Month: January 2013

Student News Briefs – Friday, January, 25, 2012

Late Night Programming – Comedian, Pete Lee

Come out for some comedy Friday, January 25 at 10:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom.  Pete mixes cutting punchlines with an underdog perspective to absolutely roast himself on stage. His likable style and self-deprecating humor have made him one of the hottest acts today. He made his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.  He’s come a long way since then, being placed 12 out of the top 100 comedians in Comedy Central’s Standup Showdown. Pete has also proved that his humor transcends demographic boundaries by winning Country Music Television’s Next Big Comic.

**This event is brought to you at no cost.  Guests are welcome to attend!

For more information contact Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Khana Khazana – Indian Cuisine

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Blood Drive- Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan

The 13th Annual Blood Drive will be held on January 30 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM in the MUB Ballroom B.  No pre-registration required.   Must be at least 17 years old, 110 lbs, no recent piercings or tattoos, have eaten within 2 hours of donating, and have a picture ID.  Refreshments will be given to all donors.

This event is brought to you by Wellness and in part by your Experience Tech fee.

For more information contact Whitney Boroski, Health and Wellness Coordinator at 906-487-2560.

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HuskyLEAD – Financing and Budgeting for Your Organization

The next Husky Lead will be held on January 29 at 6:00 PM in  the MUB Commons.  Participants attending this session will not only learn about the opportunities available for student organizations to receive funding but will also focus on the ideas of collaboration and goal-setting to further their organization desires.

This leadership series has been very popular and successful among the students, especially within the last year.  These events are at no cost to students and only last an hour. For more information, feel free to check out http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/leadership/HuskyLEAD/.

For more information please contact Student Activities at activities@mtu.edu or call at 487-1963.

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Theta Chi Epsilon hosts Nostalgia Night

Theta Chi Epsilon Sorority will be holding a Nostalgia Night for the ladies of Michigan Tech Tuesday January 29, from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Rides will leave Wads lobby at 4:45 PM.  Please come join us for some Disney Movies and Mac n’ Cheese.

For more information please contact Jannah Brandt at jrbrandt@mtu.edu

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Create Connections with the Alumni-Student Professional Networking Program

The Michigan Tech Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of an easy-to-use LinkedIn group for students and alumni to share their experience: the Alumni-StudentProfessional Networking group!

The goal of the program is to provide an easy-to-use format for students and alumni to connect. The group is currently approaching 200 members, and the alumni member backgrounds range from physicians to marketing professionals to foresters..it’s a very powerful network!

Alumni are waiting to share their experience and provide insight on questions you have on careers, grad school, interviews, studying, etc! It’s easy to join, just visit our website: www.mtu.edu/networking

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Copper Country Humane Society Club

The Copper Country Humane Society Club’s first meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Fisher Hall, Room 130.  We will be going to the humane society afterwards to walk dogs and visit with the cats.  Rides will be available or bring your own.

For more information please contact Tyler Schroeder at tmschroe@mtu.edu

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Kohler Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner

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8th Annual Railroad Night

Please join Railroad Engineering and Activities Club in their 8th Annual Railroad Night event to be held at the Shelden Grill (7th Floor Magnusen Hotel) on TUesday, February 19 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

First 50 people interested in joining REAC get FREE admission. Otherwise, admission is $3.00.  Your ticket enters you for a chance to win raffle prizes. First Prize- Kindle Fire, Second Prize- iPod Shuffle, and other door prizes.
Ticket sale locations are as follows:
Fisher
10AM-2PM
Friday – Feb. 1
Wads
11AM-2PM Tuesday – Jan. 29
4-6PM Thursday – Jan. 31
11AM-2PM Tuesday – Feb. 12
4-6PM Thursday – Feb. 14
Dillman
10AM-2PM
Monday – Jan. 28
Monday – Feb. 11
Dow
10AM-2PM
Wednesday – Jan. 23
Wednesday – Jan. 30
MEEM
10AM-2PM
Friday – Jan. 25
Friday – Feb. 15
For questions please contact Antonio Passariello at aapassar@mtu.edu
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Student News Briefs – Friday, January 18, 2013

Live music and Pizza @ the Orpheum

Come enjoy live music at the Orpheum Saturday, January 19!  Doors open at 7:00 PM and admission is only $5.00. The event is organized by the Pavlis Institute at Michigan Tech.
By attending you’ll not only enjoy great music by local musicians, but you will help support projects like a mobile clinic going to Ghana and bringing Mind Trekkers international.
Enjoy music by “Don’t Feed the Bears,” Eryka Vye and Marshall, and Lucas Westcott and Heaven Hawkins along with a silent auction featuring items from India and Ghana.  Come enjoy some great music, delicious pizza, and help Pavlis change the world while representing Michigan Tech and the Houghton / Hancock area.
For more information please contact David Shull at dshull@mtu.edu
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Student Commission Meeting Invite

The Student Commission looks to break down the barriers that impede student’s success, and to improve Michigan Tech’s campus environment. For more information on the upcoming meeting please open the following PDF containing the full memo.  Student Commission
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Looking for Outdoor Activities?

The Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation Department and the Michigan Tech Outdoor Adventure Program have joined forces to improve user experiences at the University’s trail system. A ticket booth at the trails will be staffed during weekends to allow users to purchase passes and rent equipment on site.

The booth will be located at the main trail head near the waxing shed and open Fridays 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Daily and annual trail passes along with ski and snowshoe rentals will be available at the booth. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

For more information please contact the Outdoor Adventure Program at 906-487-2290 or oap@mtu.edu

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Sigma Tau Gamma Rush Schedule

Monday, January 21st, Snowshoeing at Hungarian falls at 1PM.

Tuesday, January 22nd, LARPing in the DHH lawn at 7PM

Wednesday, January 23rd, Dogeball at the SDC Raquette ball courts at 6PM

Thursday, January 24th, Study Session in fisher room’s 131 and 132 at 8PM

Friday, January 25th, Dog walking at the Humane Society at 5PM

Saturday, January 26th, Basketball in the SDC wood gym at 11AM

Sunday, January 27th, Jiu-Jitsu in the SDC dance room at 2PM

Rides will be given to these events.

For more information please contact Branden Devries at bodevrie@mtu.edu

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Intramural-Recreational Sports Service has the following updates:

Reminder of Upcoming Officials’ Meetings/Clinics:

Basketball: Tuesday, 1/22 @ 7:00PM in the multi-purpose gym classroom 231

Volleyball: Thursday, 1/24 @ 5:30PM in the multi-purpose gym court #1

Deadlines for Basketball, Volleyball, and Bowling are Friday (1/18) at 5PM!

Please call 487-3556 for more information.

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Join the Parade of Nations Committee

Would you like to serve on the Parade of Nations Committee?  The Parade of Nations is held the third weekend each September.  The Parade begins in Hancock and ends at the Dee Stadium in Houghton where the multicultural festival takes place.  As a committee member, you would be required to attend monthly meetings year round and may be asked to serve on a sub committee, help with social media or bring your creative ideas to the table.  This volunteer position is a good opportunity to make contacts and enhance your resume.  If interested, contact Darnishia Slade in International Programs and Services at dslade@mtu.edu.
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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

The Basketball club will be hosting a basketball tournament in the on January 26 in the Wood Gym. The cost is $20/team with prizes for the top 3 teams! If you would like to sign up, email bamyers@mtu.edu or come by our table in Fisher Hall from 10:00AM-4:00PM on Wednesday January 23.
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Kohler Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner

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REMINDERS:


2013 Spring Involvement Fair

All students are invited to the 2013 Spring Involvement Fair, “Balloon Your Involvement” on Tuesday, January 22 from 4PM – 6PM in the Memorial Union Building Commons area.  Join Student Activities and nearly 60 student organizations on campus and see how you can get involved in campus life!  Organizations including Greeks, service, communications, honors, academic, club sports, awareness, music, faith-based, cultural, programming and enterprises – there’s something for everyone!  Music will be provided by Sound & Lighting Services and Jazzerz.  Cake and hot chocolate will be served.  This event is courtesy of Student Activities and is at no cost to you!

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Come Dance with NOSOTROS

On Friday, January 18 from 8:00 PM- 11:00 PM, NOSOTROS welcomes you to join them for free salsa lessons. No partner necessary and open to the public.

For more information please contact Sara at salian@mtu.edu.

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HuskyLEAD Session

The next HuskyLEAD session will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 PM in MUB Ballroom B. Utilizing Leadership Experiences in Your Job Search will cover how to express and display on your resume and throughout the interview process all that you’ve learned from HuskyLEAD and becoming a campus leader.

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Student News Briefs – Friday, January, 11, 2013

2013 Spring Involvement Fair Registration Reminder

Registered Student Organizations at Michigan Tech are reminded to register for the 2013 Spring Involvement Fair “Balloon Your Involvement” to be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the MUB Commons.  Organizations should register online by going to https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/form/start/16944.  Registrations will be accepted through next Friday.  The Fair will be open to all Michigan Tech students and is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  There is no fee to register and refreshments will be served.  Student Activities requests that each organization provide an activity, give-away or prize drawing for the participants.  If you have any questions, please contact Maryann Wilcox, Coordinator for Registered Student Organizations, by phone at 906-487-2402, by email at mawilcox@mtu.edu, or by stopping by MUB 106.
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HuskyLEAD Session

The next HuskyLEAD session will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 PM. Utilizing Leadership Experiences in Your Job Search will cover how to express and display on your resume and throughout the interview process all that you’ve learned from HuskyLEAD and becoming a campus leader.

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Come Dance with NOSOTROS

On Friday, January 18 from 8:00 – 11:00 PM, NOSOTROS welcomes you to join them for free salsa lessons. No partner necessary and open to the public.

For more information please contact Sara at salian@mtu.edu.

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Winter Carnival 2013 Special Event Registration:

Online registration is up and running! Use the following link to register your organization for special events:
The online registration deadline is January 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm.
Please email bkevents@mtu.edu with questions.
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One-time funds Available for a Student Organization

Staff members from Michigan Tech’s Office of Development have been raising funds in 2012 through their “Jeans Friday Program.” On any given Friday, for a donation of $2, staff could wear jeans to work that day.  They raised $833 in 2012 that they now would like to give to a registered student organization here at Tech.  They are accepting funding requests until February 15.  At that time they will evaluate the requests and make a decision on granting the funds.  Students can submit a request form by filling out the following PDF form and submitting it electronically to pjnutini@mtu.eduJeans Friday funding request
For any questions, contact Paula Nutini at 487-3609 or pjnutini@mtu.edu.
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Intramural-Recreational Sports Service has the following updates:

Upcoming Officials’ Meetings/Clinics:
Basketball: Tuesday, 1/22 @ 7:00PM in the multi-purpose gym classroom 231
Volleyball: Thursday, 1/24 @ 5:30PM in the multi-purpose gym court #1

Upcoming Team Sports Managers’ Meetings:
Basketball (6:00PM), Volleyball (6:15PM), and Bowling (6:30PM) : Tuesday, 1/15 in SDC 237; Entry deadline is 1/18 @ 5:00PM

Please call 487-3556 for more information.