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Fun social events in a makerspace can be a low-pressure way to introduce people to the space. An example of this is a brewing-themed event during which coffee could be served and [[File:Creative Laughing 1.jpg|thumb]]people could decorate mugs and design bottle openers. These sorts of activities are fun to many different types of people.<br/><br/>Since it is important that a makerspace reflect the demographics on campus, it can be helpful to host makerspace events for underrepresented demographics. For example, hold a “Ladies Night” event to encourage the attendance of more women.<br/><br/>Partnering with other campus offices and groups can also lead to successful events. Some schools have partnered with their career center to bring in employers that would be interested meeting with innovative students.