Colorado School of Mines holds commencement

Colorado School of Mines’ 142nd annual commencement ceremonies took place May 12 and 13 at Marv Kay Stadium in Golden.

Colorado State Sen. Owen Hill delivered the keynote address. Marvin L. Kay, 1963 School of Mines graduate and the school’s former athletic director who currently serves the Colorado School of Mines Foundation, spoke at the undergraduate ceremony on May 13. In addition to the school’s Marvin the Miner, new football stadium –; which opened last fall –; was named in Kay’s honor.