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ART 2145 – Wheel Throwing (Summer)

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Looking for a fun creative outlet? Curious about local clays? 

How about an immersive 7 week experience working with clay? 

In ART 2145 Basic Wheel Throwing (Summer Track A) we will focus on the various elements to consider while shaping clay on a potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to make a variety of utilitarian forms. In addition to learning how to “throw clay” we take a series of field trips around the Keweenaw to identify, harvest, and process wild native clays. Each student will have the opportunity to work with these local clays to create truly unique one of a kind objects.  The course will run MTWR from 2:00-3:45 from May 5-June 19.

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* Agateware made with a blend of multiple local Keweenaw clays. 
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Study Abroad: Sustainability in Sweden (Info Session)

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Embark on a journey that will enhance your academic credentials and empower you to make a meaningful impact on the world.

A collaboration between the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences,Sustainability in Sweden is an immersive, interdisciplinary program connecting forest health, art, climate change, and community engagement. Environmental stewardship and interdisciplinary field experience are the core of this program.

Sustainability in Sweden is part of Sister Forests—an ongoing environmental arts project that links the forests of Björkö-Arholma, Sweden with those of the Keweenaw, fostering a deep sense of community and global responsibility.

This program begins in summer 2025 and takes place every two years. 

https://www.mtu.edu/vpa/degrees/study-away/sweden/

Info Sessions:

Monday, October 7 @ 5:45 pm CFRES Noblet Building

Thursday, November 7 @ 6 pm Campus Library

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Transportation Seminar – October 6th

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Dr. Bill Sproule, Professor Emeritus, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering

WORLD’S FAIRS AND TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION 

Abstract: World Fairs have been forgotten by most who live in North America because the last one was held in 1986 in Vancouver, Canada. However, they are still being held in other countries on specific themes. The 20th Century World’s Fairs were major events celebrated in the host city and the world, and transportation exhibits and projects were always a popular feature of these expositions. The presentation will explore the history of World’s Fairs and the transportation innovations that have amazed Fair attendees through the years.

Bio: Dr. Bill Sproule is a Professor Emeritus at Michigan Technological University, where he taught and directed research projects in transportation engineering, traffic safety, public transit, airport planning and design, and hockey history for almost 25 years. He has been active in several professional associations including ASCE, ITE, TRB, the American Planning Association, and the Society for International Hockey Research. Bill retired five years ago but has continued his work in automated people movers and hockey history.

Friday, October 6 2023 3PM, Dow 873

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Attend MTU’s Fall Study Away Fair

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Stop by the Fall Study Away Fair to learn more about the various study away opportunities available to MTU students!

  • When: Thursday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Between the Library and EERC

We will have representatives and resources available from several different study away program types and international education opportunities.

Attending the Fall Study Away Fair is a great way to gain an initial understanding of:

  • Spring break and summer faculty-led programs
  • Semester exchange university partnerships
  • European Project Semester partnerships
  • Summer and semester programs (study, intern, research and service work) available through our partner study abroad organizations
  • Study abroad scholarship opportunities
  • Modern Language and Global Business minors
  • Peace Corps Prep Certificate
  • And more!

After the fair, be sure to visit our webpage to learn more and schedule an appointment to discuss how you can get started!

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COB Graduate Programs Night

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Join faculty and current students from the Michigan Tech College of Business (COB) on March 22 from 4-5 p.m. in the Academic Office Building, AOB 101, to explore more about graduate program options in business.

Featured programs will include the Master of Science in Accounting, the TechMBA, the Master of Engineering Management and the Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics. A representative from the Graduate School will also be present.

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SS3105: Native American and Indigenous Communities

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The Social Science department will be offering a new course this summer that helps to satisfy elective requirements for the Humanitarian Engineering minor and may be of interest to students in your programs. SS3105-Native American and Indigenous Communities will be offered during Track A in a hybrid format M-R 12:30-1:35 in AOB 201.

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Green Campus Enterprise

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Looking for a way to get involved in an organization that both interests you and meets your educational goals? The Green Campus Enterprise welcomes ALL majors and focuses on projects pertaining to sustainability around Michigan Tech campus. Everyone works in teams to perform weekly tasks to meet attainable goals, and develop lasting relationships while learning and working towards a more environmental friendly Michigan Tech.  

Green Campus Enterprise (GCE) designs and implements projects to improve the sustainability of the Michigan Tech campus. GCE works closely with Michigan Tech administration to effectively engage the university community in reducing its carbon footprint, which it measures annually. 
https://greencampus.enterprise.mtu.edu/

Green Campus Enterprise meets on Thursdays from 5-6 pm during Fall and Spring semester. Talk to your advisor to find out how you can use Enterprise credits to complete degree requirements.

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