October 12 | Join us for an evening with Bhavna Chabra, Senior Director of Engineering and Site Director at Google (Boulder Campus) as she discusses inclusive leadership and navigating imposter syndrome as a first-generation student.

October 21 | Dr. Kristine Callan, Professor of Physics at Mines, leads a discussion on Imposter Phenomenon, learning to recognize characteristics, and strategies to dispel these fears to become a successful professional.

October 22 | This workshop examines general writing tips, email etiquette, and gives participants the opportunity to practice using their newfound skills.  Hosted by Meg Allyn, PASCAL Center.

October 29 | Colleen Budzinski, Assistant Director of Constituent Relations at Mines and Instructor of Communications at Red Rocks Community College, offers a crash course in public speaking for ways to effectively engage with all audiences.

October 7 | Debra Fine, nationally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, and conversation expert, joins us for an interactive dinner in which she presents her fast-paced, interactive, and entertaining presentation based on her book, The Fine Art of Small Talk. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn formal dinner etiquette and a chance to interact with professionals from various industries.

November 4 | — This workshop reflects on the importance of good team collaboration and listening skills in a professional setting. This workshop focuses on interpersonal communication between team members and covers various methods on establishing good team dynamics.  Hosted by Luis Sandoval (PASCAL Center)

November 10 | — In this workshop, we will explore the benefits of using LinkedIn as a powerful networking and career self-management tool.  Learn tips and tricks to boost your profile, promote and endorse your skill sets, and gain the interest of employers looking for talented interns and prospective hires.  Hosted by Wendy Winter-Searcy (Director, Career Center).

February 16 | — This workshop reflects on the importance of good team collaboration and listening skills in a professional setting. This workshop focuses on interpersonal communication between team members and covers various methods on establishing good team dynamics.  Hosted by Luis Sandoval (PASCAL Center)

February 28 | —It’s not easy to bring people from different industries together.  It’s even more challenging to get people with very different opinions—real estate developers, environmentalists, local residents, government officials, and engineers—to work together.  Meg O’Connell has first-hand experience uniting diverse stakeholders around a common project.  Learn how she’s led diverse teams to build the first mixed income housing units and a food hall for BIPOC entrepreneurs in a Syracuse, NY.  Meg will share her leadership philosophy, how she navigates conversations with people with different opinions, and how she inspires teams to keep moving forward.

March 10 | — Want to learn how a CEO handles challenging conversations? Join Kerry Siggins, Mines alumna and CEO of global manufacturer StoneAge Tools, for a practical session on giving and receiving feedback. You’ll learn how to approach someone with feedback, how to structure feedback conversations, and how to appropriately follow up afterwards.  Kerry will share how her commitments to authenticity, clarity and kindness guide her feedback conversations every day. 

March 14 | —In this interpersonal workplace communication workshop, you will learn ways to improve and enhance your communication within a professional setting.  We will practice skills in self-advocacy and boundary setting, healthy communication in the workplace, and communication under stress.  Presented in partnership with the Mines Wellness Center.

March 31 | The Mines VIP Professional Development program will be hosting our first annual VIP symposium on March 31, 2022.  New York Times best-selling author and keynote speaker Lindsey Pollack will be joining us to talk about navigating your career in today’s rapidly evolving employment and work landscape, followed by an afternoon of breakout session on a variety of professional development topics.

April 5 | Do you find it hard to walk up to people and strike up a conversation? Networking doesn’t have to be as scary and as painful as it many make it out to be.  More often than not, we let fear take over and we get in our own heads about how to navigate this crucial skill.  Learn tips and tricks that can aid to shift your mindset about networking with others.

April 7 | Join us for an intimate conversation with panelists from Ball Aerospace as they share their stories, experiences, and insights in navigating a career in STEM and what owning your professional development entails—especially as a BIPOC community member.  Our panelists come from various backgrounds including experience and education and currently serve in several capacities at Ball Aerospace.

April 12 | Looking for an opportunity to step up your networking game?  Join us for an evening of food, drinks (alcoholic beverages for guests 21 years and older), networking and mingling with our amazing Mines alumni!  Practice and refine your networking and conversation skills in a fun and safe environment.

April 19 | Orediggers!  Getting ready to start a summer internship?  Learn more adjusting to your internship site, organizational structure, and expectations as an intern. We’ll also be covering time and project management and how to develop your career portfolio, references, and a track record of success.  Our final workshop will also feature a Mines student panel who will share their internship experiences and tips on how to stand out and maximize your success!