn about safe sex, contraceptive options, and enter to win $40 gift card!
Speed Friending and Free Pizza in TWO DAYS!! Click to RSVP:)
Have free food and meet new friends on 11/14 from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 216! RSVP with the hyperlink above by TOMORROW
Today: Using Narrative in Scientific & Academic Writing
Join the Writing Center to learn how we can use narrative to make our writing more compelling; Alderson 162 at 12:30 today!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
USGS College Partnership Neurodiversity Fellowship Program
Come and learn about the USGS College Partnership in Neurodiversity Fellowship Program Information Session
Club Meetings
Mines Without Borders
Meeting today in McNeil 214 @ 6pm! Come join one of our international or domestic humanitarian projects!
Photography Club Meeting
We'll meet @ 5pm in front of the library (illinois st side) and go on an indoor photography walk through campus buildings
Shuffle Dance Lessons
Ballroom Dance is providing lessons in the Shuffle dance style on Saturday, November 23rd in Isaac's in the SRC!
Academic Lectures
CEE Seminar 11/15 | Prof. Karen Gupta
Join the Civil Engineering Graduate Program for a presentation on the Role of Construction Communications & Quality Control.
CH Seminar: Friday Nov. 15th @ 9am | Dr. Alejo Lifschitz
Friday November 15th: "Materials chemistry at the forefront of Augmented Reality"
CS Seminar Series: Eugene Liu on 11/19 at 4pm in BB W210
Eugene Liu, CU Boulder, "Unification of Undirected and Directed Probabilistic Graphical Models by a Directed Model"
QBE Seminar Series - Dr. Matthew Olm - 11/13 11am BE205
Deciphering the impact of industrialization on the human gut microbiome
Van Tuyl Lecture: Dr. Matthew Steele-MacInnis, U of Alberta
“Old Problem, New Solution: Molten Salts & the Origins of Magnetite-apatite Deposits”, Monday, Nov 18, BE 205/ Zoom, 12PM
Research Announcements
Paid Undergraduate NSF Research Opportunity in Colombia
Deadline of Nov 15 to apply for an NSF International Research Experience for Students project in Medellin, Colombia
Athletics and Rec Sports
Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, & More @ the Esports Lab
Play video games at the Esports Lab, an on-campus space for gamers featuring PCs, 12 video games, hangout space, and more.
The ORC is Hiring! Applications due November 13th!
The ORC is hiring trip leaders for the coming semester. Email klanglois@mines.edu for applications and certification info!
The ORC is Hiring! Applications due November 13th!
The ORC is looking for trip leaders and rental center staff for the coming Spring semester!
Monday, November 11, 2024
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.
Live- Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff
Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff runs from 11/7/24 through 11/22/2024.
Campus Announcements
BUILD & BREW CAFE IN LABRIOLA IS NOW OPEN!!!
Operating hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Need research help? Can't find a resource? Click here!
Use the Library's “Ask a Librarian” virtual research service (responds typically within an hour) Sun PM thru Fri AM.
Spring STEM Teaching Electives for CAS/HASS credit!
Mines offers a minor in STEM Education and a Masters in STEM Education for K-12 Math, Science, and Comp. Sci., Scholarships!
Suicide Prevention Training on Dec 3 from 1-3pm - Free Lunch
Are you interested in learning steps to save someone’s life? Please consider joining us for a suicide prevention training.
Campus Events
Empathy, Gender, and Welcoming Environments Workshop
Join SHAPE for a great conversation around how to create gender inclusive spaces with snacks! | 11/14- 5-6pm in Brown 210
FOOTBALL TAILGATES ARE HERE!
Join MAC at Q lot to enjoy music, games, and special giveaways each week to help hype up mines football!
I DIG MONEY - November 13th Lunch 'N Learn Event
Get free Chick-Fil-A and pick up some financial tips from 12-1 PM in CTLM 102!
Mines@150: Engineering the Business of Tomorrow
Join NOBE Mines for presentations, networking, and appetizers to celebrate the intersections of business and engineering!
MWB Clothing Drive: Nov. 12-14, 12-3 PM
Bring your new or used clothing to Maple Plaza to donate! All donations will go to Golden Pantry and Thrift.
November 19th - GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE TOWNHALL
Come advocate for a thriving and inclusive grad community! FREE FOOD & DRINKS! Hosted by GSG
Resident Advisor (RA) Information Session
Please join Residence Life as we talk about the Resident Advisor(RA) position and the application process.
Speed Friending and Free Pizza this Thursday!!!
Have free food and meet new friends on 11/14 from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 216! RSVP with the hyperlink above by Wednesday :)
Student Philanthropy Open House!
Have you donated your time, talent, or treasure this semester? Let's celebrate at the 2024 Student Philanthropy Open House!
Study Abroad in Taiwan Summer 2025
Participate in the Tunghai University mini-semester, courses are taught in English. Info session with TU Dean 11/20 @ 4:30 PM
Women Graduate students: Join us for dinner & conversation!
WGS Dinner with Faculty, on Wed, Nov 20th, 5:30-7pm. Join us for a casual dinner with Mines faculty! RSVP now to save a spot
Club Meetings
“Fly You Fools!” Finding God in The Lord of the Rings
Does Tolkein’s Christian worldview show through his fictional books? Join Ratio Christi for a discussion from Dr. Dooyema
AI/ML Club Meeting
AI/ML Club meeting in McNeil 314. Free Pizza Provided
