Originally published November 1, 2016
The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Saturday evening, Nov. 5, 2016, to celebrate The University of Texas at El Paso men’s cross country team, which claimed the 2016 Conference USA cross country championship title with 24 points on Saturday, Oct. 29. This is the team’s second-straight conference title and sixth title in 12 years with C-USA.
“Mining Minds” is an iconic piece of public art installed in 2010 to enhance the UTEP campus. At night, orange lights illuminate the steel structure while light from LEDs emanate from the perforated “ones” and “zeroes” at each end of the pick.
On special occasions, including historic dates, major annual milestones and to celebrate special accomplishments, the pick is illuminated in blue and orange. Learn more about the statue and its artist at miningminds.utep.edu.