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Calendar of Events:
| SWE-MN Events | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Event Title | Time | Location |
| 8/21/18 | South West Metro Networking Lunch | 12 - 1 PM | Naf Naf Grill - Eden Prairie |
| 8/23/18 | STEM Day at the Fair | 8 AM - 4 PM | State Fair Grounds |
| 8/28/18 | SWE-MN Annual Open House | 5:30 - 8 PM | American Swedish Institute |
| 8/29/18 | North Metro Networking Lunch | 11:30 - 1 PM | Maple Grove |
| 9/07/18 | Downtown Networking Coffee Hour | 8 - 9 AM | Northern Coffeeworks Minneapolis |
| 9/11/18 | Rochester Networking Lunch | 12 - 1 PM | Rochester |
| 9/18/18 | WE18 Early Registration Deadline | ||
| 9/19/18 | North Metro Networking Lunch | 11:30 - 1 PM | Mounds View |
| 9/22/18 | Girl Time at the Works Museum | 9 AM - 4 PM | Bloomington |
| 10/10/18 | Rochester Networking Lunch | 12 - 1 PM | Rochester |
| 10/13/18 | WE18 Late Registration Deadline | ||
| 11/1/18 | North Metro Networking Lunch | 11:30 - 1 PM | Fridley |
| 12/13/18 | North Metro Networking Lunch | 11:30 - 1 PM | Columbia Heights |
| 1/23/19 | North Metro Networking Lunch | 11:30 - 1 PM | Minneapolis |
| Cross-Promotion | |||
| Date | Event Title | Time | Location |
| 8/23/18 | SUEZ Women's Network Scholarship Fundraiser | 4 - 7 PM | LTD Brewing Co. |
| 10/18/18 | WRISE Happy Hour at WE18 Conference | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Brit's Clubhouse Minneapolis |
Interested in SWE-MN Leadership?
Have a passion for SWE at the local level? Interested in getting more involved on a specific committee, or co-chair leadership position? We hope to expand our SWE-MN leadership team for FY19, so please contact president@swe-mn.org if you have any interest, or would like more information.
Expanding SWE-MN Outreach in Rochester
We are looking to expand our outreach activities into the Rochester area. If you are interested in assisting as a volunteer of any sort, or have any event idea leads, please let us know by completing this form!
Upcoming Event Details
STEM Day at the Fair
Date: Thursday, August 23rd 2018
Time: two shifts within 8 AM - 4 PM
Cost: none
Where: MN State Fair Ground
Volunteer Registration Deadline: 8/13/18 Register here
Time: two shifts within 8 AM - 4 PM
Cost: none
Where: MN State Fair Ground
Volunteer Registration Deadline: 8/13/18 Register here
SWE-MN Annual Open House
Come join SWE-MN at our Annual Open House to kick off the upcoming year of great events! Network with your fellow engineering professionals and our event sponsor, Medtronic. See all of the exciting things that SWE-MN has planned this year, including WE18 involvement and learn about the various SWE-MN committees and how to get more involved!
Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8 PM
Location: American Swedish Institute
Cost: Free!
RSVP Here
Additional Details: Light appetizers will be served. Further more, the American Swedish Institute's Gudrun exhibit is staying open exclusively for SWE-MN prior to the event! More details on the exhibit are on the RSVP page.
Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8 PM
Location: American Swedish Institute
Cost: Free!
RSVP Here
Additional Details: Light appetizers will be served. Further more, the American Swedish Institute's Gudrun exhibit is staying open exclusively for SWE-MN prior to the event! More details on the exhibit are on the RSVP page.
Girl Time at The Works Museum
Girl Time is the biggest fall event at The Works Museum where girls see themselves as engineers. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their full-selfs to this event, answering young girls' questions about what you do, how you became interested in your subject matter, or even your favorite childhood school subjects and interests :) In addition, there will be the old time favorite activity - slime to show them how IT works!!! E-mail outreach with any questions (outreachswemn@gmail.com).
Date: Saturday, September, 22, 2018
Time: two shifts between 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: The Works Museum 9740 Grand Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55420
Sign-up to Volunteer Here!
Date: Saturday, September, 22, 2018
Time: two shifts between 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: The Works Museum 9740 Grand Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55420
Sign-up to Volunteer Here!
WE18 Early Registration Deadline
Early Registration Deadline: On/before September 18, 2018
Conference Details: October 18-20, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, MN
Note: It's recommended to make sure to renew (or become) a SWE member before registering for conference to receive the member rate.
Register for WE18 here
Conference Details: October 18-20, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, MN
Note: It's recommended to make sure to renew (or become) a SWE member before registering for conference to receive the member rate.
Register for WE18 here
SWE Membership Renewal
Have you renewed (or become) a SWE member for FY19 yet? Check out all the benefits and reasons to become or continue to be an official SWE member here. If you're planning on registering for WE18 Conference in Minneapolis this October, consider becoming or renewing your official SWE membership before registering in order to receive the member rate.
Recurring Event Series Details
SWE-MN Coffee Networking
Come join us for a leisurely cup of coffee (or your choice of beverage) to network with other members. This event is not family friendly.
Downtown Minneapolis Coffee and Networking Hour
Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
Time: 8 - 9 AM
Where: Northern Coffeeworks - Minneapolis
Cost: Your own food/drink
RSVP: Please let Erin (erin.syverson.swe@gmail.com) know you're coming to this event.
Downtown Minneapolis Coffee and Networking Hour
Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
Time: 8 - 9 AM
Where: Northern Coffeeworks - Minneapolis
Cost: Your own food/drink
RSVP: Please let Erin (erin.syverson.swe@gmail.com) know you're coming to this event.
SWE-MN Networking Happy Hours
Get to know your fellow SWE-MN members, or anyone interested in joining SWE-MN, at a new monthly(ish) happy hour series. All attendees are responsible for their own food and drinks.
More dates to come!
More dates to come!
Networking Lunches:
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North Metro Networking Lunch
Enjoy food and networking at the Society of Women Engineers monthly North Metro Lunches. Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: Free but responsible for your own lunch RSVP: Email Jennifer at jennifer.tsai@medtronic.com Date: August 29 Where: Fiesta Cancun Grill and Bar 7904 Main St. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Note: This lunch is a partnership with Smith Medical Date: September 19 Where: Moe's at Mounds view 2400 County Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Date: November 1 Where: Paradise Biryani Pointe 765 53rd Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55421 Date: December 13 Where: Filfillah Middle Eastern Restaurant 4301 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Date: January 23 Where: Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine 8600 Edinburgh Centre Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55443 |
Rochester Networking Lunch
Enjoy food and networking at the Society of Women Engineers monthly Rochester Lunches. Dates alternate between the 2nd Wednesday and the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Time: Noon Cost: Free but responsible for your own lunch RSVP: Email Sarah at Johnson.Sarah14@mayo.ed Date: September 11 Where: Twigs Tavern and Grille in Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field (formerly Best Western) 401 6th St SW, Rochester MN Date: October 11 Where: The Loop 318 1st Ave SW, Rochester MN 55902 |
South West Metro Networking Lunch
Enjoy food and networking at the Society of Women Engineers monthly South West Metro Lunches. Time: 12 PM to 1 PM Cost: Free but responsible for your own lunch RSVP: Email Jessica at JessicaBarber-Bauman@eaton.com Date: Tuesday, August 21 Where: Naf Naf Grill in Eden Prairie 13250 Technology Dr a104, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 |
Cross-Promotional Event Details
SUEZ Women's Network Scholarship Fundraiser
Come join SUEZ Women's Network for fun, food, and drinks while supporting the SWE-MN Scholarship Program!
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2018
Time: 4 - 7 PM
Where: LTD Brewing Co.
Cost: $25 if you RSVP to Karla (karla.nelson@suez.com) before Friday, August 17th or at the door tickets for $30.
Who: This event is restricted to members 21 and older
Additional Details: Tickets include food and either a flight or 2 pints of beer. During the event you will have other opportunities to contribute to fundraising efforts by purchasing raffle tickets for additional prize/games.
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2018
Time: 4 - 7 PM
Where: LTD Brewing Co.
Cost: $25 if you RSVP to Karla (karla.nelson@suez.com) before Friday, August 17th or at the door tickets for $30.
Who: This event is restricted to members 21 and older
Additional Details: Tickets include food and either a flight or 2 pints of beer. During the event you will have other opportunities to contribute to fundraising efforts by purchasing raffle tickets for additional prize/games.
WRISE Happy Hour at WE18 Conference
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Twin Cities chapter welcome you to join us at the fabulous Brit’s Clubhouse, within walking distance from the Minneapolis Convention Center, on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30-8:30PM. The event will provide networking opportunities to meet with local professionals from a wide range of positions within the renewable energy industry and participants and peers from SWE’s WE18 Conference. Are you working in or interested in learning more about renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainability, green building, environmental management, or a related field? We’d love to see you there; feel free to drop in for any portion, even if you can't make WE18! Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Brit's Clubhouse, Minneapolis
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Brit's Clubhouse, Minneapolis
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