Fall 2008

"Welcome Back" Picnic (co-sponsored by WLI and Burns & McDonnell)
September 3, 2008
Schumann Park -- 5:00-7:00pm
All current and new students are invited to the annual Welcome Back Picnic at 5:00 pm at Schumann Park. Food with all the trimmings and give aways provided by Burns & McDonnell. Join us for great food and great fun as we and welcome all new and returning students to Rolla!

SDP Annual Phone-a-thon
Missouri S&T campus
September 2-4 & 7 2008
Our yearly alumni event where SDP students contact Missouri S&T alumni and encourage them to support student scholarships, programming, organizations and participate in campus activities while giving back to the University community. 100% of proceeds support SDP Diversity Scholarships.

"Night To Network"
September 22, 2008
5:30-7:30pm
Havener Student Center, St. Pats Ballroom (2nd floor)
Student Diversity Programs along with the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program organizes "Night to Network" for students to meet and build relationships with professional recruiters and alumni. It is the night before the fall career fair and you will have an opportunity to engage in personal contact with employers who are recruiting Missouri S&T students. Register [online]

Diversity Showcase - Minority Recruitment Event
Missouri S&T campus
November 9, 2008
This annual campus visit program takes place each November and is designed especially for high school juniors and seniors that want to learn more about opportunities available to them at Missouri S&T. Families arrive on Saturday and attend a day full of exciting campus events that complement our traditional Open House program. Parents and guests are not only welcome, but encouraged to attend! Transportation to campus is available from the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Si Se Puede
(co-sponsored by SDP and SHPE)
Missouri S&T campus
November 12-14, 2008
Si Se Puede is an annual event that brings talented under-represented students from the Midwest to campus to experience all that Missouri S&T has to offer them as they explore future careers in science, technology, engineering, business and math. Si Se Puede, which means "Yes I Can" is always one of our favorite events of the year!

Fall Graduation Reception
December 5, 2008

Location: SWB Cultural Center

5:00pm

Student Diversity Programs honors graduates with a small reception of campus peers, administrators, and staff to wish them "good luck" with their upcoming endeavors.

Spring 2009

 3.0 Club Banquet
April 8, 2009

Matt's Steakhouse in Rolla, MO

5:00pm
The 3.0 Club Banquet is to recognize SDP student's academic achievement and to thank those faculty, staff, and companies who contribute to their success. Students are recognized for achieving a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Pre-College Initiative (PCI) – Minority Recruitment Event (co-sponsored by SDP and NSBE)

April 17-20, 2009
Pre-College Initiative is an annual event that brings talented under-represented students from the Midwest to campus to experience all that Missouri S&T has to offer them as they explore future careers in science, technology, engineering, business and math. PCI is another one of our favorite events of the year!

"Dinner 2 Jazz"
April 19, 2009
"Dinner 2 Jazz" is a soulful production put on by the Association of Black Students. This year's event will consist of fine cuisine and a live band. For more information go to www.mst.edu/~abs

Spring Graduation Reception
May 7, 2009
Location: SWB Culture Center
Student Diversity Programs honors graduates with a small reception of campus peers, administrators, and staff to wish them "good luck" with their upcoming endeavors.