WORKSHOPS AND PANELS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS): - Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop - November 11th, 6pm register here for the link, learn more on CPT here - Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop - November 14th, 6pm register here for the link, learn more on OPT here CAREER CENTER: - Bioscience Panel October 23, 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Student Center Grand Ballrooms - Free Student Professional Profile Photos October 23, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Student Center Ballroom C - Finance Panel October 29, 5:00-7:00 pm | Student Center Grand Ballrooms Career Center workshops are open to all students and recent grads. Food will be provided. Email careercenter@mines.edu with questions. LUNCH AND LEARN AT THE LIBRARY: Grad student Career Toolkit workshops on topics such as network-building, literature reviews, AI, and technology. Food provided! Learn more & register here!
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DEADLINES Office of Graduate Studies: If you plan to graduate in December 2024 and have missed the August 19 deadline to apply to graduate in Trailhead, please email Roxane Aungst with your Campus Wide ID and the degree information (PHD, MS, Certificate and major). International Students & Scholar Services: The OPT application window is now open for December graduates. Submit your application through your international student portal! OPT workshops will be held by ISSS in November. Visit the OGS Deadlines and Forms page for all grad forms. Questions? grad.services@mines.edu
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EVENTS HALLOWEEN HAPPY HOUR! Join us for Halloween Happy Hour, co-hosted by OGS and GSG! Where: Thurs Oct 31, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Kafadar Commons. What: Adult beverages, soft drinks, pizza, snacks & candy, contests with prizes! Includes: - Costume contest (Solo/Group/Kid divisions) - Pumpkin Engineering event (Team/Solo/STEM/Creative awards; carving tools provided; BYO props)! Prizes will range from $20 to a grand prize of $200 for the winning Pumpkin team entry with a STEM theme - so find a team and enter today! Pumpkin carvers: sign up here to view rules and reserve a pumpkin. Bring: your Halloween spirit & grad ID; state ID required for alcoholic beverages; family/kids welcome! Visit the Mines campus calendar for all upcoming events
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SAVE THE DATE International Day (IDay) will be held on November 9 to celebrate global cultures, traditions, and tastes! If you (or your club/org) would like to provide food or participate in the show, please reach out to ISC Treasurer, Krishna, at krishnatejavaleti@mines.edu for sign ups and more information. GSG Fall '24 Townhall will be held on November 19 in Berthoud Hall 241 from 5:15pm-7:00pm. Come advocate for a thriving and inclusive grad community! Panel will consist of reps from critical departments affecting grad life. Free food included!
RESOURCES The Career Center: The Career Center offers advising, job postings, and other services for up to two years after graduation through DiggerNet. Access at my.mines.edu. Once logged in you can search employers and job opportunities, see upcoming events, or schedule a 1-1 appointment with an advisor. Need immediate support? Stop by our advising drop-in hours Monday-Friday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. No appointment necessary. Graduate Writing Group: Plan to write every other Friday from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Writing Center, 1700 Illinois St. Work on any project, with access to a professional writing consultant as well as free coffee/snacks. Enjoy the outdoor patio or an indoor seat. Register here: Graduate Resources - Writing Center (mines.edu) Counseling Center: The Next Level - graduate student group meets every Tuesday 3:30pm for peer-to-peer AND professional support. Snacks provided. The Engineering College Success series helps teach executive functioning skills such as self-regulation, optimizing your environment, organization, and management. The Helping Others series is all about setting and maintaining effective boundaries to protect against emotional exhaustion. Visit our website to learn more about our 3-part skill building series and sign up online! Visit the National Graduate Student Crisis Lines and Resources compiled by gradresources.org Graduate Student Government (GSG): General Council meetings are held every other Wednesday at 5:15pm in CoorsTek 115, and are open to all students. Visit our website for more information! Student Outreach and Support: Any grad student can seek assistance with any challenge that is impeding progress or well-being at Mines via this SOS reporting tool. You may also submit a referral on behalf of a friend or peer. Student Outreach & Support specialists will respond in a timely and confidential manner.