Events

Published April 29, 2026

May 14

LOTUS ERG Leadership Presentation with Jimmy Boonruang

Location: VASCIC Meeting Room 221

LOTUS ERG is hosting a Leadership Presentation with guest speaker Jimmy Boonruang. LOTUS ERG hosts a quarterly Leadership Presentation Series which highlights the career journey of a particular leader at NNS, followed by a cultural presentation and reception. Come out and hear from a leader at NNS as we learn about his story as a shipbuilder. Indulge on a variety of festive foods and participate in some activities! This event is open to all NNS Employees. To register, email [email protected]. There is no charge provided for this event.


May 16

​Join the Apprentice School Student Association, GIFT, LOTUS, SHIPs Network, and WISE ERGs for Brushes & Brunch, a Mother’s Day Event. Come out to have brunch, paint and network with apprentices and other ERG members. This event is open to current apprentices and ERG members. Attendees may bring one guest. There are limited spots available, and registration does not guarantee a spot. There is no charge provided to attend this event.


May 19

The L.E.A.R.N. Program and VERG will co-host an after-work presentation with Kari Wilkinson, president of Newport News Shipbuilding, in the Joint Manufacturing and Assembly Facility (JMAF), Bldg. 1908. The event is open to all employees by reservation only.​ Sign up on MyNNS. The event is in-person.


May 29

Join GIFT, LOTUS, and SHIPs Network ERGs for a Family Friday Movie Night, showing Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at VIP Entertainment (Hampton, VA). Come out to enjoy food and beverages, and network with other ERG members. This event is open to ERG members, family and friends, by reservation only. Register here: https://survey/surveys/events​. For any questions, please email [email protected]. There is no charge provided to attend this event.