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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Campus Announcements
Did you know the Writing Center can help with presentations?
The Writing Center has experts on staff to help prepare and practice speeches, elevator pitches, and presentations.
In Memoriam - A. Keith Turner
A. Keith Turner, 80, Emeritus Professor of Geological Engineering, has passed away on May 20, 2022.
Open Adjunct Position for EENG311 (click for details)
Information Systems Science II will be taught MWF 10 - 10:50 during Fall 2022
Campus Events / Meetings
ACS Colloids Conference + Nexus Networking Poster Session
This is a networking event - poster abstracts will be presented, information available on programs within Mines and NREL.
Academic Lectures / Courses
Virtual Book Launch - The World For Sale - July 7
Payne Institute presents Javier Blas and Jack Farchy discussing Money, Power,and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources
Special Activities
July 21 Lunch Bunch: Say hello to our new football coach
Get pumped for Oredigger football and hear what's planned for the gridiron from new head football coach, Brandon Moore.
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
Last chances to sign up! These studies only need a few more participants! You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Monday, June 27, 2022
Closures and Outages
COVIDCheck Colorado: Final day of testing on campus is 6/30
With CCC site to close permanently, Mines exploring new options for campus testing. Available now: At-home/pharmacy tests
Employee and Benefits News
Classified Employee Shift Differential & PTO changes July 1
Changes will take effect on July 1, 2022. Please read below for more information.
PERA Virtual Town Hall Meeting
PERA Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Members
Dates and Deadlines
3 Days Left to Submit FY22 Departmental Deposits
Only 3 days left to submit your FY22 departmental deposits!
Campus Announcements
Call for NSF Faculty Fellows for 2022-2023
collaborate to build bridges between STEM and humanities ... and new modules for courses
Experience AR interaction with robots, earn a $10 gift card!
Do you want to experience virtual robotics and help mixed reality robotics research? sign up here!
Loan a personal copy of a text to library's course readings!
Have a spare copy of your required text? Loan to the the library's course reading collection! Submit a form or drop it off!
Robert Brawley Retirement Party
Robert Brawley Retirement Party
Want to collaborate with an android robot and earn $10?
Click to sign up. Come work with a Pepper robot to construct a few buildings!
Campus Events / Meetings
Join Residence Life as a Volunteer for Mines Move-in 22-23!
Mines Residence Life is looking for volunteers for move-in on August 15th and 18th.
Academic Lectures / Courses
CEEN402 - Project Engineering - ONLINE 6/27 - REGISTER NOW
Are you a project person? Project Eng is a multi-discipline 3-hour course that introduces technical & people mgmt concepts.
Taking Summer II and looking for a fun Fall class?
Take HASS198C Wednesday's 4:00-4:50 PM!
Special Activities
It’s Pride Month!!! LGBTQQIP2SAA
Click here to find out more about what that means!
Faculty Research Opportunities
Call for NSF Graduate Research Assistant
Join us to study interdisciplinary collaboration with students and faculty from STEM and humanities
Seeking Undergrad RA for NSF funded project!
interdisciplinary research and practice that bring together students and faculty from STEM and the humanities
Monday, June 20, 2022
Dates and Deadlines
Course Readings for Fall Courses Requested Now!!
To ensure resources are available for the start of class they need to be requested 8 weeks prior to the course start date.
Last Day to Order Chemicals for 21/22 Academic Year!!!
Last day to order chemicals for this academic year will be Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Campus Announcements
Apply to be a Core Review Facilitator for 2022-2023!
Are you interested in working on campus and helping other students? Consider applying to be a Core Review Facilitator!
Bookstore will no longer accept Index Codes at the register.
Effective July 1st, Mines Bookstore will no longer accept Index Codes at the register. See Bookstore Manager for details.
Do you like the New York Times? Wish there wasn't a paywall?
Sign up with your Mines email for unlimited access to NYTimes.com, archives, podcasts, multimedia & more! Thanks Library!
Make a Writing Center appointment for end-of-semester papers
The Writing Center is open Sun-Fri 9am-5pm for both in-person and online appointments, and 6pm-9pm for online consultations.
Open Presentations for new Q&A Discussions in Canvas
Presentations for Piazza and a potential replacement will be held on Tuesday, June 21st. Click for times and zoom links.
Campus Events / Meetings
ACE Council Spring BBQ - June 21 REMINDER
Thank you for your RSVPs !
Celebration of Mines Sign-up
Sign up by July 15th!
Fall Kick-off Outing Registration
Register for your club to host an event for the fall kick-off outings. Click the link for more info.
M-Climb Sign-up
There is still time to sign up your department or organization for the M-Climb! Limited spots remain!
Academic Lectures / Courses
Seminar: Overview of Materials Research at LLNL
Overview of Current and Emerging Research Directions in Materials Science at LLNL - Dr. Vincenzo Lordi
Virtual Book Launch - The World For Sale - 6/22
Payne Institute presents a book launch for The World For Sale:Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources
Special Activities
Earn $10 and have fun collaborating with an android robot
Come work with a Pepper robot to construct a few buildings! Click to sign up.
It’s Pride Month!!! Denver Pride is next weekend!
Some history of LGBTQ+/pride in Colorado. Spoiler: we’ve always been here!
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Monday, June 13, 2022
Closures and Outages
SAIL Office will be closed June 8th
SAIL Office closed June 8th. If you have any questions, please email sail@mines.edu
Employee and Benefits News
CS & EE Welcome Kelsie Diaz!
Kelsie Diaz, new Graduate Program Manager
PERA Retirement Deduction Changes for 7/1/22
Employee contributions to the Colorado PERA plan will increase due to SB18-200
Dates and Deadlines
Administrative Faculty Performance Evaluations due June 30
Annual Performance Evaluations for Administrative Faculty are due June 30, 2022
Departmental Deposit Deadline for FY22
All departmental deposits must be submitted to the Cashier’s Office by 12:00pm Thursday, June 30th for FY22.
Year End Reminder: Student Account Adjustments Due June 20th
All FY22 student account adjustments must be submitted by June 20th
Campus Announcements
Apply to be a Core Review Facilitator for 2022-2023!
Are you interested in working on campus and helping other students? Consider applying to be a Core Review Facilitator!
Canvas Q&A Discussion Platform Presentations
We are exploring an alternative solution to Piazza within Canvas. Demos are being scheduled and we invite you to join!
Prepare for end of semester projects, papers & presentations
The Writing Center is open M-TH 9am-5pm for both in-person and online appointments, and Su-TH 6pm-9pm for online consultation
Register for Next Week’s Graduate Writing Group on June 16
Grab some coffee and work on your fellowship, thesis, conference paper or any type of project at the Writing Center.
Register for the upcoming CCAC conference
Deadline for Abstract submission for a talk or poster has been extended to July 1st.
We asked, You answered, We're delivering.... NEW standards!
Arthur Lakes Library added standards to our ASTM subscription until 12/31! Click to find what's new & how to access them!
Campus Events / Meetings
ACE Council Spring BBQ - JUNE 21
All Classified Staff are invited to the Spring BBQ on June 21
Academic Lectures / Courses
EENG307 ONLINE during Summer II. (click for details)
EE announces the release of EENG307 Intro to Feedback Controls Online during Summer II. ENROLL TODAY!
Special Activities
Free AMC Movie Tickets
The SAIL office has AMC movie tickets available for pick up
It’s Pride Month!!! There’s a flag for that!
There are 50+ pride flags, and the one we think of today isn’t the original.
June 16 Lunch Bunch: Women on the Move at Mines
The Women of Mines interest group is making its mark on the Mines community.
New! Earn $10 to collaborate with a humanoid robot!
Come work with a Pepper robot to construct a few buildings! Help MIRRORLab evaluate the robot’s instructions.
Athletics
Afternoon Rock Climbing 6.22.22 with the ORC
Come rock climbing outside with the ORC on 6.22 or 8.10.22 from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Mines staff are welcome!
Monday, June 6, 2022
Closures and Outages
The Blastercard Office will close at 10 am on Wednesday 6/8
Blastercard Office hours on 6/8 will be 8 am to 10 pm. We will reopen on Thursday 6/9 and return to normal hours.
Campus Announcements
Apply to be a Core Review Facilitator for 2022-2023!
Are you interested in working on campus and helping other students? Consider applying to be a Core Review Facilitator!
Did you know the Writing Center can help with presentations?
The Writing Center has experts on staff to help prepare and practice speeches, elevator pitches, and presentations.
Financial Aid: Need money for books? App due June 10th
Do you need money for fall books? Follow the instructions to apply for up to $650 from the Mines Bookstore!
Funds Available for Zero Textbook Cost Courses: APPLY NOW!!!
If you're developing or have recently developed a ZTC course, apply to recieve between $750 and $1,000 in incentive funds!
It’s Pride Month!!!
Do you know why June is Pride Month?
Campus Events / Meetings
[Talk] Re-envisioning Denver's Historic Chinatown
Did you know there used to be a vibrant Chinatown in Denver? Learn more about the revitalization effort!
Celebrate Ann Huml!!
Retirement Reception in Celebration of Ann Huml
Fall Kick-off Outing Registration
Register for your club to host an event for the fall kick-off outings. Click the link for more info.
Help us wish Rebecca Flintoft best wishes as she departs!
Rebecca Flintoft's going away celebration will be June 15th, 3 pm -5 pm, Mines Market mezzanine and patio.
Join Mines Community Alliances to meet over lunch – RSVP Now
Current and prospective MCA members are gathering together to socialize over lunch on Wednesday, June 22.
Academic Lectures / Courses
EENG307 Intro to Feedback Controls ONLINE!
EE announces the release of EENG307 Intro to Feedback Controls Online during Summer II. ENROLL TODAY! - click for details
Enroll in Visual Arts Practicum! HASS 198C
Explore charcoal and pencil drawing along with acrylic painting to landscapes, portraits, and abstract art in a creative way
Trans in STEM: A Feminist Approach to Allyship and Research
Monday June 13th, 10 am MDT via Zoom, hosted by the Center for Sustainable Separations of Metals. Preregistration required
Special Activities
King Soopers/City Market Fundraiser
Do you shop at King Soopers/City Market? Then you can help Mines Dance Team reach our goals with no additional cost to you!
New! Earn $10 to help a robot to speak natural language!
Come work with a Pepper robot to construct buildings! Help MIRRORLab evaluate the robot’s instructions.
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Dates and Deadlines
FY 2022 Year End Closing Schedule
Mines' Fiscal Year ends on 06/30/2022 - Review important dates and deadlines here!
Campus Announcements
May 2022 DI&A Digest
Topics include: New DI&A team member; Applications open for the Presidential Fellow for DI&A; Events celebrating culture
Register for the upcoming CCAC conference
Deadline for Abstract submission for a talk or poster has been extended to July 1st.
Register for This Thursday's Graduate Writing Group
Grab some coffee and work on your fellowship, thesis, conference paper or any type of project at the Writing Center.
The Writing Center is open all summer long!
Make an appointment to meet with a writing consultant, either in-person (9-5pm) or online (9am-9pm)
Campus Events / Meetings
Industrial Climate Tech Summit on campus this Wednesday
If you're Mines faculty or staff and would like to attend this summit, please email innovation@mines.edu
Industrial Climate Tech Summit on campus this Wednesday
Mines student registration fee is only $25 through Mines E&I - To volunteer email Innovation@Mines.edu
Academic Lectures / Courses
EENG307 Online during Summer II
EE announces the release of EENG307 Intro to Feedback Controls Online during Summer II. ENROLL TODAY! (click for details)
Special Activities
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Monday, May 23, 2022
Closures and Outages
BlasterCard Office Closed May 23
The BlasterCard will be closed May 23rd. We will reopen May 24th at 9:00 am.
Employee and Benefits News
Juneteenth Holiday and Employee Vacation/Sick Leave Calendar
How will this floating holiday be reflected on the V/S Leave Calendar? Select the title above for additional information
Dates and Deadlines
Summer plans change? Be an Oredigger Camp Counselor!
We still need a few great camp counselors this July. Apply today!
Trefny Faculty Developer (FD) Candidate Workshops
The Trefny Center is hiring a FD & we have 3 candidates coming to campus on 5/24, 5/26, and 6/2. Join us for their workshops!
Campus Announcements
Lockheed Martin Information Session Virtual 5/25 6-7pm MST
Attention 2023 Grads! Don't wait until your senior year to find your post-college permanent job. Find it now!
Open Access Funds Available!
Limited funds are availble to help pay APCs for articles that have been recently accepted or published.
Register for the upcoming CCAC conference
Deadline for Abstract submission for a talk or poster is June 1st.
Campus Events / Meetings
Fall Kick-off Outing Registration
Register for your club to host an event for the fall kick-off outings. Click the link for more info.
Help us celebrate 3 Student Life Retirements on May 19!
Ed Showers (Bookstore), Susan Fukushima (Sodexo), and Fran Aguilar (Military Science) will be retiring from Mines.
Industrial Climate Tech Summit - June 1st on Mines campus
Limited number of Mines registration fee waivers available. To be considered please email Innovation@Mines.edu
VP Student Life Candidate Presentations
Please join us May 25th, 26th, and June 2nd for presentations by candidates for VP Student Life
Academic Lectures / Courses
Enroll in Visual Arts Practicum! HASS 198C
Explore charcoal and pencil drawing along with acrylic painting to landscapes, portraits, and abstract art in a creative way
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Special summer edition: Dream big, like this 16-month-old during his first sumo match. Brought to you by Every Oredigger
June 16 Lunch Bunch: Women on the Move at Mines
The Women of Mines interest group is making its mark in the Mines community. Learn more from chair, alumna Andrea Passman.
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Monday, May 16, 2022
Closures and Outages
Career Center closed Tuesday, May 17, 2022
The Mines Career Center will be closed for staff training on 5/17/22
Network Maintenance: This Saturday, May 21st
ITS will complete scheduled maintenance Saturday, May 21st, from 6:00 AM-9:00 AM. Plan for *multiple* service disruptions.
Campus Announcements
Career Center is Open All Summer
Learn about our summer hours and services!
The Writing Center is Open for Summer—Make an Appointment!
Jumpstart your summer writing projects, from field session reports and class essays to personal statements and presentations.
Athletics
The Summer Group Fitness Schedule is Here
We have in person and virtual offerings this summer. Check them out here!
Friday, May 13, 2022
Closures and Outages
CASA Office Closed
CASA will be closed on Friday, May 13
CASA will be remote on 5/16 and 5/17
CASA will be remote 5/16 and 5/17. For assistance please call 303-384-2600 or email casa@mines.edu.
Coming Monday: The Daily Blast begins its summer schedule
The Daily Blast will come out once a week, on Mondays, during Summer I and II. Daily distribution will resume Monday, Aug. 1
Rec Center Schramm Room Offline for Construction
Rec Center Schramm Room Offline for Construction
Dates and Deadlines
Apply by May 20th to Become a Paid Student Researcher!!!
Mines Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) is now open to undergraduate student applicants! Learn more at the URL below.
Campus Announcements
Classroom Improvement Committee Updates
The Classroom Improvement Committee invites you to review progress made, based on your feedback!
Scholarships,for LGBTQ+ students pursuing a STEM degree
To promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers.
Take Our Survey! Access to Standards via the Library
Technical standards are highly requested. We can’t provide access to every standard but we want to learn what is most needed.
The Blastercard results are in!
A new design for the Blastercard has been selected based on campus feedback.
Campus Events / Meetings
Deadline for the Environmental Leadership Lab Extended
The ELL is a totally free camping experience for environmentally-minded students from September 10-11, 2022
Fall Kickoff Outings Registration Now Open!
Show off your organization to new Orediggers and teach them about opportunities available to them on campus!
Industrial Climate Tech Summit - June 1st in Friedhoff Hall
Please join us for this exciting event with lunch and networking happy hour
Academic Lectures / Courses
Last Chance before Summer! Enroll in Visual Arts Practicum!
Explore charcoal and pencil drawing along with acrylic painting to landscapes, portraits, and abstract art in a creative way!
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Happy Commencement Day! Stay curious this summer - like this cow - and we'll see you back here in August. Go Orediggers!
Join us for Capstone highlights at Lunch Bunch on May 19!
Hear from select student groups about their project and overall experience with this signature Mines program.
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Athletics
Summer Rec Sports Pool Hours of Operation
Summer Rec Sports Pool Hours of Operation
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Closures and Outages
SAIL Office closed 5/13
SAIL Office closed Friday, May 13, 2022 for Commencement. If you have any questions, send an email to sail@mines.edu
The Student Life Office will be closed on 5/13
We will be assisting with UG Commencement on Friday 5/13
Athletics
Motion Lab (Spruce Hall) CLOSED Thur/Friday, May 12th/13th.
The Motion Lab will close for the Spring Semester at 8 pm on Wednesday, May 11th.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Closures and Outages
BlasterCard Office will be closed on 5/13 and 5/23
The Student Life Services/BlasterCard Office will be closed to walk in traffic on Friday, 5/13 and Monday 5/23.
Campus Living Office Closed
The "CLO" will be closed on Friday, May 13
Dates and Deadlines
Apply by May 20th to Become a Paid Student Researcher!!!
Mines Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) is now open to undergraduate student applicants! Learn more at the URL below.
FY 2022 Year End Closing Schedule
Mines' Fiscal Year ends on 06/30/2022 - Review important dates and deadlines here!
Campus Announcements
Get a head start on summer writing projects
Consultants available online or in-person next week. Jump start summer writing project or finish final assignments for spring
GRADS 2022 winners announced!
Award recipients for the 2022 Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium have been announced on the GRADS website.
SciFinder-n Replacing SciFinder -- migrate your data now!
SciFinder is sunsetting July 1. SciFinder accounts will work for SciFinder-n, but your saved data will need to be migrated.
Campus Events / Meetings
Celebrating 3 Student Life Retirees, May 19th, 2-4 pm, D&E
Please help us celebrate Ed Showers (Bookstore), Susan Fukushima (Sodexo), and Fran Aguilar (Military Science) retirements.
Every Oredigger ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
The free ASIST training is 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday-Thursday, May 25-26 in Student Center, Ballroom D. Lunch is provided!
Academic Lectures / Courses
TIME-OF-FLIGHT SECONDARY ION MASS SPECTROMETER (TOF-SIMS)
Michael Walker, from the Packard Group at Mines, will give a talk on the state-of-the-art TOF-SIMS instrument.
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
We did it, Orediggers! Today is the last day of Finals and the spring semester! Now let's dance like these 2 action figures!
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Athletics
SRC Commencement Week Hours
SRC Hours Thursday, May 12th: 6am-12pm; Friday-Sunday, May 13th-15th: CLOSED; Monday, May 16th: 6am-8pm
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Campus Announcements
Attention Graduates
Important News from the Student Health Center
Register for the upcoming CCAC conference
Grad students, submit an abstract for a talk or poster at this year's CCAC conference. Deadline is June 1st
Statista: your statistics resource, trial ends May 19
Have feedback (positive or negative)? Submit it to the Suggest a Purchase form: https://library.mines.edu/suggest-a-purchase/
Writing Center Drop-In Hours in the Library Tuesday Evening
Peer Tutors are available for drop-in tutoring Tuesday from 6-9pm in the Arthur Lakes Library
Academic Lectures / Courses
Don't wait till Fall, enroll today in Visual Arts Practicum!
Explore charcoal and pencil drawing along with acrylic painting to landscapes, portraits, and abstract art in a creative way!
Special Activities
Join us for Capstone highlights at Lunch Bunch on May 19
Hear from select student groups about their project and overall experience with this signature Mines program.
Athletics
Lifeguards Needed for the Summer 2022 Semester
Lifeguards Needed for the Summer 2022 Semester
Monday, May 9, 2022
Campus Announcements
Leaving campus for the summer? Don't leave your bike behind!
Mines Public Safety will be collecting and impounding unclaimed bicycles on campus starting May 15.
New CASA Director: Karla Perez-Velez, Ph.D.
Congratulations to our newly hired CASA Director!!!!
Writing Center Appointments Available This Week
Consultants available online or in-person this week. Jump start summer writing project or finish final assignments for spring
Campus Events / Meetings
Join Residence Life as a Volunteer for Mines Move-in 22-23!
Mines Residence Life is looking for volunteers for move-in on August 15th and 18th.
Academic Lectures / Courses
Don't wait till Fall, enroll today in Visual Arts Practicum!
Explore charcoal and pencil drawing along with acrylic painting to landscapes, portraits, and abstract art in a creative way!
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Finals tip: Study breaks are important. Maybe take one by watching this clip of "a giant helium drawing bubble?"
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Athletics
Finals Week Group Fitness Classes
There are still plenty of opportunities to take a group fitness class next week! See the schedule here:
Looking for a summer job?? Athletics is hiring camp coaches!
Mines Athletics is looking for summer Youth Sports Camp coaches!
Friday, May 6, 2022
Employee and Benefits News
Library Government Information Section hiring for summer!
Like working in a quiet environment & are a detail-oriented person? The Government Information section is the place for you.
Dates and Deadlines
Application Due 5/9: Foundations of Course Design Series
Are you designing or updating a course? Join this series to get a jumpstart and create a plan for your course.
Come to Mines Asian Community Alliance's monthly meeting!
Everyone is welcome! Secret Asian food will be served. May 9, 1pm, Brown Hall W475
Campus Announcements
Let us know which Blastercard design you like best!
Today is the last day to submit your vote for the 2022 Blastercard design!
Please join us in congratulating the Spring 2022 URS cohort!
The office of URS would like to extend our congratulations to the Spring 2022 Undergraduate Research Scholar cohort!
SciFinder-n Replacing SciFinder -- migrate your data now!
SciFinder is sunsetting July 1. SciFinder accounts will work for SciFinder-n, but your saved data will need to be migrated.
The Writing Center will be open Finals Week
Consultants available online or in-person next week. Jump start summer writing project or finish final assignments for spring
Writing Center Drop-In Hours in the Library Next Week
Peer Tutors are available for drop-in tutoring Sunday 7-10 and Monday through Thursday from 6-9pm in the Arthur Lakes Library
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Good luck on Finals, Orediggers! Like this tiny skier says: You've got this! Brought to you by Every Oredigger
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Campus Announcements
Fall Kickoff Outings Registration Is Now Open!
Host an outing or event to showcase your club/organization during fall kickoff! Click the link for more information.
Looking for an Online Summer Class? Consider EBGN201!
A new section of Principles of Econoimcs has been added for summer session 1.
M Climb Registration is Now Open!
Join in this uniquely Mines tradition on Friday, August 19th! Spots are very limited, so register today!
Campus Events / Meetings
Coffee@Starzer 8am Friday at the Starzer Welcome Center
Celebrate the end of the year, at the Starzer Welcome Center, for a free cup of coffee and donuts!
WordPress 101 Training: Friday, May 6
Learn the basics of website editing at this online training, Friday, May 6, 10:30-noon.
Academic Lectures / Courses
Join us Fall 22 for the Visual Arts Practicum Course!
Explore charcoal and pencil drawing along with acrylic painting to landscapes, portraits, and abstract art in a creative way!
UPDATE - PE Faculty Candidate Seminar: Parisa Bazazi
05/05 | 11 am -12 pm | Zoom link below | Join us in the virtual seminar and let the PE department know what you think!
Special Activities
Play games with an AI and a robot and earn up to $25!
MIRRORLab needs your help with two experiments. You can get a total of $25 to spend on Amazon!
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Dates and Deadlines
Demo Day Finalists, Thursday May 5th 6:00-8:00 pm GRL 201
Please join us for this exciting event with Mines E&I community. Drinks and light snacks will be served.
Campus Announcements
Call for Fall Performers for Concerts in the Library
Concerts in the Library will be returning this fall and we are looking for performers of all kinds.
Clothing and bedding donation bins May 1-15th
Donate unwanted clothes and bedding and get a tree planted for each full bin.
Electronics Recycling Event – May 6, 10-2pm
Bring your unwanted electronics for recycling
End of year donations!!
Have stuff that you need to get rid of? Well don't throw it away! Instead check out some donation areas on campus.
Mines Career Center May Newsletter
Click the link to view the May 2022 newsletter from the Career Center!
Statista: your statistics resource, trial ends May 19
Have feedback (positive or negative)? Submit it to the Suggest a Purchase form: https://library.mines.edu/suggest-a-purchase/
Student Assistant for Graduate Admissions Department
Assist staff with processing applications, answering emails, data entry, scanning, filing, processing mail and transcripts.
Trefny Center: Sarah Leaving Mines
Visit the Trefny Center offices to say goodbye to Sarah - click this link for dates/times.
Vote for your favorite Blastercard design!
Which option do you like best? Let us know by May 6!
Campus Events / Meetings
Apply for Career Launch Academy Summer 2022 Session
Learn how to build networking and connection building skills for the industries and companies you want to work.
Dan Fox Retirement Celebration May 6th, Grand Ballroom
Join us to celebrate Dan's 17 years of exemplary service to Mines on Friday, May 6th, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Grand Ballroom
End of year Circle K Meeting
Join us at 6pm this Wednesday in the Earth Room in the student center for our last meeting of the year!
Free Breakfast Burritos on Pedestrian Plaza by Greek Life
Fraternity and Sorority life will be tabling to promote the values of Greek life. 10 am to 1 pm with free breakfast burritos
Fresh Check Day @ Coorstek Atrium
Come to Coorstek Atrium from noon to 3 p.m. for Fresh Check Day, a mental health fair featuring food, entertainment & prizes.
Join Residence Life as a Volunteer for Mines Move-in 22-23!
Mines Residence Life is looking for volunteers for move-in on August 15th and 18th.
Last Nav Night of the semester
Make sure to join us for the last Nav Night of the semester! We will be in BBW280 at 7pm.
Last Peer-to-Peer Support Group of the Semester! 5/4 @ 4 PM!
This week, we'll be joined by a Licensed Addiction Counselor from the Mines Counseling Center to talk about substance use.
Nepal Trip Info and Free Chai at the Sherpa House
Come enjoy a cup of free chai at the Sherpa House and learn about the December 2022 Mines trip to Nepal.
RESCHEDULED FOR TODAY: Career Launch Ice Cream Social
Enjoy some ice cream and learn about Career Launch Academy today, 12-1 p.m., Maple Plaza
Symphony Sunday! Join JSO at the Green Center
…come explore a symphonic soundscape for free — Sunday, May 8.
TODAY: Mines Photography Club meeting! Free food!
5-6pm, McNiel 213. We will vote winners for the E-Days contest and eat pizza! Click to join our Discord!
Special Activities
Here it is, your Mines Moment of Zen
Review Week Tip: Fuel your brain with healthy snacks... although maybe in slightly larger portions than shown in this video.
Athletics
Spots Still Open for Empowered by Iron
Class starts on May 16th and runs every M/W for 10 weeks.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Employee and Benefits News
Summer Payroll Deductions for Student Employees
TIAA & Medicare will be deducted from paycheck if NOT Registered for Summer Courses - Notify MAPS by June 7, 2022
Dates and Deadlines
Attention Graduates
Some important news from the Student Health Center: “Your access to the Student Health Center ends once you graduate”.
Campus Announcements
Finals Dining Hours
View the campus dining hours during finals!
Free 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!
New Title IX Director/Coordinator
Carole Goddard joined Mines as the new Title IX Director and Coordinator
Campus Events / Meetings
Stress Less With SAIL
Stop by the Plaza this Wednesday from 11am-1pm (or while supplies last) to make your own stress less snack kit!
Special Activities
Moonlight Breakfast is Cancelled for May 5th
There will not be a Moonlight Breakfast on Thursday, May 5th. See the link for Mines Market hours.
