Daily Blast
Monday, April 20, 2026
| Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| Campus Announcements |
COMPLETE YOUR C+S REQUIREMENT IN SUMMER ONE! EXPLORE THE MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EAST, TURKEY, AND THE CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS |
Most Orediggers don’t use cannabis, but those who do should be familiar with how to use safely. Click through for more! |
We are collecting donations to assemble hygiene kits for unhoused individuals in our community. M-F 8a-8p at MEP House. |
Come by Calvary Church on Tuesday from 11-1pm for free lunch and fellowship |
Move-out sustainably with these tips from Sustainability Office |
Help faculty integrate AI! 2 hours of your time, sharing your voice and perspective on AI as a Mines student. Apply now! |
HASS 365 covers the history of war from cavemen to drones and counts for mid-level CAS credit- Summer I, MTWR 3:30-5:00 |
Calling undergraduate students: Apply for this leadership opportunity - $22/hr |
Goodwill will be accepting donations on campus in May on two days: May 9 and May 23. Click for details! |
What nuclear test accidentally created a new form of glass in the desert? (Click blue link for answer) |
Oredigger Outfitters will be offering up to 75% off clearance items in-store and online. April 20–24 only! |
Are you a SWE member graduating this spring? Sign up to pick up your SWE cord now! |
| Campus Events |
Time for a study break. On Thursday evening, April 23rd, a librarian will set up a telescope to observe Jupiter and more. |
Flex your creativity, relieve stress & have fun|Spring into Wellness Creation Station |11:30-1:30|Marquez Atrium|Open to All! |
The Emerging Scholars Seminar Series offers seminars on topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers at Mines. |
Join IEEE & WEE for a celebration of the class of 2026! Refreshments will be served~ |
Do you have some sustainability-related knowledge up your sleeves? Test your brain and get some free food while you're at it! |
Wanting to get outside and show your love for our earth on Earth Day? |
Ditch the "grind" this Friday! Join Kickstart in East 320 at 4pm for food, games, and DIY self-care bags. RSVP on OreConnect! |
Do you want to join a group of creative, fun students AND get paid to plan events? Apply to be on MAC!! |
Join the quantum revolution with this exclusive screening of Our Quantum Future! Free food, film screening, expert panel! |
Grow Well, Live well- Join Denver Urban Gardens to container garden |
Stop by for some coloring, bagels, coffee, or electrolyte drinks on April 20 in GC 217 from 10-11am |
Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Heading into a summer internship? On 4/29, celebrate with the Career Center & VIP and get ready to crush your first day! |
Trefny offers $500 in PD funds for this 2-day intensive designed to help you integrate AI into your courses - Apply by May 1 |
| Club Meetings |
Graduate Students: Join us for a home-cooked meal, a time of fellowship, and a Bible study in 1 Corinthians 13! |
Mine Rescue will be meeting Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in BB125 to discuss scene safety |
| Academic Lectures |
Dr. Joshua Mueller, Michigan Technological University - Austenite Restoration in Steels thru Non-Partitioning Transformation |
Randy Bartels, Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, "Beyond the First Moment: Quantum Photon Statistics for Computational..." |
Novel Mass Spectrometry Methods Identify Metal-Binding Molecules Produced by Environmental Microbiota |
Sean Braxton, optical and systems engineer |
| Research Announcements |
Hi Mines community! Help our research on email security by taking a quick, anonymous survey on spotting phishing emails. |
Tour cutting-edge additive manufacturing and materials labs. Learn about real-time process monitoring and AM innovation |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
Come out and learn the sport of Disc Golf! Wednesday, 4/22 from 2pm-4pm. |
Join Mines SAAC to Tie Dye on Monday, April 20th! |
| Every Oredigger |
For students, faculty, & staff. Learn to save a life! RSVP in OreConnect for a training on Wed, 4/29, 3-5pm. Dinner included! |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
The BlasterCard Office will be closed today, Friday 4/17 for E-Days |
Due to E-Days programming, the office will be closed all-day Friday |
| Campus Announcements |
No need to cook Wednesday! Use the link below to order a delicious Dinner for Home for you and your family! |
Sign up with your Mines email for unlimited access to NYTimes.com, archives, podcasts, multimedia & more! Thanks Library! |
| Campus Events |
Can you believe our Faculty Awards Ceremony to celebrate our faculty's achievements & excellence is right around the corner? |
Wrap up the semester with GWG! Connect with peers, celebrate accomplishments, and enjoy fellowship and snacks together. |
See a free tesla coil demonstration at 12pm in Bunker Auditorium |
Want to learn more about sustainability/network with green organizations? Join us on Sun April 26 SC Ballrooms C/D/E @10am |
Graduate students: Join this four-day program with structured time to work on your thesis or other writing projects. |
“Behind-the-scenes” tour Red Rocks Community College, organized by Mines Chapter of Sigma Xi, 4/27 (10-12:30) |
Come to Bunker Auditorium on April 22nd at 7pm to see us perform!! Our ensembles are excited to share our hard work with you! |
A space for students with chronic conditions (long-term/ongoing health issues) to gather for community, discussions, support. |
May 7 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Stratton Commons |
Join WGS for the semester-ly Dinner With Faculty! |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Interested in the field of Medicine? Come speak with Mines alumni about their journey into the medical field. |
| Club Meetings |
If you’re looking for a way to be more involved on campus or seeking an amazing networking opportunity then this is for you! |
Interested in gaining leadership experience and getting involved in the electrical engineering department? Apply today! |
| Academic Lectures |
Presents Innovative Observational Strategies and Process Insights from USGS Efforts to Assess Baseflow Resilience |
Hear about exciting work from Carl Gorski, Sylvia Alvarado-Callisaya, Joseph Pearlman and Matt Mettler |
The Fusion Energy Landscape: From Physics Milestones to Commercial Reality, Dr. Ahmed Diallo, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab |
| Research Announcements |
Hear from other Mines CAREER awardees and gain strategies to build a competitive NSF CAREER proposal. |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Book & Brew will be CLOSING at 2:30 pm on Thursday 4/16 and 1:00 pm on Friday 4/17 |
The IT Service Desk in CTLM 156 will be closed on Saturday, 4/18. |
Parking on West Campus Rd in front of the sorority houses down to Q Lot |
| Employee and Benefits News |
Social Security & Retirement |
| Important Deadlines |
Seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in being a teaching assistant for CSM 202 for the Fall semester! |
| Campus Announcements |
Explore leadership theories from the classical foundations to modern approaches. Discover your personal leadership style |
We are collecting donations to assemble hygiene kits for unhoused individuals in our community. M-F 8a-8p at MEP House. |
HASS 365 covers the history of war from cavemen to drones and counts for mid-level CAS credit- Summer I, MTWR 3:30-5:00 |
NewsBank from the Library has it all! From Texas to South Africa. French, Turkish, Spanish, German, Dutch, English & more ... |
Summer 2026 Session I - Mid level HASS course |
| Campus Events |
Join ASCE for our Springfest competition this Thursday and cheer on our Steel Bridge and Timber Strong teams competing. |
Join MAC for our free comedian event in Bunker auditorium! |
Join us TODAY for a Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch | Stratton Commons | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Mines Ballroom Dance is hosting their annual E-Days Ball packed with dance lessons, performances, social dancing, and snacks! |
Meet outside the ORC to be bused to the starting point |
Do you have some sustainability-related knowledge up your sleeves? Test your brain and get some free food while you're at it! |
Wanting to get outside and show your love for our earth on Earth Day? |
Come by Marquez Atrium to container garden for Earth Day From 12-1pm -RSVP |
Stop by for some coloring, bagels, coffee, or electrolyte drinks on April 20 in GC 217 from 10-11am |
Sign up to volunteer for different events over E-Days weekend on the MAC website! (scroll almost to the bottom) |
Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15. |
Mines Foundation present Alicia Polo y La Borda Cavero& Dr. Ian Lange discussing research across the critical minerals chain |
See 11 teams present their prototypes! May 4, 3:30-5:30PM at Labriola Atrium. Stop by anytime. Refreshments provided. |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Calling undergraduate students: Apply for this leadership opportunity - $22/hr |
Learn how to use the Canvas Accessibility Scanner, review the dashboard, accessibility guide, and alternative file formats. |
| Club Meetings |
We need volunteers on 4/19 at 10am in Q lot to help clean up debris, boxes, ect. the morning after the fireworks show! |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
Join Mines SAAC to Tie Dye on Monday, April 20th! |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
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The InnoHub will be closed from 5PM on Thursday, 4/16 through Sunday, 4/19. Will reopen at 9AM on Monday, 4/20. |
Read description for more information |
Due to E-Days programming, the office will be closed all-day Friday |
| Important Deadlines |
Seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in being a teaching assistant for CSM 202 for the Fall semester! |
| Campus Announcements |
Follow the link to get tips on how to reduce harm from drugs or alcohol, and how to take care of your fellow Orediggers! |
Use the Library's “Ask a Librarian” virtual research service (responds typically within an hour) Sun PM thru Fri AM. |
What Cold War nuclear accident still contaminates lakes today? (Click blue link for answer) |
Join SWE at the 14231 W Colfax location of Qdoba from 4 - 8 pm and mention SWE at the counter, or use code QDOBAGIVES. |
3 FREE meals every Tue & Wed! Visit Rocky Mountain Eats food truck by Green Center near 16th St from 11–2pm |
| Campus Events |
We NEED to COOK! Gastronauts will make blue hard candy just like Breaking Bad tonight in the spruce kitchen at 5pm. |
Come learn and compete in traditional mining practices! |
Join us April 16th for a Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch | Kafadar Commons | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Free education research workshop on May 14 hosted by the PEER Institute |
Join us at Mines Market from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM for an E-Days Feast to kick off the weekend! |
See a free tesla coil demonstration at 12pm in Bunker Auditorium |
Want to learn more about sustainability/network with green organizations? Join us on Sun April 26 SC Ballrooms C/D/E @10am |
Fuel up for finals at Moonlight Breakfast! Join us at Mines Market, April 7, 8–9:30pm. |
Quantum Lunch is a weekly gathering where we come together to enjoy lunch and engage with academic presentations. |
Come try out the events done by the Mines Mining Team, perfect for beginners, all majors and skill levels welcome |
Join MAC, Esports Club, and Minescraft Club for a weekend of awesome virtual tournaments and events. Click link to sign up! |
Join SPE at our 2nd annual golf tournament at The Ridge at Castle Pines in Castle Rock |
Come to Bunker Auditorium on April 22nd at 7pm to see us perform!! Our ensembles are excited to share our hard work with you! |
Sister Circles are an opportunity to share space and discuss intentional topics. Food Provided ! |
We are hosting a sticker design contest for students, staff, and faculty. Submit your design today! |
REMINDER! Stefanie Tompkins will speak on 'Engineering a Life of Leadership'| Wed. 4/15 at Noon | SC Ballroom A |
Learn more about the impact of chronic over-stimulation and gain the tools necessary to take back control. |
May 7 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Stratton Commons |
Join WGS for the semester-ly Dinner With Faculty! |
Do you want to learn about WWOOF (worldwide opportunities on organic farms)? Wednesday (4/15) 4-5:30, Mines Park Greenhouse! |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Interested in the field of Medicine? Come speak with Mines alumni about their journey into the medical field. |
Two-day Mental Health First Aid training to recognize and support those facing mental health or substance use challenges. |
Conference & Event Services is hiring for on-campus jobs this summer starting at $15.50/hour. Click the link for more info! |
Interested in being a Teaching Assistant for a career development course? Apply by 4/17! |
| Club Meetings |
If you’re looking for a way to be more involved on campus or seeking an amazing networking opportunity then this is for you! |
Interested in gaining leadership experience and getting involved in the electrical engineering department? Apply today! |
| Academic Lectures |
Presents Innovative Observational Strategies and Process Insights from USGS Efforts to Assess Baseflow Resilience |
Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei, Missouri University of Science and Technology - Designing Sustainable Materials and Processes |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| Important Deadlines |
Don't miss this free, multi-day event exclusive to graduate students. Work on any writing from theses to publications! |
Are you interested in planning Senior Traditions for 2026-2027? Apply by Thursday, April 16 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Campus Announcements |
COMPLETE YOUR C+S REQUIREMENT IN SUMMER ONE! EXPLORE THE MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EAST, TURKEY, AND THE CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS |
Explore leadership theories from the classical foundations to modern approaches. Discover your personal leadership style |
Come by Calvary Church for free lunch and fellowship |
Read description for more information |
No need to cook Wednesday! Use the link below to order a delicious Dinner for Home for you and your family! |
Access to books, journals, maps, conference papers, etc. focused on geological and earth sciences from your Mines Library! |
Parking on West Campus Rd in front of the sorority houses down to Q Lot |
| Campus Events |
Hear how Mines research and industry partnerships are advancing solutions across the critical minerals value chain. |
Join ASCE for our Springfest competition this Thursday and cheer on our Steel Bridge and Timber Strong teams competing. |
Blood Drive today, sign up or Walk-In - Ballrooms B&C |
Join us for an evening of creativity and reflection of this historic milestone! |
Come hear from a local consulting engineering firm about their radioisotope facility project! Pizza for registering by 4/10 |
Stop by for some coloring, bagels, coffee, or electrolyte drinks on April 20 in GC 217 from 10-11am |
Join MAC for our free comedian event in Bunker auditorium! |
Get Ready for Snow-E Days: Join Us for the E-Days Feast! April 15th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Mines Market |
Purchase your individual ticket for Friday Night event with opener Opal Grove and headliner Friday Pilots Club! |
Purchase your individual ticket for 3oh!3 and Fitz & The Tantrums. |
Mines Ballroom Dance is hosting their annual E-Days Ball packed with dance lessons, performances, social dancing, and snacks! |
Meet outside the ORC to be bused to the starting point. |
Do you have some sustainability-related knowledge up your sleeves? Test your brain and get some free food while you're at it! |
Wanting to get outside and show your love for our earth on Earth Day? |
12-2pm on the Plaza! Supplies provided! Make a shirt as a survivor or supporter |
Stop by Marquez 108 every Tuesday at 6:30pm for free pizza, as well as to spend time enjoying twisty puzzles! |
Join the Mines Foundation Dignitaries for free food, games, and a chance to win up to $500 for your student organization! |
Join the quantum revolution with this exclusive screening of Our Quantum Future! Free food, film screening, expert panel! |
All are welcome! Stefanie Tompkins will speak on 'Engineering a Life of Leadership'| Wed. 4/15 at Noon | SC Ballroom A |
Sign up to volunteer for different events over E-Days weekend on the MAC website! (scroll almost to the bottom) |
Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15. |
Mines Foundation present Alicia Polo y La Borda Cavero& Dr. Ian Lange discussing research across the critical minerals chain |
OAA will be screening a documentary and a presentation by Prof. Kareem El Damanhoury, director and producer |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Heading into a summer internship? On 4/29, celebrate with the Career Center & VIP and get ready to crush your first day! |
Learn how to apply NotebookLM to everyday tasks and boost your productivity. |
Learn how to use the Canvas Accessibility Scanner, review the dashboard, accessibility guide, and alternative file formats. |
| Club Meetings |
Mines ACM is welcoming students from Mines's HPSS, Mirror, and Aria labs to present on their research work! |
Anime Club meets at 6:30 PM in AH 151 every Wednesday. This meeting, we are watching Gurren Lagann |
MWB will meet for a regular work meeting from 6-7:15pm tonight in McNeil 214. |
Come fellowship with us in Friedhoff Hall at 7pm and then break into Bible study groups going over Psalm 139! |
| Athletics and Rec Sports |
Come out and learn the sport of Disc Golf! Dates - 4/15 and 4/22 |
Online reservations for space in the Student Rec Center for Summer 2026 will open on Wednesday, April 15th @ 9:00 AM. |
Join us on a Clear Creek White Water Kayaking trip (4/30, $25) and an Intro to Rock climbing trip (5/2, $25). Sign up now! |
| Every Oredigger |
Lower your stress and boost your well-being in just 10 minutes. Open to all students, faculty, and staff. |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 |
| Closures and Outages |
Read description for more information |
| Important Deadlines |
Seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in being a teaching assistant for CSM 202 for the Fall semester! |
Come to the SAIL Office (Green 283) for Free Cardboard Before the Cardboard Boat Race |
| Campus Announcements |
Enjoy the following activities this month at Mines in honor of Earth Day |
Help the environment by learning more about battery recycling |
Calling undergraduate students: Apply for this leadership opportunity - $22/hr |
We search libraries around the world to get you the material you need- free of charge! Have questions? Email libbor@mines.edu |
Interested in electrical engineering? Love the Tesla Coil demonstration? Volunteer on April 16th @ 8:30pm to help set-up! |
| Campus Events |
TONIGHT!! Are our devices shaping us more than we realize? Find out at “Against the Algorithm” — 4/13, 6:15 PM, Berthoud 243. |
Join us for an evening of creativity and reflection of this historic milestone! |
Purchase your one of a kind E-Days t-shirt while supplies and sizes last! Sizes are first come first serve. |
Packets include branded merchandise only available with packet purchases, concert & comedian tickets! |
Are you ready for E-Days?! Stop by our table from 12-3pm this Tuesday in the SC Atrium for fun wellness and safety items |
Join SAIL for a Tesla Coil 4/17 See a free tesla coil demonstration at 12pm in Bunker Auditorium |
Come support music at Mines today! Kappa Kappa Psi has fresh donuts: glazed $3, fancy $4, or a snag a dozen for $18-$20. |
Do you want to join a group of creative, fun students AND get paid to plan events? Apply to be on MAC!! |
Want to learn more about sustainability/network with green organizations? Join us on Sun April 26 SC Ballrooms C/D/E @10am |
Join ORA later today for a discussion about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and what to expect when you need one. |
Come to Bunker Auditorium on April 22nd at 7pm to see us perform!! Our ensembles are excited to share our hard work with you! |
Every Oredigger is sponsoring activities related to Wellness throughout the month of April. check out the link below. |
Trefny offers $500 in PD funds for this 2-day intensive designed to help you integrate AI into your courses - Apply by May 1 |
12pm Brown 125: Learn how to communicate project recommendations effectively to key engineering stakeholders. |
Do you want to learn about WWOOF (worldwide opportunities on organic farms)? Wednesday (4/15) 4-5:30, Mines Park Greenhouse! |
Mark your calendars for April 30th! See 80+ teams present their client-led multidisciplinary projects, prototypes, and builds |
| Career, Training and Professional Development Opportunities |
Learn techniques to initiate and navigate difficult conversations. |
Passionate about a campus community where diverse worldviews & belief systems are not just coexisting, but truly appreciated? |
Conference & Event Services is hiring for on-campus jobs this summer starting at $15.50/hour. Click the link for more info! |
Hiring Student Aide for Youth STEM camps! 5-week role supporting teachers and campers. Great experience, apply now! |
| Club Meetings |
Graduate Students: Join us for a home-cooked meal, a time of fellowship, and a Bible study in 1 Corinthians 12! |
Interested in gaining leadership experience and getting involved in the electrical engineering department? Apply today! |
SPS will be hosting a game night on April 16th! Drop on by to catch a merry band and play the game Blood On The Clocktower. |
| Academic Lectures |
Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei, Missouri University of Science and Technology - Designing Sustainable Materials and Processes |
Juliet Gopinath, CU Boulder, "Windows Into Places Unseen: Optical Fiber-Based Quantum Sensing & Super-Resolution Imaging" |