What's Happening!!!

March 23, 2007 to March 30, 2007 - Colorado School of Mines

Please check with individual clubs to ensure they are indeed meeting this week!

NOTE: All events are FREE unless otherwise stated!!!

NOTE: If your club or department wishes to put an announcement of events or activities in the What’s Happening, send the details (who, what, when, where) via email to Nanci.Bliss@is.mines.edu, with “What’s Happening” in the subject line by Thursday at noon of each week, and we’ll get it in that Friday’s edition.

Safar-E-Days 2007!!

We put the HIP in hippo-tenuse!! Ticket sales continue this week in the Student Center Atrium! Flogging Molly concert tickets are $22. Comedian tickets are $5 at the door; Charity BBQ admission is $1 at the door. For more information go to the AWESOME Safar-E-Days website at www.mines.edu/stu_life/edays or join MAC Facebook group for updates.

Friday March 23, 2007

8:00 am A limited number of free tickets remain for Sunday's Jefferson Symphony Orchestra concert. Maximum of 1 ticket per person and must show BlasterCard at time of pick-up (see Announcements and Upcoming Events below) (Student Activities)

11:00 am Safar-E-Days—Flogging Molly concert tickets on sale from 11:00am to 2:00pm!!! Cost: $22!! (Student Center, Atrium)

2:00 pm The Muslim Student Association invites you to the Islamic Awareness Day, 2007—"Towards a Better Understanding of Islam". Islamic Exhibition from 2:00pm to 5:00pm; lecture, "Knowledge & Faith" by Sheikh Jaleel from 7:00pm to 8:00pm; and Q&A session and refreshments from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. See you there! (Student Center, Ballrooms D&E)

4:00 pm FAC: Eric O'Shea http://www.ericoshea.com/

6:00 pm Mines Lacrosse Team hosts Northern Arizona University. Come on out and see your Orediggers take on the best Arizona has to offer after Mines just beat #18 in the nation—UC Irvine! (Under the lights on the IM Field)

Continuing Online registration for the Oredigger Classic Hill Climb continues! (see Announcements and Upcoming Events below)

Continuing You are invited to "ROAR", the 2007 Spring Art Show featuring the work of your fellow students, faculty and staff. Artwork is being displayed in the Arthur Lakes Library and Green Center, 2 nd Floor, through April 30 th. Tell everyone and thanks for supporting the arts at Mines!

Regular Meetings

12:00pm Material Science and Engineering Club meets Fridays! Lunch is provided for members, and guest lecturers will be speaking. All majors are invited to join. For further information contact Jeff Perkins at jeperkin@mines.edu. (HH 202)

1:00pm DVD Yearbook meets in Student Activities office. Anyone welcome to join! No experience necessary! Watch the trailer on You Tube! http://youtube.com/watch?v=tZ-ivu2GD2A

5:30pm Mines Women's Rugby Club is meeting Monday and Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the weight room. If interested please come!! For more information contact Ashlin at atucker@mines.edu or Sherri at shwhite@mines.edu . Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Saturday March 24, 2007

12:00 pm CSM Softball hosts Adams State (CSM Field)

2:00 pm CSM Softball hosts Adams State (CSM Field)

Regular Meetings

No regular meetings today.

Sunday March 25, 2007

10:00 am Mines Lacrosse Team hosts Montana State to finish up the weekend's double-header. Come check them out and show your support!!! (IM Fields)

11:00 am CSM Softball hosts Adams State (CSM Field)

1:00 pm CSM Softball hosts Adams State (CSM Field)

7:00 pm Jefferson Symphony Orchestra:Russian and Hungarian Tour concert! (see Announcements and Upcoming Events below) (Green Center)

Regular Meetings

2:00pm La Luz de Minas Mural! Make your mark on the mural in front of CTLM 102, Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00pm and Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00pm. We made some progress last week, but once again, could still use some more hands. Come be a part of it. We hope to finish by the end of March. For further information please lmuwanga@mines.edu. (CTLM 102)

5:00pm The Badminton Club is meets every week in the Volk Gym, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.  Come join one of the fastest racquet sports in the world! For further information contact Scott Harned at sharned@mines.edu. (Volk)

Monday March 26, 2007

All Day Elections—Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday! ASCSM reps and the Intermodal Transportation Fee proposal are on the ballot! Watch for an upcoming email providing voting instructions!

10:00 am Safar-E-Days—Flogging Molly concert tickets on sale from 10:00am to 3:00pm!!! Cost: $22!! (Student Center, Atrium)

11:00 am BAKE SALE!  The CSM Student Ambassadors will be hosting a charitable Bake Sale in the Student Center Lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  All proceeds will benefit the Relay For Life - Golden.  Please come by for delicious homemade baked goods including cookies and cakes, rice krispie treats and baklava - as well as specially prepared gluten free desserts for those with diet constraints.  Donations to the Relay for Life team are also welcome!

6:00 pm Career Center Event: HATCH MOTT MACDONALD Information Session! Majors include Geotechnical and Civil. Session runs from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. (Student Center, Ballroom D)

Regular Meetings

5:30pm Mines Women’s Rugby Club is meeting Monday and Friday from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the weight room. If interested please come!! For more information contact Ashlin at atucker@mines.edu or Sherri at shwhite@mines.edu. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

6:30pm CSM Karate Club Meets biweekly in the Wrestling Room of Volk on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM All levels of experience are welcome. Contact Jason Dardano at ddardano@mines.edu for more details! (Volk Gymnasium in the Wrestling room)

7:00pm Catholic Newman Group meets every Monday at 7:00pm for faith-based discussion and community. For further information contact Drew Hubl at ahubl@mines.edu. (Green Center, Ted Adams Room)

7:30pm The CSM Chess Club meets every Monday from 7:30 to 10:30pm. The club does not currently have any chess sets so please bring your boards and clocks! For further information, contact Jonathan Amdahl at jamdahl@mines.edu. (BE 204)

9:00pm The Mines Dance Team practices from 9 to 11pm at a local yoga studio. Interested students should email Hilary Brown at hbrown@mines.edu for directions and more information.

Tuesday March 27, 2007

All Day Elections—Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday! ASCSM reps and the Intermodal Transportation Fee proposal are on the ballot! Watch for an upcoming email providing voting instructions!

10:00 am Safar-E-Days—Flogging Molly concert ticketson sale from 10:00am to 3:00pm!!! Cost: $22!! (Student Center, Atrium)

7:00 pm CSM Baseball hosts Metro State (Darden Field)

Regular Meetings

6:00pm Ballroom Dance Club: Doors open at 6:00pm for those who would like to practice or warm-up. Lessons finish around 7:30-7:45pm. Fees: Sessions taught by professional dance instructors: $4 per lesson; Sessions taught by members of the club: Free; Semester membership: $18. There is a charge for special dances, depending on how much the band costs. Reduced fee for members! See us at: http://www.mines.edu/Stu_life/organ/ballroom/. (Student Center, Ballrooms D&E)

7:00pm Students for Creative Anachronism meet every Tuesday night to practice fencing! For further information contact Daniel Hoberecht at dhoberec@mines.edu. (Field House)

8:00pm The Mines Taekwondo Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-9:00pm. All experience levels are welcome to join! For further information contact Robert Brandin at rbrandin@mines.edu. (Volk Gym Wrestling Room)

8:00pm Club Water Polo meets at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday! Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous experience.  If you are curious, come check it out!  Come and get a good workout and see what water polo is all about! For further information contact Travis Broersma at travis.broersma@gmail.com. (Volk Gym Pool)

9:00pm The Mines Dance Team practices from 9 to 11pm at a local yoga studio. Interested students should email Hilary Brown at hbrown@mines.edu for directions and more information.

Wednesday March 28, 2007

All Day Elections—Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday! ASCSM reps and the Intermodal Transportation Fee proposal are on the ballot! Watch for an upcoming email providing voting instructions!

10:00 am Safar-E-Days—Flogging Molly concert ticketson sale from 10:00am to 3:00pm!!! Cost: $22!! (Student Center, Atrium)

6:00 pm The Anime Club is having a showing this evening of Japanese animation! The showing is free, and there is no obligation. Come, hang out and enjoy the wonders of this cultural art form! For further information, contact either Dan Williams at dadwilli@mines.edu, or Jason Leon at jleon@mines.edu. (Student Center, Ballroom E)

Regular Meetings

11:50am The Mines chapter of SWE invites you to attend their weekly campus meeting! For information on the weekly meeting of the Society of Women Engineers, go to http://www.mines.edu/Stu_life/organ/swe/meetings.html  to view the meeting topic and location. Lunch and beverages provided to SWE members.

6:30pm CSM Karate Club Meets biweekly in the Wrestling Room of Volk on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM -- 7:30 PM All levels of experience are welcome. Contact Jason Dardano at ddardano@mines.edu for more details! (Volk Gymnasium in the Wrestling room)

7:15pm Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Wednesday night. Everyone is welcome to come to FCA for weekly worship, a speaker, and milk and cookies afterwards. Come join us for a great opportunity to fellowship with other athletes. For further information contact Daniel M. Frary at dfrary@mines.edu. (Student Center, Ballroom D)

8:30pm The Mines Dance Team practices from 8:30-10:30pm. Interested students should email Hilary Brown at hbrown@mines.edu for additional information. (Student Center, Ballrooms)

Thursday March 29, 2007

10:00 am Safar-E-Days—Flogging Molly concert ticketson sale from 10:00am to 3:00pm!!! Cost: $22!! (Student Center, Atrium)

9:00 pm Safar-E-Days—The Most Awe-inspiring Fireworks Show in Golden! (Brooks Field)

Regular Meetings

6:00pm The CSM Juggling Club meets Thursdays at 6:00pm at the Racquetball courts. Contact mdunlap@mines.edu for more info.

7:00pm Campus Crusade for Christ meets Thursdays at 7:00pm. Why? Because we want to encounter God! (Student Center, Ballroom C)

7:00pm La Luz de Minas Mural! Make your mark on the mural in front of CTLM 102, Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00pm and Sundays from 2:00-5:00pm. For further information please lmuwanga@mines.edu. (CTLM 102)

7:00pm Come join the Astronomy Club and learn basic astronomy! Meetings are every Thursday at 7:00pm. For further information contact Mark Gefreh at mgefreh@mines.edu.

8:00pm The Mines Taekwondo Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-9:00pm. All experience levels are welcome to join! For further information contact Robert Brandin at rbrandin@mines.edu. (Volk Gym Wrestling Room)

8:00pm Club Water Polo meets at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday! Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous experience.  If you are curious, come check it out!  Come and get a good workout and see what water polo is all about! For further information contact Travis Broersma at travis.broersma@gmail.com. (Volk Gym Pool)

Friday March 30, 2007

8:30 am Safar-E-Days—Orecart Pull to the Colorado State Capitol Building! (leave from IM Field parking lot)

2:00 pm Safar-E-Days—Field Events run from 2:00-7:00pm (IM Fields)

4:30 pm Safar-E-Days—Pig Roast (FREE FOOD!!) runs from 4:30pm to 6:30pm (IM Fields)

7:00 pm Safar-E-Days—Concert! Flogging Molly with Single File. Tickets available at the door for $22. (Steinhauer Fieldhouse)

7:00 pm CSM Baseball hosts New Mexico Highlands (Darden Field)

10:00 pm Safar-E-Days—Residence Hall Association Event (location TBA)

Regular Meetings

12:00pm Material Science and Engineering Club meets Fridays! Lunch is provided for members, and guest lecturers will be speaking. All majors are invited to join. For further information contact Jeff Perkins at jeperkin@mines.edu. (HH 202)

1:00pm DVD Yearbook meets in Student Activities office. Anyone welcome to join! No experience necessary! Watch the trailer on You Tube! http://youtube.com/watch?v=tZ-ivu2GD2A

5:30pm Mines Women’s Rugby Club is meeting Monday and Friday from 5:30-7:30 in the weight room. If interested please come!! For more information contact Ashlin at atucker@mines.edu or Sherri at shwhite@mines.edu . Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

Jefferson Symphony Orchestra: March 25, 2007—Russian and Hungarian Tour. Overture on Russian Themes, Op. 28 by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov; Movement 2 from Symphony No. 5 in Bb Major, Op. 100 by Sergei Prokofiev; Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 by Sergei Rachmaninov; Great Gate of Kiev from Picures at an Exhibition by Modeste Mussorgsky; Capriccio Italien (Italian Caprice), op. 45 by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major by Franz Liszt; Yoonjun Han, Young Artists Piano Competition Winner. The five-concert series is held Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Green Center, on the Colorado School of Mines campus.

Saturday March 31: Sigma Alpha Epsilon will be conducting the annual Date Basket Auction. The baskets are better than ever — chalk full of goodies from around Golden as well as a signed puck from the Colorado Avalanche! Auction starts at 3pm on the IM Fields! Come check out the baskets!

Saturday, March 31: Oredigger Classic Hill Climb - The CSM Cycling Team is hosting a 4.3-mile individual time trial to the top of the oh-so-steep Lookout Mountain featuring tight turns, steep grades, great views and a thrilling ride back down! We're paying out $300 if you can beat last year's record - Tom Danielson in 16:02. *Free registration* for all CSM students and faculty if you bring your Blaster Card to the registration booth. Visit www.CSMCycling.com for race information.

Sunday, April 1: Oredigger Classic Criterium - The CSM Cycling Team is hosting a fast and challenging 3-km criterium race around the CSM campus with a fast descent, fun turns, and a climb to the finish ensuring a close finish and great racing!  *Free registration* for all CSM students and faculty if you bring your Blaster Card to the registration booth. Visit www.CSMCycling.comfor race information.

The Jewish Culture Club is conducting a fundraiser for the upcoming Holocaust Remembrance Day to be held on April 15 th. The club is pre-selling t-shirts for $10. The front will say "Hitler Sucks"; the back (for those who want it) will say "Jewish Culture Club". This is an important day for us, and we would like for people not to forget about the atrocities that have happened in the past. For further information contact Manya Lein at mlein@mines.edu.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science — Hurricane on the Bayou now through June 21, 2007. Journey deep into the soul-stirring heart of Louisiana—before, during, and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Unfolding against the poignant backdrop of the most costly natural disaster in America's history, the film follows a group of four musicians, both legendary and rising, as they showcase the electrifying culture of New Orleans. Speed through beautiful, alligator-filled bayous on airboats; recount the heart-wrenching, personal stories of Katrina; and most of all, bring focus to the rapidly disappearing wetlands that are New Orleans' first line of defense against deadly storms. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep and driven by a rousing jazz, blues, and gospel-fueled soundtrack, Hurricane on the Bayou is both a haunting document of a storm's human impact and a compelling call to restore Louisiana's wetlands and rebuild New Orleans. Go to http://www.dmns.org/main/en/General/Imax/UpcomingFilms/hurricaneBayou.htm for times and ticket information.

The Pre-sale of the Prospector DVD Yearbook continues. Watch the trailer on You Tube at http://youtube.com/watch?v=tZ-ivu2GD2A and join our team meetings on Friday at 1 pm in the Student Activities Office.