Join us at the alumni tailgate on Saturday, September 14 @ 11:30 a.m. as the Hardrockers take on Upper Iowa at noon on Dunham Field, O'Harra Stadium. Gary Christman will be serving grilled pork chop sandwiches! Please bring something to share in our potluck! The alumni tailgate tent is on the 3rd ramp.

Register here:  https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/alumni-tailgate---hardrockers-vs.-upper-iowa 

For game tickets: Ticket Central - South Dakota Mines (gorockers.com) 

Event Date(s) / Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details:

Welcome back to campus for our Fall 2024 Career Fair. 
Hardrocker Alumni, register to get your nametag made and ready for you.  We'll be at the Alumni table starting at 9:30 a.m. with your nametags available for pick up!

Register: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/fall-2024-career-fair

Location: King Center
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Interim President Lance Roberts (CE 98) invites you to the annual President's Dinner, a scholarship fundraiser for South Dakota Mines, on Friday, October 11, 2024 at The Park in Rapid City. Cocktail hour starts at 6 pm and dinner will be served at 7 pm. Cocktail attire requested, Black Tie optional. Please RSVP by Sept. 26. We hope you can join us!

Visit https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2024-presidents-dinner for more information. 

Speakers series connects current students with a diverse range of alumni from various industries and career paths. Students gain valuable insights, explore career options, and build their professional network. Each session features a speaker, followed by Q&A and casual networking. 

Feature alumni who have tackled complex challenges in their careers. Explore creative problem-solving techniques, brainstorming strategies, and fostering an innovative mindset. Students can develop valuable skills for navigating future workplace obstacles.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/campus-to-career-creative-problem-solving 

Event Date(s) / Time: Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Details:

Join us for the Vikings vs. 49ers game on Sunday, Sept. 15 at noon. Enjoy the game with fellow alumni and Director of Alumni Relations, Shelli Grinager, at a special ticket price of $100 through CARA, courtesy of Curt Struck (CE 78). Seating is limited, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to cheer on the Vikings with fellow alumni. (Seating in section 304)

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/vikings-vs-49ers-game

Location: US Bank Stadium 401 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415
Fees: $100/ticket
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

An Engineer's Guide to Sustainable Engineering
Hosted by the Office of Professional Education
When: Sept. 20, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Where: Pearson Alumni Center, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
Instructor: Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Heidi Sieverding
PDH: 4 hours

Earth Overshoot estimates that it would take 5.1 Earths to support the world’s population if everyone lived like Americans. As the impacts and consequences of overconsumption, resources competition, climate change. and other sustainability-related challenges are becoming more evident, engineers are being expected to integrate more sustainable practices. This short-course will introduce participants to sustainability-related concepts, analyses, and quick-start resources that are useful to engineering professionals.

Coffee and snacks will be provided. The Pearson Alumni Center is located at 330 E. Kansas City St. in Rapid City next to the Surbeck Center at South Dakota Mines.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2024-ope-pdh-event

Registration Deadline: Sept. 13.

Event Date(s) / Time: Monday, September 23, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Recruiters, Interim President Dr. Roberts (CE 98), CARA CEO Marc Vaillancourt, and Director of Alumni Relations Shelli Grinager welcome you to campus at our recruiters happy hour. Light refreshments and drinks will be served. 

https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/recruiters-reception

Location: Pearson Alumni Center March Ballroom
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Join us for our annual M Day picnic with fellow alumni at Founder's Park. Limited parking available. Cost is $10/person.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/rockerdays

Join us for our monthly alumni lunch in Rapid City! All alumni and their guests are welcome. 
Second Thursday of every month, 11:30 AM - 1 PM @ Thirsty's 

Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, September 20, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Details:

Join us as we celebrate our alumni award recipients during our Hardrocker Heritage Alumni Awards Gala. 

Date: Friday, September 20 @ 6 pm

Location: Surbeck Center, Beck Ballroom / Cost: $25

RSVP by Sept. 6 / Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/HardrockerHeritageGala 

Location: Surbeck Center Beck Ballroom
Fees: $25
Contact: Angela.Mettler@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Join us for the Alumni Band Reunion. Open to all alumni, whether or not you played in the pep band.

RSVP here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/rockerdays

Event Date(s) / Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Details:

Come out to the alumni tailgate prior to the Rocker Days football game @ 12 pm on the C ramp under the alumni tent!

Hardrockers vs. New Mexico Highlands game will start at 1 pm.

Register for tailgate here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/rockerdays

Game tickets will be available to purchase at the beginning of the season here: https://gorockers.com/sports/2023/3/9/football-2023-season.aspx

Location: O'Harra Stadium Dunham Field 3rd Ramp
Fees: Game Tickets: https://gorockers.com/sports/2023/3/9/football-2023-season.aspx
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer