2022 Rocker Days: September 19-24
Come back to campus and celebrate your Hardrocker pride during Rocker Days!
2022 will be an especially memorable Rocker Days - you won’t want to miss our dedication of M Hill after a historic restoration effort this past year; and, we’ll host the first annual Hardrocker Heritage Gala to honor alumni award recipients.
Schedule of Events
**Register at individual links below**
Friday, September 23
7 AM - 12:30 PM: Professional Development Training from the Office of Professional Education & Elevate Rapid City: "Ethics, ESG & Reputation Management" - Registration and More Information
10 AM: Hardrocker Golf Classic (Registration starting at 9 AM) - Registration & More Information
10 AM - Noon (drop-in):
- CAMP Open House - CAT Lab in the Mechanical/Civil Engineering Building (CAMP = Center for Excellence for Advanced Multidisciplinary Projects)
- Devereaux Library Open House - Come see the renovations in person!
12 PM: M Day Picnic and M Hill Rededication Remarks (Remarks at 12:30 PM) at Founder's Park - RSVP - Students, alumni and friends of South Dakota Mines have joined together to restore the iconic "M" at the top of M Hill. Join President Jim Rankin (EE 78) for remarks to commemorate the special ocassion!
2 PM: M Hill Whitewashing - A ribbon cutting will take place at the top of the hill to mark completion of the restoration efforts. All who are able are welcome to walk to the top!
3:30 PM: Alumni Band Rehearsal (Music Building) - RSVP for the Alumni Band Reunion
5 PM: Hardrocker Heritage Awards Gala in the Surbeck Center Ballroom - RSVP and More Information. All alumni and guests are welcome at this first annual gala to recognize alumni award recipients. This is a semi-formal event with a plated meal.
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Saturday, September 24
9 AM: Livestream the 2022 South Dakota Mines Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Hardrocker Athletics)
1 PM: Alumni Tailgate (C Ramp under the alumni tent) - RSVP
2 PM: Football vs. New Mexico Highlands University - Buy tickets
4 PM: "Flannel" in concert on the "B" Ramp