Start your Friday with a casual breakfast among fellow Hardrockers and friends!

📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
🕔 9 a.m.
📍 Rusty Pelican Café – 13590 NE Village Square Dr Ste 1060, Woodinville, WA 98072 
✨ Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
 
Enjoy good food, great company, and campus updates from Director of Alumni Engagement, Shelli Grinager.
This relaxed morning is the perfect way to connect, share stories, and build your Hardrocker network before the weekend begins. 

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-hardrocker-breakfast-in-woodenville-wa

You're invited to kick back and join us for a casual happy hour and mingle with our new leader, Dr. Brian Tande, the 20th President of South Dakota Mines.

📅 Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 
🕔 5 - 7 p.m.
📍 Divots (206 W Norfolk Ave - Norfolk, NE 68701) 
✨ Appetizers will be provided and drinks are available for purchase.  

Come on out to Divots for a relaxed evening of conversation, catching up with old friends, and hearing a bit about the exciting things happening on campus. 
No formal speeches—just a great chance to meet Dr. Tande face-to-face and welcome him to the community! 

Let's show him the spirit of the Hardrocker alumni! 

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2026-norfolk-alumni-gathering

Event Date(s) / Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Details:

Join fellow South Dakota Mines alumni for a relaxing afternoon of great conversation, cold brews, and easygoing networking!

📅 Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 
🕔 Time: 3 p.m.
📍 Location: Fate Brewing Company (1312 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257)

 
The event kicks off with a 30-minute behind-the-scenes brewery tour followed by three beer tasters—
the perfect way to sample the craft creations of Fate Brewing.
After the tour, stay and mingle with alumni for a couple of hours of casual conversation and connections.
It’s a great chance to reconnect, share stories, and meet new friends who share the same Hardrocker pride.

Closed-toed shoes are required for the brewery tour, and food and drinks will be available for purchase during the social time.
Don’t miss this chance to relax, reconnect, and raise a glass together—CARA CEO Marc will also be joining us for the afternoon!

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-scottsdale-brewery-tour--alumni-gathering

Location: Fate Brewing Company 1312 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Fees: $10 for the tour; Individual Tickets during social hour
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, November 14, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Details:

Join fellow Hardrockers for an evening of great conversation, camaraderie, and connection at Culinary Dropout in Gilbert!
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to catch up with alumni, make new professional connections, and share your South Dakota Mines pride.

📅 Date: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Culinary Dropout
(383 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234)

Marc, CEO of South Dakota Mines, Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement,
will be there to share campus updates and connect with alumni in the area.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time—we’d love to see you there! 

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-gilbert-alumni-dinner

Location: Culinary Dropout 383 N Gilbert Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Hardrockers, let’s reconnect!
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. at Tavern Hall (505 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004). 

Whether you stop by for a quick hello or stay the entire evening, it’s a great opportunity to catch up, share stories, and build new connections with fellow Mines alumni in the Seattle area.
Enjoy great conversation, networking, and that unmistakable Hardrocker camaraderie. 

Director of Alumni Engagement Shelli Grinager will be there to welcome you and share the latest from campus.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 

Come ready to connect, reminisce, and make new memories with your Hardrocker family! 

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-seattle-alumni-gathering

Hardrocker Bingo Bash!
📅 November 13, 2025 | 🕓 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 March Ballroom, Pearson Alumni Center

Join us for a night of pizza, prizes, and fun at our Student Alumni Bingo Night!
Connect with alumni, meet new friends, and enjoy some friendly competition.
🍕 Free pizza and snacks
🎁 Awesome prizes
🎉 Games and laughs with fellow Hardrockers

Please register in advance so we can plan for food and seating.
Don’t miss this fun, casual way to celebrate our Hardrocker community!

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2026-hardrocker-bingo-bash

30th Annual Pierre Area SDSM&T Alumni Tailgate Party
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | 2:30 p.m.
Adults: $10 , Kids under 12: free, FREE entry for food contest participants (limit 2 per family)

The SDSM&T Tailgate Party is a casual and fun event that you do not want to miss!
Enjoy an afternoon connecting with alumni, family, and friends while cheering on the NFL playoff games.
Snacks, beer, and soda will be available—and don’t forget to enter one or all of our famous food contests
for a chance to win SDSM&T apparel!

Food Contests
•    Grub-in-a-Tub
•    Miner’s Miscellaneous Masterpieces
•    Gold Digger Delights

Event Highlights
•    Keg tapped at 2:30 p.m.
•    Updates from South Dakota Mines 20th President Brian Tande & Director of Alumni Engagement Shelli Grinager
•    Contests and door prizes
•    Group photo and Engineer Song
•    Football games on TV

Bring your best dish, your school spirit, and your family—and plan to stay as long as you like.
SEE YOU THERE!

Want to know more? Contact any Tailgate Party Committee member:
Steve Pirner (CE72), Steve Johnson (CE83), Mike Perkovich (MinE83), Jeanne (GeolE79) & Jim Goodman (GeolE71), Nayyer Syed (Geol94), Kathleen Grigg (GeolE13), Dustin Witt (CENG05), Bryce Kampa (GeolE15), Brandon Carda (ME15).

Celebrate the Mines community with alumni and friends at Tejas Skyline Lounge in downtown Houston. The Director of Alumni Engagement will introduce attendees to Dr. Brian Tande, ensuring every guest has the chance to meet and engage with him.

•    Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 22 | 5 - 8 p.m.
•    Location: Tejas Brewery and Taproom (2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007)
•    Cost: Free to attend
•    Space is limited to 90 guests—don’t miss this chance to connect with the Mines network!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/houston-alumni-gathering 

Join us for an intimate evening with Dr. Tande at Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar in Katy, TX. The Director of Alumni Engagement will personally introduce attendees to Dr. Tande, making this a special opportunity for alumni to connect one-on-one and engage in meaningful conversation.

•    Date & Time: Friday, November 21 | 6:30–9:30 PM
•    Location: Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar, Katy, TX
•    Cost: $55 per person (three-course dinner; drinks available for purchase)
•    Enjoy a relaxed setting, great conversation, and a memorable dining experience.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/exclusive-dinner-with-dr.-tande---katy-tx?

Hardrockers are taking over Philly! Join us at Morgan’s Pier – 221 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19123 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. for an evening full of connection, laughter, and Hardrocker pride.
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a fun night out in the City of Brotherly Love.

Director of Alumni Engagement Shelli Grinager will be there to share the latest campus happenings
and give you an inside look at what’s new at Mines.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, so come hungry and ready to enjoy a lively night with your fellow alumni. We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-philadelphia-alumni-gathering

Join fellow South Dakota Mines students and two alumni for a special Women Build with Habitat for Humanity!
No construction experience? No problem. Under the guidance of skilled construction professionals,
you’ll learn hands-on building skills while working alongside other volunteers and future Habitat homeowners.
This is a unique chance to make a tangible impact on the community you share, gain new experiences,
and connect with alumni in a meaningful way.
Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up.

Women helping women sends a positive and powerful message—be part of it.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-women-build---habitat-for-humanity

Wrap up the home season with us as the Hardrockers take on Adams State and we celebrate our senior players!

Join the 11:00 a.m. tailgate with a casual potluck and CARA’s concierge cooler stocked with pop and beer.
Feel free to bring your own beer and a dish to share—everyone’s welcome! Game starts at noon.

Register here - https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-hardrocker-tailgate---vs.-adams-state

Get your game tickets here - https://gorockers.com/sports/2022/12/8/ticket-central.aspx

Fall football hits its stride as South Dakota Mines hosts Chadron State in a key RMAC matchup.

The 11:00 a.m. tailgate with a casual potluck and CARA’s concierge cooler stocked with pop and beer.
Feel free to bring your own beer and a dish to share—everyone’s welcome! Game starts at noon.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-hardrocker-tailgate---vs.-chadron-state

Get your tickets here, https://gorockers.com/sports/2022/12/8/ticket-central.aspx 

Join us for our monthly alumni lunch in Rapid City! All alumni and their guests are welcome. Second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Thirsty's. Food & drinks are available for purchase. 

No RSVP necessary. See you there!!

Join us for our monthly alumni lunch in Rapid City! All alumni and their guests are welcome. Second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Thirsty's. Food & drinks are available for purchase. 

No RSVP necessary. See you there!!