Events

Student Wellness Promotion

Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day is a concept created by The Jordan Porco Foundation and designed to bring the whole campus community together to “check-in” on the mental health and wellness of college students. The event is free and has been organized by Student Wellness Promotion with collaborating campus departments, student volunteers, and representatives of The Jordan Porco Foundation.

Come visit the Upper Gym of the Rec Center on Wednesday, March 11th from 10am-1pm. There will be free breakfast burritos, 9 interactive booths to check out, many giveaways and activities, and a chance to win noise canceling headphones or an air fryer.

For more information, please visit the event website at https://freshcheckday.com/mines 

Fresh Check Day Flier. Event located in the Student Rec Gym on March 1, 2023. For more information visit: https://freshcheckday.com/schools/colorado-school-of-mines/
Student signs the Nine out of Ten pledge to be aware, speak up, reach out and help someone.
Two students have their thumbs up at the "It Takes a Village" booth.
Students get their picture taken with silly props at the "Thrive" booth.
Students hold up small canvas paintings at the "Paint Your Art Out" booth.

Time to Ungrind

Time to Ungrind is a movement to fight back against hustle and grind culture. In partnership with the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators, Mines analyzes self-reported student wellness data and creates programs to encourage students to use healthy coping strategies when they feel overwhelmed. We encourage students to take some TIME to UNGRIND! Find out more by visiting https://timetoungrind.com. 

Time to Ungrind is a campaign to encourage Orediggers to use healthy coping skills to combat the grind culture.
81% of Mines students practice using coping skills when they feel stress. Way to go! Now let's get that number to 100%. (Source: NCHA spring 2023)
Various tips for a safe E-Days, like use sunscreen, stay hydrated, and pace yourself if drinking.
Wellness Bingo card, including spaces for "listen to music," "complement a friend or stranger," "drink a mocktail," and "take time to draw or paint."
Students hold up small canvas paintings at the "Paint Your Art Out" booth.

Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Fair

We want all Mines students to feel knowledgeable, comfortable, and well-equipped when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health. This annual event includes: free STI/HIV testing, fun activities, cupcakes and snacks, and the chance to win prizes. Students have the chance to talk to campus and community partners about their own sexual health, pregnancy support, and healthy communication and consent. Participants have included: Mines Student Health Center, SHAPE Office, Mines Counseling Center, Betsy’s Friends: Peer Educators, oSTEM at Mines, JeffCo Sexual Health Clinic, Colorado Sexual Health Initiative, Be You Colorado, Hey Denver, BC4U, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, PorchLight, COLOR Latina, and The Avi Project.

Flyer for Sexual & Reproductive Wellness Fair taking place Monday, February 10, from 2-5pm in the Student Center Ballrooms

Pause for Paws

As part of Stress Less Week, Betsy’s Friends Peer Educators and Student Wellness Promotion have partnered with Denver Pet Partners to have therapy animals on campus to offer a stress relieving break as we head into finals. 

Come visit Arthur Lakes Library’s Boettcher Room on Friday, May 2nd from 11am-2pm to pet some pups and take a Pause for Paws. 

 Check out the list of activities during Stress Less Week here: https://everyoredigger.mines.edu/stress-less-week/    

Pause for Paws<br /> May 3rd from 11am-2pm<br /> Boettcher Room