Category: School Announcements

Student Organization Information

 Student Organization Presidents and Advisors,

(Organizations in the midst of their officer transitions – please forward this email to your new officers)

Please see the attached memos regarding the 2012/2013 GPA requirements for officers, and student organization transition information that was distributed to all organization mailboxes earlier this week.  Questions about these memos can be directed to mawilcox@mtu.edu, or 906-487-2402.

Secondly, here is a heads-up for two major student organization recruitment events that happen each Fall – K-Day and F’All Nighter – and a new community-wide event sponsored by the Memorial Union Board.

F’all Nighter is an orientation week event sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, a service organization at Michigan Tech, and is designed to introduce first-year students to organizations on campus.  F’All Nighter will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 (time TBD) at the SDC and again, organizations set up engaging activities to showcase their organization.  The contact for F’All Nighter is Lydia Brame at lmbrame@mtu.edu.

Keweenaw Day, or K-Day, a longstanding tradition at Michigan Tech sponsored by the InterFraternity Council, will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 from noon to 4:00 pm at McLain State Park.  Organizations can set up booths to showcase their organization.  Every year at K-Day, there is food, music, and other fun activities.  2012 plans include live band karaoke, water slides and a climbing wall.  Questions about K-Day can be directed to Student Activities at activities@mtu.edu, or call 906-487-1963.

Registration is currently open for both events:
For F’All Nighter, go to https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/form/start/9510.
For K-Day, go to https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/form/start/9495.

New for 2012, the Memorial Union Board is hosting a community-wide event on Saturday, September 8, 2012 (the day after K-Day) and is asking you to “save the date.”  They are inviting student organizations to set up their booths from 3:00 – 8:00 pm at the Chutes and Ladders Park in Houghton.  Bring yard games, activities, and more to engage community members and showcase what the University has to offer.  Since this event is community-wide, the MUB Board is expecting upwards of 8,000 people to attend!  Information about this event can be directed to David Shull at dshull@mtu.edu.

If you have any questions, or need any assistance regarding your organization transitioning into the new academic year, feel free to contact Mary Wilcox at 906-487-2402 or mawilcox@mtu.edu
Maryann Wilcox
Coordinator of Student Activities for
Registered Student Organizations
Memorial Union Building 106
906-487-2402

Andrew Haney to be commissioned into the US Army

Andrew Haney will complete his course requirements for a Bachelor degree in Operations and Systems Management in Fall 2011 semester.  Andrew will also be earning his commission as an officer in the United States Army.  The commissioning ceremony will be held on Dec 10th.  Congratulations Andrew.  We do not have information on his active duty assignment at this time. 

Note: Veterans Day is this Friday….  11/11/11.

Two business students prepare to study abroad: Spring 2012

Nathan Sturos will be traveling south to study spanish in Costa Rica.

Nathan Sturos and Nicholas Vezzetti continue their preparations for a study abroad experience beginning after the New Year.

Nathan will be studying and learning in Costa Rica at the University National.  Nathan will be getting immersion training in the Spanish language.

From Nathan:

I am looking forward to a lot of things when I go to Costa Rica in January:
I am excited to learn the Spanish language and immerse myself in a culture inherently different than my own. I am looking forward to meeting knew people and getting an education experience that I could not get anywhere in the United States. I think this experience will be extremely beneficial, not only in my pursuit of a career, but also in my life in general. I can’t wait to experience the adventure that this tropical climate has to offer. It should be a nice change from winter storms in the U.P.

Nick will attend Shanghai University in China.  He will study business and general education courses while living in one of the fastest growing, modern cities in the world.


Study Abroad in Denmark in Summer of 2012

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

We have a great study abroad opportunity for this summer, 2012, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Our Associate Dean, Dr. Tom Merz, will be teaching at Copenhagen University this summer and he can provide you with more details about this program.  Dr. Merz can be reached at temerz@mtu.edu

Courses will be taught in English.  A study abroad experience will help you gain a greater understanding of cultures.  Applications will be accepted in December.

HUSKY GAME DEVELOPMENT

Want to take advantage of your business and technical skills?  Consider joining the Husky Game Development Enterprise.
We provide the opportunity to get experience in management or leadership positions, while also getting a look inside the world of video game development.  Husky Games (HGD) also gives you the ability to increase your technical savvy by working on a diverse team with computer scientists, graphic designers, and business majors.

You can register on Banweb by following the instructions at http://huskygames.com/become-a-member/

For more information about HGD please visit http://huskygames.com/ or email info@huskygames.com.

Come join us at our weekly meetings every Wednesday at 5pm in Fisher 139.
We look forward to seeing you there!