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Celebrating CSA Grads and Their Three Cs: Curiosity, Commitment, and Commencement

Published December 11, 2025

A large group of students in graduation caps and gowns walk away from the camera, toward the graduation podium at the other end of a large multipurpose hall. One graduation cap includes the decorative phrase, “Journey Before Destination.” — Since their first day on campus, our 2025 College of Sciences and Arts grads have marched forward with curiosity and determination. Now, they prepare to take their final steps on campus in Tech’s Midyear Commencement ceremony.

The College of Sciences and Arts applauds our nearly 50 soon-to-be graduates as they march toward Michigan Tech’s Midyear Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13. Along with their caps and gowns, they bring with them the support of Husky faculty, staff, and leadership, including CSA Dean LaReesa Wolfenbarger.

“I feel hopeful for the future, knowing that this class is entering the workforce. They want to make a difference and have positive impacts through their work and accomplishments,” said Wolfenbarger.

Celebrate Cinema at the 41North Film Festival

Published October 30, 2025

By Windy Veker

Norwegian student smiles softly at her howling sled dog in this frame from the film "Folktales" (Ewing/Grady, 2025) — This year’s 41 North Film Festival celebrates connections between humanity and nature, including “Folktales,” which follows teens attending a folk high school in Arctic Norway, where the support system includes sled dogs. (Image credit: Ewing/Grady)

The 41 North Film Festival comes to Michigan Tech on Thursday, Nov. 6 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 9, inviting audiences to immerse in the complex intersections between the natural world and human experience through 20 thought-provoking films. The event is free and open to the public.

CSA Academy Honors Newest Inductees

Published October 15, 2025

By Windy Veker

Steven Fantetti and Derhun Sanders, two new members of the Academy of Sciences and Arts, stand holding wooden plaques alongside University President Rick Koubek and CSA Dean LaReesa Wolfenbarger at the induction ceremony. — Steven Fantetti ’07, far left, and Derhun Sanders, far right, ’97 were welcomed into the Academy of Sciences and Arts by University President Rick Koubek and CSA Dean LaReesa Wolfenbarger.

Each year, the Academy of Sciences and Arts recognizes alumni who have brought distinction to themselves, the College of Sciences and Arts, their departments, and Michigan Technological University through their outstanding contributions to and leadership in their chosen professions and/or through distinguished public service.

College of Sciences and Arts Entomologist Celebrates Releasing Third Volume on Fruit Flies

Published April 2, 2025

By Windy Veker

Thomas Werner, center, poses outside with Jasmine Segar, left, and Jessica Kreais, right, two campers he met on his travels studying fruit flies. The campers hold copies of volumes 1 and 2 of the Encyclopedia of North American Drosophilids. — Thomas Werner, center, is celebrating his third encyclopedic volume of North American fruit flies in an upcoming book release celebration at the Van Pelt and Opie Library at Michigan Tech. He met the two campers Jasmine Segar, left, and Jessica Kreais, right, while collecting fruit flies in 2023. Both of them joined Werner and his family on their next trip in 2024. (Photos courtesy of Thomas Werner.)

Thomas Werner, a North American fruit fly expert, entomologist and biological sciences professor of genetics and developmental biology is celebrating the release of his latest volume documenting fruit flies across the continent—and Huskies are invited.

Spring Break: Huskies Do It Differently

Published February 24, 2025

By Windy Veker

Nine people stand on a beach in front of a large dumpster filled with hurricane debris. Four on the left and one on the far right are flexing their right arms proudly. Taylor Piering flexes both of his arms and the other three students have their arms crossed. All are smiling. — The stereotypical spring break experience for college students is a party on the beach or a veg-out on the couch. Others take an alternative route, like these Huskies who spent spring break 2024 cleaning up shorelines in Florida. From left are Huskies Kimberly Ann Dahl, Skyler Spitzley, Karoline Lenczewski, Lilly Glenn, Taylor Piering, Benjamin Skoning, Mary Stevens, Isobel Bowker, and Amelia Mundinger. (All photos courtesy Michigan Tech Student Leadership and Involvement)

Whether it’s a rave in the hot sun throwing beach balls and sipping fruity drinks or a long, relaxing week on the couch, the spring-breaker stereotype doesn’t typically involve long hours of learning and labor. But thanks to Michigan Tech Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI), Huskies have options. Alternative Spring Break (ASB) gives students across campus the opportunity to spend their time off serving communities around the world—and having a different kind of fun in the process.

Audio Engineering Society’s Snow Speakers are the Bass-Thumping Heartbeat of Winter Carnival

Published January 28, 2025

By Windy Veker

Audio Engineering Society continues their long-standing tradition of providing the soundtrack to Winter Carnival, this year with a feat of engineering that carnival-goers will feel as well as hear.
(All images courtesy of Michigan Tech’s Audio Engineering Society)

Every year students come together to turn Michigan Tech’s snowy campus into a wonderland of snow statues during Winter Carnival. For many years, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) has provided the soundtrack for the traditional All-nighter, bringing the energy with their signature snow speakers and a rotating cast of volunteer DJs.

Built in the center of the action on Walker Lawn between broomball courts and Husky Plaza, the snow speakers spread music across campus, livening the spirits of statue builders, volunteers, and visitors.

Visual and Performing Arts Student wins Audio Engineering Society Recording Competition

Published November 20, 2024

By Windy Veker

Thirteen students stand with assistant professor Jeff Sherwood in front of a large hanging AES Show banner at the student recording competition. — Michigan Tech VPA students attended the 2024 Audio Engineering Society International Student Recording Competition in New York City in October. (Images courtesy Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts)

Sound design student Nate Lyons ’25 brought home a Bronze Award in the Audio Engineering Society (AES) International Student Recording Competition. Lyons won the award in the Sound for Visual Media category for his sound design audio replacement of a video game.

“I got the idea from one of my other classes where I was learning how to program sounds for video games. I wanted to use this as an opportunity to practice that skill with the programs that we use for video game sound design,” said Lyons.

Students have an opportunity to attend and present at the international AES convention in New York City as part of VPA career development and professional presentation travel and study away courses. This is the second year in a row sound design and audio production and technology students from Michigan Tech’s VPA have received awards in the prestigious international competition.

February is almost here and it’s time to find that perfect match…to a career or internship, that is.

Published January 28, 2022

Picture of students and employers at Michigan Tech Career Fair — Find a match to your perfect internship or job at Career Fair

Are you looking for a summer internship or full time employment? Find the perfect match by taking the following steps.

Update your profile in Handshake. This allows employers to find you and you to find employers. Internships and jobs are posted year-round.
Attend CareerFEST in-person from 11 am-2 pm January 31 and February 1 and 7. Register and schedule to meet with potential employers prior to the event. Plus, see a list of employers attending.
Attend Career Fair. Spring 2022 Virtual Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 16, from 10 am-7 pm. Register and schedule for employer meetings prior to the event. Plus, see a list of employers attending.
Get involved with a student organization on campus. Search the list here. Check with your advisor for ones within your major. With some organizations, you can attend conferences with job fairs, go on industry trips and more. This is an excellent way to network on multiple levels.
Talk with your faculty. Employers sometimes seek students to hire by contacting faculty.
Watch for emails from your department or academic advisor for employment opportunities.
Apply and search for positions in STEM fields in Michigan with STEM Forward.
Meet with Career Services staff or a Career Coach for one on one advisement.

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