DayOne 2024

Montana Tech has a rich community of student clubs. These groups reflect academic interests, hobbies, philanthropic causes, athletics, music, drama, religion, cultural affiliations, and career goals. Many of these organizations offer experiences that enhance students’ educational experiences while at Montana Tech and provide professional experience and networking to ease their transition into their careers after graduation.

Below is a sampling of our Montana Tech clubs and a brief look at their mission. All of the clubs listed on this page are currently raising funds to support their clubs and thank you for investing in their student experience. 

If you are interested in supporting one, some, or all of our Montana Tech clubs please select Student Clubs from the right drop down when you make your gift, and your chosen club or clubs from the left drop-down option.

During DayOne, all gifts to any student club will be matched 1:1 up to $5,000, thanks to alumni Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds. 

The Montana Technological University student chapter of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provides civil engineering students not only the resources they need to excel academically, but also instills the characteristics and provides the opportunities that they will need to excel professionally. We aim to develop well rounded civil engineers to send off into the work force. 

The main purposes of the Montana Tech Student Section of the American Society of Safety Professionals are to provide students with opportunities to explore the field of OSH/IH, learn about professional societies, and socialize. Another plus for student members is they are eligible for scholarships from the ASSE Foundation. 

The Association of General Contractors of Montana Tech participates in a regional/national construction competition in February each year.  The club represents Montana Tech very well through excellent performance, job placement, and representing the integrity of our school.  The club will have expenses this year for the competition (whether virtual or in person) and for club activities to continue education and exposure with the construction industry.

Gifts made to Association of General Contractors of Montana Tech during DayOne will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000, thanks to Sonya and Scott '82 & '11 Rosenthal.

The Montana Tech Band provides a wonderful creative outlet for Montana Tech students and additionally adds to the overall atmosphere and excitement at our home athletic contests.  

The Montana Tech Business Guild Club (BGC) is a multi-disciplinary club where students collaborate to produce outcome driven solutions for various clients. The BGC works in a diverse and rich environment to create valuable learning and experiential opportunities for its members and community. Members engage with a variety of stakeholders to help grow and enhance their professional networks.

The main purpose of Club MET is to provide exposure to metallurgical and materials processes, companies, and professional conferences. Donations will go towards blacksmithing, casting, and machining activities for the Montana Tech student population. Funds will also go towards funding for supplies for community educational outreach about metallurgy and materials.

Gifts made to Club MET during DayOne will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000, thanks to an anonymous donor.

The Montana Tech Digger Hockey Club are a non-Varsity member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), Division 2.  As members of the Mountain West Collegiate Hockey League (MWCHL), they compete against teams located in Utah (Utah State, Weber State, University of Utah, Utah Valley University), Idaho (Boise State, Idaho State University), and Montana (Montana State University, University of Montana, Providence University).

Digger Hockey gives students the opportunity to continue playing high-level collegiate hockey, without the rigorous athletic demands of NCAA or NAIA programs.  This allows players to focus first on academics.  Due to the non-Varsity status, players cannot earn athletic scholarships for hockey, and must pay player dues every season. Funds raised during DayOne will assist in keeping these player dues low, while still providing the means for team practice and travel in and out of State for competition.

C.R.A.B.S. Rugby promotes leadership, community involvement, and athleticism through the continuation of rugby at Montana Tech. As our team continues to grow its membership base, we are becoming more competitive and successful. Funds raised for C.R.A.B.S. Rugby will be used to purchase safety and practice equipment, help with travel and tournament fees, and assist the team in its mission to spread rugby to the community through public rugby clinics and youth development sessions. 

The Montana Tech Chapter of International Society of Explosives Engineers, ISEE promote career development and encourage explosives engineering instruction in appropriate education curricula. To promote the professional development, competence, and qualifications of explosives engineers, practitioners and those entering the field. To promote standardization of terminology, methods and regulations in explosives engineering.

Gifts made to Montana Tech Chapter of International Society of Explosives Engineers during DayOne will be matched 1:1 up to $2,000 thanks to an anonymous donor as well as Sonya and Scott '82 & '11 Rosenthal.

Montana Tech Mining Team competes in the International Collegiate Mining competitions which began in 1978 to honor the memory of 91 miners who died on May 2, 1972, when fire broke out in the Sunshine Mine near Kellogg, Idaho, one of the world’s largest silver mines. Since then, the competitions have been dedicated to all miners who are lost on the job and your Montana Tech Mining Team has represented our state in all 39 annual events - with the exception of 2020 and 2021 when the competition was cancelled due to COVID-19. All gifts to the Montana Tech Mining Team will be used to support multiple Montana Tech teams attending the competition now and for years to come.

Gifts made to the Montana Tech Mining Team during DayOne will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000, thanks to Sonya and Scott '82 & '11 Rosenthal.

Montana Tech Mine Rescue is a student run organization that aims to give members the skills and experience of being on a mine rescue team. The club focuses on preparing for collegiate and professional mine rescue competitions where teams get to respond to scenarios and hone their rescue skill set, as well as network with members of the industry. Members are taught hands-on first aid skills in addition to the care and maintenance of specialized mine rescue equipment. The knowledge that team members gain is valuable for the rest of their careers, even outside of mine rescue.

The Montana Tech Pride Club is a vibrant and inclusive community that welcomes individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their expression. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space for queer students and their allies on campus. We aim to foster a sense of belonging and promote awareness about issues people in this community face.

The Montana Tech NASA Robotic Mining Club (NRMC) is a multi-disciplinary club, where the students work together to design and build a robot to compete at the NASA Robotic Mining competition at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition consists of a robot being either autonomously or remotely operated to move, dig, and dump as much of the simulated Martian surface from one end of the arena to the other in the allotted time. Approximately 30 students participate in the Montana Tech NRMC and 10 students make the trip in May to Florida. Students include everyone from Freshman through graduate school.

The Montana Tech SAE Baja Club is raising funds for entry fees, materials, and transportation to compete in the SAE Baja Collegiate Design Competition. Montana Tech has been competing in the SAE Baja Collegiate Design Competition for over 9 years with a dedication to improving each year.

The Montana Technological University student chapter of the Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) empowers all students to reach their full potential in careers as engineers, leaders, and other STEM fields. Our vision is to create a world with gender parity and equality in engineering and technology.

Anderson-Carlisle Technical Society at Montana Tech - Student Chapter SME members have the opportunity to meet Alumni, industry contacts, attend technical sessions, and often find internships and permanent jobs. While times are uncertain as far as travel, the students are committed to being prepared for this year and future years and are truly appreciative of your support. 

Montana Tech SPE provides an opportunity to network with peers and local industry professionals, leading to potential career-advancing connections and skill. Montana Tech SPE members take an engaged role in civic life by being involved in our campus and community and annually host the John "Jocko" Evans SPE Symposium.

Montana Tech Student Nurses Association promotes health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to mentor students, preparing to convey the standards, ethics, and skills to be leaders of nursing.

After diligent hard work, Women in Mining (WIM) awarded Montana Tech with the recognition of being a student chapter. This new student chapter encourages all folks that may be interested in mining or/and interested in a career in mining (mining engineers, other engineers, OSHA, environmental, metallurgists, geologists, business majors, etc.).  Fundraising is used to further expose club members to mining through field trips, presentations by industry professionals, and participation in the annual conference.

Gifts made to Women in Mining during DayOne will be matched 1:1 up to $500, thanks to anonymous donors. 

If you are interested in supporting one, some, or all of our Montana Tech clubs please select Student Clubs from the right drop down when making your gift, and then select your chosen club or clubs from the left drop-down option.

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