2013 Parents & Family Weekend
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
Student Recreation Center: 1651 Elm St.
10:00 am – 4:30pm
TOURS
All Tours are limited to 25 people with an exception of Edgar Mine: limit 45. All tours run on the hour, but will be 45
minutes long with 15 minute break in between each one.
Edgar Mine Tours
Idaho Springs, CO
Led By Clint Dattel, Mine Superintendent
Bring your warm clothes and walking shoes to explore Colorado School of Mines training mine with a tour led by a
mining engineering student.
12:00pm-4:00pm
12:00-12:45pm
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
3:00-3:45pm
Architectural Landscape Tours
Coolbaugh House: 1700 Maple St.
Led by Chris Cocallas, Campus Architect
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes to take a tour of campus highlighting the latest architectural updates.
11:00 – 11:45pm
12:00-12:45pm
2:00 – 2:45pm
3:00-3:45pm
Biomechanics Lab Tours
Led by Dr. Anne Silverman, Biomechanics Professor & Students
Brown Hall, Southwest Entrance: 1610 Illinois
St
Learn about the exciting biomechanical technology that is allowing Mines students to contribute innovative research
to the physical therapy and medical fields through two mini student- and professor-led presentations
10:00-10:45am
11:00 – 11:45am
Colorado Fuel Center
Geology Museum Main Entrance:
1310 Maple St.
Led by Dr. Neal Sullivan, Colorado Fuel Cell Center Director
Take a tour and learn about the about the latest advancements in fuel-cell research and development
through hands-on research modeling and simulation labs.
11:00-11:45am
1:00-1:45pm
3:00-3:45pm
4:00-4:45pm
2013 Parents & Family Weekend
Geology Museum Tours
Geology Museum Main Entrance:
1310 Maple St.
Led by Bruce Geller, Director of Geology Museum
Come visit the home to one of Colorado's two goodwill moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission. Explore
the historic building that first opened in 1874 and displays mineral, fossil, gemstone, meterorite and historic mining
artifact exhibits.
11:00-11:45am
12:00-12:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
Geology Trail Tours
Geology Museum Outside Main Entrance:
1310 Maple St.
Led by Dr. Stephen Sonnenberg, Geology Professor
Enjoy a short outdoor hike up the Geology Trail, recently named the Bob Weimer Trail after Professor Emeritus Robert
J. Weimer. It begins at the Geology Museum and highlights fossils and geological marvels that are integral to
Colorado's history. Remember to bring good walking shoes, sun protection, and water.
12:00-12:45pm
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
Library Tours
Arthur Lakes Library, Main Entrance Lobby:
1400 Illinois St
Led by Patricia Andersen, Public Services Librarian
and by Christine Monroe, Executive Assistant to Director
Stop by the Arthur Lakes Library for a tour featuring the history and origin of the renowned collections and innovative
academic resources that support pioneering research on the Mines campus and around the world. Enjoy a chat with
the library staff and some freshly brewed coffee or tea.
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
3:00-3:45pm
National Earthquake Information (NEIC) Center Tours
USGS Offices, Main Entrance: 1711 Illinois St
Led by Pam Benfield, NEIC Operations Staff
Explore the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) and learn about the process of determining the size of all
destructive earthquakes worldwide while immediately disseminating the information. The NEIC compiles and
maintains an extensive, global seismic database on earthquake parameters and their effects.
11:00-11:45am
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
Reservoir Visualization Tour
Marquez Hall Lobby, Main Entrance: 1301 19th St.
Led by Colorado School of Mines Students
Visit one of Colorado School of Mines' newest buildings and participate in an interactive visual simulation tour led by
students.
11:00-11:45am
12:00-12:45pm
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EVENTS
Free Pour Fridays
Led by Il Duk Jo, Colorado School of Mines Student
Hill Hall, Main Entrance, Foundry: 920 15th St.
There are 18 spots available at each of the following times. Pre-registration required.
Learn how to make your very own Mines-themed mold from metal while touring the on-campus brewery.
1:00-2:15pm
3:30-5:00pm
A Taste of Mines Evening
Green Center Lobby, Main Entrance: 924 16th St.
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The Science Behind Beer
Green Center Lobby, Main Entrance: 924 16th St.
Dr. Paul Ogg, Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering
Enjoy a wine and beer tasting while learning the science behind the production process. Pre-registration
required.
5:00-6:00pm
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Tasty Tapas and Performing Arts
Green Center, Friedhoff Hall: 924 16th St.
Munch on tasty tapas, enjoy a Mines Music performance, and receive a special update about student life and
this year’s parent co-chairs. Pre-registration required.
6:00-7:00pm
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Dessert Reception- w/ Science Fair Mini Magic Show Green Center Lobby, Main Entrance: 924 16th St.
Student science fair showcase. Pre-registration required.
7:00-7:45pm
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Dueling Pianos ($10.00)
Green Center, Bunker Hall Auditorium: 924 16th St.
Tickets available at the door. Space is limted. $10.00
8:00-9:30pm
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Mines Little Theatre Performance
Tickets available at the door. Space is limited. $5.00
8:00-9:30pm
Green Center, Metals Hall Auditorium: 924 16th St.
2013 Parents & Family Weekend
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
9:00am – 12:00pm
Student Recreation Center: 1651 Elm St.
TOURS – SAME CHANGES AS MADE TO FRIDAY
All Tours are limited to 25 people with an exception of Edgar Mine: limit 45. All tours run on the hour, but will be 45
minutes long with 15 minute break in between each one.
Edgar Mine Tours, Led by mining students
Idaho Springs, CO
Bring your warm clothes and walking shoes to explore Colorado School of Mines’ training mine with a tour led by a
mining engineering student.
8:00-8:45am
9:00-9:45am
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
12:00-12:45pm
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
3:00-3:45pm
4:00-4:45pm
Geology Museum Tours
Geology Museum, Main Entrance: 1310 Maple St.
Led by John Bristo, Colorado School of Mines Student
Come visit the home to one of Colorado's two goodwill moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission. Explore
the historic building that first opened in 1874 and displays mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite and historic mining
artifact exhibits.
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
12:00-12:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
Geology Trail Tours
Geology Museum, Main Entrance: 1310 Maple St.
Led by Dr. Stephen Sonnenberg, Geology Professor
Enjoy a short outdoor hike up the Geology Trail, recently named the Bob Weimer Trail after Professor Emeritus Robert
J. Weimer. It begins at the Geology Museum and highlights fossils and geological marvels that are integral to
Colorado's history. Remember to bring good walking shoes, sun protection, and water.
10:00-10:45am
12:00-12:45pm
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
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Reservoir Visualization Tour
Marquez Hall Lobby, Main Entrance 1301 19th St
Visit one of Colorado School of Mines' newest buildings and participate in an interactive visual simulation tour led by
students.
10:00-10:45am
12:00-12:45pm
*Can you make this pop with shadowing?
Classroom Experiences
Experience a day in the life of a Mines student by attending an academic showcase or hands-on lecture with a Mines
professor. Three different classroom sessions will be held from 10:00-10:45am.
10:00-10:45am
Professors:
 Dr. Yongan Yang, Chemistry and Geochemistry
Coolbaugh 209, 1012 14th St.
 Dr. Renee Falconer, Science Magic Show
Coolbaugh 219, 1012 14th St.
 Dr. Keith Neeves, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Brown Building, W250, 1610 Illinois St.
*Please put this under the Edgar Mine Map on the Program and on the Large Edgar Mine foam board size map:
Edgar Mine Contingency:
 Panel of Mining Students, Edgar Mine in the classroom
Berthoud 241, 1516 Illinois St.
 Panel of Mining Students, Edgar Mine in the classroom
Berthoud 241, 1516 Illinois St.
Athletics Tailgate with Blaster and Marv the Miner
Campbell Field: 1285 12th St.
Come cheer on the Orediggers as they host one of the final games of the 2013 season. Take a photo with Marv the
Miner and Blaster the Burro.
10:00am-12:00pm
Mines Orediggers vs. Western State
Campbell Field: 1285 12th St.
Adult tickets $10.00 at the stadium; children under 7 years old and college students with a valid id are free.
12:00pm
Green Center, Metals Hall: 924 16th St.
Mines Little Theatre Performance ($5.00)
8:00-9:30pm
2013 Parents & Family Weekend
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
STUDENT RECREATION CENTER OPEN FOR USE
Student Recreation Center: 1651 Elm St.
12:00-8:00pm
Swim and Dive Competition – Rec. Center Pool
10:30AM
Student Recreation Center: 1651 Elm St.
PHUNinthropic Triathlon
Student Recreation Center, Pool: 1651 Elm St.
8:00am – 10:30am
Bring your swim suits and tennis shoes to compete inside the Recreation Center in our mini PHUNinthropic Triathlon.
Swim in the pool, run on the track or bike on our stationary bikes to support The Parents Fund and a Colorado School
of Mines fund chosen by students and parents.