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Friday, August 30, 2024
Campus Announcements
Check out the CO State Parks with your library card!
Find your wilder side in the great outdoors! The kit includes a free pass to access any CO state park for 6 days.
Need an Elevator Pitch, Personal Statement or Cover Letter?
Put your best foot forward with the Writing Center’s support on a variety of writing projects beyond class assignments.
Need to Talk? Counseling Center Virtual Office Hours helps!
Bring Your Quick Question to Counseling Center Virtual Office Hours Mon - Fri! Click Link for More Information.
Pre-Order Tickets for Oktoberfest -Friends & Family Weekend!
Join MAC at Oktoberfest for food, BEvERages, prizes, & MORE! Students pre-order tickets: $5 Parents pre-order by Oct 1st: $10
Campus Events
Engineering College Success Starts on September 4th
This three session skill building series provides students with tools to improve their executive functioning in college.
Engineering for Impact Workshop
FREE CANES AND ATOMIC COWBOY! Come join us on Sept 4 or 5 to learn about humanitarian engineering in practice! Register here:
How to Build a Resume Workshop
Get ready for Career Days by building your resume!
SWiC Breakfast with the Chem Dept Speaker Friday 8/30
Have breakfast with the Chem Dept Speaker Prof. Liane Moreau with SWiC at 8 am Friday 8/30 in CO137
Will you be job searching at Career Days?
Join us for a workshop focused on tips and ways you can best use Career Days to advance your job search!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
(9/10) Heavy Construction Studio Mixer
Network with heavy construction industry: find internships, jobs, and new connections. Free food provided
9/5 FREE LUNCH!! Grads & Postdocs: Prepare for Career Day
Join the Career Center for lunch and explore tips and strategies to get the most out of Career Day as a graduate student.
Club Meetings
Audition for A Capella @ Mines!
Were you in choir when you were younger? Dust off your singing voice and join A Capella @ Mines! Sign up for auditions here.
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!
RSO Leadership: Register for Fall Summit!
Registered Student Organization Presidents and Treasurers: Register to attend Fall Summit on behalf of your organization!
UCA - Lunch & Learn - Sept 4 12-1pm Berthoud 205 - FREE FOOD
Please join us for an in person lunch and learn about the Pinecrest/Connaught Tunnels! FREE food for in person!
Academic Lectures
QBE Seminar Series - Natalie Lamb (NREL) 9/4 - 11am
Secure biosystems kill switch design in Saccharomyces cerevisiae informs biocontainment strategies & mechanisms of escape
Athletics and Rec Sports
Free Tix to home Athletic Events for Mines Faculty/Staff!
Did you know that Faculty and Staff receive FREE admission to all Mines home athletic events?
Free Tix to home Athletic Events for Mines Students!
Did you know that Mines Students FREE admission to all home athletic events?
Student Rec Center and Motion Lab Labor Day Hours
The SRC will be open 9AM-11PM on Monday, Sept. 2nd. Motion Lab will be closed on Labor Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Campus Announcements
DO YOU LOVE EVENT PLANNING???
Mines Activities Council is hiring an intern. Apply now!!
Need Title IX training for the new semester? Sign up now!
Request training for your group from the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) online before the calendar fills up.
New to the Library: Harvard Business Case Studies
Access to 2000+ case studies from the 1950s to today related to managing yourself, leadership, and business in society.
Print your Career Days Badge Early!
Stop by the Career Center to print your Career Days badge early.
QPR Training RSVP for Sept 11th 12-2pm - Lunch Provided
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
USG First-Year Position Applications Open
Stop by the USG Office (Student Center - E123) and grab an elections packet to apply for candidacy today!
Campus Events
Autumn Harvest Market - Now Accepting Donations!
Donate services, handmade crafts, & baked goods for the Autumn Harvest Market! All proceeds support the Employee Relief Fund.
CSM /Vitalant Blood Drive - September 4th and 5th on campus
Giving Blood is proven to boost your immune system and you will feel amazing knowing you have helped save a life!
Film Screening: Resistance Climbing (Reel Rock)
Sept.5: Screening of Resistance Climbing with Q and A from the filmmakers. Free food (pizza) provided.
How to Ace an Interview Workshop TODAY!
Ready for next-day interviews? Learn basic and advanced interviewing skills and strategies!
IT Tech Workshops: MediaSpace & Digital Accessibility
Attend our IT workshops on Sept 5 & 17 to enhance course content with MediaSpace and ensure digital accessibility.
Join Us for Next Level Graduate Student Support Group!
Grad Students Only! Drop-in on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 3:30 PM to connect with other Mines Graduate Students
Painted Pots & Plants!
Come to Kafadar Commons on September 3rd from 4-6 pm to paint a potted plant!
Parent Mines Community Alliance Launch Party!
Join us for the official launch of the Parent Mines Community Alliance (PMCA) on Sept. 5 from 11:30-1 PM on Cheuvront Commons
QPR Training on Sept 16th from 4-6pm - Dinner Provided
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
RSO Sign-Ups for Homecoming Street Fair are now Open!
Celebrate Homecoming this 150th anniversary year with MAC and show off your organization at Street Fair
RSVP here for the Geophysics Undergrad Informational Lunch!
Join us Tuesday, September 10 from 12-12:50 PM in Green Center 224 for a free lunch and learn all about Mines GP! RSVP by 9/7
RSVP: Trefny Fall Book Club: Teaching with AI!
Join us the first Thursday morning of every month! Click to RSVP and receive a free copy of the book!
SAVE THE DATES! Fall 2024 Career Days!
Two-day event with different companies each day. Full-time, part-time, & internship opportunities!
September Lunch Bunch: The Fulbright's Impact on Mines
Join David Wright, AVP of Global Education, and guests to explore the impact of the Fulbright scholarship program at Mines.
Club Meetings
ASCE Meeting Friday 8/30 at 12PM – Brown Building West 250
Come learn more about ASCE and Burns & McDonnell. Food will be served.
First Meeting for Society of Women in Physics!
Join Society of Women in Physics for our first general meeting today in CK 282 from 6-7pm, dinner is provided!
Infinity Club Welcome Social TODAY!!
Spruce Treehouse 5-7pm! Free pizza! IC is a space for neurodiverse students and allies to make friends and support each other
USG Public Senate Meetings - Thursdays at 5pm in MZ235
USG's first senate meeting takes place tonight (8/29) at 5pm in MZ235, followed by a Q+A about how to get involved.
Academic Lectures
Rapid Resume Reviews for Career Days TODAY 8/29!
Drop-in TODAY to get your resume reviewed with professional staff in prep for Career Days!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Men's Club Rugby vs Colorado State University (8/31)
Come out for the first home match of the semester! The game will be this Saturday on IM North starting at 10 AM.
Men's Rugby Match Saturday 8/31 at IM North
Men's Rugby Match this Saturday at IM North. For more information please click on the link.
Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling & Triathlon
Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling & Triathlon Tryouts & Practices
Wednesday, August 28, 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.
Important Deadlines
Geophysics Scholarships Application Due August 30th!
If you are applying for any of the available Geophysics department awards for this academic year, please fill out this form!
Campus Announcements
Coping & Connecting Through Change- Undergrad Support Group
Weekly support for undergrad students adapting to college life. Attend the Open House to learn more!
ILL Services are back at the Library
Submit your latest requests or any that were missed this summer
Spots Open for Fall Educational Psych and Assessment Course!
SCED333/533 supports students in understanding scientific learning to translate the science into exceptional practice.
The Mines Repository holds over 19,000 items
Works created by or in collaboration with Mines faculty, staff, & students can go in the repository supported by the library.
Volunteers needed for Fall 2024 Career Days!
Help us fill the last few volunteer spots for Fall 2024 Career Days. Sign up to volunteer!
Campus Events
Are you a Grad student looking to improve your resume?
Join us for a workshop focused on improving your resume or CV as a graduate student!
Attn: ALL Mines Veterans! Register for Heroes Dinner ASAP!
The Heroes Dinner is open to all Veterans, ROTC, MVA supporters & members, & the rest of campus! Join this robust community!!
David Wald from USGS speaking on Sept 4
Our first Pathways Explorations Series speaker is David Wald from the USGS on Sept 4!
FOOTBALL TAILGATES ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Join MAC at Q lot to enjoy music, games, and special giveaways each week to help hype up mines football!
How to Talk to Employers: Practice Your Pitch
Prepare for Career Days with a workshop helping you create and practice your elevator pitch
ICE CREAM OLYMPICS !!!!!!!! presented by ice cream club
free ice cream + fun games = a good time
RSVP here for the Geophysics Undergrad Informational Lunch!
Stop by Tuesday, September 10 from 12-12:50 PM in Green Center 224 for a free lunch and learn all about Mines GP! RSVP by 9/7
Sept. 5 - Grand Re-Opening of the Mines Campus Store
Join for the name reveal and cupcakes, giveaways, and coupons - plus Blaster! 1-3 p.m. (1st Floor Student Center), no RSVP.
Club Meetings
American Nuclear Society Emailing List
Join the CSM American Nuclear Society Club to learn about nuclear sciences, technology and career pathways. Meetings TBD
Audition for A Capella @ Mines!
Were you in choir when you were younger? Dust off your singing voice and join A Capella @ Mines! Sign up for auditions here.
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 Equestrian Team Meeting 8/29 Free Pizza
Come to the first Mines Equestrian Team meeting 8/29 at 6pm in McNeil 215. FREE PIZZA
Slime Making with TEA 8/28
Join us in BE243 for our first meeting of the semester while we make slime and have discussions around teaching.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Come join us at the tables behind Stratton from 3-4 on Thursday afternoon to speak German in a fun, informal setting.
UCA - Webinar Lunch and Learn
FREE FOOD - Please join us for a webinar on Tunnels in Swelling Ground on Aug. 28th, 12PM - 1PM , Berthoud 206
Academic Lectures
CBE Shell Seminar Series–Susannah Scott UC Santa Barbra
On Aug. 30th Dr. Scott presents her talk titled "Valorization of polyolefins via tandem catalytic upcycling..."
CEE Seminar: Friday Aug. 30th @ 11am | Dr. D.V. Griffiths
These seminars are part of the Civil Engineering Graduate program and are open to all.
NSE Seminar: Prof. Arthur Situm, Univ. Regina
4pm Wed. 8/27 HH 202. Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Nuclear Materials Corrosion Research at the University of Regina
Athletics and Rec Sports
Club Ice Hockey Tryouts 8/28 & 8/29
Club Ice Hockey Tryouts
Do you want to teach Group Fitness classes??
Register for the Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course! Registration closes on Friday, 8/30 at 5pm
Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Triathlon & Water Polo
Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Triathlon & Water Polo Tryouts & Practices Today
THE ORC IS HIRING
The ORC is looking for 1-2 route setters for our climbing wall in the SRC.
Every Oredigger
Birthday Boxes: Celebrate Your 21st Birthday with Us!
Is your 21st birthday in August? Get a birthday box full of coupons and info to help you have a great 21st.
Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity - Sept 11th 12-2pm
Are you interested in learning steps to save someone’s life? Please consider joining us for a suicide prevention training.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Important Deadlines
New Add/Drop Deadline for Fall 2024
The new Deadline to Add and Drop Classes for Fall 2024 is August 28th.
Campus Announcements
DO YOU LOVE EVENT PLANNING???
Mines Activities Council is hiring an intern. Apply now!!
FREE LUNCH!! Weds. Grad Workshop: Manage Citations w/ Zotero
Citation management software saves time and effort, this workshop will get you set up with Zotero. Register for free lunch.
Interested in heavy construction? Check out our website
If you don't want to work at a desk all day, the construction industry may be for you.
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.
Print your Career Days Badge Early!
Stop by the Career Center to print your Career Days badge early.
When the parking gets tough... there is hope!
We know that finding a parking spot on campus during busy times of the day can be a challenge.
Zip[Car has returned to campus
If you are in need of a vehicle for a short time or even a day, you can rent a car from ZipCar.
Campus Events
Beck Venture Center- Startup Forum #1
Join Beck on Wednesday in the Janzen Family Pitch Deck at 4 P.M. for programming, followed by networking from 5-7 P.M.
Come learn about employers attending Career Days!
Career Days Info Sessions
Grad Student Speed Friending and Free Pizza TOMORROW!
RSVP with the hyperlink above by TODAY! Have free food and meet fellow grad students on 8/28 from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 314!
How to Build a Resume Workshop - TODAY!
Need a resume but not sure where to begin? This workshop is for you!
Innov8x GEFI Challenge Wednesday at 2pm Ballroom D
Come help work on solving big energy companies problems. Top 3 teams will win a piece of $22K in prize money.
Mines Global Energy Leaders Summit - register today- 9/26&27
Free to attend - RSVP necessary - Hear from the top in energy! Great networking opportunity!
Mines Study Abroad Info Session - Today!
Come to Green Center 224 from 12-1 today to learn about studying abroad as an engineer!
RSVP: Teaching, Technology and Tacos on Tuesday, Sept 10
Join us to explore 3 tools to implement in your classes for creative formative assessment. Lunch & learn with Trefny Center.
SAVE THE DATES! Fall 2024 Career Days!
Two-day event with different companies each day. Full-time, part-time, & internship opportunities!
Shooting Sports Club General Shoot 8/31
Join us for a range day at Turkey Tracks. It's a great opportunity to get outdoors and meet new people!
Sustainable Design Community meeting - 5:30pm in Marquez 235
Tiny house construction! Solar design competition! Free pizza! Show up to learn more
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
(9/10) Heavy Construction Studio Mixer
Network with heavy construction industry: find internships, jobs, and new connections. Free food provided
SAVE THE DATE: Prep with Reps is 9/9
Prep with Reps will be Monday, Sept. 9th from 12 – 3 PM in the Student Center Ballrooms!
Club Meetings
Infinity Club Welcome Social Thursday 8/29
Spruce Treehouse 5-7pm! Free pizza! IC is a space for neurodiverse students and allies to make friends and support each other
Join CKI for our first meeting of the semester TONIGHT!!
We'll be meeting tonight at 6pm in Brown W475 for some introductions, learning about Circle K International, and card making
Academic Lectures
CH Seminar: Friday Aug. 30th @ 9am | Dr. Liane Moreau
Friday Aug. 30th: "Nuclear Nanotechnology: Using X-rays to Interrogate Heterogeneity in Actinide Particles"
HASS 198A - Studio Art: Drawing and Painting
HASS 198A - Studio Art
Athletics and Rec Sports
!! SALE !! Bike Tune Discount
This week only, ORC bike shop maintenance sale! $45 Full Bike Tunes, down from the standard $60 tune up.
Join Women's Club Basketball
Join us for an open gym on Tuesday, the 27th from 9-10 P.M and for tryouts Thursday, the 29th 9-10 P.M at Lockridge Arena!
Men's Club Soccer Tryouts
The Men's Club Soccer team is having tryouts on 8/27 and 8/28 at 4:15 on the South IM Field. See you guys there!
Every Oredigger
Feeling overwhelmed? Want to get it under control? Join us!
For Mines students: Attend a skills-based DBT group to learn to effectively manage relationships, emotions, and distress.
Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity on Sept 16th
Are you interested in learning steps to save someone’s life? Please consider joining us for a suicide prevention training.
Monday, August 26, 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.
Mastering the Basics of Investing
A seminar that explains basic and advanced investing topics to help achieve specific financial goals.
Important Deadlines
Conducted Research This Summer? Present At Ugrad Symposium!
Any undergraduate student who conducted summer research is invited to present at the Fall Undergrad Research Symposium!
Campus Announcements
American Energy Society Membership from the Library
Working to solve the world’s greatest energy challenges? Sign in with a Mines email to access publications, prof dev & more!
Birthday Boxes: Celebrate Your 21st Birthday with Us!
Is your 21st birthday in August? Get a birthday box full of coupons and info to help you have a great 21st.
FREE EVENTS, FOOD, TICKET GIVEAWAYS, HOMECOMING, EDAYS
Follow Mines Activities Council on Instagram to hear about all the upcoming events! @mines_mac
Looking for FIRST YEAR students who want to take a BOLD STEP
Opportunity to live and learn in the French Riviera during the spring semester.
Lost something during Oredigger Camp or Helluva Welcome?
NeST has the lost & found items from Oredigger Camp, Helluva Welcome, and M Climb! Stop by the NeST office to look for yours!
Mines Students! How ya doin'? Need someone to listen?
The Counseling Center has a multitude of offerings to meet the needs of many students! Check us out now or in the future.
Spots Open for Fall Educational Psych and Assessment Course!
SCED333/533 supports students in understanding scientific learning to translate the science into exceptional practice.
The Writing Center is Open for Regular Hours
Make an appointment with a professional writing consultant in-person or online M-F 9am-5pm; online Su-Th 6pm-9pm
Volunteers needed for Fall 2024 Career Days!
Help us fill the last few volunteer spots for Fall 2024 Career Days. Sign up to volunteer!
Campus Events
Attn: ALL Mines Veterans! Register for Heroes Dinner ASAP!
The Heroes Dinner is open to all Veterans, ROTC, MVA supporters & members, & the rest of campus! Join this robust community!!
Chunch Starts Tuesday, Aug. 27th
Free home-cooked meal at Calvary Church
Free pizza at Next Level Grad Support Group Open House!
Join your fellow grad students at the kick-off event for fall! Drop-in for pizza and swag!
Grad Student Speed Friending and Free Pizza in Two Days!
Have free food and meet fellow grad students on 8/28 from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 314! RSVP with the hyperlink above by TOMORROW
Have a Mental Health-Related Question? Just Need to Talk?
Attend the Counseling Center's Virtual Office Hours: EVERY WEEK on M, W, Th @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and Tu & F 2-3pm
How to Build a Resume Workshop - Tomorrow
Need a resume but not sure where to begin? This workshop is for you!
How to Prep for Career Days Workshop TODAY!
Career Days are coming! Get an overview of what to expect and how to prepare for Career Days this Fall with this workshop.
How to Use LinkedIn Pre-Career Days Workshop
Join the Career Center in a workshop covering how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and grow your network.
IEEE Fall Kickoff August 28th METALS Hall 5-6 pm
IEEE is hosting our annual Fall Kickoff Event! Join us for games, soldering, and Mediterranean! All majors are welcome~
Limitless Leaders Presents: Simone Giertz
The self-proclaimed Queen of Useless Robot is here! And on a mission to inspire a new generation of makers.
Meet your Dietitian!
Join us at Mines Market for lunch! Meet our expert dietitian and discover the benefits of our delicious energy bars.
Petroleum Engineering: Welcome Back BBQ!!!
Join us on August 28th, at Jalili Plaza outside of Marquez Hall, from 5-7pm. We will be providing food and yard games!
RSO Sign-Ups for Homecoming Street Fair are now Open!
Celebrate Homecoming this 150th anniversary year with MAC and show off your organization at Street Fair
Substance Use Awareness Life Hack, Register NOW!
30-Minutes of tips on how to support yourself or a friend when alcohol & drugs are in the mix (for Mines students)
Tie Dye Lab Coats with EHS
Who says lab coats need to be white? Get creative with your lab coat and tie dye it!
Week 1 Career Days “How To…” Workshop Series THIS WEEK
Check out the Career Center’s series of workshops happening this week to prepare you for Career Days!
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Attend SWE's annual Evening with Industry!
Meet with company representatives the night before Career Fair! Join us on September 9th from 5:30-7:30pm in Green Center.
Intro to HPC Workshop for New Researchers
Join our HPC Workshop this September! Enhance HPC skills & explore Python, Bash, & more. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
Intro to HPC Workshop for New Researchers
Intro to HPC Workshop for you and your researchers on September 3-5 4:30-6:30 pm to enhance your team’s HPC skills!
Club Meetings
"When Words Become Weapons"- Ratio Christi Meeting!
Do words matter? Do words even refer to anything real? Join us with Dr. Darrell Dooyema tonight Aug 26th at 7pm in Mcneil 313
First Bowling Club Meeting TONIGHT!!!
Join us tonight at Holiday Lanes Colfax at 9:50pm for fun and relaxed bowling! $2.50/game with shoes included!
FREE FOOD! UCA Lunch & Learn - Aug. 26 Berthoud 106 12 - 1PM
This Lunch & Learn with Shane Yanigisawa from Osprey Engineers will cover How a Typical American Tunnel Jobsite is Run
International Society of Explosives Engineers
Interested in explosives engineering? Learn more with Mines ISEE. Open to all majors!
Mine Rescue's FIRST MEETING!!
Join us and learn what Mine Rescue club is like!! We will talk about upcoming event and there will be food.
Mines Hillel: Bagels 101 Introductory Meeting
Come learn about Hillel, the Jewish student organization, with homemade bagels!
Mines Rocket Club Intro Meeting
Join us to learn about the Mines Rocket Club and how to build a High-Power Rocket!Tuesday August 27th 5-7PM in Berthoud 241
Academic Lectures
Society of Quantum Engineers Seminar 8/29/24!
Join us to hear from Gavin Sher at Honeywell, who will talk about their work on superconducting circuits!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Free Tix to home Athletic Events for Mines Faculty/Staff!
Did you know that Faculty and Staff receive FREE admission to all Mines home athletic events?
Free Tix to home Athletic Events for Mines Students!
Did you know that Mines Students FREE admission to all home athletic events?
Every Oredigger
Sexual Assault Survivor Group available this semester
Have you experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence? The Counseling Center is here for you. All genders welcome!
Stay Healthy this Semester with a Be Well Box.
Get quick and specific information on campus resources, a box of swag, and tools to create healthy habits.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Closures and Outages
D-Lot Closed on 8/23 for Celebration of Mines.
D Lot will be closed all day on Friday, August 23rd. Vehicles will be towed! Contact parking@mines.edu for more parking info.
No Open Swim on Sunday, 8/25 due to Intramural Battleship
No Open Swim on Sunday, 8/25 due to Intramural Battleship
Important Deadlines
New Add/Drop Deadline
The new Deadline to Add and Drop Classes for Fall 2024 is August 28th.
Campus Announcements
DO YOU LOVE EVENT PLANNING???
Mines Activities Council is hiring an intern. Apply now!!
HOMECOMING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
Click to see all events during homecoming and an early release schedule!
Pre-Order Tickets for Oktoberfest -Friends & Family Weekend!
Join MAC at Oktoberfest for food, BEvERages, prizes, & MORE! Students pre-order tickets: $5 Parents pre-order by Oct 1st: $10
Want SOLITUDE? Use the Library's Reflection Room! LB125
No booking needed! The Reflection Room has a yoga mat, prayer rug, and seating away from the hustle & bustle. Occupancy 1!
Women’s Equality Day = 26th, learn more with the LGBT MCA
On this day, we commemorate the efforts of activists, celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, & stand for equality
Campus Events
9/28 FREE LUNCH! Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Citation Managers
Citation management software saves time and effort, this workshop will get you set up with Zotero. Register for free lunch.
FOOTBALL TAILGATES ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Join MAC at Q lot to enjoy music, games, and special giveaways each week to help hype up mines football!
Grad Student Fall BBQ TODAY! - Free Food & Beverages
Join us on Kafadar Commons Friday, August 23rd from 3:00pm – 7:00pm for the graduate student BBQ!
Grad Student Speed Friending and Free Pizza on August 28th!
Have free food and meet fellow grad students on 8/28 from 5-6:30 pm in McNeil 314! RSVP with the hyperlink above by 8/27
Grill & Chill with NSBExSHPE
Join NSBE with a joint meeting with SHPE! Free food and games in Berthoud 243 from 12-1 on Friday!
Mines ACM: First Meeting
Join ACM at our first meeting on Tuesday 8/27, 6pm in GC Metals hall. Hang out, eat free food, network, and join ACM projects
NSBE Retreat
It’s that time NSBE! Join us on August 23 for our annual NSBE retreat! Food, games and more. Hope to see you all there!
RSVP: Trefny Fall Book Club: Teaching with AI!
Join us the first Thursday morning of every month! Click to RSVP and receive a free copy of the book!
SAVE THE DATES! Fall 2024 Career Days!
Two-day event with different companies each day. Full-time, part-time, & internship opportunities!
Spanish Conversation Hour
Speak Spanish with Mines community members
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
(8/26) Heavy Construction Studio Volleyball Tournament
Don't want to work at a desk all day? Consider a career in the heavy construction industry. RSVP REQUIRED
(9/10) Heavy Construction Studio Mixer
Network with heavy construction industry: find internships, jobs, and new connections. Free food provided
FYI
THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS?
Join the Evolve Newsletter and stay up to date on on campus opportunities, club meetings/events, and entrepreneur news.
Club Meetings
Caving Club First Meeting!
The first caving meeting of the semester! Show up to get involved and network within the caving community!
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!
Athletics and Rec Sports
Join Club Lacrosse
Practices Monday and Tuesday evenings starting 8/26. Register on IMLeagues.com to join us!
New Offering: Nutrition Consults
Mines Fitness is now offering nutrition consultations!
Every Oredigger
Check out the Counseling Center's Group Offerings!
The Counseling Center offers a variety of groups for Mines students. Help with grief, emotional regulation and much more!
Thursday, August 22, 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.
Campus Announcements
Financial Aid: Drop In Day 8/28, Student Center Energy Room
Do you need in-person help with FAFSA, Entrance Counseling, Loan MPN, Understanding Your Account? Stop By!!
Limited Hours in the Writing Center this Week
Writing consultants are available this week online and in-person. Make an appointment to jump start fall writing projects!
MEP is Hiring a Student Coordinator!
Join the MEP Team as the next Student Coordinator, supporting our marketing & outreach efforts! Closes on 8/23.
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
Grad Student Fall BBQ - Free Food & Beverages
Join us on Kafadar Commons tomorrow Friday, August 23rd from 3:00pm – 7:00pm for the graduate student BBQ!
Innov8x GEFI Challenge - Wednesday, Aug 28th, 2pm, Ballrm D
Join us as we kick off the Annual Innov8x GEFI challenge. Problem Framing session is Wed, August 28th. Prize pot of $22K
Career/Professional Development Opportunities
Career Center Advising and Drop-In Hours
School is back in session! Come by the Career Center to get support with all your career needs.
JCPenney Suit-Up Event - THIS SUNDAY
Need a ride? MEP and the Career Center will be running a free bus! Register through OreConnect now!
Need New Professional Clothes?
Get discounts on professional clothing THIS SUNDAY! MEP and Career Center are partnering with JCPenney to host Suit-Up Event
Club Meetings
ASCE Meeting Friday 8/23 at 12PM – Brown Building West 250
Come learn more about ASCE and Ethics in Engineering. Food will be served.
Audition for A Capella @ Mines!
Were you in choir when you were younger? Dust off your singing voice and join A Capella @ Mines! Sign up for auditions here
Join Softball Club GroupMe
Join the GroupMe to keep up with meetings and future events.
Mines Ballroom Welcome Ball
The annual Mines Ballroom Welcome Ball is Friday August 23 in the CoorsTek atrium, 6pm-10pm!
Mines Without Borders First General Meeting
Mines Without Borders will host its first general meeting on Tuesday, August 27th in McNeil 214 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM.
Research Announcements
Earn a $15 Amazon giftcard and help AR Robotics research!
Parcitipate in a MIRRORLab study by interacting with robot and a hololens, you will get a $15 Amazon gift card!
Athletics and Rec Sports
IM Battleship Registration Extended to Friday, 8/23 at 12pm
Don't miss your chance to register for the IM Battleship tournament!
Intro to Powerlifting: Co-ed Powerlifting Class
Learn how to safely perform the three major lifts including squat, deadlift, and bench in this 10-week course.
Outdoor Rec Trips on Sale NOW!
Backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, ice climbing, day hikes, bikepacking, and more. Sign ups open now!
Spend Spring Break in Costa Rica!
Join Mines Fitness for a Yoga and Adventure Retreat is Costa Rica! Registration is LIVE, for more info click the link below
Student Rec Center Building Hours on Sunday, Aug. 25th
The SRC will be closing early on Sunday, August 25th: 9am-3pm. Normal hours resume on Monday, Aug. 26th: 6am-11pm.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Closures and Outages
D-Lot Closed on 8/23 for Celebration of Mines.
D Lot will be closed all day on Friday, August 23rd. Vehicles will be towed! Contact parking@mines.edu for more parking info.
Labriola Innohub closed 8/23 4-6pm for Celebration of Mines!
The Labriola InnoHub will be closed Friday, August 23rd from 4-6pm. Come visit us at Celebration of Mines for cool swag!