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:20190310T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190128T221647Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190319T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190319T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190128T221647Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190128T235047Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474935 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-march-happy-hour-tickets-55540219291] is re quired to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for March Happy Hour at Cambia Health! \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is looking forward to seeing you at our March Happy Hour at Cambia Health! A lot of people ta lk about the Importance of diversity in the technology Industry\, but do es diversity even matter if there are not meaningful efforts to achieve inclusion? The conversation starter to keep the networking flowing will be “What is the Difference Between Diversity and Inclusion?” \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for networking\, we will have a short segment at 5:30 to share important announcements and showcase so me individuals in our community. \;\n \;\nAn employee of Cambia wi ll provide an introduction to the company and share open job opportuniti es \;\n \;\nFilmmaker Casey Hastings will screen her short film “D iversity Hires\,” and she and the actors involved will speak briefly on the making of the film \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking: \;\n \;\n- An Activity Table whe re people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if la rge groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n \;\n- Table Topics to help break the ice. \;\n \;\n- A section for job seekers and ou r sponsors who are hiring\, to ensure people get connected. \;\n \ ;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n4:30 p.m. - Doors open \;\n \;\n 5:30 p.m. - Introductions\, announcements + speaking segments \;\n 3\;\n6:30 p.m. - Event ends \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ: \;\n 3\;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA: No. \;\n 3\;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Wil l there be food and drink at this event? \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: There is usually plenty of met ered street parking and pay-to-park parking lots. \;\n \;\nQ: Is t here any special information that might help me find the entrance? \; \nA: We will have signs in the lobby directing people to the 5th floor.& #13\;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\nA: No. \;\n&# 13\;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\nA: Yes - MAX runs right in front of our building so it is really convenient. The bus lines are just a couple blocks away. \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring m y dog? \;\nA: No\, please leave your furry friends at home. There are dogs in the building during work hours. \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educa tional programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportuniti es. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential w omen in 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 pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imb alance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of th at imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL peop le who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: portland or\, networkin g\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250474935 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) March Happy Hour LOCATION:Cambia Health Solutions: 100 SW Market Street\, Portland OR 9720 1 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR