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:20170312T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170603T054628Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170627T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170627T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170603T054628Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170620T225218Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472011 DESCRIPTION:** Please RSVP on Eventbrite ** \;\n \;\nJoin us for ha ppy hour at PricewaterhouseCoopers on June 27th. \;\n \;\nWith sum mer upon us\, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the end of the sch ool year. We’ve all been students and many of us are parents\, so we kno w how important education is and wanted to build our June event theme ar ound it. The conversation starter this month is “If you were a high scho ol student today\, which class would you want to take?” \;\n \;\nW hile the event is primarily intended for networking\, we will have a sho rt segment at 5:30 to share important announcements and showcase three w omen in our community. \;\n \;\n• Introduction to PwC\, including what they do and what job opportunities are available. \;\n \;\n• ​​Allie Foote\, Advisory Manager at PwC\, will discuss her dedicat ion to continued education and ways to balance school and work. \;\n \;\n• Marie Xun Wang\, Postdoctoral Researcher at OHSU\, will give u s pointers on transitioning out of school into the professional world.&# 13\;\n \;\n• Esbeida Ramos and Nikki Whitton\, both STEM Event Coordi nators at nConnect NW\, will talk about preparing the future workforce.& #13\;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form n etworking: \;\n \;\n• An Activity Table where people can get creat ive. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Ac tivities Director. \;\n \;\n• Table Topics to help break-the-ice.& #13\;\n \;\n• A section for job seekers and those hiring\, to ensure people get connected. \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-pro fit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tec h community by offering educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorship s\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environmen t for current and potential women 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 to wards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the c urrent negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nTrans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events. \;\n \;\n \n\nTags: networking\, Science and Technology\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250472011 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-happy-hour-netw orking-event-tickets-35103898706 SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Happy Hour Networking Event LOCATION:PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 805 SW Broadway #800 Portland\, OR 97 205: false SEQUENCE:7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170522T030031Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170711T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170711T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170522T030031Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170522T030031Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471955 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on Eventbrite** \;\n \;\nInterested in jo ining the stellar crew of PDXWIT volunteers? New to volunteering with us ? Want to meet other capable\, driven women and allies in tech? \;\n& #13\;\nYou'll be in the right place at our spring volunteer orientation. \;\nPDXWIT is a 100% volunteer-run organization\, which means that v olunteers are crucial to the success of our mission. There are plenty of ways to get involved. \;\n \;\nAt the orientation\, you'll learn about different volunteer roles from regular engagements to occasional g igs\, get an overview of expectations and processes\, have any questions you bring answered\, and catch up with other PDXWIT community members.& #13\;\n \;\nWe can't wait to welcome you!\n\nTags: networking\, Scien ce and Technology\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504719 55 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-volunteer-orien tation-tickets-34785727046 SUMMARY:PDX Women In Tech (PDXWIT) Volunteer Orientation LOCATION:Subtext 2222 NE Oregon\, Suite 211 Portland\, Oregon 97232: fals e SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170701T063911Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170718T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170718T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170701T063911Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170701T063911Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472154 DESCRIPTION:\n\nTags: networking\, Science and Technology\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250472154 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-happy-hour-netw orking-event-tickets-35824677575 SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Happy Hour Networking Event LOCATION:Ruby Receptionists 805 Southwest Broadway #900 Portland\, OR 972 05: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170611T043356Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170817T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170817T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170611T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170808T163005Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472065 DESCRIPTION:**Please RSVP on Eventbrite** \;\n \;\nJoin us for our third annual summer soiree in partnership with Women Who Code\, Lesbians Who Tech\, ChickTech\, PyLadies PDX\, Girls Inc. hosted by Cambia! \ ;\n \;\nPortland often prides itself on being inclusive\, and the tec h scene is no exception. We think of ourselves as being the welcoming te ch city and congratulate ourselves for our diversity pledges. We read st ories and articles on our feeds depicting the inequities — and sometimes monstrosities — our neighbors to the south\, in Silicon Valley\, face. We feel thankful those thingsdon’t happen here. Unfortunately\, those th ings *do* happen here\, often in the shadows\, but those involved don’t know whom to tell or where to go. \;\n \;\nAt this year’s summer s oiree\, our theme is dedicated to openly discussing how we can change th e Portland tech culture to be more inclusive\, moving away from the bro- culture\, and discussing how this community and our allies can work toge ther to make the Portland tech scene a more welcoming place for all. Our conversation starter is “Which label are you sick of hearing in Tech? ( e.g. bro-grammer\, lady-boss\, man-splainer\, etc...).” \;\n \;\nE vent Agenda: \;\n \;\n5:30pm - Doors open \;\n \;\n6:15pm - Introductions \;\n \;\n6:30pm - Panel begins \;\n \;\n7:3 0pm - Networking \;\n \;\nThe summer soiree is a mixture of networ king and speaking segments\, and we will be joined by a diverse group of panelists who will share their stories and insights\, leaving us with i deas and next steps to strive for the change we desire: \;\n \;\n• Moderator: Terra Soma\, Senior Organizational Development and Change Co nsultant at Legacy Health \;\n \;\n• Lori DeLone\, CIO Health Plan s at Cambia \;\n \;\n• Ryan Carson\, CEO Treehouse \;\n \;\n • Deena Pierott\, Founder iUrbanTeen and Black Women in Tech Advisory Bo ard member \;\n \;\n• Katharine Nester\, Chief Product and Technol ogy Office Ruby Receptionists \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll ha ve an Activity Table where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have troub le finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\ n \;\nAbout Cambia Health Solutions \;\n \;\nCambia Health Solu tions\, headquartered in Portland\, Oregon\, is dedicated to transformin g health care. Our company reaches more than 70 million Americans nation wide\, including more than two million people in the Pacific Northwest w ho are enrolled in our regional health plans. \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen t he Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs\, p artnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring togeth er and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech care ers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the indus try and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on wom en. \;\n \;\nTrans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events.\n\nTags: networking\, Science and Technology\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472065 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-tech-third-annual-summer-soiree-ti ckets-35269822990 SUMMARY:Women + Tech Third Annual Summer Soirée LOCATION:Cambia Health Solutions 1621 SW First Avenue Portland\, OR 97201 : false SEQUENCE:11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170724T203443Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170914T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170914T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170724T203443Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170724T203443Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472258 DESCRIPTION:** Please RSVP on Eventbrite ** \;\n \;\nAppNexus eng ineering is delighted to welcome all lovers of React\, JavaScript and Py thon to a study night brought to you by PDXWIT. We’d love to help you wi th your code in any way/shape/form that would best elevate your technica l prowess. Bring personal or work related projects\, anything goes. We a re happy to set up remote options\, and will offer a large classroom set ting as well as small conference rooms for everyone’s comfort level. If there is a programming language you’d like help with that you do not see listed here\, please contact akrug@appnexus.com and we’ll do our best t o accommodate. \;\n \;\nThere is no agenda for this event as it wi ll follow an open house format. \;\n \;\nPDXWIT Purpose: \;\n&# 13\;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose i s to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educati onal programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities . We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential wom en in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal i s to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbal ance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nTrans and non-binary people are alwa ys welcome at our events.\n\nTags: Science and Technology\, networking\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472258 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-coding-study-ni ght-tickets-36287111728 SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Coding Study Night LOCATION:AppNexus 711 SW Alder Street Suite 400 Portland\, OR 97205: fals e SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170829T151429Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170829T151429Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170829T151429Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472441 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite is required to avoid havin g to manually check-in at the event*** \;\n \;\nInterested in join ing the stellar crew of PDXWIT volunteers? New to volunteering with us? Want to meet other capable\, driven women and allies in tech? You'll be in the right place at our fall volunteer orientation. \;\n \;\nPDX WIT is a 100% volunteer-run organization\, which means that volunteers a re crucial to the success of our mission. \;\n \;\nThere are plent y of ways to get involved. At the orientation\, you'll learn about diffe rent volunteer roles\, from regular engagements to occasional gigs\, get an overview of expectations and processes\, have any questions you brin g answered\, and catch up with other PDXWIT community members. \;\n&# 13\;\nWe can't wait to welcome you! \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \; \n• 5:30 Doors Open \;\n \;\n• 5:45 Program Begins \;\n \;\no Introduce attendees to PDXWIT \;\n \;\nProvide overview of : \;\n \;\n· Volunteer Agreement \;\n \;\n· Different typ es of volunteer roles \;\n \;\n· Example of some of the Regular t eams \;\n \;\no Review upcoming volunteer needs \;\n \;\n • 7:00 Program Ends \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: Street Parking Only \;\n&# 13\;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\nA: Yes for up to 10 bike s\; Bike parking is in our office. Bring your bike up via the elevator o n the far left (it has it's own button) \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consi der using public transportation? \;\nA: Yes! \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Ou r purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offer ing educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and op portunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and po tential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourag e others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the g ender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effe cts of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nTrans and non-binary peop le are always welcome at our events.\n\nTags: networking\, Science and T echnology\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472441 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-volunteer-orien tation-tickets-37401813832 SUMMARY:PDX Women In Tech (PDXWIT) Volunteer Orientation LOCATION:NOTION 921 SW Washington Street\, Suite 820 \, Portland\, OR: fa lse SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170831T170809Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171024T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171024T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170831T170809Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170831T170903Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472449 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite is required to avoid havin g to manually check-in at the event*** \;\n \;\nJoin us for happy hour at Zapproved on October 24th. \;\n \;\nEvery day we have the opportunity to learn something new about ourselves. Since PDXWIT has com e to be the safest spaces in our community to learn and grow\, we’ve dec ided to make the theme of this event discovering something new. The conv ersation starter “Name one of your ‘superpowers’ at work” gives everyone permission to stop being so modest and start bragging about how awesome you are! \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for netwo rking\, we will have a short segment at 5:30 to share important announce ments and showcase two women in our community. \;\n \;\n \;\nIn troduction to Zapproved\, including what they do and what job opportunit ies are available. \;\n \;\nKari Fass\, Company &\; Community R elations Manager at LaunchCode\, will tell us how to see your career thr ough the eyes of a coach. \;\n \;\nLisa Wagner\, President at Xinn ia\, will teach us how to be a secret weapon. \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking: \;\n \;\n an activity table where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n&# 13\;\ntable topics to help break the ice. \;\n \;\na section for j ob seekers and those hiring to ensure people get connected. \;\n \ ;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n4:30 PM: Doors open/Networking \;\n \;\n 5:30 PM: Introductions\, Announcements + Lightning Speakers \;\n \ ;\n6:30 PM: Event ends \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: What i s the parking situation? \;\nA: Street parking only. \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\nA: There are posts to lo ck up bikes outside of the building. \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\nA: Yes! The North South lin e drops off directly across the street. \;\n \;\n \;\nPurpose:& #13\;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educat ional programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunitie s. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential wo men 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 t o pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imba lance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of tha t imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nTrans and non-binary people are alw ays welcome at our events. \;\n \;\n \n\nTags: networking\, Scienc e and Technology\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047244 9 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-happy-hour-networking- event-tickets-37471075997 SUMMARY:PDX Women In Tech Happy Hour Networking Event LOCATION:Zapproved\, 1414 NW Northrup St #700 Portland\, Oregon 97209: fa lse SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171004T150351Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171128T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171128T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171004T150351Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171031T211823Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472604 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite is required to avoid havin g to manually check-in at the event*** \;\n \;\n \;\nWe are cel ebrating Giving Tuesday by joining forces with Free Geek for our Happy H our on November 28th. \;\n \;\nPDXWIT exists as a way to encourage \, support and empower women in the Portland tech community. One way to feel empowered is to lift each other at work\, and because we feel this is so important\, we’ve made it the theme of this event. The conversatio n starter is “What's something new you can do to empower your coworkers and colleagues?” \;\n \;\n \;\nIn the spirit of giving\, we wil l be offering a number of ways to give back to your community: \;\n&# 13\;\n• Donate your used electronics to support Free Geek \;\n• P:ear is organizing a “Women Supporting the Women” bra and underwear drive! F or young\, homeless women\, it is hard to find support for their diverse and changing bodies. Let’s give them the support they need! Bring in gi ft certificates to Ross or other easy-to-access clothing stores for cust om purchases\, or raid your wardrobe for new or very lightly used bras. All sizes are needed. Practical styles encouraged\, including sports and maternity. New underwear also encouraged. \;\n• Sign up to be an ind ividual or sustaining supporter for PDXWIT and get a green shirt! \;\ n \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for networking\, we will have a short segment at 5:30 to share important announcements an d showcase three women in our community. \;\n᛫ Introduction to Free G eek\, including what they do and what job opportunities are available.&# 13\;\n᛫ Pippa Arend\, Development Director at p:ear\, will talk about La dies Supporting the Ladies. \;\n᛫ Commissioner Smith will talk about how Multnomah County is giving women and people of color access to start up funds. \;\n \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to d o than free-form networking: \;\n \;\n᛫ An Activity Table where pe ople can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large g roups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n᛫ Table Topics to help break the ice. \;\n᛫ A section for job seekers and those hiring\, to ensur e people get connected. \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\n Q: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\nA: Street parking is av ailable \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transpor tation? \;\n \;\nA: Not necessarily \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\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 unifyin g a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring toget her and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech car eers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the indu stry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on wo men. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: networking\, Science and Technology\, wom en in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472604 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-happy-hour-netw orking-event-tickets-38586388928 SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Happy Hour Networking Event LOCATION:Free Geek: 1731 SE 10th Avenue\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171112T015059Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171219T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171219T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171112T015059Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171213T210132Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472834 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-third-annual-women-tech-holiday-party-ticke ts-39804880469#tickets] is required to avoid having to manually check-in at the event *** \;\n \;\nWe are giving away the PDXWIT annual to te to the first 100 people who check-in. \;\n \;\nJoin us at our W omen + Tech Holiday Party\, co-organized by PDXWIT and WWC Portland in p artnership with Lesbians Who Tech\, ChickTech\, PyLadies\, and Girls Inc . This event is hosted by OMSI and sponsored by Nike\, Cambia Health Sol utions\, the University of Washington Foster School of Business Hybrid M BA\, and ClientJoy. \;\n \;\n2017 has been a big year for our comm unities and we are thrilled to come together\, for the fourth year\, to celebrate the holidays and what we’ve accomplished. In honor of our cele bratory theme\, PDXWIT and WWC Portland will be recognizing individuals for their great work over the year. \;\n \;\nPDXWIT will be honori ng two individuals\, Best Contributor and Best Speaker. If you or someon e you know has has been working hard to make PDXWIT a success or spoken at one of our events\, please submit your nominations by November 19th. The Best Contributor award will be selected in advance by a panel and fi nalists for the Best Speaker Award will perform runoff Lightning Talks a t the Holiday Party. The winner will be selected by text-to-vote. \;\ n \;\nAt Women Who Code\, we regularly celebrate the achievements of our members through the #ApplaudHer hashtag. We use #ApplaudHer to highl ight victories ranging from accepting a new position and receiving a pro motion to speaking at a conference and meeting a personal goal. The conc ept is simple: we believe that recognition can create change and that re writing public perceptions can transform tech. During the Women + Tech H oliday Party\, we will announce our Tech Leadership and Rising Tech Star winners from the many submissions we have received throughout the year. \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for networking\, w e will have a segment to hear from our sponsors and introduce and announ ce awards. \;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking: \;\n \;\n - an activity table where people can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for \;\n Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Director. \;\n \;\n - table top ics to help break the ice. \;\n \;\n - a section for job seekers and those hiring to ensure people get connected. \;\n \;\nMusic w ill be provided by DJ Mienne. \;\n \;\n5:30 pm - Doors open \;\ n \;\n6:00 pm - Introductions + Welcome by Mandy Mock Vice President \, Information Technology General Manager\, Product Engineering Solution s at Intel \;\n \;\n6:15 pm - Lightning Talks by Rose Flores Medlo ck and Kristy Wolff \;\n \;\n6:30 pm - Networking \;\n \;\n Mandy J. Mock is a vice president in the Information Technology group an d serves as the general manager of product engineering solutions at Inte l Corporation. \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\nA: OMSI has free pa rking for this event. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: There is variety of bike parking\, and it is secure. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider usin g public transportation? \;\n \;\nA: Public transport is always be st\, but OMSI has plenty of parking. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nPurp ose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by of fering educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each oth er. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encou rage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing th e gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative e ffects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nOur ev ents are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome. \ ;\n \;\n\n\nTags: Science and Technology\, networking\, portland\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472834 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org/ SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Fourth Annual Women + Tech Holiday Par ty LOCATION:OMSI 1945 Southeast Water Avenue Portland\, OR 97214: false SEQUENCE:9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181104T101057Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181104T101057Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190308T222234Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474526 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, April 11\, 2019 at 3:30pm thr ough Saturday\, April 13\, 2019 at 8pm.\n\nDescription:\nWhat is Technol ogy? will examine interactions and transactions among practical arts and tools\, techniques and processes\, moral knowledge and imagination\, to navigate our ever-changing world. In a broad sense\, technology can be understood as methods of intelligent inquiry and problem-solving into al l domains of life. \;\n \;\nThis year marks the ten-year anniversa ry and ninth annual What is…?\, bringing together natural and social sci entists\, scholars\, government officials\, industry professionals\, art ists and designers\, as well as alumni\, students\, community organizati ons\, and the public. We invite proposals for scholarly papers\, panels\ , and installations on a wide variety of issues and topics. \;\n \ ;\nCONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS \;\n* Eric Schatzberg (Georgia Institute of Technology) \;\n* Carolyn Marvin (Univ. of Pennsylvania) \;\n* Col in Koopman (Univ. of Oregon) \;\n* Nandini Ranganathan (Pacific NW Co llege of Art) \;\n* Clifford Christians (Univ. of Illinois\, Urbana-C hampaign) \;\n* Victoria Vesna (Art | Sci Center\, UCLA) \;\n* Lar ry Hickman (Southern Illinois Univ.) \;\n* Carolyn R. Miller (North C arolina State Univ.) \;\n* Kenji Williams (Beautiful Earth\, NASA) 3\;\n* Charlene Haddock Seigfried (Purdue Univ.) \;\n* Mark Bedau (Re ed College) \;\n* Amber Case (IFTF) \;\n* Peter Golding\, Univ. of Glasgow\, Scotland) \;\n* Lana Rakow (Univ. of North Dakota) \;\n * Scott Stroud (Univ. of Texas at Austin) \;\n* Melissa Gregg (Intel) \;\n* Christian Fuchs (Univ. of Westminster\, UK) \;\n* Donna Z. Davis (Univ. of Oregon Portland) \;\n* Ward Cunningham (Wiki Inventor )\n\nTags: media\, Life\, universe\, technology\, communication\, Scienc e and Technology\, new media\, journalism\, internet\, sustainability\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474526 URL:http://whatis.uoregon.edu SUMMARY:WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY? (2019) LOCATION:University of Oregon Portland: 70 NW Couch Street\, Portland Ore gon 97209 US SEQUENCE:14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190511T093758Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190511T093758Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191024T060236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475599 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, April 30\, 2020 at 5pm throug h Saturday\, May 2\, 2020 at 8pm.\n\nDescription:\nWhat is Information? (2020) will investigate conceptualizations and implementations of inform ation via material\, representational\, and hybrid frames. The conferenc e-experience will consider information and its transformational æffects— from documents to data\; from facts and fictions to pattern recognition\ ; from physical information to differential equations\; and from volatil ity\, uncertainty\, and ambiguity to collective intelligence and wisdom. \;\n \;\nThe tenth annual What is…? examines tapestries\, tempera ments\, and topologies of information lenses and practices—including—soc ial and technical\, mathematical and semantic\, physical and biological\ , economic and political\, cultural and environmental information. Schol ars\, government and community officials\, industry professionals\, alum ni\, students\, as well as scientists\, artists\, filmmakers\, grassroot s community organizations\, and the public are invited to collaborate. W e welcome submissions for papers\, panels\, roundtables and installation s. \;\n \;\nCall For Proposals: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/whatisin formation/\n\nTags: information\, Life\, Science and Technology\, commun ication\, internet\, journalism\, media\, new media\, technology\, data\ , inforg\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475599 URL:https://whatis.uoregon.edu SUMMARY:WHAT IS INFORMATION? (2020) LOCATION:University of Oregon Portland: 70 NW Couch Street\, Portland Ore gon 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR