Month: April 2013

Khana Khazana – Five Countries Combo Meal

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, April 26 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

Tau Beta Pi is holding a Bent Dedication Ceremony

Khana Khazana – Indian Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, April 19 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

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Lutheran Campus Ministry Programs

Luthran Campus Ministry invites you to join them on Wednesday nights at 6:00PM for a program with dinner to follow at 7:00.

*April 24: Earth Day [April 22] with Hugh Gorman (MTU): The Story of N: The Nitrogen cycle in creation

*May 1: International Labor Day/ Guest Speaker Kristiina Vanhala on why a Christian is a Union Steward

*May 8: [May 5 is Orthodox Easter] Discussion on Orthodox Faith and Icons with Father Innokenty from Saints Sergius and Herman in Atlantic Mine

*May 15: Mother’s Day / Global Population Issues: Seriously?! Go forth and multiply???

For more information please contact Bucky Beach at bsbeach@mtu.edu

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Film Board Showing Jack Reacher

This week Film Board is showing Jack Reacher in Fisher 135. It will be shown on  Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 PM. Tickets are $3 each with a Tech ID and concessions range from 25 cents to 75 cents.

If you have any questions, please contact Film Board’s Publicity Chair, Sandra Custer slcuster@mtu.edu

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Canterbury House Hosting a Concert Fundraiser

Come out to the Orpheum Theater in Hancock on Sunday, April 28 form 5:00-8:00 PM for a Canterbury House Fundraiser.  Local bands to perform include, Noli Arguello and Friends, Outwash Plain, and Ripley Street Fire Department. A  silent auction will be held with donations from local businesses and community members. $7.00 gets you in to all the fun.

For more information please contact Eryn Grupido at ekgrupid@mtu.edu or call (906) 482-6039.

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FLAG CARRIERS NEEDED FOR MAY EVENT

Volunteers are needed to carry flags at a “mini Parade of Nations” on the morning of Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Rozsa Center.  The first-time event is sponsored by the Houghton Rotary and is in celebration of the opening of the Rotary International District 6220 Conference.  If you will be here and are interested in volunteering, contact Darnishia Slade, Assistant Director for International Programs and Services, at dslade@mtu.edu.

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Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle

The Michigan Tech Honors Institute is pleased to announce the Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle, offering a scholarship for one semester of undergraduate tuition at Michigan Tech or one of two $250 gift cards to the University Bookstore. This raffle raises funds for undergraduate research at Michigan Tech by funding the Undergraduate Research Expo and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased in Fisher by the Aftermath Cafe:

10am-1pm Wednesday, April 24

10am-1pm Thursday, April 25

10am-1pm Friday, April 26

Tickets can also be purchased online at: http://www.mtu.edu/honors/events/scholarship_raffle/scholarship_raffle.html

Please direct any questions about the raffle to honors+raffle@mtu.edu.

State of Michigan Raffle License Number: R21027

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Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts a Gear Swap

The Outdoor Adventure Program is accepting gear at their location until 3:00 PM, April 19. The Gear Swap begins at 4:00 at the Outdoor Adventure Program, 207 East St., across the highway from the Library.  Call 906-487-2290 for more information.

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Khana Khazana -Thai Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, April 12 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

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Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts a Gear Swap

The Outdoor Adventure Program is accepting gear at their location until 3:00 PM, April 19. Call 906-487-2290 for more information.

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To: All Michigan Tech Registered Student Organizations

The SDC open reservation period for the 2013/2014 academic year begins today. SDC facilities may be reserved two hours before or after hours during the regular academic year for registered student organizations. During breaks and summer semester, the SDC follows the posted building hours. Reservations for SDC facilities can be requested at www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/sdc/ left banner Facility Reservation Form. Remember, due to the large demand for space, reservations may be limited to one 2-hour slot per week per organization. Locker rooms still close at the normal building hours. SDC hours are posted at www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/sdc/.

Please remember to inform all non-students who participate with student organizations that they are required to purchase a SDC daily pass or membership.

Feel free to contact Lois Sedar (lsedar@mtu.edu) at 487-2578 if you have any questions.

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Special Community Program Spring Events Announced

Yoga for Athletic Conditioning

Sunday, April 14, 2:00-4:00pm, SDC Studio

A beginning yoga workshop for athletes to enhance performance, increase flexibility, balance the body, improve strength and learn to focus. Click here for program details.

$15 per participant ($10 for Michigan Tech students)

Pay at the door. No pre-registration required.

ZUMBA Fitness Party

Sunday, May 5, 12:30-2:00pm, SDC Studio

Learn the favorites and join the fun at our Cinco de Mayo Zumba Party. A fun event for beginners and Zumba addicts alike! Click here for program details.

$10 per participant

Online registration available here or by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073.

Lifeguard Training Class

May 10, 11, 17 & 18, SDC Pool

American Red Cross course includes lifeguard and CPR certification as well as training materials. All participants must be 15 years of age or older and be able to swim a combination of front crawl and breaststroke for 500 yards without stopping. Click here for program details.

$250 per participant

Online registration available here or by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073.

For more information on Michigan Tech Community Programs, please visit us online at www.communityprograms.mtu.edu, email us at communityprograms@mtu.edu, or call 487-2975. Summer 2013 information will be released soon – new classes have been added and current favorites will still be available!

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LeaderShape On-site Coordinator Applications Available

LeaderShape 2014 On-site Coordinator applications are now available at Student Activities, MUB 112 or the Outdoor Adventure Program, 207 East St. across the highway from the Library. Please return all application materials hard copy to the Outdoor Adventure Program.

For more information please visit the website at http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/leadership/LeaderShape/ or contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.edu.

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Broomball Referee Supervisor Applications Available

Broomball Referee Supervisor applications for the 2013 – 2014 season are now available on the Broomball website until Wednesday, April 17 at 4:00 PM.

Please consider applying to take a more active role within Broomball and to help continue the Broomball tradition at Michigan Tech. Applications are due to the Broomball Office in the ground floor of Wadsworth Hall no later than Wednesday, April 17. Interviews will follow shortly after.

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Intramural-Recreational Sports Service Updates

Please call 487-3556 for more information.

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Enter to Win a Semester of Tuition

The Michigan Tech Honors Institute is pleased to announce the Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle, offering a scholarship for one semester of tuition at Michigan Tech or one of two $250 gift cards to the University Bookstore. This raffle raises funds for undergraduate research at Michigan Tech by funding the Undergraduate Research Expo and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online starting April 15 and will continue until 5:00 PM on September 4, 2013. The winner of the scholarship and gift cards will be drawn at K-Day at McLain State Park on September 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Ticket holders need not be present to win. More information can be found at:

http://www.mtu.edu/honors/events/scholarship_raffle/scholarship_raffle.html

Please direct any questions about the raffle to honors+raffle@mtu.edu.

State of Michigan Raffle License Number: R21027

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Khana Khazana -Chinese Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, April 5 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

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Soccer; 4/8 @ 6PM, SDC-237; entry deadline 4/11 @ Noon

Lutheran Campus Ministry Programs

The Luthran Campus Ministry invites you to their evening programs held on Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Good Sheperd Lutheran Church. Dinner served at 6:00 PM with the program to follow at 7:00 PM.
April 3: The Church in Tanzania with Rene Johnson & Rev. Bob Langseth
April 10: Post-colonialism in Africa with Ramon Fonkoue (MTU)
April 17: Mission work in Africa and its relationship to development with Kari Henquinet (MTU)
April 24: Earth Day [April 22] with Hugh Gorman (MTU): The Story of N: The Nitrogen cycle in creation
May 1: International Labor Day/ Guest Speaker Kristiina Vanhala on why a Christian is a Union Steward
May 8: [May 5 is Orthodox Easter] Discussion on Orthodox Faith and Icons with Father Innokenty from Saints Sergius and Herman in Atlantic Mine
May 15: Mother’s Day / Global Population Issues: Seriously?!  Go forth and multiply???

For more information please contact Bucky Beach at bsbeach@mtu.edu

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MTU’s Relay for Life

Film Board Showing Django: Unchanged

This week Film Board is showing Django: Unchanged in Fisher 135. It will be shown Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 PM. Tickets are $3 each with a Tech ID and concessions range from 25 cents to 75 cents.

If you have any questions, please contact Film Board’s Publicity Chair, Sandra Custer slcuster@mtu.edu.

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The Concert Dance Association at Michigan Tech Looking for New Student Members

There will be an organizational meeting of The Concert Dance Association at Michigan Tech on Friday, April 12 at 5:30 PM in Walker 210.  The Concert Dance Association is a new student organization forming at Michigan Tech and is open to any student or community member who is interested in concert dance (modern, jazz, ballet, tap, ethnic, etc.).  Dance experience is helpful but not necessary.

Please contact Coleen atcmfruin@mtu.edu for more information.

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Casino Night

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