The Continuum

In the spring of 1999, Susan Rainey, a graduating SWE member, met with a small group of SWE members, female administrators and alumnae to discuss the idea of creating an event to honor the graduating women students and recognize the accomplishments of women at Mines—past, present and future. The group developed an event known as The Continuum and held the first celebration on April 7, 1999.

Since then, family, friends, alumnae and the Mines community are invited to gather on the Wednesday evening before graduation each fall and spring semester to attend this special graduation event.  As part of a tradition started in the 1960s, graduates are announced at the end of the ceremony and are presented with a red rose and Mines bud vase.

The Continuum has become a tradition on campus and provides the opportunity for all women to be honored in celebration of their accomplishments at Mines.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Graduate Relations Director, Raistlynn Baros, at raistlynnabaros@mines.edu.

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