DayOne 2025

Montana Technological University (then the Montana State School of Mines) opened its doors on September 11, 1900 with one building (Main Hall) and just two degree programs — Mining Engineering and Electrical Engineering. That was our Day One.

Nearly 125 years later, Montana Tech is a thriving university offering more than 60 degrees, with a growing campus and a proud tradition of excellence.

To celebrate our history and continued growth, we are hosting our seventh annual digital fundraising event — DayOne — running from noon on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, through noon on Friday, September 12, 2025.

DayOne unites the Montana Tech community to share what’s happening on campus and raise vital funds for our departments, programs, clubs, and initiatives.

From our beginnings — 39 students, one building, and two degrees — to today’s 2,200 students and more than 60 degrees, Montana Tech has grown tremendously.

Our mission is to recruit, retain, prepare, educate, and graduate students while delivering the exceptional education Montana Tech is known for. DayOne celebrates what we offer today while building momentum for our future.

Montana Tech’s original “Day One” was September 11, 1900 — the date our first students began classes. We honor that milestone each year with an event that recognizes the growth and goals of our departments and projects.

We also acknowledge that September 11 is a solemn date in U.S. history. Our intent is to honor Montana Tech’s legacy and not diminish the significance of that National Day of Remembrance.

This year's event will run on and adjacent to our anniversary starting at noon on September 10, all day September 11, and through noon on September 12, 2025

We’ve worked to include a wide range of projects representing Montana Tech and Highlands College. Each department has identified a specific fundraising focus, which will be visible on our DayOne home page.

If your area of interest isn’t listed, you can select “Other” and designate your preferred program or cause. Gifts made on our general giving page (foundation.mtech.edu/give) between September 10–12, 2025 will count toward DayOne totals.

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Sign up as a DayOne Ambassador!

In addition to making a gift, Ambassadors help by encouraging others to give. Once you sign up, you’ll receive your own unique link to track donors you’ve recruited dollars you’ve helped raise, and the impact you’ve made.

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Yes! You can make your gift anytime before September 10 using the Montana Tech Foundation giving page foundation.mtech.edu/give. Just select “Other” for your designation and note in the comments that your gift is for DayOne, along with the department or program you’d like to support.

Yes. You’ll receive an email confirmation immediately after making your gift, followed by a mailed receipt from the Montana Tech Foundation. All DayOne contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Absolutely. The Montana Tech Foundation accepts international gifts via credit card or check. Please mail checks to:

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

If you are mailing a gift and want it counted toward DayOne totals, call 406-496-4271 so we can record it appropriately.

Your credit card will be charged immediately after you complete your online gift.

No. You can call the Montana Tech Foundation at 406-496-4276 to make your gift by phone. Gifts made during September 10–12, 2025 will count toward DayOne totals.

For any questions please Shannon Sullivan Panisko at 406-496-4271 or email spanisko@mtech.edu

The Montana Tech Foundation’s Tax ID Number is 81-0250363.

For any additional questions please contact Shannon Sullivan Panisko at 406-496-4271 or spanisko@mtech.edu