2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mackay School of Mines. This historic event was commemorated by a week of celebratory events that included both formal and informal activities on and off campus.

Commemorative Medallion

To celebrate the first 100 years of the Mackay School of Mines and its legacy, a commemorative one-ounce silver medallion featuring the John Mackay statue in front of the Mackay School of Mines building has been produced. This stunning medallion is the first ever to be issued by Mackay or the University of Nevada, Reno! It was minted at the Carson City Mint and carries the "CC" mint mark and also the .999 Fine Silver designation on the front.

Coeur d'Alene Mines Inc. has generously donated 2,500 oz. of silver for the production of the medallion. The silver is from their Rochester mine in Northwestern Nevada, the world's 7th largest primary silver mine and 100% owned and operated by Coeur.

The Medallion is available for $50 from the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Mackay Memories Power Point Presentation Shown at the 2008 Mackay Gala, this presentation showcases the history of both the buildings and the people that made Mackay such an important part of the University of Nevada, Reno. download the presentation here

note: large file ~200MB, it will take some time to download