'Mining Minds' Special Lighting Celebrates Spring 2017 Graduates

Last Updated on May 08, 2017 at 12:00 AM

Originally published May 08, 2017

By UC Staff

UTEP Communications

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, May 10, through Sunday evening, May 14, to commemorate UTEP’s Class of 2017.

Mining Minds Sculpture
“Mining Minds” is an iconic piece of public art installed in 2010 to enhance The University of Texas at El Paso campus.

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, May 10, through Sunday evening, May 14, to commemorate UTEP’s Class of 2017.

“Mining Minds” is an iconic piece of public art installed in 2010 to enhance The University of Texas at El Paso campus. At night, orange lights illuminate the steel structure while light from LEDs emanate 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. Learn more about the statue and its artist at miningminds.utep.edu.

Related: 2,600 Graduates Expected for UTEP’s Spring 2017 Commencement