South Dakota Mines Student Engagement

09/30/2026

Join us today at 1 in lower Surbeck!

09/29/2026

09/23/2026

Students,

Here's your chance to dunk some of our faculty and staff. The Prof/Staff Trough is BACK for Rocker Days coming Wednesday, September 23 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on the Campus Quad. This year's lineup of brave volunteers is ready to take the plunge!

Who’s going in the tank?

4:00 pm- Aaron Grinager
4:15 pm- Dr. Sarah Keenan
4:30 pm- Dr. Brandon Scott
4:45 pm- Kelli Foltz
5:00 pm- Dr. Daniel Owens
5:15 pm- Dr. Catherine Moulder
5:30 pm- Dr. Kenneth Benjamin
5:45 pm- Lt. Col. Carl Danko
6:00 pm- Dr. Brian Tande

Grab your friends, line up, and let 'er rip. Nothing says school spirit quite like watching your favorite professor/staff go splash!

Faculty & Staff—Come Watch!
Not signed up for the tank? No excuse to skip the fun! Come cheer on your colleagues (and maybe secretly enjoy watching them get soaked).

Not Sure What's for Dinner?
We've got you covered! Skip the meal prep and grab a bite from one of our food trucks on site:
• The Little Taco Bus
• Ruth's Kitchen
• Dog House Concessions
• Chill Your Roll

09/18/2026

Rocker Days Festivities start tomorrow!

Check out the schedule and set the alarms!

05/06/2026

We are getting excited prepping for our Honor’s Ceremony Thursday 🥳

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

We are thrilled to invite the Mines community to our upcoming Holi Celebration!
Holi, known as the "Festival of Colors," marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time for the community to come together, set aside differences, and enjoy a day filled with laughter, music, and vibrant colors. We believe this celebration is a wonderful opportunity for all student groups to connect and celebrate the diversity of our campus.
Event Details
• Date: May 2nd
• Time: 3 PM
• Location: West Stadium Parking Lot
• Dress Code: We recommend wearing white or old clothes you don't mind getting colorful!
What to Expect
• Color Play: We will provide eco-friendly colored powders (gulal) for everyone.
• Music & Dancing: A live DJ playing festive tracks and popular hits.
• Traditional Food: Enjoy delicious Indian snacks and refreshments.
• Community Building: A chance to network and celebrate!.
We can't wait to see you all there and make this a day to remember!

04/23/2026

Our “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” 👠 event yesterday with Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI) was a big success!
We are proud our students are willing to stand up to and against Sexual Violence on our campus!