The Inauguration of Dr. Brian Tande, 20th President of South Dakota Mines

You are cordially invited to the Inauguration of Dr. Brian Tande, the 20th President of South Dakota Mines. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 3-4 pm MT in the Goodell Gymnasium in the King Center on the South Dakota Mines campus. Following the ceremony, a celebratory concert will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. at the O’Harra Stadium parking lot. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the concert. (In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the King Center’s Fraser Gymnasium.) General attendees should register by September 1, 2025. Registrations for delegates from other academic institutions are requested by August 22, 2025. Academic regalia or business formal attire is requested for delegates from other institutions. Casual attire is welcome for the post-ceremony concert. Should you have any questions, please contact president@sdsmt.edu or 605.394.2257. *Delegate question - please select Yes if you are a "delegate" (representative from another higher education institution AND planning to participate in the ceremonial processional). All other guests, please select No.