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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. 

Info Sessions:

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

Thursday, November 7 @ 6 pm Campus Library

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SWE Evening with Industry

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The Society of Women Engineers cordially invites you to attend the 37th Annual Evening with Industry on Monday, September 23rd 2024 from 4-7pm in the MUB Ballroom. This is an opportunity for all students regardless of gender, major, or affiliation.

The evening will begin with a Keynote presentation from Britta Jost of CAT. Then, a plated dinner will be served over a social hour for students & company representatives to network.

Please register here by Saturday, September 14th to secure your spot. 

Questions? Visit www.mtuswe.com/ewifor-students or email us at sweewi@mtu.edu.

Best, Maci Dostaler, Mahana Gallmeyer, and Andrea Hoglund
Michigan Tech Society of Women EngineersEvening with Industry Co-Chairs

Email:

 mldostal@mtu.edu

mtgallme@mtu.edual

hoglun@mtu.edu

Evening With Industry Monday, Sept 23 4-7 pm
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CEGE Department Career Fair Reception – Monday, Sept 23

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Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the department sponsored Career Fair reception on Monday, September 23 from 6-7:30 PM in the Rozsa Lobby.  There will be ~30 companies that are seeking to hire civil, environmental, geospatial, and construction management students.  This is only open to our department students.

This event is very popular with visiting companies and students alike.  It will give you an opportunity to network and talk with the company representatives in a less formal environment.

Please attend!  

What to wear?  Please think ‘business casual’ for this event. 

Career Fair Networking Reception – Monday, September 23 6-7:30 pm
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LEED Training Special – Fall Webinars

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LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Enrollment

Start this year right with new credentials in the field of sustainability: the LEED Green Associate! Spearheaded by the US Green Building Council, LEED accreditation tells employers about your knowledge and commitment in the field. While LEED itself is a scorecard for Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited highlighting their expertise about what it takes to work and build sustainably.

Our workshops have assisted over 12,000 students and professionals, resulting in an impressive passing rate. Given the exam’s difficulty, enrolling in our course is the most effective path to securing your designation. Seize the opportunity to make the most of this year by investing in your success!

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. September 14 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. October 19 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
3. November 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
4. December 14 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST – OR –

5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-5) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks – all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It’s the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!

Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.comHave a great rest of your semester,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677
USGBC Faculty

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Spring 2024 CEGE Senior Design Colloquium

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The Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering Department is pleased to invite the University community to attend the spring 2024 senior design team presentations. This semester students have undertaken a wide range of projects to fulfill the Department’s senior design requirement.

Friday, APRIL 26, 2024

8 AM – 12 PM | EERC 100/103

EERC 100

8 AM: MTU East Hall Dormitory

10 AM: Copperwood Mine Wastewater Treatment Plant Design

EERC 103

8 AM: BNSF Superior Dock & Yard Improvements

10 AM: Michigan County Design Projects

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Young Surveyors Network – Great Lakes Camping Trip

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The Young Surveyors Network is thrilled to announce our upcoming Great Lakes Camping Trip!

Great Lakes Camping Trip, August 15th – 18th

MI, WI, OH, IN, and IL young surveyors have joined together for a camping trip at the Tahquamenon Falls State Park, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! We have reserved a group site in the southeast region of the park, also known as Rivermouth campground. Some activities we have planned include hiking to the Lower Tahquamenon Falls, recovering NGS monuments, and visiting Whitefish Point Lighthouse. Please share the attached flyer and details with other fellow surveyors!

For registration, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/TZ1sZK35xw .  Registration ends on August 1st. Additional details will be sent out after registration has ended. If you have questions, please let us know by replying to this email.

We look forward to seeing you at the Young Surveyors Network Great Lakes Camping Trip!

Best Regards,

Stacey Pollock

Staff Surveyor

Office: 248.689.9090 ext. 1171 | Direct: 248.509.7266

sfenn@peagroup.com

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LEED Training for Students – Spring Webinars

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LEED Green Associate Certification: Spring Enrollment

Welcome spring with the LEED Green Associate certification in sustainability! Spearheaded by the US Green Building Council, LEED accreditation demonstrates your knowledge and commitment to the field. Whether it’s understanding Green Buildings or mastering sustainable work practices, LEED accreditation sets you apart.

Our training workshops have guided over 12,000 students and professionals, resulting in an impressive passing rate. Given the exam’s difficulty, enrolling in our course is the most effective path to securing your designation.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training Options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. March 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

2. April 13 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT

3. May 11 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT

4. June 8 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT   – OR –

5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-5) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks—all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It’s the most efficient and affordable way to master the material!

Cost: $200 (Use code ‘green’ for $100 off! Non-students: $300)

For any questions, feel free to reach out directly to the instructor, Lorne, at info@leadinggreen.com

Have a great rest of your semester,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677
USGBC Faculty

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Water Environment Federation – InFLOW STEMpath Scholars of 2024

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INFLOW STEMPATH TRACK

STEMpath​

The STEMpath Track includes scholars from universities and colleges who are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field. Through WEF InFLOW, these students are introduced to the water sector via virtual programming and in-person at WEFTEC, where they participate in activities with other students and young professionals, as well as specially curated events to help scholars build their network within the water community. After WEFTEC, the scholars will be invited to additional opportunities within WEF including internships, scholarships, and involvement with other WEF Student & Young Professional programming.​

STEMpath 2024 Applications are Now Open through February 27!

https://www.wef.org/events–education/career-resources/wef-inflow/STEMpath-Track/

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