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:20180811T214943Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180920T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180811T214943Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180811T214943Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474111 DESCRIPTION:The WIS Fundraising Gala is designed to be a “choose your own adventure” experience. We will have a number of activity stations and fundraising options to choose from\, the majority of which will feature female owned and operated businesses. \;\n \;\nWe are most excit ed about our silent auction for the St. Mary’s Art Club series depicting famous Women in Science! Students from the St. Mary’s Art Club will be attending and showcasing their work at the gala and donating the proceed s of their auction to WIS. We will also have a range of items available via the raffle\, grab bag\, and silent auction. \;\n \;\nOur goal is to raise enough money to cover the costs of our standard yearly prog ramming\, including the annual networking Mixer at OMSI\, in addition to new Professional Development and Education &\; Outreach programming that we would like to roll out in 2019. \;\n \;\nEarly bird ticke ts are available at a 25% discount. You will receive an additional 10% discount for purchasing 2 or more tickets at one time.\n\nTags: women in science\, Women in STEM\, fundraising\, gala\, portlandIQ\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250474111 URL:https://womeninsciencepdx.org/1st-annual-wis-pdx-fundraising-gala/ SUMMARY:First Annual Women in Science Portland Fundraising Gala LOCATION:Autodesk: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180913T175000Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181023T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181023T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180913T175000Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180913T175000Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474233 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-october-happy-hour-tickets-50234060427] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for Happ y Hour at Autodesk on October 23rd. \;\n \;\nWe all know that the professional world can have its challenges. The good news is that the ch allenges we face at work can often support our growth and development. T his month we are reflecting on personal growth from professional challen ges. To facilitate this discussion our conversation starter will be: How have you grown from a past or current professional challenge? \;\n&# 13\;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for networking\, we will hav e a short segment at 5:30 to share important announcements and showcase three women in our community. \;\n \;\nAn employee of Autodesk wil l provide an introduction to the company and share open job opportunitie s. \;\n \;\nMelanie Rickmann\, of Grey Ghost Studio\, will tell us how to Use Adversity to Fuel Your Career \;\n \;\nZhou Fang\, Adv isor\, will talk about Navigating biases and coming out on top \;\n&# 13\;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking : \;\n \;\nAn Activity Table where people can get creative. This i s 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 Di rector. \;\n \;\nTable Topics to help break the ice. \;\n \; \nA section for job seekers and our sponsors who are hiring\, to ensure people get connected. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n4:30 p.m. - Doors open/Networking \;\n \;\n5:30 p.m. - Introductions\, Announc ements + Lightning Speakers \;\n \;\n6:30 p.m. - Event ends \;\ n \;\nEvent FAQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restr ooms? \;\nA: Anyone is free to use any restroom that they are comfort able using. We do have gender neutral restrooms located on the 5th floor that guests are welcome to use. They would need to be accompanied by an Autodesk employee as they are not located in a public space. \;\n 3\;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Wil l there be food and drink at this event? \;\nA: Yes. We will provide light appetizers\, beer\, wine and soft drinks. We will provide vegan an d GF options. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: We do not have onsite parking. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special i nformation that might help me find the entrance? \;\nA: All guests mu st enter and exit through our front door located between 2nd and 3rd on Ankeny. All guests will need to sign in at the front desk and sign an ND A. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\nA: Yes\, we c an provide bike parking. \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using publi c transportation? \;\nA: YES! There is a street car and bus line stop very close to our office. \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\n A: No\, we ask that you leave your furry friend home. \;\n \;\nPur pose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization . Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by o ffering educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources an d opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current an d potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each ot her. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to enco urage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing t he gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclus ive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: portland o r\, networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250474233 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) October Happy Hour LOCATION:Autodesk: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR