**Registration is now open!**
Visit our new TechQuinox webpage for more information and to register!
Capitol Technology University is thrilled to announce our first TechQuinox event scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 on the official day of the autumn equinox.
This event will celebrate all things STEM and gather our community in exploring the world of technology and everything it has to offer. We have a HUGE lineup of STEM-focused, autumn-themed activities, along with food and merchandise vendors, as well as prizes, scholarships, and sponsorship opportunities, that will make this an event to remember! Mark your calendars to be part of the first TechQuinox at Capitol Tech!
Activities*
“The Great Pumpkin” Laser Carving Contest & Auction
Apple Cannon (see progress photos here)
RFID Treasure Hunt (see progress photos here)
Chargers Fire Raffle
Drone Drop (see progress photos here)
Pneumatic Apple Cannon Students v. Alumni Contest – We are looking for a team of alumni volunteers to help with building an apple cannon of their very own to compete against students. Whichever team is the most accurate wins! Interested in this exciting event? Contact captechalumni@captechu.edu.
Concessions
Food truck vendors will be on site with a delectable assortment of snacks, drinks, and meals available for purchase.
Merchandise
Local craft vendors will be on site and official TechQuinox merchandise will be available for purchase.
Planning Committee
Our first TechQuinox Planning Committee held a meeting on Feb. 10th and we are headlong into the development and implementation process for our activities (see photos). Student volunteers are leading teams for each of the planned activities under the guidance of faculty and alumni mentors. We are still in need of additional alumni mentors. If interested, please contact us at captechalumni@captechu.edu for more information on how to join our committee to work with students, faculty, and other alumni in developing, testing, and presenting our activities over the next few months and on the day of the event. Our next Committee meeting will be in March but please reach out before then if interested.
Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities for the event and individual activities are available. For more information on becoming a sponsor, email captechalumni@captechu.edu.
Vendors and Volunteers
Interested in becoming part of the event? Email captechalumni@captechu.edu for more information.
More Information
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*Scheduled activities and vendors are subject to change without notice depending on availability
