Cultural Events

In order of dates from fall to spring semester

Cultural Etiquette Dinner

Mid - October

Increasingly science and engineering students go on to careers where they work in many places around the world, and on global teams with diverse membership. The Cultural Etiquette dinner helps students understand the standards of behavior in business or social settings with people from other cultures. What do you eat and drink? What is appropriate table conversation? When do you give a gift, and what do you give? These are just some of the issues addressed. For more information, contact us at international@sdsmt.edu

International Education Week

November 18th - 22nd, 2024

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. We have some interesting events during this week leading up to Diwali! For events and more information, visit: SDM International Education Week

For up-to-date information, visit our International Education Week Newsletter

Diwali - Festival of Lights

November 23rd, 2024

Every year in November the India Club at South Dakota Mines puts on a special celebration for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India for those of the Hindu faith. Here, the campus community, as well as many in Rapid City, come to the Diwali celebration for the music, food, dancing, exotic costumes and fireworks. For more information, visit South Dakota Mines Diwali

Diwali 2024 begins at 5 pm

For up-to-date information, visit the SDM Diwali Newsletter

Cultural Expo

Late March/ Early April

International students from South Dakota Mines and a variety of community groups celebrate their cultural diversity with food, entertainment and displays.

For up-to-date information, visit our Cultural Expo Newsletter