Month: October 2015

Michigan Tech LODE & Student News Briefs, 10/30/15

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ENTERTAINMENT & ENRICHMENT

 

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Free Cooking Class Hosted by HuskyFAN

Husky FAN is offering a free cooking class for students who want to learn how to cook quick, inexpensive, yet healthy meals. Join Wes as he shows you how to prepare a chicken and rice dish for super cheap without sacrificing taste!
Join us Friday, November 6 at 5:00PM in the Hillside Kitchen! Make sure to RSVP Here.
For more information contact Chelsea at cjgrawn@mtu.edu.


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Alpha Delta Alpha Hosting Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Trick or Treat for UNICEF began in 1950 to help kids who need more that candy. This Halloween join Alpha Delta Alpha help children in need during the allotted time 5:30-7:00 PM collecting money that goes towards vaccines. Here’s a link to the site with more info on this worldwide event: http://www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat

Next Week:

Scattergories Rush Friday, Nov. 6th @ 4 PM

Waka Waka Night

The African Students Organization presents “Waka Waka Night”

A thrilling and an exciting evening of rigorous dance steps accompanied by contemporary African sounds from all over the continent. Have you always really wanted to dance to something different? Then show up at the SDC come Saturday, November 7 in your workout clothes and footwear ready to dance! Time is 6:00PM sharp! This would cover a 45-minute workout session, a 15-minute workshop on some selected dances, and a refreshment session afterwards, featuring our famous Iced Hibiscus Tea drink.
Contact efplange@mtu.edu to RSVP. See you there!


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Khana Khazana Serving Thai Cuisine

Dining Services has teamed up with international students from across campus to bring you Khana Khazana (food treasure).  International students make authentic ethnic foods from their homes and share them with you every Friday during the academic year at the Food Court in the Memorial Union from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm.

On the menu this week is Larb Neua (Ground Beef Salad), one of the internationally most well-known salads from Thailand. The spicy, sweet and very tart style of lap from Laos and northeastern Thailand is made with a dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, ground dried chillies, sugar and, very importantly, khao khua, ground dry roasted glutinous rice which gives this salad its specific nutty flavour. Side dishes, Kai Look Koey, fried eggs in Sweet & Sour Sauce and Mon Tod, sweet potato slices dipped in coconut batter deep fried served with sweet and sour sauce.

 A full meal costs $6.95 and includes a fountain drink.  Individual items are available for $2.50 each.  See the latest information on Khana Khazana by joining our Facebook Group.

COMING UP:
  • November 6- Moroccan

Live Music Today (10/30) in the DMZ

Come listen to music in the Humanities Digital Media Zone (120C Walker) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. today. This month we present Levi Schubert from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and Savanna Curtis and Mike Lemmier from 1 to 2 p.m.

Bring a lunch and a friend.


 

Late Night Programming Presents Dakaboom on 11/7

Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss this unique show on Saturday November 7 at 10:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom. What is Dakaboom?? [youtube]https://youtu.be/ETz_AfdOcv4[/youtube]


 

Film Board Features Two Movies

Film Board presents Mr. Holmes. A story of an elderly Sherlock, as he tries to remember his final case with the help of his housekeeper’s son. The showings will be 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Fisher 135.

Also this weekend, Film Board presents Hocus Pocus, a special Halloween event at noon Saturday in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3, Concessions are $1 each for pop, candy, and popcorn.


 

Winter Carnival Stage Review Applications Open

Stage Review applications open from Friday, October 30 – November 20. Applications are available HERE.

 


 MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

 

HuskyLEAD Session – How Involvement Enhances your Job Prospects

The next HuskyLEAD session will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 6PM in the Memorial Union Building Alumni Lounge.  Julie Way from Career Services will present “How Involvement Enhances your Job Prospects.”
HuskyLEAD is a series of hour-long workshops that develop the personal, professional, academic and organizational leadership skills of students. All students are welcomed to attend and there is no charge.  If you have any questions, comments or ideas for HuskyLEAD, please contact Maryann Wilcox, Student Activities, at 906-487-2402 ormawilcox@mtu.edu.

 

Graduate School Hosting The Art if Effective Negotiation Workshop

Dr. Pushpa Murthy, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, will be giving a workshop titled, “The Art of Effective Negotiation” on Thursday November 5 from 5-7 PM in Admin 404.
Negotiations occur every day in the scientific laboratory and workplace and often involve issues that are key to research success and career advancement. This workshop teaches the fundamentals of negotiation relevant to a variety of one-on-one conversations and group settings. The workshop will involve active participation of attendees and small group discussions.
Topics include the importance of negotiation to advance research and career objectives, identification of negotiables for research and career advancement, elements of a successful negotiation, the importance of developing alternatives to an agreement, techniques for handling difficult people and conversations, the importance of listening and appreciating different viewpoints and identification of short and long-term negotiation goals.
While everyone is welcome, WISE encourages women graduate students, post-docs, and faculty to attend this very useful workshop.

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CDI Hosting Social Justice Lecture

Join CDI for a free Social Justice Lecture Series performance with Malcolm London. Malcolm performs a unique form of (Art)ivism. Snap with us to a new wave of slam poetry where Malcolm show us how he is shifting cultures through public dialogue via art.
Monday, November 2 @ 7:00PM in the DHH Ballroom. Refreshments Served!
For more information please contact Zach Rubinstein

CAMPUS NEWS

 

Attention all Students Graduating in December 2015

The Michigan Tech Student Foundation (MTSF) and the Student Philanthropy Council invite you to make your upcoming commencement day even more meaningful by participating in the Class Tribute Program. It’s an opportunity for you to recognize someone special to you in the printed commencement program. Just go to http://www.mtu.edu/classtributes for program and participation details. The deadline for tribute submissions is Monday, November 23, 2015. For questions, contact Paula Nutini at 487-3609 or pjnutini@mtu.edu.


LeaderShape Applications are Now Open

LeaderShape 2016 will take place January 4-9 at the Ford Center in Alberta.  Don’t miss out on this awesome experience to improve your leadership skills while learning how to have a healthy disregard for the impossible!
To register and apply, please visit this link.
Applications close on Monday, November 9 at 11:00 pm.  Sponsorship’s are available!

HEALTH, WELLNESS & SPORTS

 

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Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

  • 3-on-3 Basketball:
    – Play Dates: Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4
  • Basketball Skills:
    – Competition takes place on Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4 (7:00-8:00 PM)
  • Volleyball Fours Tournament:
    – December 3 @ 5:00 PM

Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU


CAREER SERVICES

 

This Week From Career Services

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REMINDERS

 

MUB Board Halloween

MUB Baord Halloween Dance

Oct. 30, 2015 8:00 P.M. DHH Ballroom Join MUB Board, IRHC, and DHHC for a fantastic night of dancing, food, fun, and prizes! So now’s the time to bust out your zombie blood or wizard robes and go all out! We wil have a green screen with your favorite Halloween backgrounds, a chocolate fountain, plus lots MORE! A raffle will be held that includes multiple prizes including a Chromecast and bundle’s with some of your favorite Halloween movies. Door prizes will be included. Like on Facebook Follow on Twitter Bookmark our Website


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Carry the Fallen, Raising Awareness of Veteran Suicide Rates in America

Support our veterans by participating in the 9 mi march through Houghton and Hancock on October 31. The walk begins at noon at the MUB Circle. For more information please see the WEBSITE or contact ddgreer@mtu.edu


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Unplug Through Guided Meditation

Feeling stressed? Unable to concentrate? Never ending to-do list? Take time for yourself at Unplug! An instructor will lead you through guided meditation and functional movement to improve concentration, circulation, mobility and productivity. Reward your body and mind and give yourself time to just BE. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Remaining Fall Unplug! Sessions:

  • Nov. 12, 12:05-12:25 p.m. and 12:35-12:55 p.m., MUB B001
  • Dec. 3, 12:05-12:25 p.m. and 12:35-12:55 p.m. MUB Ballroom B1

Flu Vaccine Clinics Announced Portage Health will offer four flu vaccine clinics on campus this fall. The vaccine is by injection at a cost of $30 payable at the time of service. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary. Employees, retirees, family members and students are welcome to attend one of the flu clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. A spouse and/or child may attend without the employee. The flu clinics are from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday during the Health Fair in the Memorial Union Isle Royale Ballroom.The will also be three additional clinics held in the Memorial Union Building:

  • 10 AM to 1 PM Oct. 30 in MUB Ballroom B
  • 4 to 7 PM Nov. 3 in MUB Ballroom B

Michigan Tech Lode & Student News Briefs 10/22/15

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ENTERTAINMENT & ENRICHMENT

 

MUB Board Crime
MUB Board Murder Mystery Event with Improv Comedians

Oct. 29, 2015
8:00 P.M.
MUB Ballroom A

Come on over to the MUB and find out who done it! You will be given a super secret identity and comete in a live action game of Clue for some fantastic campus swag. Dust off your magnifying glasses, clean your trench coats, and leave the pipes at home. But remember, nothing is as it seems.

Get there fast cause space is limited!


 

MUB Board Halloween
MUB Baord Halloween Dance

Oct. 30, 2015
8:00 P.M.
DHH Ballroom

Join MUB Board, IRHC, and DHHC for a fantastic night of dancing, food, fun, and prizes! So now’s the time to bust out your zombie blood or wizard robes and go all out! We wil have a green screen with your favorite Halloween backgrounds, a chocolate fountain, plus lots MORE!

A raffle will be held that includes multiple prizes including a Chromecast and bundle’s with some of your favorite Halloween movies. Door prizes will be included.
Like on Facebook Follow on Twitter Bookmark our Website


 

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Alpha Delta Alpha Hosting Pumpkin Carving

Join in for a fun evening of Pumpkin Carving on Friday, October 23 at 4:00 PM at the Alpha Delta Alpha house (810 E. South Ave. Houghton.) If you need a ride, please meet in the front lobby of Wadsworth Hall leaving at 3:50 PM.
For more information contact Andrea at arstarr@mtu.edu.

Next Week:

Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Saturday, October 31, 5:30 PM

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Khana Khazana Serving Middle Eastern Cuisine

Felafel:
A deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas. The word Falāfil, which is the plural of Filfil, meaning “pepper”. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, the falafel balls are topped with salads, pickled vegetables and hot sauce.
Shawarma:
Shawarma is made by stacking pieces of seasoned meat on a vertical spit. An onion, a tomato, or a halved lemon is sometimes placed at the top for decoration. The meat is roasted slowly on all sides as the spit rotates in front of, or over, a flame for hours.
Warbat:
Crispy and lightly sweetened layers of fillo dough on the outside, with a creamy custard filling on the inside.

Serving is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the MUB Food Court. The whole meal is $7 and includes a fountain soda or $3 for each item.

COMING UP:
  • October 30-  Thai
  • November 6- Moroccan

 

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Aquila Theatre Presents a Minimal, Starkly Beautiful Romeo and Juliet

The story is so well known, star-crossed lovers who are doomed from the start, so why is this production special? This minimal adaptation is a joy of the senses: Simple, pared-down and shadowy, Aquila Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet, directed and adapted by Desiree Sanchez, is a completely new way to experience one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. Shakespeare’s eight plus actors are cut down to five, the original seventeen roles reduced to eight. The story is condensed, focused, and chiseled away at until it stands out in uncluttered relief.

According to a recent review by Sam Hall, of DC Metro Theater Arts, “This is a very real and very serious production, full of shadows and chiaroscuro light….We have here a remarkable fusion of design, text, and performance, of consciousness, scenery, sound, light, space, meaning, and movement. This is Romeo and Juliet as high tragedy, a balletic dream …. a grandeur of poetry and high art. It is beautiful and disturbing. Deeply moving, without a trace of sentimentality. ” 

Experience the beauty of Aquila Theatre’s new production of Romeo and Juliet, playing at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts next Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8:00 PM. There will be a pre-performance discussion with Aquila Theatre tour members at 7:00 pm in the Rozsa lobby. Tickets for Romeo and Juliet are on sale now, $24 for adults, $10 for youth, and no charge for Michigan Tech students with the Experience Tech fee. Advance reserved seating is now available, please order tickets early!

For more details please see the attached press release. A photo is also attached, please credit Richard Termine.


Late Night Programming Presents Dakaboom on 11/7

Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss this unique show on Saturday November 7 at 10:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom.

What is Dakaboom??

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 MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

 

HuskyLEAD Session – Know your Role: Tips for Leading and Following in a Team

Student Activities welcomes all students to the next HuskyLEAD session, “Know Your Role:  Tips for Leading and Following in a Team” to be held on Tuesday, October 27 beginning at 6PM in the Memorial Union Building Alumni Lounge.  The workshop will last one hour.

HuskyLEAD is a series of workshops designed to develop the leadership skills of students.  An effective team uses all members to get the most out of each person.  Learning which role you need to fill on a team can be vital to the success and efficiency of your group.  We will focus on finding your fit in the team and skills that you can use with any group.  This session will involve audience participation for most of the activities.  The presenters are Jared Johnson & staff from the Outdoor Adventure Programs.


CAMPUS NEWS

 

Attention all Students Graduating in December 2015

The Michigan Tech Student Foundation (MTSF) and the Student Philanthropy Council invite you to make your upcoming commencement day even more meaningful by participating in the Class Tribute Program. It’s an opportunity for you to recognize someone special to you in the printed commencement program.
Just go to http://www.mtu.edu/classtributes for program and participation details. The deadline for tribute submissions is Monday, November 23, 2015.
For questions, contact Paula Nutini at 487-3609 or pjnutini@mtu.edu.


HEALTH, WELLNESS & SPORTS

 

Week of Wellness Events Come to a Conclusion 10/23

Friday, October 23:
Student Insurance Forum
Discussion on the complex topic of student insurance.
Noon-1:00 PM, MUB Ballroom

Jimmy Chin and Meru
41 North Film Festival presents filmaker/photographer/climber Jimmy Chin whose award winning documentary MERU tells a compelling story about risk, detrmination, friendship, and teamwork as climbers attemp tp summit Mount Meru’s treacherous Sharks Fin.
7:30 PM, Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts.


 


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Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines:

3-on-3 Basketball: Thursday, October 29 @ 5:00 PM
– Play Dates: Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4

Basketball Skills:
– Competition takes place on Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4 (7:00-8:00 PM)

Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU


CAREER SERVICES

 

This Week From Career Services

 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 

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Carry the Fallen, Raising Awareness of Veteran Suicide Rates in America

Support our veterans by participating in the 9 mi march through Houghton and Hancock on October 31. The walk begins at noon at the MUB Circle.

For more information please see the WEBSITE or contact ddgreer@mtu.edu


REMINDERS

 

Sex Signals, an Improve Comedy/Educational Show

Be sure to join us for Sex Signals on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:00PM or 9:00PM in the MUB Ballroom for  “a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education and audience participation that provides a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating, sex, and date rape on college campuses.” Seating is first come first seated.

For more info on Sex Signals visit http://bass-schuler.com/sex-signals/.


Unplug

Feeling stressed? Unable to concentrate? Never ending to-do list? Take time for yourself at Unplug! An instructor will lead you through guided meditation and functional movement to improve concentration, circulation, mobility and productivity. Reward your body and mind and give yourself time to just BE. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Remaining Fall Unplug!

Sessions:

  • Nov. 12, 12:05-12:25 p.m. and 12:35-12:55 p.m., MUB B001
  • Dec. 3, 12:05-12:25 p.m. and 12:35-12:55 p.m. MUB Ballroom B1

Flu Vaccine Clinics Announced

Portage Health will offer four flu vaccine clinics on campus this fall. The vaccine is by injection at a cost of $30 payable at the time of service. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary. Employees, retirees, family members and students are welcome to attend one of the flu clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. A spouse and/or child may attend without the employee. The flu clinics are from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday during the Health Fair in the Memorial Union Isle Royale Ballroom.The will also be three additional clinics held in the Memorial Union Building:

  • 4 to 7 PM Oct. 28 in MUB Ballroom A1
  • 10 AM to 1 PM Oct. 30 in MUB Ballroom B
  • 4 to 7 PM Nov. 3 in MUB Ballroom B

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MU Beta Psi Chili Dinner to Benefit the Calumet Band Program

Come to a Chili Dinner at St. Al’s, 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, on October 24 from 4:00 – 7:00PM. All you can eat for $8.00 or $5.00 a bowl. For groups of five or more, $20 or all you can eat for $35.

Hosted by the Brothers of Mu Beta Psi. Proceeds to benefit the Calumet Band Program.

Michigan Tech Lode & Student News Briefs, 10/15/15

THE MICHIGAN TECH LODE STUDENT NEWSPAPER

 

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ENTERTAINMENT &  ENRICHMENT

 

Make A Differene Day Registration Open

Interested in volunteering during Make a Difference Day – Saturday, October 24?  Register here: https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/form/start/83934

Every fall the Student Activities office hosts “Make a Difference Day”, the largest national day of community service, in which students, faculty and staff come together to go out into the community to volunteer and make a difference.The event will be taking place Saturday, October 24. Check-In will be at 9:00AM. Please meet in the MUB Commons. Information packets will be distributed and from there, groups will travel to service locations. There will be limited space for volunteers and groups will be placed in the order that they register.  Our goal is to place as many volunteers with agencies as we can.
*Please note that some projects will require that groups drive to the location.Volunteer projects during the day will vary based on what agencies we are partnering with.  Painting, weeding, planting, digging, raking, cleaning, and moving are all likely projects we’ll be helping with.
PLEASE NOTE: It is required that each member of your organization/group register individually for Make a Difference Day.
FINAL DEADLINE to register is Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00PM.
Check out the video from Make a Difference Day 2013 on our Facebook page.


 

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Food and Beer Pairing Hosted by MUB Board

Food and Beer paring is back! Come join MUB Board and Chef Eric Karvonen for night of food and beer on Friday, November 13th at 6 pm in the MUB Ballroom A. During this event, you will learn how to pair different types of beer with various foods. Pricing for tickets are $10 for students and $15 for non-students. Tickets can be purchased at www.mubfoodbeer.eventbrite.com and are on sale until November 6 at 5 PM. ​

For more information please contact Austin at ajnyenhu@mtu.edu.


 

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Pumpkin Carving Hosted by MUB Board and Outdoor Adventure Program

​Join us for some good old fashioned Pumpkin Carving on Tuesday, October 20 from 7 – 9PM at the O’Connor House, 207 East St. Houghton. There will be free s’mores and apple cider, so bring your family and friends, but be quick because supplies are limited. Be sure to carve some time out of your schedule and come on down!​

For more information please contact Austin at ajnyenhu@mtu.edu.


Film Board Presents Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

This weekend, Film Board presents Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation rated PG-13 with a run time of 131 min. Showings will be held Friday at 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 PM, Saturday at 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 PM and Sunday at 2:30, 5:30 PM., in Fisher 135

Tickets are $3, Concessions are $1 each.


Alpha Delta Alpha Hosting Hungarian Falls Exploration

Join in for a fun evening at Hungarian Falls on Friday, October 16. If you need a ride, please meet in the front lobby of Wadsworth Hall at 4:15 PM, leaving at 4:30 PM.
For more information contact Andrea at arstarr@mtu.edu.
Next Week:
Pumpkin Decorating
Friday, October 23 at 4 PM
Rides will be be available from Wads

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MU Beta Psi Chili Dinner to Benefit the Calumet Band Program

Come to a Chili Dinner at St. Al’s, 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, on October 24 from 4:00 – 7:00PM. All you can eat for $8.00 or $5.00 a bowl. For groups of five or more, $20 or all you can eat for $35.

Hosted by the Brothers of Mu Beta Psi. Proceeds to benefit the Calumet Band Program.


 

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Khana Khazana Serving Hawaiian Cuisine

Khana Khazana, a weekly international lunch will feature Hawaiian cuisine this Friday, October 16.
The side dish is Creamy Potato Salad.  Cookbooks document the popularity of potato salad recipes across mainland America in the early 20th century, and some observers have noted that mainland chefs were being recruited to run Hawaii’s top hotels and restaurants during the same period, bringing their European-influenced culinary backgrounds—including creamy potato salad—with them. It’s a casual dish that easily adapts to any type of food or occasion—it is, in other words, quintessentially local.
The main dish is Huli Huli Chicken a grilled chicken dish in Hawaiian cuisine. Preparation involves basting the chicken constantly with a Huli-huli sauce. Huli Huli Chicken’ (turn, turn) was invented by Ernest Morgado when he cooked teriyaki chicken for a group of farmers in 1955. This has been a Hawaiian staple with sticky rice ever since.
Also serving, fresh Corn Tomato Salad, a favorite summer salad using fresh corn, tomatoes, basil and onions. This tomato salad recipe is a wonderful way to avoid turning on the stove! Works especially well with grilled vegetables.
Serving is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the MUB Food Court. The whole meal is $7 and includes a fountain soda or $3 for each item.
COMING UP:
  • October 23- Middle Eastern (Felafel, Shwarma, Warbat)
  • October 30-  Thai
  • Nov 6- Moroccan

Sign Up for OOZEBALL

OOZEBALL is a 6 vs. 6 mud volleyball tournament. Yes indeed, we fill a volleyball court with dirt and spray in down with a hose. You will get dirty and you will have fun, trust us. There will be a shower at the courts so you can clean off.

What do I get?

We knew you’d ask. Each player gets a t-shirt for just showing up and winners get prizes that are sponsored by local businesses including: Down Wind Sports, 5th and Elm, Joey’s Seafood and Grill, University Images, Franklin Square Inn/ Magnuson Hotel, and More!

WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH???

  • Saturday, October 17

o   Lot 24 next to Sherman Field

o   Only $15 per player!

o   Deadline to Register is FRIDAY, October 16 by 5:00pm

 

Where is my money going???

It goes towards the 12 annual scholarships MTSF presents each year to exceptional students at Michigan Tech.

Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/oozeballmtu


 

Sex Signals, an Improve Comedy/Educational Show

Be sure to join us for Sex Signals on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:00PM or 9:00PM in the MUB Ballroom for  “a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education and audience participation that provides a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating, sex, and date rape on college campuses.” Seating is first come first seated.

For more info on Sex Signals visit http://bass-schuler.com/sex-signals/.


 

“Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo” haunts the McArdle Theater

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, a play by Rajiv Joseph, explores how the lives of two American Marines and an Iraqi translator are forever changed by an encounter with a quick-witted tiger who haunts the streets of war-torn Baghdad attempting to find meaning, forgiveness and redemption amidst the city’s ruins.  Performed by Tech Theatre in the McArdle Theater for two weeks, Thursday – Saturday, October 15 – 17 and 22 – 24, 7:30 PM, “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo” examines both the power and the perils of human nature.

Huskies Pep Band Live brings a Monty Python Tribute Friday

In honor of 40 years of Monty Python, please come enjoy an evening with the Huskies Pep Band. Enjoy a night of Monty Python skits, musical tributes and other Monty-Python-esque surprises. Expect lots of “Tis but a scratch!,” “Its just a flesh wound,” and “I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” and much, much more.


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The 41 North Film Festival returns to Michigan Tech with special guests Jimmy Chin and

Nick Berardini

The 41 North Film Festival returns to Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts on Oct.23­25, bringing critically­acclaimed independent films that are currently in festivals or theaters around the country and the world, along with guest filmmakers. All events are free and open to the public.

This year, the festival will feature filmmaker/photographer/climber/athlete Jimmy Chin, whose new documentary Meru tells a compelling story about risk, determination and friendship as it follows the efforts of three internationally famous climbers (Chin among them) to reach the Shark’s Fin summit of Mount Meru in the Himalayas.

The film will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23. Chin will speak after the film and participate in a Q&A. He is an award­winning photographer whose work has been featured regularly in National Geographic. The film Meru won the 2015 Sundance Audience Award.

At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, director and journalist Nick Berardini present his new documentary about the Taser Corporation, Killing Them Safely. It is a timely story about the ethics of engineering and marketing, as well as the relationship of the police to the public as mediated through these weapons.

Among the many other films screening during the weekend are Drone, The Wanted 18, King Georges, Mavis!, Here Come the Videofreex, and Victoria.

The festival will also feature an exhibition of documentary storytelling that employs Oculus Rift VR technology. Projects featured include Ferguson Firsthand, which uses a virtual reality environment to invite the audience into the scene, where they can encounter people and objects that tell the story, and Herders, which provides an immersive cinematic look into the lives of Mongolian yak herders.

By bringing compelling stories about the world and today’s important issues to campus—along with filmmakers whose research and artistry tell those stories—the 41 North Film Festival offers the community an opportunity to consider and discuss complex questions around science, engineering, industry, politics, history and the human condition.

Festival sponsors include the Michigan Tech Departments of Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts, and the Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series at the Rozsa Center. For the full schedule and program, visit: http://41northfilmfest.org and on Facebook. For more information about the festival and its events, please contact Erin Smith at ersmith@mtu.edu.


CAMPUS NEWS

 

Michigan Space Grant Consortium Funding Opportunities

The Michigan Space Grant Consortium announces funding opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships.  Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

The internal Michigan Tech deadline is noon on Wednesday, November 11. Specific information regarding Michigan Tech’s requirements and submission procedures can be found HERE .

For more information contact Paige Hackney (phackney@mtu.edu or 487-4371) in the Pavlis Honors College.
To read announcements, submission requirements, and to submit a proposal following an internal review, visit the MSGC website.  Note— Proposals must be submitted electronically to MSGC only after being reviewed by the Pavlis Honors College and MTU’s Sponsored Programs Office.


 

Public Talk on African American History in Michigan

As part of the “Black Voices in the Copper Country” project, the Michigan Tech Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections will host a talk by Michelle S. Johnson, a community historian with the Michigan Historical Center in Lansing. The event will be held at 4:00PM October 27 at the Van Pelt and Opie Library.

The talk, “Exhibits for New Century: Researching the African American Experience in Michigan from the Copper Country to the Capital,” will explore the historical center’s Exhibits for a New Century project, which is an interpretive exhibit documenting the African American experience across the state.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. More information can be found on the Michigan Tech Archives Blog.


CAREER SERVICES

 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Get Paid For Your Old Appliances

Upper Peninsula Power Co. customers can recycle their old refrigerators, freezers and more Saturday and get paid for their trouble.

Efficiency UNITED is accepting working freezers, refrigerators, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers (sorry, no stoves or electronics) between 11:00AM to 4:00PM Saturday, at Dee Stadium.

**To participate, bring a recent UPPCO bill along with your clean, empty appliances to the Energy Show. You will receive $50 each for refrigerators and freezers and $15 for dehumidifiers and air conditioners.

“This is a great way to get rid of that energy-hogging appliance, especially if you are moving up to a new energy-efficient model,” said civil engineering senior Lauren Krueger, past president of the Michigan Tech chapter of Rotaract, which is co-sponsoring the event with the Houghton Energy Efficiency Team (HEET). “Old refrigerators use up to four times as much electricity as the latest ENERGY STAR brands.”

For more information, visit newpowertour.com/appliance.


MEETINGS & DISCUSSIONS

 

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LGBTQ Heritage Month

Michigan Tech’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion is hosting Jason Robert Ballard for LGBTQ Heritage Month. Jason Robert Ballard, the CEO and Founder of Transculture Magazine, to speak about his success as a trans-man. The discussion will be Friday October 23 at 5:00PM in the Alumni Lounge. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.


 

Chemistry Department Seminar

“At the End of Chemistry,” will be presented by Donald Bergstrom, professor emeritus, Department of Medical Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Purdue University, on Friday, October 16 at 3:00PM in ChemSci 101.


HEALTH, WELLNESS & SPORTS

 

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Copper Country Track Club Glow Run

The Copper Country Track Club Glow Run is Saturday, October 17 at the Tech Trails, main trailhead off of Sharon Ave (ski stadium). The race start at 8:00PM with 3K and 6K distances (one or 2 laps of the course). It is $5 to register per person, glow in the dark wristbands and glow sticks are included.

Race day registration/check in starts at 7:00PM or you can pre-register using Google Form. For more information email Brent.

Awards are given to the top male and female in the 6K. There are no other official results. The course will be flat and good footing (no Hairpin or other lower loops). If you attend and are not a pass holder, consider donating to the Tech Trails.


 

Intramural and Recreational Services

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines
Racquetball Doubles: Monday October 19 @  8:00 PM
Turkey Trot: Thursday, October 22 @ 12:00 PM (Event on October 22 @ 4:30 pm)
Tennis Singles: Thursday, October 22 @ 5:00 PM
3-on-3 Basketball: Thursday, October 29 @ 5:00 PM
Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

 


 

Michigan Tech Lode & Student News Briefs, 10,9/15

THE MICHIGAN TECH LODE STUDENT NEWSPAPER

 

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ENTERTAINMENT & ENRICHMENT

 

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Cardboard Boats Shuttle Available

Due to the limited parking available at Houghton Waterfront Park, buses will be available to shuttle spectators to and from Cardboard Boats.  The buses will be making a loop from the SDC to the MUB and then on to Houghton Waterfront Park.  Pickups begin at 3pm and will run until 6pm.


 

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Homecoming Tailgate

Join us for our Homecoming Tailgate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the Upper Soccer Field. Show your support for the Huskies, enjoy free food and lots of fun. The event is free for everyone with a student ID or a Homecoming Football Game ticket. Kickoff for the Homecoming game against Northwood is at 1 p.m. at Sherman Field. Menu includes a BBQ sandwich bar, BBQ Beef, Pulled Pork, Chicken Tinga, cookies, lemonade, hot chocolate and more. Alcohol will be available for purchase—bring your ID. Sponsored by University Dining Services. Additional support provided by Athletics, Family Weekend, Alumni Relations and Student Activities.


 

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Khana Khazana Serving Iranian Cuisine

Khana Khazana, a weekly international lunch will feature Iranian cuisine this Friday, October 9. The side dish is Mirzaghasemi which is grilled eggplant mixed with tomato and eggs; a traditional food from North of Iran.
The main dish is chicken kabab for non-vegetarians. This is a popular dish in Iran which is usually made with boneless chicken breast. Grilled chicken is usually served with rice and grilled tomatoes.  Vegetables with tofu will be served for vegetarians. 
The dessert is Fereni which is made up of rice flour, sugar and Rosewater with milk and flavored with Almond. 
Serving is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the MUB Food Court. The whole meal is $7 and includes a fountain soda or $3 for each item. COMING UP:
  • October 16- Hawaia. (Cramy Potato Salad, Huli Huli Chicken, Fresh Corn Tomato Salad)
  • October 23- Middle Eastern (Felafel, Shwarma, Warbat)
  • October 30-  Thai
  • Nov 6- Moroccan

What is a Violapalooza?

Lollapalooza with violas? Picture a host of young Kurt Cobains with violins. Playing classical music. And, instead of Nirvana, we’ll have the stars of the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, special guest artists, along with the emerging, talented violists of the Keweenaw region-all on stage together at the Rozsa! What is a viola you ask? According to Wikipedia: “The viola is a bowed string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, with a lower and deeper sound.” The KSO’s Violapalooza this Saturday will feature many, many violas! Want to learn more? Come to the 4th Keweenaw String Festival this Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 7:30 PM, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, and find out!


CAMPUS NEWS

 

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Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraiser

October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Women’s Programming Committee will be giving out awareness ribbons and taking donations for a local shelter that provide support for victims of Dating and Domestic Violence. They will be set up outside of the MUB so feel free to stop by and show your support.

Friday, October 9 at 12:00-3:00PM, MUB Circle


Dining Services Seeks Student Feedback

Have you eaten in the Memorial Union Food Court, or another campus retail dining outlet this semester? If so, Dining Services would like your feedback on your experience. Please tell us about your experience by taking our online survey HERE. All comments are very much appreciated, and will help us improve our products and services.


Used Bikes and Kayaks Available for Purchase at the OAP

The Outdoor Adventure Program at 207 East Street is upgrading bikes and kayaks, which means gently used equipment for sale! They will be selling the following items:

  • 2014 29″ Trek Fuel EX7 Full Suspension ($1200)
  • Trek EX Caliber 9 Hardtail ($500)
  • We have a limited number of bikes and sizes available.
  • Widerness Systems Pungo 12ft.($150-$400) recreational kayaks

They will begin taking non-refundable deposits on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at noon upon opening of the rental center.  A 50% deposit is required to hold the item, with the balance due on or before October 16. All items will be available for pick up after the season, October 16, 2015.

Items are available on a first come first served basis. Items are available for your inspection at the OAP Monday-Thursday, 12-5 PM, unless rented out. 


REMINDER: Flu Vaccine Clinics Announced

Portage Health will offer four flu vaccine clinics on campus this fall. The vaccine is by injection at a cost of $30 payable at the time of service. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary. Employees, retirees, family members and students are welcome to attend one of the flu clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. A spouse and/or child may attend without the employee. Be prepared to show a picture ID and insurance card. If you are insured by Michigan Tech’s Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) health plan, your vaccine is free of charge and will be billed to insurance if you present your BCBSM member ID card at the time of service. This does not include retirees that have Blue Cross insurance through MPSERS. Students with Michigan Tech’s United Health Care (UHC) student health plan can also have their vaccine billed to insurance with their UHC member ID card. The flu clinics are as follows: From noon to 4 p.m. October 21 during the Health Fair in the Memorial Union Isle Royale Ballroom. The will also be three additional clinics held in the Memorial Union Building:

  • 4-7 p.m. October 28, in MUB Ballroom A1
  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. October 30, MUB Ballroom B
  • 4-7 p.m. November 3, MUB Ballroom B

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Spirit Friday Sale at the Campus Bookstore

 


 MEETINGS, INFO SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS

 

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Announcing Fall 2015 HuskyLEAD Series

Please join us for the first HuskyLEAD session of the year, “Planning for a Stress-free Semester:  Balancing Your Personal Life, Homework and Student Involvement,” on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Memorial Union Building Alumni Lounge.  HuskyLEAD is a series of hour-long professional development workshops that hone the leadership skills of students.
The presenters for Tuesday’s HuskyLEAD are Whitney Boroski and the wellness team.  We are all unique, and so are our stressors!  To manage your personal life, homework, and student involvement, learn some techniques for effective time and stress management for a happier, more balanced life.
HuskyLEAD is coordinated by Maryann Wilcox, Student Activities.  If you have any questions or comments about HuskyLEAD, or ideas for future HuskyLEAD topics, please call 906-487-2402 or email mawilcox@mtu.edu.

Information Session- Summer Study Abroad Program in Senegal, West Africa

Join us on Monday, October 12 at 5:00 PM in M&M 722 to learn about courses, internships, and immersion experiences in Senegal offered through the Dakar Institute! Learn side-by-side with Senegalese peers in and out of the classroom. Study with African Studies scholars in a variety of disciplines. Come hear from Drs. Ibra Sene (President) and Barrel Gueye (Admissions Director) of the Dakar Institute. Event sponsored by the Pavlis Honors College


Peace Corp Information Session

Join us for an information session on Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00 PM in MUB Ballroom A1. For more information, please contact Brett Heimann at 312-353-8680 or email bheimann@peacecorps.gov


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Info Session for Study Abraod – Summer 2016

Information Session: 5-6PM in AOB 201 Tuesday October 6 Wednesday October 14 Thursday, November 5 Wednesday, November 11 For more informauon contact Prof. Steven Walton at sawalton@mtu.edu or call 906-487-3272.


Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success – Academic Success Workshops: Fall 2015

Do you ever feel like you know the course material but can’t translate it to a successful exam grade? Learn effective preparation and test taking strategies. Come to MUB Ballroom B on October 13 at 5:00 PM for Testing, testing: 1, 2, 3, 4. For more information please contact Tori Connors at tconnors@mtu.edu


Railroad Engineering and Activities Second General Business Meeting

The Railroad Engineering and Activities will be having our second General Business Meeting of the semester on Tuesday (10/13) at 7:00 PM in Fisher 131. Club members that had internships over the summer will be sharing how they spent their time working in the rail industry. We will also be providing tips and tricks on how to build a good resume (just in time for Rail Day Expo). If you are interested in learning more about the club and our upcoming events, please stop in!

All majors are welcome to join us! FREE subs and pop!

Also, be on the lookout for Rail Night ticket sales around campus… The tickets are free and the event is a great networking opportunity!


COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

Community Outdoor Nature Programs for Families

Community Outdoor Nature Programs for Families are free and open to the public. Below are the upcoming sessions. 7:30 -11:00AM, Saturday—Trapping and observations of birds and small mammals, with Jesse Knowlton and Dan Haskell (SFRES). Find out what lives at the Marsin Nature Area. The Keweenaw Land Trust is looking for citizen scientists (no experience necessary) to help document observations of birds, small mammals, and other wildlife on the property. Guided hikes will leave the Retreat at 8 a.m., rain or shine. 6-7:30 PM., Monday—Making Apple Cider (bring your own apples and jugs to take home) with Chris Hohnholt (SFRES), at Nara Nature Center. What to Bring: Dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. This program is funded by the Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals and coordinated by the Western U.P. Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education and the Michigan Tech Center for Science and Environmental Outreach. For more information, call 7-3341.


City of Houghton Night Parking Ban Begins November 1

The following is a description of our city ordinance concerning winter parking. This is pertinent information for the students.

Chapter 82 Sec. 82-68. Restricted times, locations.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park a vehicle, or to cause to permit a vehicle to be parked or left unattended between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day on any of the streets or highways of the city, or in any city parking facility, during the period from November 1 through April 30. It shall be unlawful to park on Shelden Avenue from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on any day of the year. (Ord. No. 104, ‘ 8.25, 7-10-1996) Vehicles left during the restricted hours will be ticketed and may be towed during snow removal or road maintenance. Persons are allowed to park vehicles on a lawn or side yard when no other parking area is available during the period from November 1 through April 30 only. Parking on lawns and side yards during the period from May 1 through October 31 is prohibited.

For a full listing of our city ordinances, please visit: http://cityofhoughton.com/info-zoning.php


 HEALTH, WELLNESS, & SPORTS

 

Reward Yourself with Unplug!

An instructor will lead you through guided meditation and functional movement to improve concentration, circulation, mobility and productivity. Open to all students, faculty and staff.

Here’s the schedule for remaining sessions: Oct. 15, noon-1 p.m., MUB B001 Nov. 12, noon-1 p.m., MUB B001 Dec. 3, noon-1 p.m., MUB Ballroom B1 Dec. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wads Annex


 

Register Now: Fall Session 2 Adult & Youth HuskiesFit Programs

​ Fall Session 2 Adult and Youth HuskiesFit Programs begin their second session within the next few weeks. Sign yourself or your Little Husky up for one of the following today!
Michigan Tech benefits-eligible employees may use TechFit and T2 dollars to pay for HuskiesFit Programs. Discounts are also available for SDC annual members and siblings attending the same program.
For more information, visit HuskiesFit Programs. Commit to be HuskiesFit!

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Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines
Ice Hockey: Thursday, October 15 @ 5:00 PM
Racquetball Doubles: Monday October 19 @ 8:00 PM
Turkey Trot: Thursday, October 22 @ 12:00 PM (Event on October 22 @ 4:30 pm)
Tennis Singles: Thursday, October 22 @ 5:00 PM
Official’s Clinics
Basketball: Sunday, October 11 @ 12:00 PM
– Meet in Multi-Purpose room Court #1
Ice Hockey Officials Meeting: Tuesday, October 13 @ 6:00 PM
– Meet in Room 237
Ice Hockey Officials Meeting: Tuesday, October 15 @ 9:30 PM
– Meet in Ice Arena

Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU


CAREER SERVICES

 

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