2023 49ers Theme: Total Eclipse of the Sun
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October 11-15, 2023
Tentative Schedule
The NMT Office for Advancement and Alumni Relations is gearing up for the 2023 "annular" 49ers.
This year's theme is "Total Eclipse of the Sun," which is sure to be a fantastic galactic weekend full of Techies, annular eclipse viewing, an electric light parade, and much more!
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
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Night Golf Tournament
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: NMT Golf Course Hosted by: NMT Golf Club Click here to register.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 |
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Alumni MRO Tours
Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: MRO Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement |
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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
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Alumni Playas Tour
Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Playas Transportation: TBD Picnic Lunch Included
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement
Playas Website |
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Alumni MRO Tours
Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: MRO Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement |
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Physics Alumni Reception
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Bodega Hosted by: Physics Department |
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National Championship E-Sports Ringing Ceremony
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Deju House Hosted by: NMT E-Sports |
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Comedy Night
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Macey Center Hosted by: NMT’s Student Government Association |
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NMT Athena Scientifica Presents
A Tech StorySlam
Sponsored by: The Capitol Bar Time: 5:00 p.m.
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Live Music at The Capitol Bar
TIme: 9;00 p.m. to Late! Location: The Capitol Bar Entertainment: 9pm-Late Uncle Dave's Large Band  |
Friday, October 13, 2023 |
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Paint the M
Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: FM Parking Lot Hosted by: The Office for Research & The Office for Student Life Click here to register.
New Mexico Tech Campus 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 West Hall
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. 9. Cut off for registration is NOON SHARP on 10/12/23.
Cut off to pick up bib is 5pm SHARP on 10/12.
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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
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Weather Ballooning Project
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Viewing Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Workman Center Shop Yard Hosted by: NMT's Department of Physics Highlights: This project is part of a larger effort to observe the atmospheric response to the
annular solar eclipse on October 14, under NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project
(NEBP), The faculty advisors are Rachel Humphery from St. Cloud State University, Steve
Highland from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, and Erick Agrimson from St
Catherine University, along with about a dozen undergraduate students. A ballooning team of students and faculty from Minnesota will be on campus.
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NMT’s Annual Block Party
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Campus Drive Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Highlights: Food Trucks, Game Booths, Club Booths, NMT Trivia Prize Cab & More |
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Heritage Events
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Campus Drive/NMT Athletic Field Hosted by: Cooney Mining Club & The Office for the President Highlights: Gold Panning, Swedish Saw, Single Strike Drilling, Jackleg Drilling |
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Miner’s Rugby - Women’s Game
Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: NMT Athletic Field Hosted by: NMT Rugby Featuring: Beer Garden
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Miner’s Rugby - Men’s Game
Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: NMT Athletic Field Hosted by: NMT Rugby Featuring: Beer Garden
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Miner's Rugby 50th Anniversary
Time: TBD
Location: The Capitol Bar Hosted by: NMT Rugby |
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Alumni Reception & Awards Ceremony
Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The Deju House Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Honoring: Techie of the Year: Johann Lindig Philanthropist of the Year: Pat Miller Rising Star: Mackenzie Best Faculty Alumni Ambassador of the Year: Dr. Curtis O'Malley |
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Live Music at The Capitol Bar
TIme: 9;00 p.m. to Late! Location: The Capitol Bar Entertainment: 9pm-Late Uncle Dave's Large Band |
Saturday, October 14, 2023 |
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Balloon Fiesta & Annular Eclipse Viewing
Time: 3:30 a.m. Location: Balloon Fiesta Park-Albuquerque Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Tentative Itinerary:
3:30 a.m. - Bus departs NMT campus for Balloon Fiesta Park (Fidel Parking Lot)
5:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Balloon Fiesta 8:00 a.m. - Welcome Address by Dr. Van Romero 8:15 a.m. - Dr. McKim Malville, Professor Emeritus University of Colorado, "Are Eclipses Helpful or Dangerous? How the Great Eclipse of 1097 CE May Have Transformed Life in Chaco Canyon" 8:45 a.m. - Cosmological Events Through History by Dr. Van Romero
9:00 a.m. - Eclipse Viewing: What to Expect & Safety by Dr. Katie Devine 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Student Booths 10:30 a.m. Annular Solar Eclipse (10:34 start / 10:36 Max / 10:39 end) 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Dr. John Ninneman, "Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest"
11:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Student Booths 12:00 p.m. - Tech Talk 12:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks Click here to purchase your tickets.
VIP Tickets
Included: Bus ride to Balloon Fiesta Park (with pickup locations in Socorro, Los Lunas,
and Albuquerque), Balloon Fiesta Ticket, Entry into the ExxonMobil VIP Tent, Breakfast,
and Viewing Glasses
Per Person: $75
Per Couple: $140
Children 12 and under $20
General Admission Tickets
Included: Bus ride to Balloon Fiesta Park (with pickup locations in Socorro, Los Lunas,
and Albuquerque), Balloon Fiesta Ticket, and Viewing Glasses
Per Person: $50
Per Couple: $90
Children 12 and under $20
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Socorro Annular Eclipse Viewing
Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: NMT Athletic Field Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Breakfast Provided Featuring: Beer Garden (Itinerary to be announced) |
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Weather Ballooning Project
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Viewing Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Workman Center Shop Yard Hosted by: NMT's Department of Physics Highlights: This project is part of a larger effort to observe the atmospheric response to the
annular solar eclipse on October 14, under NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project
(NEBP), The faculty advisors are Rachel Humphery from St. Cloud State University, Steve
Highland from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, and Erick Agrimson from St
Catherine University, along with about a dozen undergraduate students. A ballooning team of students and faculty from Minnesota will be on campus.
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Annual Soccer Game
Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: NMT Athletic Field Hosted by: NMT Soccer |
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Casino Night
Time: TBD Location: TBD Hosted by: SGA |
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25th & 50th Reunion Dinner
Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: The Deju House Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Welcoming: Class of 1998 & Class of 1973 |
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49ers Electric Light Parade
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: California Street Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Click here to register a parade entry.
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49ers Electric Light Parade - Awards
Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Socorro Town Plaza Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement |
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Live Music at The Capitol Bar
TIme: 9;00 p.m. to Late! Location: The Capitol Bar Entertainment: 9pm-Late Uncle Dave's Large Band |
Sunday, October 15, 2023 |
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Farewell Brunch
Time: 10:300 a.m. Location: The Deju House Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Featuring: Bloody Mary Bar & Mimosas |
TBD EVENTS |
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