Lead the Legacy

Volunteer your time, talent, and expertise to help shape the next generation of Hardrockers

Alumni Mentorship Program

This program connects current juniors with alumni for one-on-one guidance. Students apply after their sophomore year and are matched with mentors. They meet at least five times in the fall semester. We provide the Alumni Mentorship Handbook with the following topics:

Discovering career passions
Succeeding in your first job
Building professional networks
Balancing work and life
Navigating workplace challenges

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Share Your Industry Knowledge

CAMP is seeking subject matter experts to advise teams during their design reviews. Teams present three one-hour design reviews: Functional, Preliminary, and Critical during the fall semester. Alumni can attend the reviews in person or remotely on Zoom to learn about the teams’ plans, lend their expertise, and provide feedback. Please indicate your technical background and expertise or what teams you are interested in advising.

Aero Design
Baja SAE
ChemE Car
Clean Snowmobile
Concrete Canoe
Formula Racing
Esports
Human Powered Vehicle

Moonrockers
Mines Association for Rocketeers (MARS)
RoBoat Robotics
Rocker Robotics
Steel Bridge
Supermileage
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Share Your Expertise

handwritten postcard on south dakota mines letterhead

Welcome Freshman

In 2020, alumni volunteers began a program to write notes to newly accepted students, letting them know why Mines should be their number one choice to further their education. Our alumni volunteers stepped up to answer the call and wrote over 500 postcards!

We encourage alumni to share a memory or write a note about how South Dakota Mines helped launch their careers. This is a great way to make a difference in a student’s life as they choose a college.

Fill out the form below to get started with the postcard campaign. Each volunteer filled out an average of 20 postcards last year. After you fill out the form, we will mail you postcards and a pre-paid stamped envelope to mail them back to us.

Thank you for sharing your memories with the future generation of Hardrockers!

Send a Warm Welcome

Career Fair Prep

Help Hardrockers put their best foot forward as they prepare for career fairs and internships. Whether you have an hour to spare or want to make a lasting impact, there are several ways to support students:

Review resumes — Provide valuable feedback on student resumes, either virtually or in person.
Conduct mock interviews — Help students build confidence by practicing interview skills and offering constructive advice.
Donate professional attire — Give gently used business clothing to help students look and feel their best as they meet potential employers.
Share your industry insights — Offer tips on networking, professional etiquette, and what employers are looking for in today’s job market.

Your experience can make all the difference in helping the next generation of Hardrockers launch successful careers.

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Other Ways to Volunteer

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Hardrocker Connections

If your organization is hiring, open to hosting interns, or you’re willing to mentor younger alumni just starting their jobs, create those connections and list your job/internship openings on Hardrocker Connections.

Senior Design Mentor

Lend your expertise to senior design students through project reviews and guidance.

Inspire Student Groups

Speak at a club meeting or event related to your field.

Local Campus Volunteers

We are always looking for a group of local alumni willing to help in person on campus with Career Service Workshop volunteers, Science Fair judges, West River Math Competition, Freshmen Move-In help, and M Hill clean up.