Usage Policy: Joe Miner Image

Joe Miner is the official mascot of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Rugged and individualistic, Joe Miner personifies the spirit of the old west and the determination to succeed. His character is closely tied with the school's founding in 1870 as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy.

Official pose: The Joe Miner graphic's official pose shows the mascot in a walking stance, one leg stepping forward. With gun holstered on his hip, Joe swings a pickax while balancing a slide rule across one shoulder. This image was originally hand drawn and was recently updated as a vector-based image for better reproduction. Both versions are available for usage.

Head image: In addition to the official pose, a close-up, vector-based image of Joe Miner's head is available for official use.

Primary usage: Joe Miner's primary usage is to promote intercollegiate athletics and Missouri S&T's sports programs in general. Recognized student organizations, student design teams and the MSM-Missouri S&T Alumni Association also use the Joe Miner image, and the image is also used with some student recruitment publications. Because the Joe Miner image is closely associated with Missouri S&T sports, student activities, alumni activities and student recruitment activities, academic and administrative units should not incorporate the Joe Miner graphic into their graphic identities.

The mascot is never to be reproduced, modified or used in such a way as to compromise the reputation and educational standards of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Such use could result in formal or legal action against the offending individual(s) by the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Usage procedure for external entities:

All external businesses, organizations, individuals or entities interested in using Joe Miner, must contact the Communications Department at (573) 341-4328 or email news@mst.edu to obtain prior approval.

All requests must be made in writing (via mail, fax or email) to the Director of Communications and contain a brief statement summarizing the intended use of the mascot.

The Director of Communications will review the request and reply in writing (via mail, fax or email) within two business weeks from the date the request is received.  

Director of Communications:  Phone: (573) 341-4328 / Email: acareaga@mst.edu /  Fax: (573) 341-6157  / Address: 105 Campus Support Facility, Missouri S&T, Rolla MO 65409-0222

The value of a mascot: While Joe Miner is not to be used as part of academic or administrative graphic identities, the mascot graphic is of great value to the university as a whole. Team mascots provide high visibility in a community and help develop a sense of pride among alumni, students and other audiences. In addition, a team mascot can provide entertainment value.

Usage of the original (hand-drawn) Joe: The hand-drawn Joe may be reproduced in color only.

Usage of the new (vector-based) Joe: The vector-based Joe may be used in color, black and white, and as line art.

Altering Joe's image: Altering the image of either Joe Miner graphic is prohibited. Altered images of the Joe Miner graphic should not be used in any Missouri S&T materials, including brochures, newsletters, websites or letterhead.