Month: July 2014

Student news Briefs – Thursday, July 31, 2014

1. Khana Khazana Serving Indonesian Cuisine

Khana Khanaza  will present Indonesian cuisine on Friday, August 1 that will be cooked by Igus Anwar, a PhD student at Dept. of Forestry. The main dish is Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng). Nasi goreng is distinguished from other Asian fried rice recipes by its generous amount of Indonesian sweet soy sauce, and the taste is stronger. Completed with sliced fried chicken and fried shrimps, also garnished with Indonesian chips (emping melinjo), omelet, and fried onion. Served with veggie salad made from cucumbers, carrots, jalapeno, and vinegar. As a beverage, Cucumber Melon Juice.  This healthy beverage is made from cucumber and melon mixed with fresh lime juice and served with ice cubes. It has been known to decline high blood pressure.

Serving goes from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The whole meal is $6 in cash only. Khana Khazana is going to serve the meals at the trailer, located in front of the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.

For more information, please contact Igus Anwar  at ganwar@mtu.edu.


2. Tickets for the Sunset Cruise Still Available

If you would like to sign up for the Sunset Cruise on Friday, August 8 please come to Student Activities, MUB 112, with your student ID and $5.00.

For more information please call 906-487-1963.


Seasons in the Sun

3. Spinning Classes @ Mich Tech Rec

Enjoy your Season in the Sun just a little bit more with a boost from Spinning! Whether you’re a novice rider or a serious cyclist, Spinning has you covered. You make your spin workout as intense as you want it to be.

Spin Express with Bonnie
Tuesday/Thursday, 12:10-12:50 p.m. SDC Dance Studio

Evening Power Pedal with Krista
Tuesday, 6:15-7:05 p.m. SDC Dance Studio

Rise & Spin with Krista
Saturday, 8:00-8:50 a.m. SDC Dance Studio

8-punch cards available online at https://community.tickets.mtu.edu.

For more information on Community Programs and everything Michigan Tech Recreation, find us on Facebook and visit us online at michigantechrecreation.com.


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Student News Briefs – Thursday, July 24, 2014

1. Khana Khazana Serving Chinese Cuisine

Khana Khanaza will present Chinese cuisine that will be cooked by Lu Yang, a graduate student at Dept. pf Geological Engineering. The food will be Fried Noodle, made from spaghetti noodles stir-fried with green peppers, corn, onions and peas and seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce black pepper, and salt. Sausage is added for the meat lovers. The beverage is Banana Shake, made from blended banana, milk, and ice cubes.

We will start serving at 11.00 AM to 1.30 PM. The whole meal is $6 in cash only. Khana Khazana is going to serve the meals at the trailer, located in front of the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.


2. Sunset Cruise #2 Sign Up, Paddle Board Demo, and Picnic

Thursday, July 24 at 2:00 PM down at Prince’s Point Beach Student Activities will be conducting the second Sunset Cruise Sign Up being held on August 8. Please bring your student ID and $5.00 to sign up.

If you attended the first cruise and you would like to go again, you are more than welcome to.

We will also be doing Paddle Board Demos and grilling hot dogs at this time so come on down for some fun in the sun!

For more information please call Student Activities at 906.487.1963.


DogDaysofSummer

 

3. Summer Programming Ballet Barre Classes

Stay Cool During the Dog Days of Summer! Ballet Barre is a dynamic workout designed to shape and tone the body, ballet barre combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and barre exercise moves to create an effective workout experience.

Summer Session ends July 31!
Tuesday/Thursday, 5:15-6:05 PM. SDC Dance Studio.
8-punch cards available online at https://community.tickets.mtu.edu.

For more information on Community Programs and everything Michigan Tech Recreation, find us on Facebook and visit us online at michigantechrecreation.com.


Soak It Up

4. Power Pilates Classes at Michigan Tech Recreation

Enjoying these lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer? Soak it up but don’t let your fitness goals slide! Pilates melds controlled, precise movements with concentration and breathing techniques to stretch and strengthen muscles without adding bulk. Power Pilates will keep you looking cool all summer long!

Summer Session
Monday/Wednesday, 12:00-12:50 PM. SDC Dance Studio.
8-punch cards available online at https://community.tickets.mtu.edu.

For more information on Community Programs and everything Michigan Tech Recreation, find us on Facebook and visit us online at michigantechrecreation.com.


5. Interested in Quiz Bowl? 

We are forming a Quiz Bowl Club here at Michigan Tech University! For those of you new to quiz bowl, it is a trivia game (academic, pop culture, current events) that is played in teams of 4. It is a really fun time!

Currently, we are aiming to get some intramural teams playing with the hope that we may be able to form a travelling competitive team at some point.

Both graduate and undergraduate students welcome!

If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, please email Chelsea (cjgrawn@mtu.edu) or John (jmhausma@mtu.edu)!


Student News Briefs – Thursday, July 17, 2014

1. Khana Khazana Serving Syrian Cuisine

Syrian cuisine that will be cooked by Roba Bdeir, a PhD student at Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The food is Falafel with Hummus and Ijja, made with dehydrated chickpeas are soaked overnight and grounded with onions, parsley, cilantro and garlic with Syrian spices. Fried to a rich, golden brown, and served with zesty Hummus dip and Ijja, which contains zucchini, egg and parsley.

Serving at 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the trailer, located in front of the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.. Whole meal is $6.00 in cash only.  at the trailer, located in front of the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.

For more information contact Igus at ganwar@mtu.edu.


2. Paddle Board Demo and Picnic at Prince’s Point

Student Activities is hosting a paddle board demo and picnic on Thursday, July 24 at 2:00 PM at the Prince’s Point Beach. We will be serving hotdogs (veggie dogs available), chips, and a beverage.  We will also be signing up students for the second sunset cruise taking place on Friday, August 8.  If you would like to sign up for the cruise please bring $5.00 and you student ID. If you are unable to attend this event to sign up, please contact Student Activities for help at activities@mtu.edu.


3. 20th Annual Agate Beach Music Jamboree

Two days of fun filled music and camping, August 2-3 at Agate Beach.  Music starts at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM both days.  All musicians and singers welcomed to come play and sing. Camping available on a first come first served basis. A concession stand will be open both days.

No admission, public welcome. Bring your lawn chair.

Signs will be posted from the turn off of HWY 26 onto Misery Bay Rd. (S-71).  For more information please contact Rick or Pat at 906-288-3377.

Season Tickets for the Rozsa on Sale August 1 – 31

 

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Student News Briefs – Thursday, July 3, 2014

1. Volunteers Needed at Strawberry Festival

The Copper Country Humane Society needs help at their quilt show on July 11 and 12 in Chassell during the Strawberry Festival.  Volunteers are needed to collect admission and sell raffle tickets.

If you are interested please contact the volunteer coordinator Cynthia Hodur at cynthia.hodur@gmail.com.


2. Tickets Still Available for the Sunset Cruise

There are still 10 tickets available for the Sunset Cruise in Copper Harbor.

If you would like to purchase a ticket please come to Student Activities, MUB 112 with your student ID and $5.00.

Questions? Call 906-487-1963.


3. Local 4th of July Events

If you’re looking for fireworks there are a few different locations and days you can choose from.

Independence Day Celebration in Copper Harbor. Watch the annual parade at 10:00 AM and starting at noon, kids games and a cookout by the Copper Harbor Volunteer Fire Department in the Township Park. And of course a fantastic fireworks display at dusk.

The community of Dollar Bay starts off its 4th of July celebration on Thursday, July 3 with free horse & wagon rides at 6 pm and a street dance at 7:30 PM. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the fire hall starting at 6:30 PM. On Friday, July 4 the VFW Memorial Service takes place at 11:00 AM followed by the parade at noon. Children’s games will begin at 1:30 PM behind the fire hall and the Franz Family Ministries will perform at 2:00 PM at Pioneer Park. The snack & refreshment stand, the pasty sale and the chicken BBQ all begin at 10:30 AM.

The Village of South Range begins its 4th of July Celebration with a flag raising at the Community Building at 8:00 AM. Children’s races begin at 12:30 PM at the Range Veterans Memorial Park. A wood carving expo will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Main Street along with an Elvis Act and bag pipes from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The parade is held at 3:00 PM on Main Street. At 4:30 PM there will be Little League baseball games and more children’s games at Veterans Memorial Park. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the Village. The fireworks begin at dusk at the Range Veterans Memorial Park.


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