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:20230312T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230227T044746Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230314T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230314T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230227T044746Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230227T045027Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480315 DESCRIPTION: Registration is required via Eventbrite. Register at: https: //www.eventbrite.com/e/563969346497 \;\n \;\nJoin us and the Alp ha Kappa Psi business fraternity at the University of Portland for a pan el discussion on the different pathways you can use to get into tech. 3\;\n \;\nYou’ll be surprised to learn\, the path is not as straight- forward as it may seem! We’ll hear from a few folks that have navigated this journey from where they started to the tips and tricks they used to make the change. \;\n \;\nModerating the panel will be PDXWIT’s Executive Director Hazel Valdez. She’ll be joined by: \;\n \;\nIl ana Corson\, SW Engineer\, Peloton \;\n \;\nStacy Croft\, Sr. Prog ram Manager\, Transfr \;\n \;\nAlma Frankensten\, Engineer\, Data Stack Academy \;\n \;\nSaima Hashimi\, Network Operations and Data Center Manager\, Twitter \;\n \;\nMujidat Saaka\, Data Analyst\, Tahn Analytics \;\n \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n6:00 p.m. Welcome\, Announcements\, Introductions \;\n \;\n6:05 p.m. Progra m begins \;\n \;\n6:40 p.m. Audience Q&\;A \;\n \;\n6:50 p.m. Networking (if time allows) \;\n \;\n7:00 p.m. Event ends& #13\;\n \;\n Please note: all attendees will be required to show proo f of a COVID vaccination or show a negative COVID test within 48 hours o f the event start. \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is building a better tech ind ustry by creating access\, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcom e. \;\n \;\n \;\nCOVID Safety FAQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will masks be required in indoor spaces? Will masks be required outside? Will hand sanitizer be provided and plentiful? \;\n \;\nA: Masks are option al and our host will provide hand sanitizer. We will ask all attendees t o show proof of vaccination OR have a negative COVID test within 48 hour s of the event. \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: What is the in-person event capacity? \;\n \;\nA: 80 \;\n \;\n&# 13\;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\n \;\nA: Yes&# 13\;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event ? \;\n \;\nA: Yes. There will be light snacks and drinks. Food wil l be labeled gluten-free and vegan as required. \;\n \;\n \;\n Q: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\nA: There is free onsite parking. Use the map in Eventbrite to see where parking is located. \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? \;\n \;\nA: We are in Shiley Hall\, Room 301 . See the map in Eventbrite for the hall’s location. The doors will be l ocked and student volunteers will be at the entrance to help you get in. You will take the elevator to the third floor. \;\n \;\n \;\n Q: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: Yes. There is bike p arking at Shiley Hall and near the parking lot. \;\n \;\n \;\n Q: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\n \;\nA: Metr o bus route 44 is the best one to access the University of Portland. The closest bus top to Shiley Hall is noted on the map in Eventbrite. \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\n \;\nA: Sadly\, no. \;\n\n\nTags: networking\, technology\, womenintech\, women_empowerm ent\, tech\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504803 15 URL:http://pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Presents: The Nontraditional Path to Tech LOCATION:University of Portland\, Shiley Hall: false SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR