Message from the President

Dear Friends, The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a special place. I knew that when I came here as its President in 2003, and my opinion hasn’t changed. In fact, I’m now convinced that the School of Mines is even more special than I first thought.

The School of Mines offers the programs, and the faculty, to help students achieve success — in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce. The caring people on campus also are undertaking a constant effort to build on an already excellent university. Faculty and administrators search for ways to take classes, majors, and the university to a new level of excellence. They investigate majors and programs we should offer in the future to guarantee we meet the needs of our students. That effort will continue — I promise you that. That means you can be assured that you will have access to the most current teaching practices and the most modern equipment and laboratories. It also means that we can help you reach your life and career goals, whether they are in science or engineering, or in medicine, law, or some other professional field. Many students come to the School of Mines without a clear idea of what they want in life. That’s OK. We can help you build a strong educational foundation and find your place. For those of you who choose a science or engineering major, we look forward to helping you follow in the footsteps of our many successful alumni. So many of our alumni succeed because they have the experiences they need before they graduate. They are using their skills to make their communities, the nation, and the world, a better place. The School of Mines is doing that, as well. Research projects create economic development opportunities and advance our knowledge of cutting edge fields such as nanotechnology, friction stir processing, and laser additive manufacturing. I’m glad you will join us in this adventure. If you see me on campus, please introduce yourself. I am eager to hear about your experiences as a School of Mines student. I also challenge you to consider joining the many alumni who call South Dakota School of Mines and Technology home and who serve as drivers for economic development and technology advancement. Sincerely, Charles Ruch President

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