ConocoPhillips Continues Partnership with $1.4 Million Pledge

With a generous $1.4 million pledge, ConocoPhillips continues its annual support for scholarships and programs at Mines and brings the school closer to its $25 million goal for Marquez Hall, the interdisciplinary teaching and research facility planned for campus that will house the Petroleum Engineering Department.

“This investment reflects our continuing commitment to Mines and its mission to achieve academic excellence in science, engineering and technology,” says Robert A. Ridge, ConocoPhillips’ Vice President for Health, Safety and Environment and a 1971 alumnus.

Over just the past five years, the company has awarded more than $1 million to Mines. A top campus recruiter, ConocoPhillips currently employs more than 170 Mines graduates. Since 1998, the company has supported select Mines students though its prestigious ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars Program. Mines is one of only eight universities in the country at which ConocoPhillips has established this program, which provides students with $5,000 scholarships, hands-on industry experience, mentoring and professional development, and valuable leadership and service opportunities.

ConocoPhillips’ continuing support for Mines students, facilities, research consortia and other initiatives demonstrates the value the company places on a Mines education. Such tremendous support helps keep Mines moving forward.

“The Mines community is proud to count ConocoPhillips as one of its most dedicated corporate partners,” says President Bill Scoggins. “And we are thankful for their support as we work toward continued excellence in critical fields related to earth, energy and environment.”

February 2009