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FY26 Events

Come eat pizza and be in community with Berkeley SWE students and local professionals! We are hosting a social on campus, and everyone is welcome. Please fill out the RSVP so we can get an estimate for food. See you there!
Where: Lower Sproul Plaza
When: Saturday, Nov 8 @ 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Join us, the Society of Women Engineers Golden Gate Section (SWEGGS), with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Bay Area for networking and connection in our Friendsgiving potluck and mixer event to celebrate the Holidays/Fall season and to learn more on ways to get involved in our communities – come meet a new friend, bring a friend to the mixer, and bring a dish/beverage to share!
When: Monday, Nov. 24 from 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Block Community Hub – Floor 1, 1955 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
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Policy Powerpoint Social
Is your job related to public policy? Join us for Policy Powerpoint Social on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 2:00-3:30pm!
Each attendee will present 1 slide (formal or informal). For example, a civil engineer can present how their work influences policies on clean water or FEMA guidelines to prepare for natural disasters.
Join at 2:00 to make your slide during the event! If it’s already created, feel free to drop in at 2:30 when we start the “presentations”. There will be bonus points for best memes or drawings on your slide! We will have snacks and the group’s favorite presenter will win a prize!
When: Sunday, Nov. 2 from 2:00-3:30pm
Where: Main Library, SF Public Library
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Hike with SWE GGS!
Join us for a relaxing 2-mile loop hike through the beautiful redwoods at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park! Starting from the Skyline Gate, we’ll stroll along the East Ridge and Phillips Loop trails. We will meet at Skyline Gate Staging Area. Bring water, comfy shoes, and your best hiking snack!
When: Saturday, October 18, 9:00am-12:00 pm
Where: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
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Brunch with SWE GGS!
Join SWE GGS for a Saturday morning brunch in Santa Rosa! This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other SWE members in the North Bay!
When: Saturday, October 11, 10:30am-12:30 pm
Where: Americana, Santa Rosa
Register: Click here!

September 2025 Social
Join SWE GGS for the September social at ANINA in Hayes Valley after work! (Refreshments to be self-funded please!)
When: Tuesday, September 30, 5:45-7:00 pm
Where: ANINA, San Francisco
Register: Here

Brews & Books
Join us for a cozy afternoon of good books, great conversation, and even better coffee! We’ll be reading Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata—a quirky and thought-provoking story about finding your own path in a world that expects conformity. The book should can be found at a library, but if you cannot find it slack PJ for the pdf. Come enjoy the company of fellow SWE members as we sip on our favorite fall beverages and discuss all things literary. Let’s unwind together and kick off the season with some fun and reflection!
When: Saturday, September 13, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Where: Kinfolx, Oakland
Register: Here

Break the Ice w/ Ice Cream & Trivia
SWE GGS is hosting its annual kick-off event to FY26 with ice cream and trivia! Come meet other professional members in a casual setting and enjoy the beautiful SF summer weather.
When: Saturday, August 23rd, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Where: Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco
Register: Here

SWE GGS Port Harbor Tour
Get ready for a special opportunity to learn about the Port of Oakland maritime operations and explore the San Francisco Bay by water! 🌉 SWE Golden Gate has secured 30 FREE tickets to one of the Port’s 90-minute harbor cruises.
Mark your calendars! This cruise tour is on Friday, August 8th, from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM. Boarding will take place at the Oakland Jack London Terminal (Ferry Dock) at 10 Clay St.
Tickets for this exciting event are first come, first served! Don’t miss out! Please fill out this registration form to secure your spot by Wednesday, July 23rd.
Since this event is hosted by the Port of Oakland and any unfilled tickets will be released back to the local community, we kindly ask that you only register if you are committed to attending. Let’s make sure these valuable spots go to our members who can join us. We can’t wait to see you there!
When: Friday, August 8th 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Where: Ferry Dock, Jack London Terminal, Oakland
Register: Here

SWE GGS FY25 End of Year Wine Tasting
“SWE Golden Gate is toasting to the end of a very busy and successful FY25! Join us for an afternoon wine tour and tasting of 5 wines in Napa at Abbot’s Passage, an idyllic woman-owned winery! SWE GGS is subsidizing part of the cost of this event for members, and your purchase of a ticket here covers the remainder to reserve your spot. Spots for this event are limited! Registration for this event will close on Tuesday, July 22nd at 5pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Cassidy Thompson at cassidylaura917@gmail.com.”
When: July 26, 2:30-4:00 PM PDT
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/pup6lx86
