| 1. Employers at Career Fair Hungry for Tech Students |
| by Jennifer Donovan, director, public relations
Michigan Tech’s fall Career Fair last week attracted 888 recruiters representing 280 companies. They conducted 4,186 interviews for jobs, internships and co-ops. The Career Fair was the third largest in the history of career fairs at Michigan Tech. “But the factor that made this fair unique was how hungry the employers were for our students,” said Jim Turnquist, director of career services. Prior to the Fair, many companies held special recruitment programs to attract students. Kohler sponsored a picnic on the lawn outside of the Memorial Union. Mercury Marine offered boat rides on Portage Lake, hosting more than 200 students. General Motors and Chrysler conducted “Ride and Drives,” offering students an opportunity to drive a 2013 Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac or other GM or Chrysler vehicle. The day of the fair, students packed both the basketball gym and the multipurpose room of the SDC. Turnquist estimated that more than 3,000 students turned out, dressed in their best and with hands full of resumes, to meet potential employers. “Many of the employers mentioned that Michigan Tech students were some of the best prepared students they have met at any job fair,” Turnquist said. “Usually, they said, they see students dressed in jeans, shorts and T-shirts, but not at Michigan Tech. Our students acted and dressed professionally. The employers even commented on how well most of the first-year students were prepared for the Career Fair.” “Is the excellent turnout at our Career Fair a sign that the economy is turning around?” Turnquist added. “Maybe. Or it is a sign that Michigan Tech students offer the skills the companies want and need?” |
Students,
Have fun this year with Husky sports action. Tennis, soccer, and volleyball are all underway.
Our football Huskies kickoff the season Saturday, Septemebr 8th @ home!! Good weather and good times expected.
Check out this link for further information on rosters and schedules. Happy K-day!!
Michigan Tech will host two backpacking trips this summer….the deadline to register for the first trip
is May 23rd…..this link provides more information. Have a great summer and stay in touch as necessary.
http://blogs.mtu.edu/stu-org-news/2012/04/27/student-newsbriefs-april-27-2012/?-april-27-2012/
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
The School of Business and Economics will host a reception for our graduating seniors on April 27th. The reception will take place in the Michigan Tech library and will run from 4 pm to 6 pm. The President’s reception for all Michigan Tech graduating seniors will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the Memorial Union Building.
Students,
The poster below concerns scholarship opportunities for students willing to work
toward teaching certification……even in elementary education…..
If you are an economics major or minor……and/or you have a math minor……
you may want to look into this program……
The demand for math/science teachers is significant…..
Students,
Here is the academic calendar for Spring 2012: http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/calendars/academic/#
Thanksgiving recess will begin officially on November 18th at 10 pm.
Have a great break and travel safely!!
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.
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
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.