Montana Tech Alumni

Oredigger Alumni & Friends,

Join the Montana Tech Foundation and the Montana Tech Alumni Association for a fun evening of hosted drinks, heavy appetizers, and Oredigger fellowship before Hoopfest weekend officially tips off.

𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 - 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐞
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 27𝐭𝐡
5-7 𝐩.𝐦.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
304 𝐖. 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐯𝐞
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐞, 𝐖𝐀 99201

Please RSVP by using this link: https://tinyurl.com/yezxdjr6

Way to go Max Anderson! What a great story of an Oredigger stepping up to help others!

Montana Tech Football

Football player matches with leukemia patient in need of blood cells through campus event - Montana Tech Athletics A leukemia patient is about to have a better chance at survival thanks to Oredigger football player Maximus Anderson.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our out there! ⚒️☘️

It’s a great day to wear your Digger Green!

Our FIRST-EVER Basketball Tailgate Party was a hit! ⚒️🏀

We had perfect weather, pork chops, snacks, beverages, and a huge amount of make it a wonderful day!

And the got a big W in the First Round of the NAIA National Championship Tournament!

Thank you to CCCS, Inc. for sponsoring the pork chops from the world famous Pork Chop John’s!

And thanks to the Montana Tech Foundation for all their help and hard work to make today such a great day to be an Oredigger!

Montana Technological University

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 🏀⚒

The Montana Tech Alumni Association is excited to invite alumni, family, and friends to our first-ever basketball pre-game tailgate on Friday afternoon!

Come join us for a fun-filled tailgate before you cheer on the Oredigger men's basketball team in the First Round of the 2024 NAIA Men's Basketball Championship. The No. 3 ranked Orediggers take on No. 14 Wayland Baptist at 7 p.m.

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲

Friday, March 15

4:30 - 7 p.m.

The tailgate will be easy to find in the upper Student Success Center Parking Lot off Park St. and directly across the street from the HPER.

A special thank you to CCCS for sponsoring this event!

RSVP for the tailgate and you'll be entered to win a Headframe Spirits Basket! (must be 21+ to win)

Please RSVP by clicking this link: https://shorturl.at/ktvHJ

Last week, the Montana Tech family lost an icon with the passing of longtime professor and friend, Rodney (Rod) A. James.

Rod spent 37 years as a passionate professor at Montana Tech working to provide his students with the best possible college experience and education possible. He supported students in and out of the classroom. He often had students in his office looking for help with classes, advice on jobs, or just visiting about life. His door was open to everyone on campus. Rod and Mary Lee are members of the Montana Tech Hall of Fame as avid supporters of Montana Tech Athletics. They not only attended many games, but have also hosted teams, coaches, and players at their home for dinners throughout the years.

Rod was a dedicated husband and the father of three children and eight grandchildren. He was an avid supporter of each of them and all their pursuits. He has attended many school programs, games, performances, and other events to show his family how much he loved and supported them. When not attending an event of some kind, Rod enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his horses.

Rod is survived by his wife Mary Lee (Walton) James, his sons Mike James and his wife Kate and Jay James and his wife Sarah; and daughter Juli Mattfeldt and her husband Jay; eight grandchildren, Courtney James, Emily Armstrong, Alexandra James, Eric James, Kyli Mattfeldt, Sydney Mattfeldt, Ava James and Marisa James; three sisters Marilyn Eckroth and her husband Tim, Linda Zimmerman, and Sheri Lang; brother-in-law Bill and his wife Kristy; many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on the campus of Montana Tech during the summer of 2024. Those who wish to remember Rod may make donations to the Rod and Mary Lee James Endowed Scholarship at the Montana Tech Foundation. Gifts can can be made online at https://lnkd.in/gRSmZHa3 or by check to the Montana Tech Foundation noting the Rod and Mary Lee James Scholarship in the memo field and mailed to:

Montana Tech Foundation
1300 W. Park Street
Butte, MT 59701

Rest easy Rod, Thank You.

Orediggers!

Join the Montana Tech Alumni Association and the Tri-County Alumni Chapter for a fun-filled tailgate and Oredigger fellowship before the football game as the Diggers take on the Fighting Saints of Carroll College at Nelson Stadium in Helena.

The Tailgate begins at 10AM, Kickoff is set for Noon!

Montana Tech Alumni will receive a free Proud Digger Alum koozie, a Dig City Supply Alumni Discount card, Montana Tech Alumni swag, and be entered to win a gift card to Dig City Supply at halftime!

The Montana Tech Alumni Tailgate will be located behind Nelson Stadium in the Northeast corner.

RSVP for the Alumni Tailgate by clicking this link:
https://shorturl.at/uABOQ

Arizona Orediggers!

Join your fellow Arizona Montana Tech alumni, family, and friends for a Happy Hour at Barrio Brewery in Tucson, Arizona next Friday night!

Happy Hour with the Orediggers!
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
November 17, 2023
Barrio Brewery's Atrium
800 E 16th St
Tucson, AZ 85719

You can RSVP by clicking the link below:
https://shorturl.at/lrFO2

Oredigger Alumni!

There are just over 10 hours left in DayOne!

Visit https://dayone.mtech.edu/giving-day/78740/department/78770 to contribute to Alumni Chapter Scholarships!

Orediggers across the nation have given on DAYONE!

We've got donors from 28 different states!

If you see your state in dark green, your contribution can put it on the map!

Visit DAYONE.mtech.edu to make sure we get all 50 states represented (plus the District of Columbia)!

Orediggers!

If you're worried about work or life conflicting with your tailgating, Charlie Oredigger has got you squared away with a doctor's note!

Stop by the Montana Tech Alumni tailgate sponsored by Dig City Supply on Thursday before the Diggers take on Carroll College in the season opener on Bob Green Field!

Come join us for Oredigger Fellowship & get connected with the MTAA!

You can RSVP using this link: https://tinyurl.com/4zwa33fr

Save the Date for DayOne!

The countdown is on for DayOne, Montana Technological University's 7th annual giving event!

The 7th and 8th of September we will rally our Montana Tech community, celebrate the innovations happening on our campuses, and raise funds for our departments, programs, student organizations, and initiatives.

Find out more and become a Montana Tech DayOne Ambassador at https://dayone.mtech.edu

Orediggers!

Join the Montana Tech Alumni Association for a fun-filled tailgate and Oredigger fellowship before the 2023 Copper Game as the Diggers take on Carroll College under the lights on Bob Green Field.

Montana Tech Alumni will receive a free Proud Digger Alum koozie, a Dig City Supply Alumni Discount card, Montana Tech Alumni swag, and be entered to win a gift card to Dig City Supply at halftime!

The Alumni Tailgate will be located in the parking lot of the Student Success Center across from the Touchdown Club trailer near the Northwest Stadium Entrance.

RSVP for the Alumni Tailgate by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/4zwa33fr

Dig City Supply has partnered with the Montana Tech Alumni Association as a proud sponsor of Oredigger football tailgates!

Dig City Supply is the go-to shop for Montana Tech Alumni apparel, gear, and more.

Visit Dig City Supply in-store at:
43 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701

or shop online at:
www.DigCitySupply.com

Use the code ALUMNI20 at checkout to receive a special Montana Tech Alumni 20% discount!

Friday was a great day for a golf tournament to support scholarships for Billings Area students to go to Montana Technological University! It was a fantastic tournament put on by the Montana Tech Alumni Association - Billings Chapter at Briarwood Golf Club!

We even had a hole-in-one! Congratulations Alex!

Thanks to our great sponsors for making the 2nd Annual Scholarship Scramble such a great success!

And we’re at capacity in the bar too!

How bout this amazing turnout for the Diggers in their NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT GAME!

Over 150 people are here at the Knights of Columbus to watch Montana Tech Hoops!

How 'Bout Them Diggers from Butte!?!?

The Montana Tech Men's Basketball Team pulled off a thrilling overtime win over William Penn (Iowa) on Monday night in the NAIA National Tournament to advance to the Final 8. Thank you to the great crowd we had in attendance at the Oredigger Basketball Watch Party at the Knights of Columbus last night! We had over 100 Digger fans on hand to watch the thrilling victory and had a fantastic night of Oredigger fellowship...

SO LET'S DO IT AGAIN!
Come cheer on the Orediggers with your Southwest Montana Alumni Chapter at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Oredigger has even included a "Mascot Doctor's Note" to get you out of anything you might have planned that's included in this invitation.

You are invited to a pregame social hosted by the Montana Tech Office of Alumni Engagement and the Southwest Alumni Chapter at the Knights of Columbus on Wednesday, March 15th starting at 1:30 p.m. The game will tip off at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

Please join us for Oredigger Fellowship, pizza from the Vu Villa, and drinks on Wednesday!

Knights of Columbus
1:30 p.m.
224 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701

RSVP for the watch party right here: https://tinyurl.com/y7f9f2h5

Your Montana Tech Orediggers got a hard fought win over William Penn to advance to the final 8 of the NAIA National Tournament! 🏀⚒

We’ll be hosting another watch party on Wednesday at 2 p.m. (Montana Time) at the Knights of Columbus!

Cheering on the Diggers in KC at the KC is good luck!!

Locked in for the second half here at the KC watching Montana Tech Basketball in KC!

100 Screaming Digger fans came out to support the squad tonight! ⚒🏀

We’ve got a full house at the KC tonight to watch Montana Tech Hoops in KC in the NAIA National Tournament! 🏀⚒

Orediggers!

Join the Southwest Montana Alumni Chapter of your Montana Tech Alumni Association for a watch party at the Knights of Columbus Hall in uptown Butte on Monday at 5:30p.m.

Our friends at Metals Sports Bar & Grill will be serving heavy appetizers for the game!

EVENT DETAILS:
Knights of Columbus Hall
224 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701
5:30 p.m.

RSVP for the Watch Party right here: https://tinyurl.com/bdhv68rj

Calling all Salt Lake City area alumni and friends and alumni attending the 2022 SME Convention! You are invited to the Salt Lake City SME Montana Technological University Alumni Event.

Join Montana Technological University Chancellor Les Cook & Stephanie Cook along with Faculty & Students Tuesday March 1st from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek (75 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT ).

Pre-register for the event here https://mtech.edu/alumni/events/?bbeml=tp-4z1NJb0XmEypznPHCy4Uvg.jajMtWAtaNUqLu2Cu_Xbiiw.rKyN1nMwll0--jsXihS0PMA.lqEmnQEgsnkS1no1YKh7qSQ

Special thanks to event sponsor Pray & Company!

Today is and Montana Tech is focusing on areas to support our students, their education, experience and well being.

There are over $150,000 available in matching funds to the Tech Vision Student Aid Fund, Butte Endowed Scholarship, Montana Tech Food Pantry and the Kasperick Emergency fund.

Together our impact is greater. Find out more and make your gift at https://impact.mtech.edu/g/givingtuesday

Save the Date is set for one week from today on November 30th. For more information and to invest in Montana Tech students visit https://impact.mtech.edu/g/givingtuesday

LAST CALL FOR TICKETS!!!

Houston Area Alumni and Friends cheer on the Montana Tech Oredigger Mens Basketball tomorrow November 6th at 3p as they take on the University of Houston Cougars.

Limited tickets available get yours by emailing [email protected] ⚒🏀

Houston Alumni and Friends save the date for this Saturday November 6th at 3pm as your Montana Tech Orediggers take on the University of Houston Cougars.

For more information, to RSVP, and to reserve you free tickets email [email protected] ⚒

Montana Technological University Calgary Alumni Chapter Event

Join the Montana Tech Calgary Alumni Chapter for a casual beverage at The Rooftop YYC. Appetizers will be provided.
When: Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: The Rooftop YYC - Ceili's on 4th Ave Downtown
414 3 St SW, Calgary, AB
Who: Everyone
Any questions please contact Trevor Meador at 403-861-9863.

Digger Football Tickets and Tailgate Spots on Sale Thursday - Montana Tech Athletics BUTTE, Mont. – Montana Tech football season tickets and tailgate spots for the Diggers five 2021 home games go on sale Thursday June 24th. Montana Tech opens the season on August 28th when they host Eastern Oregon University for the Copper Game presented by Rocky Mountain Credit Union.

The Digger Grip It and Rip It Scholarship Golf Tournament hosted by Montana Tech Houston Alumni Chapter and scheduled for Friday June 4, 2021 has been postponed due to weather at the suggestion of the course.

Please share with friends and teammates. News will be shared next week on plans forward.

Mark your calendars for a Spring Tech Talk with Tyler Sandnes hosted by the Montana Tech Alumni Association Calgary Chapter next Friday May 28th from 11:45-1p MST.

Register online at https://mtechtalkspring2021.eventbrite.ca