You are cordially invited to the Inauguration of Dr. Brian Tande, the 20th President of South Dakota Mines. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 3 - 4 p.m. MT in the Goodell Gymnasium in the King Center on the South Dakota Mines campus. Academic regalia or business formal attire is requested for delegates from other institutions. Casual attire is welcome for the post-ceremony concert.

Following the ceremony, a celebratory concert will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. MT at the O’Harra Stadium parking lot.
Food and drink will be available for purchase. 
(In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the King Center’s Fraser Gymnasium.)

Should you have any questions, please contact president@sdsmt.edu or 605.394.2257.

RSVP for delegates from other academic institutions: by August 22, 2025
RSVP for general attendees: by September 1, 2025.
Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/the-inauguration-of-dr.-brian-tande-20th-president-of-south-dakota-mines

Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Join us as we kick off the new semester and celebrate South Dakota Mines seniors entering their final year! We're inviting alumni and friends to help us roll out a warm Hardrocker welcome at a special Bowling Bash on Friday, August 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Robbinsdale Entertainment Center in Rapid City. This is your chance to connect with the next generation of Hardrockers, share stories, and help build a sense of community as they begin their final year at Mines.

Event Highlights:
• Free Bowling for All Attendees
• Prize Giveaways & Swag
• Food & Drinks Available for Purchase
• Senior Welcome from Alumni and Guests

Plus, after the event, you’re invited to head over to Robbinsdale’s restaurant to enjoy their prime rib dinner special and keep the connections going!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-back-to-school-bowling-bash

Location: Robbinsdale Entertainment Center 805 East Saint Patrick St Rapid City, SD 57701
Fees: Free bowling, Food & Drink available for purchase
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Music Building

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-rocker-days-alumni-band-rehearsal

To see a full schedule of Rocker Days events: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/rockerdays

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/events/2025-m-hill-picnic 

To see a full schedule of Rocker Days events: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/rockerdays

Event Date(s) / Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Join us for a spirited Homecoming tailgate hosted in partnership with the Office of the President and the Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement. Alumni and their guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch, reconnect with fellow graduates, and soak in the energy of campus on game day.
Come early to be serenaded by the Mines Pep Band and fired up by the Hardrocker Cheer Team as they bring the school spirit!

Register here: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/events/2025-rocker-days-alumni-tailgate

For game tickets: https://gorockers.com/index.aspx

To see a full schedule of Rocker Days events: https://cara.sdsmt.edu/rockerdays

Location: O'Harra Stadium Dunham Field 3rd Ramp
Contact: Shelli.Grinager@sdsmt.edu
Updated by: Jo Dwyer

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!!

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!!

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

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

 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

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

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