Throughout Michigan Tech’s history, there have been a great number of unique items representing the University and its culture. Below are some of our favorites!
Send us your favorites to be showcased on Social Media at alumni@mtu.edu or @mtualumni on Facebook.
Beanie
Bell
Belt Buckle
Coaster
Punch Card
Growler/Jug
Dining Hall Food Tray
Glass
Your Memorabilia Submissions
“I still use my HP 15C…..36 years later” -Scott L.
“Recruiting poster from the early 70’s.” -Herman M.
“Remember the Carhartts !!” -William D.
“Graduation announcement” -Cathy P.
“Varsity Awards Banquet” -Cathy P.
From Javier P.
“All my WMTU shirts and bumper stickers.” -Joe A.
“Homecoming button. 1971” -Cathy P.
“Duffel bag from our days on the cheer team/stunt squad. Still serves me well 20 years later!” -Kelly G.
“In 1985 I was a freshman in DHH. Our hall was “Esquire”, middle of the 3rd floor. Our RA held a vote to change the name to “Bloom County”, and I drew up a new logo for the hall. I painted over the “Esquire” sign with the new mural from the drawing below, and our RA had t-shirts and hoodies printed. I think I have a couple of pictures of the mural somewhere.
“I believe the name lasted maybe 3 years before it was changed again and the mural was painted over.” -Joe A.
“Some nifty artwork” -Frank G.
“Commencement program 1972” -Cathy P.
“Receipt for application fee from 1967” -Cathy P.
“Mike Erickson did someone say “pink MUB mug”?” -Joe A.
“Old logo hockey puck” -Jacob G.
“Graduation announcement” Cathy P.
“Autographed Calendar from the glory days” -Richard D.
“Campus ID card with stickers to show you were registered for that quarter.” -Robert L.
“Old sticker I have at work!” -Paul P.
Book Bag
Definitely the Book Bag!
I know a guy who has an old sheet metal “Unload Here” sign from Mt. Ripley, hanging proudly in his bathroom.
I spent two years at Michigan Tech back in the late 1980s. I enjoyed my time there, but wasn’t ready for collegiate life and went back home. I’d kept a lot of items from my time there, and enjoyed them immensely.
Alas, time and tide have claimed a vast majority of my physical memories…many of the clothes wore out, magazines and papers lost to various disasters and moves. The loss that disappointed me the most was the square MTU sticker I’d kept on pristene condition for fifteen years until a flooded basement rendered it unusable and unsalvageable.
Does anyone know where I might be able to get a replacement, or an electronic version so I can recreate it? That little piece of printed vinyl kept some really good memories…
Any information I can get would be appreciated.
Hello, Ill make this quick for everyone, I didn’t attend MT but I came across this ZIPPO lighter my brother found in his yard.
It dates 1937-1950, actually in good shape, hinge is tight but when I cleaned it off it has tuis engraved.
MEMORIAL UNION
MICHIGAN TECH.
Best I can guess is the lighter is obviously pre-1950 as it has the Pat number match but if I read correctly the Union part opened in ’52? Maybe was a gift or was sold .. anyway interesting and thought someone here might know about it.
Thanks