by Cyndi Perkins, University Marketing and Communications
Huskies don’t give up. When the global pandemic put plans for the Keweenaw’s first waste reduction drive on hold, organizers waited for the right time—which is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Parking Lot 24 off Sharon Avenue.
by University Marketing and Communications
On Monday (June 15), Michigan Tech entered Step Two of our Return to Campus Plan. So, what is Step Two, and how is it different from Step One?
Answers are available in these places on mtu.edu/flex:
by Van Pelt and Opie Library
Effective immediately, the Van Pelt and Opie Library will offer curbside pickup of library and Interlibrary Loan books for faculty, staff, students, and Library Courtesy Card holders. Requests received before 2 p.m. will be available for pickup until 5 p.m. the same day.
Pickup times are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, in the circle drive next to the library. Library staff will bring the bagged library materials to patrons curbside. Patrons do not need to leave their vehicles. A valid HuskyCard or Library Courtesy Card must be shown.
by MTU Flex for Academics Team
Michigan Tech faculty, staff and students have formed a number of working groups to focus on different aspects of the University’s plans to return to campus this fall semester. These groups and their members can be found on the MTU Flex Task Force web page. Provost Huntoon is leading the MTU Flex for Academics group. Since May 28, this group has been meeting twice a week to discuss various topics, which all fall under the broad umbrella of academics.
by Michigan Tech Information Technology
As our campus transitions to Step Two, most of the Information Technology staff will continue to provide support and service from home. We will have a limited number of staff and student employees on campus every day, focusing first on the backlog of on-site physical work from March. New physical on-site work may take additional time to complete.
Specific IT Service changes currently in effect:
by Administration
Because on-campus activity continues to be limited this summer, custodial services have been redistributed. Campus buildings are serviced on a rotating schedule using a team staffing approach. Custodial staff prioritizes public areas and open restrooms when they are in your building. They will not clean or check departmental areas and individual offices.
As more employees return to campus in Step Two of our reopening plan, we need you to do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure campus operations continue safely and efficiently.
Here’s what we expect of employees—we appreciate your help:
by Administration
The campus is now in its three-step reopening phase, which means parking regulations are in effect, and enforcement will soon resume. This is a friendly reminder to park in your designated lot so that operations will go smoothly (with as little ticketing as possible) as we return to campus.
by Admissions
Admissions is excited to welcome back prospective students and their families for campus tours starting Monday, June 22. After months of thoughtful planning, we are looking forward to implementing solutions to create a fun and robust experience for visitors while being extremely mindful of their health and safety, as well as that of faculty, staff and students.
Here are some of the ways in which tours will be modified:
By Rick Koubek, President
In spite of the new realities imposed by COVID-19, the MTU Flex team is working hard to assure the Michigan Tech experience is excellent for our students, faculty and staff this fall. There will be new expectations of our entire campus community, requiring extra effort from everyone. There will also be a need to maintain flexibility as circumstances change. But, I am confident that by working together, we can provide a healthy and safe campus environment along with an excellent academic experience. Below are a few of the changes you will see on campus this fall.
by Administration
Central Receiving will resume normal operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays beginning Monday ( June 15), when Michigan Tech enters Step Two of our Return to Campus plan.
Central Receiving will not be delivering packages because buildings across campus are only open by pre-approved tap access during Phase Two. Instead, we will be arranging for package pickup. If you need to pick up a package, please complete this package pickup form.
