Tag: Philanthropy
$5M Gift Boosts Underground Construction and Tunneling Program
A 1976 alumnus has contributed $5 million anonymously to Colorado School of Mines to...
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The Opening of Marquez Hall Crowns a Year of Bests
A record year in giving, highest-ever SAT scores for an incoming class, more research funding than in any previous year, on-campus recruiting reaching an all-time high, new athletic achievements, and an unprecedented pace of new construction: At the start of its 138th year, Mines can lay claim to a remarkable list of accomplishments.
Read MoreLucky Finds, Nuclear Deals and a New Look
Finding a million ounces of gold from campus using satellite photography isn’t usual for a student earning a master’s degree in geology, but it’s what happened to Russell Dow MS ’04. His story of mineral discovery is probably...
Read MoreThe Dignity of Giving
Brenda and I just returned from a very successful 60th Reunion of the Class of ’52, and I am glad to have had the opportunity this late in life to meet again with 18 other classmates and their spouses and companions. Kudos...
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Harvey Family Doubles Support for Scholars Program
Tagging sharks in Hawaii. Building bridges in Nepal. Repairing homes in Idaho. Conducting research in India. These are just some of the experiences that 12 hardworking Harvey Scholars are gaining through a prestigious program at Mines aimed at cultivating sophisticated and well-rounded future leaders with technical expertise.
Read MorePhilanthropy Celebrated at the Mines Century Society Dinner
At the 2011 Mines Century Society Dinner on September 30, the university honored some of its most generous donors. This year’s event was themed ‘Rio to the Rockies’ to highlight Mines’ many collaborative...
Read MoreMines Community Welcomes New Executive Vice President for University Advancement
In June, the Colorado School of Mines Foundation named Brian Winkelbauer the new executive vice president for university advancement. Brian came to Mines from the University of Colorado Foundation, where he last served as vice president for development for the Colorado Springs campus, assisting in launching a $1.5 billion campaign for the CU system.
Read MoreCSM Foundation Maximizes Support for Mines
Each year, the CSM Foundation provides approximately $12 million in private support for the university, one-third of which comprises funding made available through the Mines endowment. During fiscal year 2011, the endowment grew in total value from $166 million to $196 million.
Read MoreConocoPhillips contributes $700,000; Southwestern Energy continues support for Marquez Hall; Other recent gifts
Colorado School of Mines recently received 14 large gifts, including a $100,000 gift from Lonnie L. and Maria E. Abernethy that will provide continuing support for graduate fellowships in ceramics. Read on for the rest…
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A Rough Road to Riches
Tim Marquez ’80 and his wife, Bernie, recently attended the groundbreaking for Marquez Hall. This article details the couple’s motivations for their $10-million matching gift for the building, while tracing some of Tim’s turbulent and intriguing professional journey.
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Grinder Scholarship Sharpens Competitive Edge for Mines Wrestlers
With a $105,000 endowment contribution last spring, Ed Gallegos ’92 established a scholarship fund to benefit student-athletes on Mines’ varsity wrestling team.
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A Celebration ‘At the Frontier’
In October, Mines held its annual Century Society Dinner to honor major contributors to the school and to present its 2010 Philanthropy Awards. This year’s event highlighted some of the university’s research at the frontier of innovation, as well as its mining frontier heritage.
Read MoreTimothy and Bernadette Marquez Foundation makes $4.2 million pledge payment; Other recent gifts
Colorado School of Mines recently received 11 large gifts, including $4.2 million from the Timothy and Bernadette Marquez Foundation and $760,000 from Chevron.
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Tony Corbetta: A Lifelong Connection to Mines
A lifelong supporter of Oredigger athletics, Mines alumnus Tony Corbetta recently established an...
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Current Issue: Winter 2024
