Phoenix Alumni Happy Hour at Slate Bistro & Bar 
📅 Date: Friday, April 4
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. MT
📍 Location: Slate Bistro & Bar, 4415 E Village Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85298 

Calling all alumni! Join us for a fun and casual Happy Hour at Slate Bistro & Bar. Catch up with old friends, meet new faces, and enjoy a great time at this local hotspot. There will be a variety of food and beverages available for purchase, so come hungry and thirsty! Whether you're looking to relax or mingle, it's the perfect opportunity to reconnect and unwind. Guests welcome and invite other alumni who might enjoy joining the fun! 

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-phoenix-alumni-happy-hour

Event Date(s) / Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Details:

Join us on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. PT at Cutwater Spirits, located at 9750 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, network with professionals in the area, and hear firsthand what exciting developments are happening on campus and within the Mechanical Engineering Department from Dr. Larochelle. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Cutwater Spirits. We encourage you to come and learn about the latest news from South Dakota Mines and the Mechanical Engineering program, share your own experiences, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie. 

Please RSVP by March 31 so we can get an accurate headcount.
Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/san-diego-alumni-night-out

Location: Cutwater Spirits 9750 Distribution Ave San Diego, CA 92121
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Event Date(s) / Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Details:

Hardrocker Pub Crawl! Sioux Falls - Join Shelli & Aaron! 

Dust off your Mines gear and get ready to raise a glass (or several!) with your fellow alumni. We're hitting the streets of Sioux Falls for an epic pub crawl on Saturday, March 22, and you're invited to join the ruckus! 

We're kicking things off at 1:00 PM sharp at the Blarney Stone Pub, to channel our inner Fighting Engineers and get the party started. From there, we'll march (or maybe stumble slightly) through some of Sioux Falls' finest establishments. 

Here's the battle plan: 
1:00 PM - Blarney Stone Pub: (333 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) - Let's get our Irish on! 

2:15 PM - The Orion Pub: (127 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) - Time for some strategic beer selection. 

3:45 PM - The Hello Hi: (120 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) - Cocktails and good vibes! 

4:00 PM - Remedy Brewing Company: (401 E 8th St Unit 120, Sioux Falls, SD 57103) - Finishing strong with some local brews. 

This is your chance to reconnect with your Hardrocker family, swap some legendary Mines stories, and show Sioux Falls what we're made of. We're excited to announce that Shelli Grinager, Director of Alumni Relations, and her husband Aaron (IE '96) will be joining us for the fun! Bring a friend (or two!) to share in the revelry. The more, the merrier! 

RSVP by March 21 so we know how many Hardrockers to expect:

 https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/sioux-falls-hardrocker-pub-crawl

Location: Downtown Sioux Falls
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Join us for a casual get-together in Santa Fe! Let's connect with fellow Hardrockers and enjoy a relaxed evening. Brad Johnson (EE 92) will be in attendance!

Location: Second Street Brewery—Rufina Taproom 2920 Rufina Street Santa Fe, NM
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. (arrive at your convenience) / Dinner: We'll plan to order from the menu around 6:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to network, reminisce about your time at Mines, and simply enjoy good company in a fun atmosphere. Please feel free to drop by whenever you can. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-santa-fe-alumni-gathering

Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Details:

South Dakota Mines' new President, Dr. Brian Tande, invites you to the President's Dinner in Sioux Falls, a scholarship fundraiser held at the Canopy by Hilton (Downtown) on April 4th. We hope you can join us! Formal attire is requested, black tie is optional. For more information, please email president@sdsmt.edu or call 605-934-2257.

April 4, 2025
Canopy by Hilton
120 E 4th Pl
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Meal options:
*Beef - Center Cut Filet of Beef, blackberry gastric, grilled asparagus, dauphinoise potato plate
*Chicken - Panko Crusted Chicken Breast, basil Boursin cream, roasted garlic mashed, haricot verts with brown butter, and sea salt plate
*Vegetarian (GF/DF) - Grilled Vegetable & Crispy Polenta Napoleon with quinoa, pilaf, and seasonal vegetables

All meals served with: Mixed Greens, fresh berries, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, slivered almonds & citrus herb vinaigrette
Vanilla Cheesecake, salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, and gaufrette cookie

Register by March 21 here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-sioux-falls-presidents-dinner

Location: Canopy by Hilton (Downtown) 120 E 4th Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Fees: $500/ticket
Contact: Email: president@sdsmt.edu Call: 605.934.2257
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Details:

Get ready for an evening of fun and friendly competition! Join us for a fantastic alumni gathering at Smash Park on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We've reserved a private cabana lounge for our group, where we'll be enjoying:
•Bowling: Show off your skills and aim for those strikes!
•Axe Throwing: Unleash your inner lumberjack and hit the bullseye!
•Socializing: Catch up with old friends and make new connections in our exclusive cabana lounge.

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy some exciting activities, and have a memorable evening. Please RSVP by 3/27/2025 so we can get an accurate headcount.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/omaha-smash-park

Location: Smash Park 8121 S 125th St La Vista, Nebraska 68128
Fees: $20/per person
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Details:

Join us for a delightful alumni dinner at Wild Garlic Grill! We invite you to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new friends, and hear exciting updates from campus alongside Honorary Alumni President Ken Miller (C E 75) and Director of Alumni Relations Shelli Grinager. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a warm evening of shared memories and good food. Dinner and beverages are available for purchase. 

Seating is limited, so please register to save your seat: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-tucson-alumni-dinner

Wild Garlic Grill website: https://www.wildgarlicgrill.com/index.html 

Location: Wild Garlic Grill 2870 E Skyline Dr Tucson, AZ 85718
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Join us for a delightful afternoon of catching up and good company at our Saint Arnold's Alumni, Friends & Family Gathering. Reconnect with familiar faces, share stories, and create new memories. We welcome all alumni, friends, and family members to relive treasured memories and create new ones together.

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

Join us as we celebrate launching the final phase of South Dakota Mines' $100 million comprehensive capital campaign, New Heights. We will have a social hour, along with a short program. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/new-heights-celebration

Construction is complete and classes are taking place in the Nucor Mineral Industries building, so join us as we host a ribbon cutting, celebrating the opening of this state of the art facility. Tours of the building will be available after a short program. Join us afterwards for a celebration of the New Heights Final Phase Launch.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/new-heights-celebration

Join us for a special virtual lunch & learn on April 17th to meet and hear from Dr. Brian Tande, the newly appointed 20th President of South Dakota Mines! Dr. Tande brings a wealth of experience in engineering education, research, and leadership, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Hardrocker community. Learn about his vision for the future of Mines, his impressive background as Dean of the College of Engineering and Mines at the University of North Dakota, and his commitment to fostering innovation and student success. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with our new president and hear firsthand his plans for South Dakota Mines. Don't miss this chance to connect with Dr. Tande and learn about the exciting next chapter for our university! 

Register here: https://sdsmt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yQuLGoR8TSK5HImfDL_2Mw

Join fellow Hardrockers at Shakopee Brewhall! 

Connect with alumni at Shakopee Brewhall, a fantastic venue owned by our very own Ryan Lindquist (ME '99). Enjoy delicious food and drinks (available for purchase) while catching up with friends. Shelli Grinager (Director of Alumni Relations) and Aaron Grinager (IE '96) will share exciting campus updates and All-School Reunion plans. Plus, you'll have a chance to win Mines swag in our prize drawing! Bring a guest!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-twin-cities-alumni-night-out

Join us Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. MT for a virtual lunch & learn to hear about the exciting South Dakota Mines All-School Reunion! This five-year All-School reunion is a fantastic opportunity to rekindle friendships, explore campus, and create new memories. Hear from reunion chairs Rich (ChE 82) & Trudy (ChE 84) Wells, Vice Honorary Alumni President Sharon Chontos (ChE 87) and Director of Alumni Relations Shelli Grinager as they share all the details of the weekend festivities, including hands-on activities during Discover Mines Day, special Greek Life events, campus tours showcasing the latest updates, the iconic M-Hill Climb, and even a golf tournament for those looking to hit the links! We'll also discuss options for extending your stay and turning the reunion into a family vacation, with planned excursions into the beautiful Black Hills. Don't miss this chance to get all the details and prepare for a memorable reunion!

Register here: https://sdsmt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O-UdO9DRTlmYlt06l4prPw

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 AM - 1 PM 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 AM - 1 PM at Thirsty's. Food & drinks are available for purchase. 
No RSVP necessary. See you there!!

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.

April 8, 2025 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.(MT) Failing Forward: Embracing Mistakes and Building Resilience. Alumni share stories of career setbacks, how they learned from them, and the importance of resilience in professional development.

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-campus-to-career-failing-forward