MinerAlert
MinerAlert
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day is the longest-running tradition on campus where participants unite to do three things. First, to remember the university's roots of mining and engineering. Second, to pay homage to the patron saint of engineering, St. Pat. Last, to grow our school spirit of being ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Miners.
Student Registration is available via using your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ login and password.
All Registrations include:
Did you know the Mining Engineer’s Song was first was compiled by H.D. “Bevo” Bevans (Mining, 1929) in 1928. The verses were created from several sources of songs and rhymes about engineers. In 1928-29 the first copies of the song were mimeographed and sold by the upperclassmen at ten cents per copy with the proceeds from the sale given to a loan fund for needy students.
In 2014, Will Davis (MME, 2002) with the support of the Engineering Alumni Chapter updated the song that ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Engineering students and alumni sing during ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, Homecoming and other events and celebrations throughout the year.
In 2014, soldiers from Ft. Bliss reinvigorated ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day with physical conditioning, marching, and the learning of the cadence, They Say that in the Guard. This approach to organizing so many participants has since then allowed to move the group around campus safer and more efficiently.
Just as all major are encouraged to be a part of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day festivities, so are all ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ faculty and staff.
Volunteers are also needed for the entire day. Reach out by email, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½@utep.edu, if interested.
Email ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½@ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.EDU to RSVP and share how you would like to be part of this year’s ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day
Q: What is ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day all about?
A: WATCH:
Q: How do I register to participate in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day and what should I bring the day of the event?
A: Students can pre-register via Job Mine and pay $15.00/person with credit card or pay cash (exact change) on the day of the event. Bring clothes that you don’t mind getting “Miner dirty” and comfortable shoes as some hiking will occur on the mountain.
Q: What do I get when I register for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day and the Team Mining Challenge?
A: Registration for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day will get you lunch (aka Bean Feed), a miner's hard hat and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ t-shirt (while supplies last), and entry to participate in the Team Mining Challenge. The Team Mining Challenge is a ~2.5 mile race done in teams of 5 that takes them all over campus. Winning team takes home $500, but everyone gets to \experience the rigors and challenges faced by miners of the past.
Q: How do I get a certificate?
A: A mini certificate, aka as the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day Green Card, are issued to participants who complete all elements of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day.
Q: What are the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Student Awards?
A: First, APO was the social fraternity that started the St. Pat's Day initiation in 1920 or what is known today as ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day. Many APO activities involved student pride and spirit. Today, the APO awards recognize students who contributed to the same ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ esprit de corps and culture that keeps tradition like ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day alive and kicking.
Q: What if I have class? Do I miss?
A: Talk to your professor(s) about participating in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day and invite them to join you while you are at it. If you must leave the group, talk to a coordinator (person with the green hard hat ) or report to the registration site to ask for a map of where you can catch up when you return.
Expressing school spirit has never been so much fun that when we have a decorating contest where you can win a trophy as gorgeous as the Not So Famous ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Cup AND keep it for a year.
Remember, this isn’t an ordinary decorating contest as your decorating is a contribution to turning the campus green. Green paint all over campus is a thing of the past so make your work leave a (not permanent) mark for all to enjoy!
To Enter the Contest - email ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½@utep.edu by 5:00pm on March 11. Include:
Refer to the rubric that judges will follow to score your decorating piece of work.
2020 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day Celebration
The University of Texas at El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Day Planning Committee
Blarney Stone Park
500 W University
El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, Texas 79968
E: tcm@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-6444
Student Registration