UTEP Alumni to Come Together for Worldwide PICK-NIC

UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP News Service
UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP Communications

What: 5th Annual UTEP Alumni PICK-NIC

When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016

Where: Memorial Park, 1701 N. Copia St.

EL PASO, Texas – The University of Texas at El Paso alumni, family and friends are invited to celebrate their Miner Pride around the world at UTEP Alumni PICK–NICs on Saturday, July 16.

The UTEP Alumni Association and local hosts have organized more than 29 PICK-NICS for UTEP Miners to reconnect and celebrate their alma mater.

UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP News Service
UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP Communications

The El Paso PICK-NIC will feature food and fun for the whole family. Festivities include live music, face painting, water games, a magic show, a Zumba class, prizes, giveaways and a special visit from Paydirt Pete and the UTEP Cheerleaders.

Ticket Information:

$25 Family Package – 2 Adults and 2 Children (Alumni Association members only)

$10 Adults (Alumni Association members)

$14 Adults (non-members)

UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP News Service
UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP Communications

$8 UTEP Students

$7 Children (under 12)

The ticket price includes a hamburger or hot dog, two salads, beans and two drinks.

“The Alumni PICK-NIC is a great opportunity for our alumni to come together wherever you are that day and have a picnic,” said Richard Daniel, Ph.D., associate vice president for university advancement and special projects at UTEP. “Your PICK-NIC may be at Central Park in New York City, at an event in Los Angeles, or at

UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP News Service
UTEP Alumni Picnic at Memorial Park, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP Communications

Memorial Park here in El Paso. No matter where it is, it will be a great time with the alumni family.”

For a complete list of participating PICK-NIC locations and details or to purchase tickets, visit https://alumni.utep.edu/ElPaso-pick-nic2016.

For questions, please call 915-747-8600 or e-mail uteppicknic@utep.edu.

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