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Friday, August 22, 2025
Closures and Outages
Book & Brew will be CLOSED Friday August 22nd
Book & Brew will resume normal hours 7am-5:30pm on Monday August 25th
Bursar's Office Closure
Bursar's Office Closure August 22nd 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00PM
Parking Office Closed Friday, Aug 22
Parking Office will be closed Friday, Aug. 22 to walk-in customers.
West (McNeil) Garage Will Be Painted Friday & Saturday
Parking spaces in the West (McNeil) Garage will be painted Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23
Campus Announcements
Headshot Sessions
Professional headshot sessions on 09/04/2025 and 09/16/2025. Time slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
How many floors does the Library have? What's a study area?
Our library map shows which study areas and bookable rooms are available in real time as well as shows you a floor plan.
Interested in learning about Investments?
Engineering Economics will be accepted as a pre-requisite for EBGN346
LIMU 189 Individual Music Instruction
LIMU 189 Individual Music Instruction
Need a CAS 300-level elective? Try EDNS 315 MWF 10-10:50am
Take Engineering for Social and Environmental Responsibility this Fall: meet a grad req and explore responsible engineering
New and Improved Classroom Readiness Team Helpdesk
This new service will be available starting on the first day of the Fall semester -- August 25.
Campus Events
August IT Training: Cloud Storage Migration
IT has an upcoming workshop covering migrating your files to the cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Faculty and Staff Campus BBQ
Please join us this Friday August 22nd for our annual Faculty and Staff Campus BBQ on Kafadar Commons
First Sunday Mass of the semester 08/24 at 8pm!
Join us for Catholic Mass this Sunday at 8pm in the Student Center Ballrooms. Jesus wants to see you!
Helluva Welcome Movie and Interactive Bingo | Free Canes!
Join MAC at the Helluva Welcome Movie Night! Interactive Bingo and Free Canes! 8/22 South IM Fields at 8pm
Pit Stop and Play - 9/3 5-6 pm
Join MAC, the ME Department, and Sabre Cook for LEGO car building event, light refreshments, and drawing for a LEGO Porsche!
Workshop: Getting Started with iClicker
Learn how iClicker supports interaction and feedback in classrooms, workshops, and events.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Effective Teaching with Generative AI: Community of Practice
Join to discuss GenAI trends, share challenges, brainstorm ideas and build a culture of support around teaching and GenAI.
Financial Aid is hiring!
Amazing students for front desk wrangling wanted by Financial Aid! Junior, Senior or new transfer? We especially want you!
Club Meetings
Mines Catholic Welcome Back BBQ
Did someone say free food? This Sunday from 2-7, stop by the Catholic houses for our Welcome Back BBQ!
Academic Lectures
SAVE THE DATES: Fall Climate Seminar Series
Three exciting speakers will be talking about ocean drilling, ocean technology and ice core science-click link for details!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Outdoor Rec Center Back-To-School Sale!
During the first two weeks of school, come to the ORC to get 15% off a bike tune up and all gear rentals!
Every Oredigger
Accessing Workday
We are learning that students are still accessing our Test environment
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Closures and Outages
CASA Closed, Friday, Aug 22, to participate in the M-climb
CASA will be Closed, this Friday, Aug 22, to participate in the M-climb
Employee and Benefits News
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay Schedule
Pay schedule changes must be submitted before August 24th
Important Deadlines
Apply Now: Teach@Mines Noyce Scholarship & Stipend Program
Deadline is Sept 4 for Fall 2025 funding to support students to become science, math, and CS teachers.
Campus Announcements
CAIRO TO CAPETOWN TO LAGOS TO COLOMBIA! WELCOME TO HASS 411
INTERESTED IN COMPARATIVE GEOGRAPHIES, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, ARTS, DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT + PEACE STUDIES ACROSS GLOBAL SOUTH?
CAS 400-lvl electives: Science, CS, or Math Practices
Explore teaching and earn CAS credit with Teach@Mines
MAGICAL REALISM + SCIENCE FICTION + EXISTENTIALISM+ART/FILM
HASS 307, CONTINUING ENROLLMENT THIS WEEK: CULTURAL-GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION FROM CAIRO TO CAMUS TO GARCIA MARQUEZ TO PATAGONIA
Mines Formula New Member Meeting on 8/30 10am Coolbaugh 209
Interested in racing or hands-on engineering experience? Join us to learn about our car, club, and how to get involved.
Oredigger Outfitters Extended Hours for First Week of Class
Oredigger Outfitters will be open extended hours for the 1st week of class. 8/25-/28 8a-5p, and 8/29 8a-4p.
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
Student Worker Positions Available
Dean of Earth and Society Programs Office - 18/hr - Work Study Funding Not Required
Teach@Mines Noyce Classroom Experience Award
Register for SCED262/562 in Fall 2025 and be eligible to earn a stipend while exploring K-12 teaching!
Want to find or evaluate a source? Learn about resources?
Use the Library's “Book a Librarian” for in-person or virtual consultations to discuss information needs, get advice, & more.
Campus Events
2025 Mines Football Tailgate Sign Up
Join MAC in supporting Mines Football! Register independently or with your club/organization to reserve a free tailgate spot!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Career Days are September 16th and 17th!
Learn more about Career Days on Sept 16th and 17th, with DIFFERENT companies attending each date!
Geology, Geophysics: NABG is coming to campus.
If you’re interested in presenting your research as a lightning talk to the campus community, please email lwelcome@mines.edu
Internship Unfiltered: free coffee, tea, treats and prizes!
Reflect on your summer internship, research, or other opportunities and learn how to show it off at Career Days!
Volunteers needed for Fall 2025 Career Days!
Fall 2025 Career Days are Sept 16th and 17th, with DIFFERENT employers attending each date. Sign up to volunteer!
FYI
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
Sign-Up for Fall Summit on September 5th from 2:30pm-8:00pm
All RSOs are required to send at least one representative! Register by August 29th.
Athletics and Rec Sports
Outdoor Rec Center Trips Open 8/25
Sign up for ORC fall semester trips and clinics next Monday, Aug-25th at the rec sports store!
Student Rec Center Weekend Hours
The SRC will be open 9AM-10PM on Saturday, Aug 23 for Late Night @ the Rec and 9AM-3PM on Sunday, Aug 24 (early close).
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Campus Announcements
Enter to Win a Prize by Completing the Library's Survey!!!
Help the library support your research needs by completing this brief survey. You could win legos, a hammock, or speakers.
Join the new first-generation honors society, Tri-Alpha!
Mines is now home to a new chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, an honors society for first-generation college students!
LIMU 189 Individual Music Instruction
LIMU 189 Individual Music Instruction
Meet Sabré Cook: Racer, Engineer, & Mines Alumna | Sept 2–3
Join SAIL & Mech. Eng. for 2 days of a race car showcase, featured talk w/ Q&A, lunch & learn, speed builds, and more!
Subscribe to Monthly Research Blast Newsletter
Office of Undergraduate Research's newsletter contains info on upcoming events, opportunities, deadlines, and more.
The ProtoFund Is Accepting Applications for Fall 2025!
Want up to $500 in funding and design support for your student-led project? Apply for The ProtoFund today! Due September 14!
Campus Events
Add the browser extension LibKey Nomad for faster access
From the Library, LibKey Nomad provides quick seamless access to full-text articles the library subscribes to on the web.
August IT Training: Cloud Storage Migration
IT has an upcoming workshop covering migrating your files to the cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Blaster's Basket Drive at the Campus BBQ
The Faculty and Staff Giving Committee is hosting a Blaster's Basket Drive at the Campus BBQ
Faculty and Staff Campus BBQ
Please join us this Friday August 22nd for our annual Faculty and Staff Campus BBQ on Kafadar Commons
Helluva Welcome Movie and Interactive Bingo | Free Canes!
Join MAC at the Helluva Welcome Movie Night! Interactive Bingo and Free Canes! 8/22 South IM Fields at 8pm
Join the M-Climb! 8/22 - Meet at the ORC to hike up Mt. Zion
Sign up below to participate in the M-Climb. Everyone is welcome!
Join the waitlist for a table at Celebration of Mines
Join the waitlist for a table at Celebration of Mines on Thursday, August 28th from 5pm-7pm
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Aug 21 9am-12pm- Join for 1, 2, or 3 Teaching Workshops
Welcome Week Workshops on Engaging Gen-Z students, Gradescope at Mines, and Getting Started with GenAI Prompts. Sign up!
Career Days Workshop Series: SAVE THE DATES!
Check out the Career Center’s Workshop Series to help you prep for Career Days and job searching - September 2-12!
The Student Assistant Job Fair is less than a week away!
Departments around campus are looking to hire students. Come check out all the great opportunities next Tuesday 8/26!
Research Announcements
Access your free Overleaf account today!
Mines is providing Overleaf Professional features for all students, faculty and staff. Log in using your Mines credentials.
Time flies when PIs are working with ORA!
Starting September 1st, ORA is adopting updated proposal preparation procedures and deadlines
Athletics and Rec Sports
Mines Athletics Looking for Marketing help at events!
Do you enjoy working events and want to help with our Mines Athletics Marketing Team?
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Closures and Outages
Human Resources DELAYED OPENING Wednesday, August 20th.
Human Resources will open at 10am on Wednesday, August 20th.
Employee and Benefits News
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay Schedule
Pay schedule changes must be submitted before August 24th
Human Resources Update
New resources available to help supervisors become more proactive and better equipped to handle supervisor related matters.
Campus Announcements
CAIRO TO CAPETOWN TO LAGOS TO COLOMBIA! WELCOME TO HASS 411
INTERESTED IN COMPARATIVE GEOGRAPHIES, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, ARTS, DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT + PEACE STUDIES ACROSS GLOBAL SOUTH?
Immunization Compliance and TB Screening Clinics
The Student Health Center will host walk-in clinics from 1:30 to 3:00 pm Aug 21 and Sept 4, no appointment required
MAGICAL REALISM + SCIENCE FICTION + EXISTENTIALISM+ART/FILM
HASS 307, CONTINUING ENROLLMENT THIS WEEK: CULTURAL-GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION FROM CAIRO TO CAMUS TO GARCIA MARQUEZ TO PATAGONIA
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
What is a special collection? Why do we have them?
See items on Mining, Ropeways, Oil Shale, or School History! Special Collections encourage teaching, research, and curiosity.
Campus Events
Faculty and Staff Campus BBQ
Please join us this Friday August 22nd for our annual Faculty and Staff Campus BBQ on Kafadar Commons
Payne Institute - 4th Critical Mineral Symposium - 9/11&12
4th Critical Mineral Symposium on campus 9/11&12, registration required. For Mines registration, see details please.
Volunteers needed for Fall 2025 Career Days!
Fall 2025 Career Days are Sept 16th and 17th, with DIFFERENT employers attending each date. Sign up to volunteer!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Career Days are September 16th and 17th!
Learn more about Career Days on Sept 16th and 17th, with DIFFERENT companies attending each date!
Rapid Resume Reviews -- Save the Dates: 9/3 and 9/11
Drop-in to get your resume reviewed in preparation for Career Days!
FYI
Sign-Up for Fall Summit on September 5th from 2:30pm-8:00pm
All RSOs are required to send at least one representative! Register by August 29th.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Important Deadlines
Register for the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium
The annual fall undergraduate research symposium showcases research conducted by Mines undergraduate researchers.
Summer Textbook Rentals due TODAY to Oredigger Outfitters
Summer textbook rentals are due TODAY! Be sure to swing by the the store to return them on time and avoid any late fees
Campus Announcements
Apply Now: Teach@Mines Noyce Scholarship & Stipend Program
Applications are being accepted for Fall 2025 funding to support students to become science, math, and CS teachers.
CAS 400-lvl electives: Science, CS, or Math Practices
Explore teaching and earn CAS credit with Teach@Mines
CASA has moved! + Upcoming Advising Drop-In Hours
CASA is now located in the lower level of the Student Center. Click for important details on upcoming advising drop-in hours!
Check out the CO State Parks at your Mines Library!
Find your wilder side in the great outdoors! The kit includes a free pass to access any CO state park for 6 days.
Teach@Mines Noyce Classroom Experience Award
Register for SCED262/562 in Fall 2025 and be eligible to earn a stipend while exploring K-12 teaching!
Campus Events
2025 Mines Football Tailgate Sign Up
Join MAC in supporting Mines Football! Register independently or with your club/organization to reserve a free tailgate spot!
August IT Training: Cloud Storage Migration
IT has an upcoming workshop covering migrating your files to the cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation Aug 20 - Aug 21
Internship Unfiltered: free coffee, tea, treats and prizes!
Reflect on your summer internship, research, or other opportunities and learn how to show it off at Career Days!
Sign-up for the Celebration of Mines Waitlist!
Spots filled up fast this year! Join the waitlist for a table at Celebration of Mines on August 28th!
Updated Location: SIF Open House for Faculty
This event is designed to help you better understand how SIF can support your research, instruction & student training.
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Apply for a TEA Leadership Position!
The Teacher's Education Alliance is looking for a Vice President, Secretary and Creative Director! Anyone is welcome to apply
Early-career faculty workshops (open to aP + postdocs)
Are you as assistant professor looking to get a strong start on promotion and/or tenure? Join these lunch workshops!
Research Announcements
Calling all current and aspiring undergraduate researchers!
Engaged in research or excited to get started? Take your skills to the next level in 1 credit with Research Methods in STEM.
Hickory Dickory Dock: ORA's new proposal submission clock
Starting September 1st, ORA is adopting updated proposal preparation procedures and deadlines
Athletics and Rec Sports
Free Faculty/Staff Tickets for Mines Athletics!
Sign up for your free Mines Athletics free home game tickets!
Women's Club Soccer Tryouts!
Interested in playing club soccer for Mines? Tryouts will start Monday 8/25 from 6:30-8:30pm on IM South.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Closures and Outages
Human Resources DELAYED OPENING Wednesday, August 20th.
Human Resources will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20th.
Scheduled OnBase Maintenance Today, Friday 8/15 from 6–8 AM
OnBase will undergo maintenance this morning. Expect disruptions to workflows and document submissions during this time.
Employee and Benefits News
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay Schedule
Pay schedule changes must be submitted before August 24th
Campus Announcements
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!
MAPS Office Extended Hours
From August 18–29, the MAPS Office will be open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
New Accessibility Scanner Tool Coming to Canvas
The Pope Tech accessibility scanner launches in Canvas on August 18 — join the pilot program to try it out.
Turnitin Feedback Studio Upgrade - August 20th at 10 AM
Turnitin Feedback Studio will be upgraded to LTI 1.3 on August 20 at 10 AM. Please avoid using it during the upgrade window.
FYI
Register to table at Celebration of Mines on Thursday, 8/28
All RSOs and campus departments/offices/programs are encouraged to table at Celebration of Mines
Sign-Up for Fall Summit on September 5th from 2:30pm-8:00pm
All RSOs are required to send at least one representative! Register by August 29th.
Research Announcements
PIs don’t delay! New proposal deadlines are on their way!
Starting September 1st, ORA is adopting updated proposal preparation procedures and deadlines
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Closures and Outages
Scheduled OnBase Maintenance on Friday 6–8 AM
OnBase will undergo maintenance Friday morning. Expect disruptions to workflows and document submissions during this time.
Important Deadlines
Beta Theta Pi Men of Principle Scholarship NOW OPEN
All male, undergraduate, non-Greek affiliated students attending Mines are invited to apply below. DUE AUGUST 25th!
Campus Announcements
MAGICAL REALISM + SCIENCE FICTION + EXISTENTIALISM+ART/FILM
HASS 307, WELCOMING ENROLLMENT: CULTURAL-GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION FROM CAIRO TO CAMUS TO GARCIA MARQUEZ TO PATAGONIA
Subscribe to Monthly Research Blast Newsletter
Office of Undergraduate Research's newsletter contains info on upcoming events, opportunities, deadlines, and more.
US Government Info online & on the shelf @ the Library!
A Federal Depository since 1939 we have a large collection of new & historic Government Publications supporting your studies.
Campus Events
CAIRO TO CAPETOWN TO LAGOS TO COLOMBIA! WELCOME TO HASS 411
INTERESTED IN COMPARATIVE GEOGRAPHIES, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, ARTS, DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT + PEACE STUDIES ACROSS GLOBAL SOUTH?
Connect, Explore, Collaborate: SIF Open House for Faculty
This event is designed to help you better understand how SIF can support your research, instruction & student training.
Helluva Welcome Movie and Interactive Bingo | Free Canes!
Join MAC at the Helluva Welcome Movie Night! Interactive Bingo and Free Canes! 8/22 South IM Fields at 8pm
Limitless Leaders Presents Jerry Greenfield
Get the scoop on creative entrepreneurship with the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream, Jerry Greenfield!
Meet Sabré Cook: Racer, Engineer, & Mines Alumna | Sept 2–3
Join SAIL & Mech. Eng. for 2 days of a race car showcase, featured talk w/ Q&A, lunch & learn, speed builds, and more!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted Professional Clothing for Students
Check out the JC Penney Suit Up event 9.11.25 for heavily discounted professional clothing
Internship Unfiltered: free coffee, tea, treats and prizes!
Reflect on your summer internship, research, or other opportunities and learn how to show it off at Career Days!
FYI
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
Athletics and Rec Sports
Student Rec Center Convocation Hours
The Student Rec Center will be open 9AM-3PM on Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 16th & 17th - early close for Convocation.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Employee and Benefits News
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay Schedule
Pay schedule changes must be submitted before August 24th
HR is offering learning and development opportunities.
These learning opportunities are focused on career growth, critical thinking, communication, and management essentials..
Campus Announcements
Immunization Compliance and TB Screening Clinics
The Student Health Center will host walk-in clinics August 21st and Sept 4th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. No appointment needed.
Need an easier way to browse journals and their articles?
Use the Library’s BrowZine (available as an app) to easily search for full text articles to free and subscribed to journals.
Campus Events
August IT Trainings: Canvas Basics & Cloud Storage Migration
Upcoming workshops cover Canvas Essentials for Faculty & Migrating Your Files to the Cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Aug 21 9am-12pm- Join for 1, 2, or 3 Teaching Workshops
Welcome Week Workshops on Engaging Gen-Z students, Gradescope at Mines, and Getting Started with GenAI Prompts. Sign up!
FYI
Register to table at Celebration of Mines on Thursday, 8/28
All RSOs and campus departments/offices/programs are encouraged to table at Celebration of Mines
Research Announcements
ORA has an announcement for all P-I-oneers of research!
Starting September 1st, ORA is implementing updated proposal preparation procedures and deadlines
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Campus Announcements
Apply Now: Teach@Mines Noyce Scholarship & Stipend Program
Applications are being accepted for Fall 2025 funding to support students to become science, math, and CS teachers.
CAS Elective (No Prereq!): Organizational Leadership
Looking for a 400-level CAS elective? Enroll in EBGN498A: Organizational Leadership Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:45!
Citation Management Made Easy by Arthur Lakes Library
Get started with Zotero, sign in with your Mines email address for unlimited storage! Click here for the installation guide!
From Cairo to Capetown to Colombia: Invitation to HASS 411!
Interested in comparative geographies, cultural diversity, arts, development, conflict + peace studies across Global South?
MAGICAL REALISM + SCIENCE FICTION + EXISTENTIALISM+ART/FILM
HASS 307, WELCOMING ENROLLMENT: CULTURAL-GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION FROM CAIRO TO CAMUS TO GARCIA MARQUEZ TO PATAGONIA
Oredigger Outfitters Extended Hours for Move In Weekend
Oredigger Outfitters will be open extended hours for move in 8/15 8a-5p and 8/16-8/17 7:30a-5p. See the link for more details
Turnitin Feedback Studio Upgrade - August 20th at 10 AM
Turnitin Feedback Studio will be upgraded to LTI 1.3 on August 20 at 10 AM. Please avoid using it during the upgrade window.
Updated Administrative Overhead (AOH) Rates Are Now Active
Learn more about the new Administrative Overhead (AOH) rates now in effect for revenue-generating auxiliaries
Campus Events
CORRECTED: Learn how to use iClicker for the semester! Aug18
CORRECTED: Learn how to use iClicker for the semester! Aug 18 at 9am
Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation Aug 20 - Aug 21
The MACA Book Club - Fall 2025
"Death By Bubble Tea" by Jennifer Chow
Monday, August 11, 2025
Closures and Outages
Bursar's Office Closure
Bursar's Office Closure August 22nd 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00PM
Road Closure: 17th Street (Between Elm & Illinois)
17th Street (Between Elm & Illinois) will be closed from 8/11/25-8/14/25 from 7am-5pm for Roof Replacement Operations
Campus Announcements
Explore teaching and earn CAS 400-lvl credit this Fall
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify as CAS 400-lvl electives! Check out Science, CS, or Math Practices
LGBTQ+ MCA Coffee Chat 8/14
Join us Tuesday July 22nd for coffee and community building!
The Financial Aid office is hiring!
Amazing students for front desk wrangling wanted by the Financial Aid department! Junior or Senior? We especially want you!
Want items your library doesn’t have? Use interlibrary loan!
We search libraries around the world to get you the material you need- free of charge! Have questions? Email libbor@mines.edu
Campus Events
2025 Mines Football Tailgate Sign Up
Join MAC in supporting Mines Football! Register independently or with your club/organization to reserve a free tailgate spot!
August IT Trainings: Canvas Basics & Cloud Storage Migration
Upcoming workshops cover Canvas Essentials for Faculty & Migrating Your Files to the Cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Join the M-Climb! 8/22 - Meet at the ORC to hike up Mt. Zion
Sign up below to participate in the M-Climb. Everyone is welcome!
Limitless Leaders Presents Jerry Greenfield
Get the scoop on creative entrepreneurship with the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream, Jerry Greenfield!
The ProtoFund Info Session: Sept 4 at 2:30PM. Free snacks!
Learn how you can get design support and up to $500 to build your prototype for your student-led project. Sign up today!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
There's Still Time to Register!
Participate in CodePath this Fall and improve your technical interviewing
FYI
Register to table at Celebration of Mines on Thursday,8/28
All RSOs and campus departments/offices/programs are encouraged to table at Celebration of Mines
Friday, August 8, 2025
Closures and Outages
Ore Cart Service Impact
Gold Route stop at 11th & Maple St will be closed from Friday 8/8 through Sunday 8/10 for the Golden Fine Arts Festival
Campus Announcements
From Cairo to Capetown to Colombia: Invitation to HASS 411!
Interested in comparative geographies, cultural diversity, arts, development, conflict + peace studies across Global South?
MAGICAL REALISM + SCIENCE FICTION + EXISTENTIALISM+ART/FILM
HASS 307, WELCOMING ENROLLMENT: CULTURAL-GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION FROM CAIRO TO CAMUS TO GARCIA MARQUEZ TO PATAGONIA
New Accessibility Scanner Tool Coming to Canvas
The Pope Tech accessibility scanner launches in Canvas on August 18 — join the pilot program to try it out.
Streaming videos on Kanopy brought to you by the Library!
With over 30,000 titles available, Kanopy offers access to feature films, documentaries, and instructional films and lessons.
Campus Events
August IT Trainings: Canvas Basics & Cloud Storage Migration
Upcoming workshops cover Canvas Essentials for Faculty & Migrating Your Files to the Cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Mines-USGS Fall Poster Symposium & Networking Social
Join us Sept. 25 for a special event celebrating the growing collaboration between Mines and USGS
FYI
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Employee and Benefits News
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay Schedule
Pay schedule changes must be submitted before August 24th
Campus Announcements
Apply Now: Teach@Mines Noyce Scholarship & Stipend Program
Applications are being accepted for Fall 2025 funding to support students to become science, math, and CS teachers.
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!
Immunization Compliance and TB Screening Clinics
The Student Health Center will host walk-in clinics from 1:30 to 3 pm Aug. 21 and Sept. 4, no appointment required to attend
Campus Events
Helluva Service Week Event Registration
Join SAIL and host an event during Helluva Service Week Monday, October 27th - Thursday, October 30th!
Lunch Bunch returns August 14 with Coach Bob Stitt
Join us for a season preview with returning Head Football Coach, Bob Stitt.
FYI
Register to table at Celebration of Mines on Thursday, 8/28
All RSOs and campus departments/offices/programs are encouraged to table at Celebration of Mines
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
FYI
Explore teaching and earn CAS 400-lvl credit this Fall
THREE Teach@Mines courses qualify as CAS 400-lvl electives! Check out Science, CS, or Math Practices
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Closures and Outages
Upcoming BlasterPrint Maintenance on August 6
BlasterPrint will be unavailable August 6 from 5–7 PM for system updates.
Important Deadlines
Beta Theta Pi Men of Principle Scholarship NOW OPEN
All male, undergraduate, non-Greek affiliated students attending Mines are invited to apply below. DUE AUGUST 25th!
Campus Announcements
EXISTENTIALISM, SCIENCE FICTION, MAGICAL REALISM: HASS 307
FROM CAMUS TO CAIRO TO GARCIA MARQUEZ: EXPLORING FILM, ARTS, GEOGRAPHIES AND CONFLICTS OF EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, LATIN AMERICA
Power Up and Play: Explore Our Epic Tech Collection!
Discover a world of gadgets, games, and gear! Borrow tools, cameras, Legos, chargers, and more from our tech collection
FYI
Employees Completing Tasks in Workday - please be advised
Employees Completing Tasks in Workday - please be aware and use the Production environment not the Testing environment.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Closures and Outages
Repaving of Road: Elm Street (Between 17th and W. Campus Rd)
Road repaving operations on Elm St (Between W Campus Rd & 17th St) starting 08/05 through 08/07 between 7A.M.-8 P.M.
Road Closure – 14th Street (Between Maple & Illinois)
14th St (between Maple & Illinois) will be closed 8/5/25 from 7:00a-4:00pm for tree trimming operations.
Road Closure: 17th Street (Between Elm & Illinois)
17th Street (Between Elm & Illinois) will be closed from 8/11/25-8/14/25 from 7am-5pm for Roof Replacement Operations
Student Health Center Closure
The Student Health Center will be closing early Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 2:30 pm.
Workday Outage Monday, August 4th, 5-7pm
Workday will be unavailable Monday, August 4 from 5-7 p.m. MDT for fiscal maintenance.
Employee and Benefits News
Academic Faculty Deferred Pay Schedule
Pay schedule changes must be submitted before August 24th
Important Deadlines
Request Your Course Readings at the Library today!!
The Library needs to know your course materials to make them freely available to Mines students. Submit your requests today!
Campus Announcements
Conducted Research This Summer? Present At Ugrad Symposium!
The annual fall undergraduate research symposium showcases research conducted by Mines undergraduate researchers.
Get the Most Out of Your Student Hiring – Use Work Study!
Supervisors: Use Work Study to fund student workers and reduce the strain on your department’s budget.
New Associate Director of Event Administration
Congratulations to Caitlin Grabowski
Campus Events
August IT Trainings: Canvas Basics & Cloud Storage Migration
Upcoming workshops cover Canvas Essentials for Faculty & Migrating Your Files to the Cloud with OneDrive and Teams
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Financial aid wants you!
Amazing students for front desk wrangling wanted by the Financial Aid department! Junior or Senior? We especially want you!
FYI
Re-registration for RSOs is open in OreConnect!
All RSOs are required to re-register on OreConnect by August 29th.
Ready for a Deeper Dive into General Chemistry?
Apply for Honors Gen Chem 121-H: a fast-paced course for students ready to dig deeper into chemistry concepts and lab skills.
Student Employees Completing Tasks in Workday
Student Employees Completing Tasks in Workday - please be aware to use the Production environment not the Testing environment
Research Announcements
EARN $10 TO INTERACT WITH A ROBOT!
Be part of an important research study to help us build better robots!
Every Oredigger
One spot left to teach CSM 202 this Fall!
Interested in supporting student well-being? Teach CSM 202 this Fall! Email molly.kilby@mines.edu if you're interested.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Closures and Outages
Closing 18th St. Between Illinois and Cheyenne St. on 8/5/25
On Tuesday, 8/5/25, 18th St. will be closed 7:00am-12noon, between Illinois and Cheyenne Streets
Student Health Center Closure
Student Health Center to be closed July 29, 2025, from 8:00am to 1:00 pm for facility cleaning.
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.
Updates to the Dependent Tuition Reduction Benefit
The application for the Dependent Tuition Reduction benefit will now be submitted electronically through OnBase.
Important Deadlines
Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver Period Now Opens August 1
Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver Period Now Opens August 1
Campus Announcements
Advanced Engineering and Sustainable Community Development
Looking for a Fall course that makes science and engineering relevant to improving the well-being of communities?
Apply Now: Teach@Mines Noyce Scholarship & Stipend Program
Applications are being accepted for Fall 2025 funding to support students to become science, math, and CS teachers.
Explore arts + cultures of Africa and Americas this fall!
Interested in film, music, photography, cultural + environmental change, conflict studies? HASS 411 is the course for you
Free automated mineralogy workshop hosted by TESCAN!
Learn about SEM-based automated mineralogy with representatives from TESCAN and Mines MMC Facility on 8/6. Free drinks!
Parking Meters on 15th and in Front of Labriola
Parking meters have been added along 15th St and in front of Labriola. Blue permits are not valid in those spaces.
Campus Events
Lunch Bunch returns August 14 with Coach Bob Stitt
Join us for a season preview with returning Head Football Coach, Bob Stitt.
