Benefits

CSMAA Mission:

CSMAA promotes Mines' rich tradition of excellence by fostering and strengthening connections between CSM alumni and the Mines community.

CSMAA Vision:

CSMAA will extend the Mines community from Golden to the world.
CSMAA will enhance and expand the visibility of CSM to the general public.
CSMAA will be comprised of engaged and enthusiastic alumni via social, educational and professional activities.
CSMAA will encourage alumni members to promote the School, the Association, and the Mines community through service, support, and involvement.
CSMAA will be recognized as the benchmark for alumni relations excellence.

CSMAA Values:

Commitment to Excellence Integrity Tradition Education Service Support Involvement

Membership Benefits

Mines Community:

Peace of Mind that you are helping to maintain important connections between CSM and alumni around the world.
An on-line directory of fellow alumni. Get connected. Stay connected.
Career Services. Download High Impact Job Search software and change your life ! More services to come!
Arthur Lakes Library Privileges.

News & Events:

A subscription to MINES, the alumni magazine. Read all about Mines news, department updates, and your classmates.
Invitations to special events held in your area as well as on campus.

Discounts & Special Offers:

10% Discount at the Mines Bookstore.

Access to Mines’ new $20M recreation center for $300 annual fee (payable to School). You must be a member of Mines Alumni Association for center privileges.

Rent skis, kayaks, snowshoes, snowboards (and much more!) through the Outdoor Rec Center.

NEW Benefit from Vroom Wireless! Receive up to 15% monthly savings on new cell phone service and receive FREE accessories with major carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, AT & T and more! Discount applies to CSMAA members and family. Click Here for more information.

Bank of America credit card with no annual fee.

Liberty Mutual offers discounts on group, home, auto, and renter's insurance. NEW discount rates! Receive valuable savings on Renter's Insurance and pay as little at $8 per month. Visit Liberty Mutual and select "Renter's Insurance" under the Home Insurance Tab.

CSM alumni are eligible for membership in the Credit Union of Colorado(CUC). Members of the CSMAA receive a free box of checks with CSM design when a new checking account is opened. Members also will get a special .25 percent APR discount on refinance of auto loans from another lender. Please note, your APR may vary depending on credit. Offer excludes existing CUC auto loans.

Stay tuned for more partnerships and discounts to come!

Alumni-based Programs and Services

More than 40 programs planned for enjoyment over 4 days for Reunion festivities (mark May 9-12, ’07 for the first ever “neighboring class reunion” and department reunion!)
Homecoming community parade, pre-game BBQ, and after-game party for hundreds of alumni!
Coordinate travel-study trips for alumni at the Grand Canyon, Canadian Rockies, etc.
Organize annual golf tournament in Golden (mark 6/16/08) and support annual endowed scholarship golf tournament in Houston (mark 5/28/08)
Update thousands of address and record changes to our online directory, available only to members
Print and distribute 80,000 copies of Mines magazines to alumni and friends
Host Personal and Professional Development for Alumni Series and Women of Mines Networking Series
Cultivate and coordinate hundreds of volunteer efforts throughout the year
Publish a comprehensive alumni directory containing handy references
Plan annual E-Days ’Round the World event in nearly 50 sections throughout the world (mark 4/02/09 for the third annual event!)
Plan many section events and visits for Mines President Scoggins
Recognize outstanding alumni for selective CSMAA awards
Participate in over 50 section events & activities world-wide

Student-based Programs and Services

More than $30,000 in legacy grants distributed to children or grandchildren of sustaining CSMAA members
$15,000 in field session grants distributed to students in need
Match dozens of student “mentees” with alumni mentors
Host 2 parties and graduation banquets per year (500 guests) and honor students’ favorite faculty members
Host more than 300 freshman and family members on Move-In Day at annual picnic
Coordinate 2 Order of the Engineer ceremonies for students and alumni

CSMAA campus-based Efforts

Award up to 2 $2,500 Alumni Teaching Awards per year
Participate on Mines Award Committee for honorary degrees and medalists
Serve as valued partner of the Colorado School of Mines in its efforts to sustain excellence

Online Directory

Services Those of you who surf the web now have access to the whereabouts of your classmates online.

Once you are a CSMAA member you will be issued a confidential password and will have access to the full version of the directory on the web.

The directory is searchable in a variety of ways including last name, country, city, maiden name, and others.

Career Services

Career Services - The Colorado School of Mines Alumni Association is pleased to announce that as a benefit of membership in the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Association, you're entitled to a FREE download of High Impact Job Search, the revolutionary job-finding system. Each download of this unique program, developed by CSM alumnus Dick Hewitt, includes the High Impact Job Search seminar; custom, easy-to-use job search software (PC version only); and a 59-page guidebook containing all the exercises,templates, and sample documents you'll need to land a great job. Click here to Get Started Now. You will need your 2006 CSMAA membership login and password, the same one you use to access the Searchable Online Alumni Directory. If you are not a member, click here to become a member.

CUC Membership (Credit Union of Colorado)

Members of the CSMAA receive a free box of checks with the CSM design when a new checking account is opened. Members also will get a special .25 percent APR discount of refinance of auto loans from another lender. Please note, your APR may vary depending on credit. Normal credit qualification apply. Offer excludes existing CUC auto loans. This offer may not be valid with any other offers. Offer expires 12/31/2006. Please visit CUC for more information.

Legacy Grants for Freshman and Seniors

M Climb Grants are available to children and grandchildren of alumni who have been members for at least the last 5 consecutive years.

Discount at the Mines Bookstore

As a card carrying member you can receive a 10% discount on everything but text books. Present you card at time of purchase for this great deal.

Discount at Mines Outdoor Recreation Center

Show your valid CSMAA Membership card and get discounts on Outdoor Gear like backpacks, tents, mountain gear and sports equipment. You can also receive discounts on bike, snowboard and ski repair.

The 3rd weekend of every month is reserved for CSMAA Members! Present your active membership card for discount rentals!

Alumni can also join ORC events, seminars & activities. Click here for more details!

Carry the Colorado School of Mines Platinum PlusÒ MasterCard credit card!

Make your purchases in style – while receiving top quality benefits and service with no annual fee. This special program offers a low introductory annual percentage rate and a credit line up to $100,000. Carry the only card that helps support our programs and initiatives at no additional cost to you. Simply click here to apply online today.

Every time you make a purchase with your Colorado School of Mines Alumni Association card, Bank of America makes a contribution to the alumni association at no cost to you.

Insurance Coverage

As a member of CSMAA, you are eligible to participate in an insurance plan that fits your needs at reduced rates.

offers member of the Alumni Association a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus®. With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no down payment or finance charges, You'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraint and anti-theft device discounts.

Arthur Lakes Library

Alumni with a current CSMAA Membership and Colorado residency enjoy borrowing priviledges and Interlibrary loan services.All CSM Alumni are welcome to use the resources of the Arthur Lakes Library when on campus.

For more information, visit the Arthur Lakes Library webpages.

For more information on any of these programs, please contact us.

1-800-446-9488 ext. 3295
Wherever you are in the United States, you can call our toll free number to reach the Alumni office
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time.

On-line membership application form.

Gift items and traditional favorites are available through The Miner's Pick.