Mines in a Minute 4/20/11

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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 Mitchell.VanderVorst@sdsmt.edu.

In This Issue

	School of Mines Hosts Leadership Awards Reception On Sunday, April 17, the School of Mines honored campus leaders at the 13th annual Leadership Awards Reception. Students from all facets of campus life were recognized for their leadership skills. More
	125 Trees for 125 Years In 2010, the School of Mines and Black Hills Power partnered in the Power of Trees program, a community-focused effort to raise public awareness about the positive impact of trees. On Friday, April 29, please join in a dedication and recognition ceremony in honor of this historic partnership. More
	Late Night Study Breakfast All students are invited to breakfast on Sunday, May 1, from 9-10:30 p.m. in the Surbeck Center Dining Hall. Faculty and staff volunteers are needed for service and clean-up. Contact Marie Romano to volunteer in this Mines tradition.

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Announcements

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All announcements for Mines in a Minute should be now be sent to Mitch Vander Vorst, Director of Communications. Continute to send your meetings, seminars, events, showcases and more.

Coffee Sale
The School of Mines Hardwokkers are selling a limited-time speciality coffee brew - Dark Canyon Relay Roast - for $10 per bag. The Hardwokkers are fundraising for breast cancer awareness. Many flavors are available including: Rattlesnake Brew, French Creek Coffee French Roast, Dakota Roast Breakfast Blend and Genuine Black Hills Roasted Gold. Contact Beth Riley at (605) 394-2257.

George F. Duck Mathematics and Computer Science Lecture
On Wednesday, April 20, two students will share their research in mathematics. Kelsey Stulken will present "Tensor Decompositions for Image and Signal Processing" and Ashley Kirkegaard will present "Modeling Raindrop Size." The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in Room 205, McLaury Building. Contact Dr. Travis Kowalski for more information.

Nano Seminar
Dr. Lori Grover, Purdue University, will present "The Role of "Nano" in Advanced Propellants and Energetics" on Thursday, April 21, at 4 p.m. in Room 252, Electrical Engineering and Physics Building. Contact Dr. Steve Smith for more information.

American Government
POLS 100: American Government will be offered over the summer mini-term. The course will run from Monday, May 9, through Friday, June 3, from noon to 2 p.m. in Room 328, Classroom Building. Contact Dr. John Dreyer for course information.

Last Spring Atmospheric Science Seminar
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences seminar series will host Heather Caye as she presents "Anticyclonic Tornadoes" on Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in Room 320, Mineral Industries Building. Contact Connie Crandall for more information.

Lunch-N-Learn
The Office of Youth Programs and Continuing Education will host Dr. David Salem, director of the Composites and Polymer Engineering Laboratory, as he presents a lunchtime seminars on polymers and composites on Wednesday, April 20, in the Surbeck Center Ballroom. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. for check in, networking and lunch followed by a noon presentation. SDSM&T campus community pays a reduced $10 admission.

Men Can Stop Rape
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Nationally recognized expert Joseph Vess, Men Can Stop Rape, Inc., will present a morning conference, "Mobilizing Men to Prevent Violence Against Women." The conference will be held on Thursday, April 21, in Rooms 252, 253 and 254, Electrical Engineering and Physics Building. Arrive at 9 a.m. for registration with a presentation from 10 a.m. to noon following. Pre-registration required, and a $10 fee will be charged for social workers and counselors seeking CEUs. Contact Mark Urban for more information.

Rapid City Pride
Particiate in the 41st Annual Rapid City Pride Week and Clean Up Day. The week's events include Clean Up Day and Trash to Treasure Day on Saturday, April 30 and City Pride Week from Monday, April 25, to Saturday April 30. Visit the city goverment Web page for more information.

Civil/Environmental Engineering Poster Session
On Tuesday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to noon, students enrolled in the environmental engineering process analysis course will present semester research/composition projects at a poster session on the second floor of the Computational Mechanics Building. Please stop by to chat, observe and learn. Contact Dr. Henry Mott for more information.

Gotta Travel?
Connie Hubbard will lead a tour of Germany and the Alps in the summer of 2012. Experience the wonders of historical and magical Germany and the magestical Alps of Austria and Switzerland. The tour is open to students and faculty, and monthly payment plans are available. Contact Connie Hubbard 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) K-Mart coupons are available for $5 off a $50 purchase, offer expires May 1, 2011.
7) 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
4/17: Budlong: How Do You Like Your Football? - Rapid City Journal
4/19: Preparing to Lead (ROTC) - Black Hills Pioneer
4/19: College Basketball: Quite a Collection of Talent - Rapid City Journal
4/20: Students Learn Skills When Serving the Community - Rapid City Journal

Personnel

Farewell
Sarah Chen, Office of University and Public Relations