University Archivist and RTC doctoral student Lindsay Hiltunen was an invited speaker as part of the Great Michigan Read (GMR) programming series at Dearborn Public Library on Oct. 7.
Hiltunen presented a talk on the Michigan Copper Miners’ Strike of 1913-14 and the Italian Hall Disaster as part of a programming series to promote this year’s GMR book, “The Women of the Copper Country.”
Hiltunen will be sharing her presentation at several public libraries across the state as part of the GMR.
Michigan Tech Athletics has hired Zach Nicholas (STC, ’19) as assistant director of athletic marketing and communication. Nicholas will serve as the primary media contact for soccer, Nordic skiing, and track and field. He will also assist the director of advertising sales with the execution of partnership contracts and artwork.
Nicholas continues with Michigan Tech after three years as an athletic communications intern. He is a native of South Range, Michigan.
“I am very thankful to have the opportunity to promote my hometown Huskies, tell stories of our incredible student-athletes, and establish and maintain strong relationships in the community,” Nicholas said. “I am very appreciative of the invaluable experience and knowledge I have gained as an intern and am excited to continue with Michigan Tech in a new role.”
Thirteen high school students joined us for a week of writing-related activities, led by Maria Bergstrom, Humanities Department Lecturer, and Kate Woodford (English). The students spent time exploring the natural world throughout the Keweenaw and using it for inspiration in individual writing projects. They also had the opportunity to meet professional writers and learn more about careers in writing-related fields.
Highlights of the week included a trip to McLean State Park, a hike to Hungarian Falls, and an opportunity to explore materials in the Michigan Tech Archives. The week ended with students reading their work for a broad audience in a Facebook Live event.
This year the Humanities department was able to offer four scholarships to encourage local students and underrepresented students to take advantage of this opportunity.
Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs is organized through the Michigan Tech Center for Educational Outreach.
Hear about the student’s experience in their own words with local reporter Joshua Vissers of Late Edition.
Scientific and technical communication (STC) undergraduate student Julia Barnes was awarded a Sigma Tau Chi/Alpha Sigma (STX/AS) honor June 8 at the Virtual Summit of the Society for Technical Communication.
Barnes was one of four students recognized in a ceremony that honored more than 20 STC professionals from around the world.