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Thursdays @ Thirsty's

Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, October 9, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details:


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!!


Location: Thirsty's
819 Main St
Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu

Created by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 24, 2025 4:39:18 PM

Thursdays @ Thirsty's

Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, December 11, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details:


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!!


Location: Thirsty's
819 Main St
Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Created by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 24, 2025 4:33:07 PM

Thursdays @ Thirsty's

Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details:


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!!


Location: Thirsty's
819 Main St
Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Created by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 24, 2025 4:31:39 PM

Thursdays @ Thirsty's

Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details:


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!!


 


Location: Thirsty's
819 Main St
Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Created by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 24, 2025 4:27:48 PM

Thursdays @ Thirsty's


Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details:

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!!


Location: Thirsty's 819 Main St Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 24, 2025 4:22:00 PM

Hardrocker Huddle at Vikings vs. Bengals Game

Event Date(s) / Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Join the Hardrocker community for an unforgettable game day experience as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Cincinnati Bengals! We've secured a special group ticket rate of $100 per ticket—so grab your spot in our exclusive alumni section. Director of Alumni Relations Shelli Grinager will be there with Hardrocker swag for our section, ready to cheer on the Vikings and connect with alumni and friends.


Keep the fun going after the game at our Post-game Happy Hour at Day Block Brewing Company (1105 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415) This is a great chance to reunite, network, and celebrate with fellow alumni in true Hardrocker style. Wear your Mines gear and don’t miss out!


Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-hardrocker-huddle-at-vikings-vs.-bengals-game


Location: U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Post-game Happy Hour
Day Block Brewing Company
1105 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Fees: $100/person
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Created by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 24, 2025 3:21:38 PM

State of the University Breakfast

Event Date(s) / Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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 Join President Brian Tande to learn about the exciting things happening at South Dakota Mines & the impact we're making in our community. Hear updates on the state of higher education, student enrollment, graduate outcomes, campus growth, research highlights, and more. Enjoy a light breakfast in Surbeck Beck Ballroom and connect with other campus & community leaders. Please RSVP by Aug 6.


Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-state-of-the-university--community-breakfast


Location: Surbeck Beck Ballroom
Contact: President@sdsmt.edu
Created by: Jo Dwyer


Wednesday, July 23, 2025 3:48:53 PM

Nemo Alumni Dinner - July


Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Details:

We hope you can join fellow Hardrockers for our Nemo Alumni Event at Brandin' Iron restaurant. Come eat, drink and connect with South Dakota Mines alumni and enjoy music by The Potters. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests are welcome!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-nemo-dinner---july


Location: Brandin' Iron Restaurant 12730 Guest Ranch Lp Nemo, South Dakota 57769
Fees: Individual Tickets
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer


Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:29:00 AM

Parent Social


Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Details:

Join us for a Parent Social on Thursday, August 21 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Stop by for light refreshments and an open bar (for parents) while you connect with fellow parents and have the opportunity to meet with university personnel. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-parent-social


Location: Pearson Alumni Center March Ballroom 330 East Kansas City St Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Free!
Contact: deanofstudents@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer


Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:12:00 PM

Mines Advancement Fund

Together, our donations create a brighter future for Hardrockers.

Gifts to the Mines Advancement Fund allow us to increase the number of scholarships, add new equipment and technology to labs, expand and renovate our facilities, and more. Your support makes a difference to Hardrocker students now and in the future.

Consider designating your gift to the Mines Advancement Fund to maximize your impact at South Dakota Mines.