Day: February 22, 2023

Info Session Today: Summer Track B Study Abroad Program in England

Looking for a great study abroad opportunity? Look no further than the Summer Track B 2023 Crossing Borders: Study Abroad in England! A program information session is being held today (Feb. 22) in the Department of Social Sciences Commons on the second floor of the Academic Office Building (AOB 209) at 4 p.m.

This four-week program takes in the history and archaeology of northwestern England and Southern Scotland and includes six credits of (HASS) coursework. Visit the program website for more details and to submit your application. There is no cost to apply; a $500 deposit is due March 15.

Questions? Email Dan Trepal at djtrepal@mtu.edu.

New Venture Challenge prep-register by 3/1/23

Are you a student with a great business idea or do you want to team up with a student who has a great business idea?  If so, the New Venture Challenge provides an exciting venue to pitch your business, get valuable feedback, network with representatives within Michigan’s innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem, and last but not least, an opportunity to win some valuable prize money!

For over a decade, Michigan Technological University and Central Michigan University have collaborated to offer Tech students the opportunity to compete at the New Venture Competition in Mount Pleasant, MI.  Students compete for over $100,000 of cash prizes and in-kind services.

We will host an information session and two prep sessions, we encourage you to attend all prep sessions if you plan to pitch.  The pitch competition itself will involve a trip to Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant where you will pitch your idea.  

If interested, register here  by 3/1/23.