Final Friday – Let’s Chat!

The Final Friday – Let’s Chat series was designed for graduate Students to create a greater sense of community at Mines.  Events will take place on the final Friday of each month* that include an engaging activity, relevant resources, free food and giveaways.  We encourage you to attend!

*Some exceptions may apply due to holidays

Final Friday events are currently announced via email to all graduate students toward the end of each month.
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Gallery of Past Events

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Spring 2020 Events

January - A Hearty Welcome
  • Who: Graduate Students
  • What: Welcome Party
  • When: Friday, January 31st, TBD
  • Where: TBD

Help us Kickoff the semester, by attending our first Final Friday of the new year. Enjoy free food and drinks with new friends.

Brought to you by: The Office of Graduate Studies, Arthur Lakes Library, and Graduate Student Government

February - Mardi Gras
  • Who: Graduate Students
  • What: Mardi Gras Celebration
  • When: Friday, February 28th, 2 – 4 pm
  • Where: TBD

Enjoy a Mardi Gras celebration with free King cake, food, drink, and games.

Brought to you by: The Office of Graduate Studies, Arthur Lakes Library, and Graduate Student Government

Past Events

August - Get Fired Up For Fall
  • Who: Graduate Students
  • What: Meet & Greet
  • When: Friday, August 30th, 2 – 4 pm
  • Where: Kafadar Commons

Get ready for the upcoming semester by attending our First Final Friday of the year. Take this opportunity to meet peers from other disciplines, while enjoying free food, drinks, and yard games.

Brought to you by: The Office of Graduate Studies, Arthur Lakes Library, and Graduate Student Government

September - Get Your Morning Fix
  • Who: Graduate Students
  • What: Coffee and Breakfast
  • When: Friday, September 27th, 9 – 11 am
  • Where: Marquez Hall Atrium

Get your morning coffee and breakfast fix and meet with representatives of The Writing Center, The Wellness Center, Diversity, Inclusion & Access, Trefny Innovative Instruction Center, and our Mines Scholarly Communications Librarian.

Brought to you by: The Office of Graduate Studies, Arthur Lakes Library, and Graduate Student Government

October - S'mores & More
  • Who: Graduate Students
  • What: S’mores and Bratwurst
  • When: Friday, October 25th, 2 – 4 pm
  • Where: CoorsTek Atrium

Gather with fellow students for free S’mores, Bratwurst, and drinks.

Brought to you by: The Office of Graduate Studies, Arthur Lakes Library, and Graduate Student Government

November - Sweet & Savory Breakfast
  • Who: Graduate Students
  • What: Coffee, Quiche, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • When: Friday, November 22nd, 9 – 11 am
  • Where: Marquez Atrium

Join peers for a fall morning breakfast of free coffee, quiche, and cinnamon rolls. 

Brought to you by: The Office of Graduate Studies, Arthur Lakes Library, and Graduate Student Government