UTEP Centennial

The cutting of the ribbon at the opening of the Exhibit.

Area: Central / University

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The Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit

The Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit - Celebrating the 100th anniversary of UTEP.

Area: Central / Downtown

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Copper Plate from School of Mines

A plate consisting of 99.9% copper belonging to the old School of Mines, UTEP's former name.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Cheerleaders at the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit

UTEP Cheerleaders at the grand opening of the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of UTEP. Photograph taken at the El Paso Museum of History downtown El Paso, Texas.

Area: Central / Downtown

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Opening Fifth Wall Of Giants-UTEP

UTEP mascot Paydirt Pete at the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the university's 100th anniversary. UTEP President Dr. Natalicio can be seen on the left.

Area: Central / Downtown

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Posing with Paydirt Pete and Amigo Man

From left to right are Circle of Giants Co-Chairs Rebecca Whitaker and David Saucedo, followed by Director of the El Paso Museum of History Julia Bussinger in the foreground who are all posing with UTEP mascot Paydirt Pete and city of El Paso mascot Amigo Man at the grand opening for the Fifth Wall of Giants celebrating the 100th anniversary of UTEP.

Area: Central / Downtown

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Visitors at the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit

A crowd of visitors gathers to view the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit which celebrates the 100th anniversary of UTEP.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Coach Don "The Bear" Haskins

A stuffed bear poses next to a photograph of former UTEP Coach Don “The Bear” Haskins at the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit which celebrates the 100th anniversary of UTEP.

Area: Central / Downtown

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President of UTEP With Teen El Paso & Miss Teen El Paso, Texas

President of UTEP Dr. Natalicio poses with Teen El Paso on the left and Miss El Paso on the right at the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit grand opening which celebrates the 100th anniversary of UTEP.

Area: Central / Downtown

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Visitors Celebrating UTEP's 100th Anniversary

Visitors celebrating UTEP's 100th anniversary at the grand opening of the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Cheerleaders Celebrating the Grand Opening

UTEP Cheerleaders Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Fifth Wall of Giants, UTEP's 100th anniversary.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP mascot Paydirt Playing Drums - El Paso, Texas

UTEP mascot Paydirt Playing Drums at the grand opening of the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Graduates Signing In

UTEP Graduates sign in their names before entering the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Musicians

UTEP Musicians pose for a photograph with the President of UTEP Dr. Natalicio. Photograph was taken at the El Paso Museum of History during the Centennial celebration.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Musicians

UTEP Musicians play at the grand opening of the Fifth Wall of Giants Exhibit.

Area: Central / Downtown

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Celebrating a Hundred Years for UTEP

Celebrating a Hundred Years for UTEP.

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Centennial Video -2014

The UTEP Centennial Celebration, at the El Paso Museum of History. UTEP went through many different mascots as it grew from the School of The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, Texas Western, and UTEP. •First Mascot: A burro (donkey) named "Clyde" illustrated by Walt Disney. •1966 Mascot name changed to "Henry" •1974 Student contest selects "Paydirt Pete," also known as "Sweet Pete," as mascot •1999 "Paydirt Pete" redesign introduced •2005 Current design of "Paydire Pete" introduced http://libguides.utep.edu/content.php?pid=297461

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Centennial Video -2014

The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, now named The University of Texas at El Paso officially opened September 23, 1914, with buildings located on Ft. Bliss. A fire destroyed the campus in 1914 and the University moved to its current location.Kathleen Worrell, wife of Steven Worrell, first Dean of the College (1914-1923), is credited for introducing the Bhutanese dzong architecture style to campus. Ms. Worrell suggested the architectural style to Dean Worrell after reading The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, now named The University of Texas at El PasoOld Main is the first building on campus. It was built in 1917, in the style of a Bhutanese monastery, with massive gently sloping walls, high inset windows, projecting roof eaves and dark bands of brick with mosaic tiles in the shape of mandalas - symbols of unity and wholeness. The University opened with 27 students. Fall 2011 enrollment reached a record breaking 22,640 students. http://libguides.utep.edu/content.php?pid=297461

Area: Central / Downtown

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UTEP Centennial Video -2014 # 3

The UTEP Centennial at the EL Paso Museum of History. The University was founded in 1914 as Texas School of Mines and Metallurgy. The School ,was utilized to educate mining engineers for the bi-national region surrounding El Paso’s smelters.

Area: Central / Downtown

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