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Mines in a Minute is a weekly e-newsletter from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Office of University and Public Relations. For more information call (605) 394-2554 or e-mail Sarah.Chen@sdsmt.edu.
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In This Issue
Congrats, Math Majors! John Myers and Michael Snyder represented the School of Mines at the Mathematical Association of America's William Lowell Putnam Competition. Myers and Snyder placed in the top 50.8 percent and the top 18.5 percent, respectively. The competition attracted more than 4,000 college students. Congrats, IE Majors! Loryn Schuetzle and Leah Drummond placed third and fourth respectively in the North Central Regional IIE Student Paper Competition this weekend at Iowa State University. More than 200 industrial engineering students and faculty competed. Antimatter and Thunderstorms The Department of Atmospheric Sciences seminar series will host Emily French, atmospheric sciences graduate student, as she presents "Antimatter and Thunderstorms" on Tuesday, April 12, at 3 p.m. in Room 320, Mineral Industries Building. Contact Connie Crandall for more information. Dating Safe? April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Campuses Community Wellness Coalition, STEPS, and the School of Mines Counseling Department are teaming up to present sexual assult views by law enforcement, prosecution and victim advocacy on Wednesday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in Room 204 West, Classroom Building. Contact Mark Urban for more information. Plan for Your Future The South Dakota Retirement System will be available to meet with you on Wednesday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom. Presentations will include: SDRS/SDRS Supplemental and Special Pay Plan, Social Security Administration, DSS/Division of Economic Assistance Long Term Care and Parnership and the Office of the Attorney General Division of Consumer Protection. Retiring in the next five years? Call Human Resources at (605) 394-1203 to schedule an individual appointment with a retirement planner. Mining the Black Hills The Geology, Geological Engineering and Paleontology seminar series will host Mark Fahrenbach, Ph.D., South Dakota Geological Survey, as he presents "Mining in the Black Hills" on Friday, April 8, at 3 p.m. in Room 222, Mineral Industries Building. Contact Dr. Kurt Katzenstein for more information. Modeling a Sustainable World The Department of Mechanical Engineering will host the President of American Society of Heating, Refridgeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Lynn Bellenger, P.E., as she presents "Modeling a Sustainable World" on Monday, April 11, at 11:30 a.m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom. This luncheon presentation requires reservations, please contact Jackie Schwartz for additional information. Want to Recruit Future STEM Majors? School of Mines is preparing for the 2011 South Dakota Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduates Program (SD GEAR UP). Attend an information session on Tuesday, April 12, from 2-4 p.m. in the McKeel Room, Surbeck Center, to learn how you can help recruit more students into science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors. Contact Dr. Carter Kerk for more information. Waste = Resource Ameet Pinto, Ph.D., University of Michigan, will be on campus as a guest of Jennifer Benning, Ph.D., assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering. Dr. Pinto will deliver a seminar titled "Sustainable Waste Management: Waste as a Resource" on Wednesday, April 13, at 4 p.m. in Room 328, Classroom Building. Contact Dr. Jennifer Benning for more information. Hardrocker Discounts: Faculty, Staff and Students* 1) AJ's Wicked Salon and Spa is offering Hardrockers 20 percent off all services when you present your School of Mines ID card. 2) Movie tickets to Carmike Cinemas are available for a discounted $7.50 per ticket, valid until Dec. 31, 2011. 3) Perkins on Mount Rushmore Road offers 10 percent off purchases to SDSM&T ID card holders. 4) Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce discount cards are available, accepted at more than 75 local businesses for employees, valid until December 31, 2011. 5) Employees can receive exclusive discounts on assorted home services. Call (888) 545-6412 or visit this website for details and restrictions. 6) Borders / WaldenBooks coupon available for Education Appreciation Days good for 30 percent off most in-store items April 8-12, 2011. 7) K-Mart coupons are available for $5 off a $50 purchase, offer expires May 1, 2011. 8) The Pizza Hut on Saint Patrick St. selected SDSM&T as the Business of the Month. All students and employees can receive a large, one topping pizza for $6. Offer expires May 15, 2011. *All coupons and booklets available in HR. HR does not promote individual companies or products. Rather, HR provides information, services, discounts and/or opportunities that have been provided by various companies, organizations and/or individuals specifically as a benefit for the SDSM&T community. Mines in the News General 3/31: Regents to Set FY12 Tuition This Week - Madison Daily Leader 3/31: Augustana Host Vance Butler Invitational on Saturday - Augustana College Vikings 4/1: Regents Adopt 6.9 Percent Increase in Tuition, Fees - Daily Republic 4/3: Journal's Inaugural Legislature Report Card - Rapid City Journal 4/3: Healing Scars That Can't Be Seen (Shaun Herrod) - Rapid City Journal 4/3: Tea Party Group to Host Mayoral Forum - Rapid City Journal 4/4: Black Hills Biggest Gold Nuggets Share Spotlight - Rapid City Journal 4/4: First Rapid City Mayoral Forum To Be Held Tuesday - Rapid City Journal 4/5: ENERGY - Hydrogen Has Future Potential - Prairie Business Personnel Welcome Ms. Dawn Miller, Senior Accountant, Business and Administration |
Upcoming Events Wednesday, April 6 Spring Fling Week 7:30 a.m. All-Campus Forum 5 p.m. Amateur Radio Club meeting 5:30 p.m. Student Association Senate meeting 7 p.m. International Coffee Thursday, April 7 Spring Fling Week
Sunday, April 1011 a.m. LCM Lunch Bible Study 11 a.m. Honors Convocation 7 p.m. TV Show Friday, April 8 Spring Fling Week Triangle Formal 6 p.m. International Student Fellowship 10:15 p.m. Ice Skating Saturday, April 9 AOE Formal 10 a.m. Black Hills Escape SD Mines Golf Invitational 5 p.m. LCM Worship 8 p.m. Newman Club Mass and Dinner Monday, April 11 SD Mines Golf Invitational
5 p.m. UCM Dinner In 5:30 p.m. LCM Bible Study 8:30 p.m. Easter Bingo Tuesday, April 12
11 a.m. Career Center: Job Search Strategies for International Students
11 a.m. IFC meeting 3 p.m. Atmospheric Sciences seminar 5 p.m. Circle K meeting Wednesday, April 13
4 p.m. Formula SAE meeting 4 p.m. Waste Management seminar 5 p.m. Amateur Radio Club meeting 5:30 p.m. Student Association Senat meeting 6 p.m. Sexual Assault Awareness: Law Enforcement and Advocacy and Legal Consequences of Sexual Assault 7 p.m. International Coffee More events |
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