This past weekend, most students were enjoying E-days festivities. Not the Oredigger Track & Field teams- they were busy showing off at the Kit Mayer Invitational Meet. Although there were several impressive performances across the board, perhaps the most incredible event of the meet was the Men’s 1,500-meter race late Saturday afternoon. Josh Evans…
Have you seen a truck outside of Alderson Hall handing out food? If so, you saw Fighting Hunger at Mines at work! Dylan McLain, a senior in mechanical engineering, and Denver Luttrel, a senior in electrical engineering, created the club because they wanted to make a difference on campus and in Golden. McLain…
Undergraduate Student Government plays a vital role in representing the student perspective and culture on campus. “We act as the liaisons between students administration and other departments on campus.” stated Jon Paz, the USG Student Body President. The USG actively listens to ideas and complaints to see if they should be developed into proposals for…
Walking about campus one can find a plethora of climbing shoes strapped to the outside of backpacks, students proud of their google tan, and occasionally students carrying around their skis in an attempt to please the snow gods. The ORC is an excellent resource for outdoor enthusiasts, and those looking to gain experience. “I like…
Ballroom Dance is an organization at Mines that offers weekly dance lessons and puts on events throughout the year. For example, on Saturday, Dec. 6, they put on a 1920’s themed dance. The event featured lessons at the beginning, and was followed by a few hours to just dance and hang out. Jen Silva, a…
Mines Internet Radio (MIR), a largely student-run organization, offers students the chance to have a weekly show broadcasted for anyone to listen to online. Students can work alone or in groups to create a show filled with what they want to share with the world. Common shows consist of music, conversations, humor, and opinions. Megan…
The Sustainability Committee on campus serves to promote sustainability at Mines. It works to direct research, teaching, and facilities towards environmental impact awareness. According to Kathryn Roberts who has served on the committee and works closely with the group, “It’s never really gotten off of the ground.” Roberts explained that the committee has recently made…
When one thinks of sustainable architecture on campus, the steam tunnels that run from Coors to heat our sidewalk normally come to mind. As Chris Cocallas, the University Architect at Mines, explained, the heating and cooling infrastructure at Mines is based on, “Steam and chilled water. Most buildings on campus are served with chilled water…
The level of Environmental Awareness on college campuses directly affects the development of students sustainability goals and value of future action addressing climate change. Sarah-Dawn Haynes, program assistant at the environmental center at CU Boulder stated, “Students are really redefining their values. They could be extremely different from their home towns.” CU’s environmental center has…
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the Colorado School of Mines Research Institute is the lack of public information. Despite the institute’s location in the center of Golden and being labeled as a Superfund (or CERCLA) site due to the presence of radionuclide and heavy metal contamination. The lack of awareness is due largely to…