BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180816T163902Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180918T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180918T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180816T163902Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180817T185046Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474125 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-september-happy-hour-tickets-49177317681] i s required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for Ha ppy Hour at Schrodinger on September 18th. \;\n \;\nWe talk a lot about the importance of technical skills at every level of the technolog y industry\, but our soft skills can be just as important\, if not more! This month we are focusing on how we can nurture and leverage our soft- skills and natural strengths at work. To facilitate this discussion we’v e set the conversation starter to “What are your go-to soft skills at wo rk?” \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for networking \, we will have a short segment at 5:30 to share important announcements and showcase three women in our community. \;\n \;\nAn employee o f Schrodinger will provide an introduction to the company and share open job opportunities. \;\n \;\nShauna Levy\, of Shauna Levy Strength s + Leadership LLC\, will tell us how understanding our natural strength s (the things we do without thinking) can be applied to improve our perf ormance and satisfaction at work. \;\n \;\nCaroline Clyburn\, lice nsed massage therapist\, will talk about self-care\, and how it relates to health\, happiness\, and performance! \;\n \;\nDuring the event \, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking: \;\n \;\nAn Ac tivity Table where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to m eet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble findi ng it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n \;\ nTable Topics to help break the ice. \;\n \;\nA section for job se ekers and our sponsors who are hiring\, to ensure people get connected.& #13\;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n4:30 p.m. - Doors open/Networking& #13\;\n \;\n5:30 p.m. - Introductions\, Announcements + Lightning Spe akers \;\n \;\n6:30 p.m. - Event ends \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA : Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes \; \n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event? \;\nA: Yes t here will be food and drink with labeled vegan and GF options \;\n 3\;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: NO - Best Option = Smar tPark at 4th and Yamhill - we don't validate parking \;\n \;\nQ: I s there any special information that might help me find the entrance? 3\;\nA: Entering: Guests can come in through SW 5th and SW Morrison Aven ue and make their way to the top floor of Pioneer Place mall. \;\nExi ting: When the mall is closed (after 8 pm)\, guests can use our private elevator exit that will drop them directly on 5th Avenue. \;\n \;\ nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\nA: No \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\nA: YES - max and bus acc essible \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\nA: No\, we ask that you leave your furry friend home. \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \; \nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women i n tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pur sue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imb alance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Sc ience & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250474125 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) September Happy Hour LOCATION:WeWork 700 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97204: false SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR