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Welcome to 49ers 2024!


2024 49ers Theme: Ancient Greece

October 16-20, 2024

The NMT Office for Advancement and Alumni Relations is gearing up for the 2024 49ers.

This year's theme is "Ancient Greece", which is sure to be a great weekend full of Techies and all things Greek. 

SAVE THE DATE

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
 
Alumni Lounge (Registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Brown Hall Old Main Conference Room
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement
 
MRO Tour
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: MRO, departure from Fidel Center parking lot
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement
 
Comedy Night with TBD
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Macey Center
Hosted by: Student Government Association  
 
Techie Trivia at The Capitol Bar
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Capitol Bar 
Live Music at The Capitol Bar
Time: 8:30 p.m. to Midnight
Location: The Capitol Bar 
Entertainment: Uncle Dave's Large Band
 
Friday, October 18, 2024
 
Paint the M
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Facilities Management Parking Lot
Hosted by:  Office for Research & Office for Student Life 
 
Meet at the parking lot at Facilities Management at 7:00 am
 
Things to Know:
1. Online registration only- no in person registration.  Each person must register themselves.
2. Bibs must be picked up from Gina Chavez in Brown Hall, 200D, the week before the event.
3. Must have your bib to participate.
4. Must wear closed-toe shoes.
5. No drones.
6. Last bus leaves at 7:45 am.
7. All participants must be 18 or older.
8. No pets allowed.
 

2024 Paint the M Registration

 

Participants need to be at the Facilities Management parking lot at 7am.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  1. Online registration ONLYno in person registration
  2. Each participant must register themselves
  3. All participants must be 18 years or older
  4. Bibs must be picked up the week BEFORE event (10/14-10/17) in Brown Hall 200D
  5. Must have closed toe shoes
  6. NO PETS
  7. NO DRONES
  8. CUT OFF for REGISTRATION is NOON SHARP on 10/17/24
  9. CUT OFF for BIB is 4:30p SHARP on10/17/24
Class of 1984 & Friends 9-Hole Golf Tournament
Time: 9:00 a.m. tee off
Location: NMT Golf Course
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement and Class of 1984 & Friends
Click here to RSVP
 
$42 tournament fee per player includes green fees, carts, range balls, lunch,
and all applicable taxes.
 
Alumni Lounge (Registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Brown Hall Old Main Conference Room
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement
 
College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Luncheon
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Deju House
Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement
 
NMT’s Annual Block Party
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Drive
Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement
Highlights: Food Trucks, Game Booths, Club Booths, & More
 
FEATURED BOOTH: Rabbit Hole Tattoo Studio!
 
Heritage Mining Events
Time: 12:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Location: Campus Drive/NMT Athletic Field
Hosted by: Cooney Mining Club & The Office of the President
Highlights: Gold Panning, Swedish Saw, Single Strike Drilling, Jackleg Drilling
 
Miner’s Rugby - Women’s Game
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: NMT Athletic Field
Hosted by: NMT Rugby
Featuring: Beer Garden and Toga Party
 
Miner’s Rugby - Men’s Game
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: NMT Athletic Field
Hosted by: NMT Rugby 
Featuring: Beer Garden and Toga Party
 
Rave III
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Macey Center Stage
Hosted by: The RIBBONES (alumni and current students) 
 
Rave
Alumni Reception & Awards Ceremony
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Deju House
Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement
 
Honoring:
Techie of the Year: Jeremy Epstein
Philanthropist of the Year: Mark Donnell
Rising Star: Brenden Herkenhoff 
Faculty Alumni Ambassador of the Year: Nelia Dunbar 
 
Poster
 
Live Music at The Capitol Bar
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Entertainment: Full(ish) Porfessors 
 
Time: 8:30 p.m. - Midnight 
Entertainment: Uncle Dave's Large Band 
 
Location: The Capitol Bar 
 
Saturday, October 19, 2024
 
49ers Parade
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: California Street
Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement
 
49ers Parade - Awards 
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Socorro Town Plaza
Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement
 
NMT Athena Scientifica PresentsAthena Scientifica
A Tech StorySlam
Sponsored by: The Capitol Bar
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Location: The Capitol Bar
 
This is your chance to tell your funny, impactful, amazing, or moving story from your time at New Mexico Tech. The story that everyone in your group has heard but that will be every bit as funny or meaningful to Techies from various eras.
 
For more information about the StorySlam event, please click here.
 
Annual Soccer Game
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: NMT Athletic Field
Hosted by:  NMT Soccer
25th & 50th Reunion Dinner
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Deju House
Hosted by:  NMT’s Office for Advancement
Welcoming: Class of 1999 & Class of 1974
40th Reunion Dinner
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Deju House
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement
Welcoming: Class of 1984 and friends
5th & 10th Reunion 
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Capitol Bar patio
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement
Welcoming: Class of 2019 and Class of 2014
Casino Night
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Student Activity Center
Hosted by: SGA
Live Music at The Capitol Bar
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Entertainment: Patty Clayton Band  
 
Time: 8:30 p.m. - Midnight 
Entertainment: Alex Jordan Band 
 
Location: The Capitol Bar 
 
Sunday, October 20, 2024
 
Farewell Brunch
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: The Capitol Bar 
Hosted by:  NMT’s Office for Advancement
Featuring: Bloody Mary Bar & Mimosas