9.4402 EA Chapter History Find out how the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity found its way into the Colorado School of Mines.
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In 1868 Bishop Randall made provision for a school of mines when he established his Episcopal University, one mile east of Golden. Appreciating the efforts of Bishop Randall and realizing the mining opportunities of Colorado, the territorial legislature in 1870 made its first appropriation for a building for his school. This building was completed in 1871 and instruction in assaying and chemical tests was begun at that time. The Colorado School of Mines was legally established by act of the Territorial Assembly, approved February 9, 1874. At this time Bishop Randall transferred his department of mines, consisting of one building and five acres of land, to the territorial authorities.