Cultural Events

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Cultural Events

In order of dates from fall to spring semester
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Diwali - Festival of Lights

October 25th, 2025

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 theSDM Diwali Newsletter

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International Education Week

November 17th - 21st, 2025

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! For events and more information, visit: SDM International Education Week

For up-to-date information, visit ourInternational Education Week Newsletter

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Cultural Etiquette Dinner

November 20th, 2025
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 atinternational@sdsmt.edu
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Cultural Expo

March 26th and 28th, 2026

International students at South Dakota Mines, along with various community groups, celebrate their cultural backgrounds through food, entertainment, and displays. Up-to-date information, visit our Cultural Expo Newsletter