Mines President Jim Rankin, Ph.D., along with his spouse, Wendy Rankin,
Ph.D., will host the 2nd annual South Dakota Mines President’s Ride
Scholarship Fundraiser on July 10.
The 2nd annual South
Dakota Mines President’s Ride Scholarship Fundraiser is planned
for Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mines President Jim Rankin hosts the event and
will lead a ride through the Northern Black Hills including travel through the
scenic Vanocker Canyon, lunch in Sturgis at the Loud American Roadhouse, and an
afternoon return to Rapid City via Highway 385 through Deadwood. A map of the
route is here. Those who wish to learn more register for the event can do so here.
“We hope this is a fun way for the community to
support future scientists and engineers at Mines. Our graduates make huge
contributions to our economy and society as they advance the frontier of
innovation and we know that a scholarship can make a real difference for a
young person working to complete their degree,” says Mines President Jim
Rankin.
Both motorcycles and cars are welcome. Event check
in begins at 9 a.m. at Canyon Lake’s Jackson Boulevard parking lot with a 10 a.m.
departure time. Rider registration, which includes t-shirt and lunch, is $75
per person and the deadline to register is June 25.
The ride is being held in conjunction with the 2021
reunion at Mines to encourage university alumni to attend.