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50-Year Graduate Reunion - May 4-6, 2023

We're looking forward to celebrating the Class of 1973 for our 50-Year Graduate Reunion in 2023! Come join us for a fun-filled weekend with fellow alumni and students, faculty and staff at South Dakota Mines. 

The Rushmore Hotel and Suites is offering special rates to guests who mention “SDSM&T 50-Year Graduation”. Call (605) 348-8300 or send an e-mail to reservations@therushmorehotel.com by April 17, 2023 to reserve your spot. The room rates of $69 Single / $69 Double / $79 Triple / $89 Quad per night will apply from Tuesday (May 3) through Monday (May 9). The Rushmore Hotel is at the corner of Mount Rushmore Rd (8th St) and Main St and has an off-street parking lot on its north side.

Schedule of Events 

Thursday, May 4
4 PM to 6 PM - Reception (The Rushmore Hotel and Suites)
Friday, May 5
8 AM - Breakfast (Surbeck Ballroom)
9 AM - Department Tours
Afternoon - M-Hill (optional, weather permitting)
5 PM - Social (The Rushmore Hotel and Suites)
6 PM - Dinner (The Rushmore Hotel and Suites)
Saturday, May 6
9 AM - Graduation (Civic Center - Ice Arena)

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Thursday May 4
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4-6 PM reception - The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
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Friday May 5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Breakfast, Department Tours, M Hill (optional, weather permitting), Social, & Dinner. The Friday dinner will be served as a buffet with two entrées: Grilled Salmon with Pesto Cream and London Broil with Mushroom Sauce. Please let us know if you would like the plated vegetarian option: Vegetable Lasagna.
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$80.00
 
Saturday May 6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Graduation Ceremony - At the Saturday morning graduation, the 50-year graduates will be seated either on the platform stage or on the main floor level. 50-year graduates will stand and be recognized as their names are read from the podium during the commencement. 
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50 Year Grad 1973 - Friday:
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