Student News Briefs – Friday, April 19, 2013

Khana Khazana – Indian Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, April 19 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

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Lutheran Campus Ministry Programs

Luthran Campus Ministry invites you to join them on Wednesday nights at 6:00PM for a program with dinner to follow at 7:00.

*April 24: Earth Day [April 22] with Hugh Gorman (MTU): The Story of N: The Nitrogen cycle in creation

*May 1: International Labor Day/ Guest Speaker Kristiina Vanhala on why a Christian is a Union Steward

*May 8: [May 5 is Orthodox Easter] Discussion on Orthodox Faith and Icons with Father Innokenty from Saints Sergius and Herman in Atlantic Mine

*May 15: Mother’s Day / Global Population Issues: Seriously?! Go forth and multiply???

For more information please contact Bucky Beach at bsbeach@mtu.edu

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Film Board Showing Jack Reacher

This week Film Board is showing Jack Reacher in Fisher 135. It will be shown on  Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 PM. Tickets are $3 each with a Tech ID and concessions range from 25 cents to 75 cents.

If you have any questions, please contact Film Board’s Publicity Chair, Sandra Custer slcuster@mtu.edu

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Canterbury House Hosting a Concert Fundraiser

Come out to the Orpheum Theater in Hancock on Sunday, April 28 form 5:00-8:00 PM for a Canterbury House Fundraiser.  Local bands to perform include, Noli Arguello and Friends, Outwash Plain, and Ripley Street Fire Department. A  silent auction will be held with donations from local businesses and community members. $7.00 gets you in to all the fun.

For more information please contact Eryn Grupido at ekgrupid@mtu.edu or call (906) 482-6039.

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FLAG CARRIERS NEEDED FOR MAY EVENT

Volunteers are needed to carry flags at a “mini Parade of Nations” on the morning of Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Rozsa Center.  The first-time event is sponsored by the Houghton Rotary and is in celebration of the opening of the Rotary International District 6220 Conference.  If you will be here and are interested in volunteering, contact Darnishia Slade, Assistant Director for International Programs and Services, at dslade@mtu.edu.

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REMINDERS:

Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle

The Michigan Tech Honors Institute is pleased to announce the Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle, offering a scholarship for one semester of undergraduate tuition at Michigan Tech or one of two $250 gift cards to the University Bookstore. This raffle raises funds for undergraduate research at Michigan Tech by funding the Undergraduate Research Expo and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased in Fisher by the Aftermath Cafe:

10am-1pm Wednesday, April 24

10am-1pm Thursday, April 25

10am-1pm Friday, April 26

Tickets can also be purchased online at: http://www.mtu.edu/honors/events/scholarship_raffle/scholarship_raffle.html

Please direct any questions about the raffle to honors+raffle@mtu.edu.

State of Michigan Raffle License Number: R21027

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Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts a Gear Swap

The Outdoor Adventure Program is accepting gear at their location until 3:00 PM, April 19. The Gear Swap begins at 4:00 at the Outdoor Adventure Program, 207 East St., across the highway from the Library.  Call 906-487-2290 for more information.

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