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Oredigger Experience

First-year students embraced by the Mines community at Oredigger Camp

September 24, 2024

A large group of first-year students plays Gaga Ball in a wooden pit during Oredigger Camp, with mountains and camp buildings in the background at the YMCA of the Rockies.

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By Tim Meyer

The Class of 2028 kicked off their Mines journey at Oredigger Camp, two days of team-building activities, campfire traditions and mentorship from upper-division students, faculty and staff at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park.

  • Elizabeth Sandoval — Student Camp Director
  • DePaul Straub — Assistant Director, New Student & Transition Services (NEST)
  • Elijah Paiz — Student Camp Director
  • Bruce Colgate '77 — Mines Alum
  • Emmy Bailey — Camp Attendee

 

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