Mining Minds Special Lighting Commemorates Honors Convocation
Last Updated on April 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Originally published April 20, 2018
By Christina Rodriguez
UTEP Communications
The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Sunday evening, April 22, 2018, in honor of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Honors Convocation.
Each spring, the University salutes the achievements of students, staff
The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. April 22 in Magoffin Auditorium.
“Mining Minds” is an iconic piece of public art installed in 2010 to enhance the UTEP campus. At night, orange lights illuminate the steel structure while light from LEDs emanates from the perforated “ones” and “zeroes” at each end of the pick.
On special occasions, including historic dates, major annual milestones and to celebrate special accomplishments, the pick is illuminated in blue and orange.