RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 16, 2018) – The South Dakota
School of Mines & Technology’s Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE)
and Alpha
Omega Epsilon sorority will host the third annual STEMinist Star 3K Glow
Fun Run/Walk on Friday, April 13, to raise money for Youth
& Family Services’ (YFS) Girls Inc. of Rapid City.
Registration is now open for the event at https://foundation.sdsmt.edu/steminist-star-3k-registration. Runners and
walkers can also register day of the event from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and
glow-in-the-dark face painting and hot chocolate will be available during that
time. The race begins at 7:30 p.m. at Founders Park.
“Partnering with Girls Inc. is a natural fit for both WiSE
and Alpha Omega Epsilon to encourage young girls to develop strong leadership
skills, a sense of sisterhood and to encourage the natural ability and interest
in STEM fields,” said Lisa Carlson, Director of Student Success.
“One of our areas of focus at Girls Inc. is to help girls
develop an enthusiasm for and skills in STEM. Having such a positive,
go-getting group of women who are studying, working in, or educating in STEM
fields assisting us with the goal is phenomenal and very much appreciated,” said
Darcie Decker, YFS Community Outreach Director.
The event will include glow-in-the-dark face painting, glow
sticks, prizes such as gift cards from Scheels and items from the Rocker Shop
and T-shirts for the first 100 registrants.
Registration is $15 per person for students, $25 for members
of the community and kids 12 and younger are allowed to run/walk for free. All
proceeds go to YFS Girls Inc. of Rapid City.
Sponsors include SD Mines, Stec’s Advertising Specialties and
Safety Awards, Black Hills Runner’s Club, Simpsons Printing, Scheels, Starbucks,
the Rocker Shop and Just Jymnastics.