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!
Click here for a map of campus!
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Capture the Flag
Wednesday-Saturday
Time: Wednesday - Saturday, all day Location: Online Hosted by: NMT Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NMCCoE) For 49ers this year, in addition to the on-campus events, we will have an online capture-the-flag cybersecurity competition (with great cybersecurity gadgets for the top performers). In addition to prizes for the top three competitors, the group that performs best (students vs alumni) will have bragging rights as the better hackers. The scores for the two teams will be based on the average performance of active participants. The competition will be open online Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with winners announced at the brunch behind the President's house Sunday. Will the Young Guns or the Graduated Gladiators prevail? Note - the teams may vote in the discord to change their names...
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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 Register Here (TOUR IS FULL)
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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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Playas Research & Training Center (PRTC) Tour
Time: 7:00 am (bus leaves NMT campus) Location: Playas, NM Transportation provided for up to 11 people. If you prefer to drive yourself you are
welcome to do so. Some housing opportunities are available if you would like to spend
the night.
Picnic lunch included
Hosted by: NMT's Office for Advancement & Playas Research and Training CenterClick here to register. Playas Research and Training Center (PRTC) serves government and industry clients, nationally and internationally, that require a controlled environment, reality-based testing, and training venues. PRTC provides a unique, adaptive, controlled, and comprehensive range platform to advance the effectiveness and appropriateness of client tactics, techniques, and procedures. Tentative Itinerary: 7:00 a.m. - Depart NMT for Playas 11:00 a.m. - Arrive at PRTC 11:15 a.m. - Tour Begins
2:00-2:30 p.m. Depart Playas for NMT |
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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 Rugby & E-Sports Ringing Ceremony
Time: 5:00 p.m. - Rugby Ringing Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - Intermission
6:30 p.m. - Esports Ringing Ceremony
Location: Deju House Hosted by: NMT E-Sports |
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Comedy Night with Justin James
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Macey Center Hosed by: Student Government Association
Comdy hypnotist Justin James performs more than 300 shows a year and has literally hypnotized thousands with his show. Non-stop from start to finish, Justin is a true entertainer who puts dozens of volunteers into his show and orchestrates a night of absolute hilarity. Click HERE to learn more!
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NMT Athena Scientifica Presents
A Tech StorySlam
Sponsored by: The Capitol Bar Time: 5:00 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.
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Live Music at The Capitol Bar
Time: 7:00 p.m. to late! Location: The Capitol Bar Entertainment: 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Full(ish) Professors 9:00 p.m. Uncle Dave's Large Band
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Friday, October 13, 2023 |
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Paint the M
Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: Facilities Management Parking Lot Hosted by: Office for Research & Office for Student Life Click here to register.
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.
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 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 & More |
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Heritage Mining 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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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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Miner's Rugby 50th Anniversary Celebration
For: Current & Past Ruggers and Friends of the Rugby Program
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Capitol Bar Hosted by: NMT Rugby |
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Haunted House
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Student Activities Center (SAC) Hosted by: Student Government Association Door Fee: $5.00 (fundraiser for the NMT Student Steel Bridge Competition Team)
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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 (agenda subject to change)
Time: 2:30 a.m. (bus leaves Socorro) Location: Balloon Fiesta Park-Albuquerque Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Itinerary:
2:30 a.m. - Bus departs NMT campus for Balloon Fiesta Park (Fidel Parking Lot)
3:10 a.m.- Bus pickup at the Wal-Mart in Belen
3:30 a.m.- Bus pickup at the Wal-Mart in Los Lunas
3:50 a.m.- Bus pickup at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Albuquerque (1000 Woodward Pl
NE, Albuquerque, NM)
4:20 - 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, Professor of Physics, The College of Idaho 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 on the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project by Dr. Kenneth Minschwaner 12:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks 1:00 p.m. - Bus departs Balloon Fiesta Park for NMT Campus
Click here to purchase your tickets.
Click here to watch the live stream.
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
Please make sure to dress in layers! Bring gloves, hats, and warm coats. IT WILL BE
COLD!
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Socorro Annular Eclipse Viewing
Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: NMT Athletic Field Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Breakfast Provided Featuring: Beer Garden 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.- Breakfast & Balloon Fiesta Live Stream 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Physics Table & Activities
10:30 a.m. - Safety Talk- DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN
10:34 a.m. - Eclipse
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Activities
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Weather Balloon Launch & Talks
Activities:
- Sundial Station - build your own Sundial and tell the time!
- Pinhole Camera - learn the easiest safe way to observe the sun using easy-to-find
materials
- Solar cooking - make delicious smores by utilizing the power of the sun
- Sunspotter telescope (possible)
- Various telescopes set up with solar filters
- 'Physics Table'
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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: 7:00 p.m. Location: Student Activity Center 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: 10:30 a.m. Location: The Deju House Hosted by: NMT’s Office for Advancement Featuring: Bloody Mary Bar & Mimosas |
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