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!
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Explore the fascinating intersection of creativity and technology at our upcoming event in the Library Makerspace at South Dakota Mines. Witness firsthand how art and engineering come together in captivating displays of pottery, intricate glasswork, and other innovative projects. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks while connecting with fellow enthusiasts. This event is open to the community, current campus members, and alumni. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-art--engineering-in-the-makerspace

International graduates, celebrate all of your accomplishments and time here at South Dakota Mines! Invite family, friends, friendship families, professors, and whoever impacted you while here at school.

Registration link: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/international-student-grad-reception

We're excited to invite you to our New Alumni Welcome Mixer!
When: Thursday, May 1, 5:30 - 7:00 PM Where: Robbinsdale Lounge
What to expect:
•Delicious taco bar
•Exciting prizes, including a Las Vegas getaway!
•A chance to reconnect with classmates and network with alumni
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your upcoming graduation and connect with fellow alumni.

Registration link: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-new-alumni-welcome-mixer

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 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!!