Student News Briefs – Friday, September 13, 2013

Khana Khazana – Thai 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, September 13, 2013.

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Homecoming 2013 – Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 15

Window Painting – SDC, 2:00-4:00 PM

Kickball Tournament – Fields 1-4, Noon-7:00 PM (Rain or Shine)

Monday, September 16

Outdoor Movie – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, September 17

Kickball Championships – Field 3, 5:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, September 18

Homecoming Games – Walker Lawn, 4:00-7:00 PM

Thursday, September 19

Root Beer Floats – Dining Halls and the MUB, 11:00AM-1:00 PM

Celebrate the Success of Generations of Discovery: the Campaign for Michigan Tech with a Root Beer Float in a Homecoming Cup!

Trails Relay – Tech Trails, 4:30 PM

Homecoming Court Dinner – Great Lakes Research Center, 6:00 PM

Friday, September 20

Parade – 4:00 PM

Pep Rally – following the parade

Cardboard Boat Races – following the parade

Volleyball vs. Lake Superior State University – 5:00 PM

Women’s Soccer vs. Lake Erie College – 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 21

Football vs. Walsh University – 1:00 PM

(Football Alumni Reunion)

Volleyball vs. Saginaw Valley State University – 4:00 PM

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Student Activities Outdoor Movie – Monsters University

Join in some Homecoming fun and come over to Walker Lawn on Monday, September 16 at 9:00 PM for a complimentary outdoor movie, Monsters University.  Bring a blanket and snacks and have some fun!

For more information please contact Jessie Stapleton, Coordinator of Student Activities at jstaple@mtu.edu

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Last Day to Vote for Homecoming Court Candidates

Vote for your Homecoming Candidate today at https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/election/start/28919

Voting ends at 5:00 PM today, September 13, 2013!

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Husky Tae Kwon Do Practice Schedule 2013-2014

Have you ever wanted to learn a martial art? Come and learn Tae Kwon Do with the Husky TKD club!
Tae Kwon Do is fun for all ages and skill levels. Practice self-defense, basic and advanced techniques, and Olympic style sparring.
Try us out for FREE anytime! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our practices!
Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm in the MUB Ballroom A-2
Friday 5:30-7:30pm in the MUB Ballroom B
Saturday noon – 2pm in the SDC Dance Room.
You can find our academic year schedule at: mtu.edu_r65gbrqtf0r05atfaieakfp5t0@group.calendar.google.com

For more information, contact Jacob Carrick, jjcarric@mtu.edu.

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Clothesline Project to Raise Awareness about Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault

The Women’s Programming Committee (WPC) and the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) are hosting a Clothesline Project to raise awareness about sexual violence and sexual assault. Individual students and student organizations are invited to decorate t-shirts with anti-violence/assault messages/images. T-shirts will be available for decoration at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (Hamar House) through Friday, September 20. All the details are online at http://diversitycenter.mtu.edu/WLC/clothesline.html.

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Inter-mural Updates

Individual/Dual Sports Deadlines:

Racquetball Singles 9/18 @ 5:00 PM

Trails Relay 9/19 @ noon

Please visit our website http://www.mtu.edu/kip/undergraduate/intramural/ for more information

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Rail Information Night

Come join us on the night of the Career Fair and learn more about job opportunities and internships in the railroad industry. This is a great way to build connections and a chance to follow up with railroad company representatives in a more personal setting. There will also be refreshments and pizza served.  Sponsored by the Rail Transportation Program &  Railroad Engineering Activities Club.

For more information please contact Toni Passariello at aapassar@mtu.edu

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Copper Country Track Club Invites You to Run

Copper Country Track Club is getting together for group runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM at the digital clock on the campus side of the MUB.  All levels and experience welcome (even if you’ve never run before).  Tech students and non-students.  Contact Ryan with questions (ratowles@mtu.edu).  Join CCTC on Involvement Link to receive information and updates.
https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/organization/copper-country-track-club

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Fall 2013 Career Services Events – WEEK 3

The following companies are traveling to campus to help you with your Career Development:

ArcelorMittal • NUCOR • Jackson • CONTROLTEC • Kimberly Clark Integrys • Gerdau • Chrysler • Schlumberger • Ford

Week 3

Resume Blitz, September 17 and 18

MUB Commons, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Interview Skills Week, September 16 – 19

Career Services, 220 Administration Building

9:00 – 4:00 (on the hour)

IMPORTANT – Be sure to schedule your Mock Interview NOW by emailing 3 dates and times that work best for you to career@mtu.edu, or call 487-2313.

New! More Walk-In Hours throughout the semester:

Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00

Tuesdays from 1:00 – 5:00

Wednesdays from 1:00 – 5:00

Thursdays at 10:00 – noon and 3:00 – 5:00

For More Information please visit Career Services, 220 Administration Building (15 minute visits)

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Constitution Day Speaker

Speaker, Dr. David Canon of UW-Madison to speak on Gridlock, Polarization, and Budget Politics in MUB Ballroom B at 7:30 PM on September 16.

For more information please contact Mary Durfee at mhdurfee@mtu.edu

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