The Rozsa Calendars Are In
The Rozsa Calendars are here! Once again this year we have both full-size wall calendars and the handy pocket/desk calendars that fit neatly in purses, pockets, and of course by your phone on your desk. Pick up one of each or even both at the Rozsa Center or at any of the more than 120 local Houghton and Hancock businesses who display and distribute them each year.
Featured this year are 12 Rozsa Presenting Series events, more than 33 Visual and Performing Arts events including music, theater and visual arts events, and the ever-popular 41 North Film festival. What happens when you combine Chinese martial arts, dance and acrobats in “China Gold,” a dark and physical interpretation by PUSH Physical Theatre of the gothic tale “Dracula,” world-class modern dance “Ailey II,” and an award winning all-new play from LA Theatre Works about the last 24 hours of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, “The Mountaintop”? You get the Rozsa Visual and Performing Arts 2017/18 Season!
Season Ticket Packages are on sale now, with the best discounts available on all the season has to offer! There are four Season Ticket Package options this year, offering savings of 18% – 37% off single ticket prices: A Full Season Ticket Package, a pass to all the arts at Michigan Tech! Enjoy the biggest discount available off the single ticket price on all Rozsa and VPA events. The popular “Pick 6” Season Ticket Package has returned, and is an even better value this year. New this year, we have both a “Pick 3” option, and have brought back the very popular new “Family Pack” option that will help you bring the whole family to a big show at an affordable price. We hope there is a package that works for you! Thank you to all of our long-time Season Ticket holders, we’re holding your seats. For new Season Ticket buyers, welcome, we look forward to seeing you this season.
Not interested in a Season Ticket Package? Single ticket sales begin September 1, 2017. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Michigan Tech Ticketing Services at the Central Ticket Office (SDC), at 906-487-2073, or go online at mtu.edu/rozsa.
For Michigan Tech faculty and staff, we would like to make it easy for you to get your copies of the calendars! If you would like to request a calendar be delivered directly to your campus mailbox, please click on this link https://goo.gl/forms/f8kpYRKYDEkfSMwk2 and fill out the google form. We will gladly send a calendar to you in inter-campus mail.
It’s Fall Dollar Days September 5th – 9th
Start your HuskiesFit this fall with Dollar Days September 5th – 9th.
LeaderShape Institute Accepting Applications
Accepting Applications for 2018 LeaderShape Institute On-Site Coordinators
The next LeaderShape Institute is scheduled for January 8-13, 2018 and we’re seeking applicants for the On-Site Coordinator positions.
Participate in Parade of Nations
Now is the time for student organizations to think about their involvement in the 2017 Parade of Nations which will be held on Saturday, September 16th. The Parade begins at 11:00 am in Hancock near the Huntington Bank building and marches to the Dee Stadium in Houghton where the multicultural festival will take place from approximately noon to 3:00 pm. The theme for the 2017 Parade of Nations is “Think Globally, Celebrate Locally”.
Student organizations can:
- Have a float in the Parade (register here) and win cash in the float contest!
- Sponsor a food or crafts booth at the multicultural festival (register for craft booth or food booth)
- Showcase their talents by being a part of the entertainment – this is open to individuals too! (register here)
- Volunteer to help (email ips@mtu.edu)
Is your organization short on cash? Activity Grant Available.
This year’s headline act is China Gold, sponsored by the Parade of Nations and the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts. See an expert display of Chinese martial arts, dance and acrobats. China gold showcases the Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Wushu Shaolin Kung Fu, high flying acrobatics, and several sensational Chinese female dancers. The performance will take place at the Rozsa Center on Saturday, September 16, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now. Visit mtu.edu/rozsa for details and ticket information.
China Gold was recently featured on international television, reaching an estimated 1.7 billion viewers worldwide. Tickets are on sale now, $10 for adults, $5 for children and no charge for students who have paid the Experience Tech fee. Tickets are available by phone, (906) 487-2073, online at mtu.edu/rozsa, in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the Student Development Complex, or at the Rozsa Box office the night of the show. Please note the Rozsa Box Office is only open two hours before performances.
Be a parade spectator and have a chance to win the “I Love Parade of Nations” Weekend Getaway for two to Chicago worth more than $2,000! Visit the Parade of Nations website or Facebook page for more details.
For more details on all Parade of Nations events, check out the event’s website or to keep up on Parade happenings, visit their Facebook page.
Orientation Week Events
Graduate Student Orientation Picnic
Sponsored by GSG.
Who: All Graduate Students
Where: Hancock Beach
When: Wednesday, August 30 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free rides from MUB begin after Graduate School Orientation
Graduate Student First Friday Social
Sponsored by GSG
Who: Graduate Students
Where: ROTC Lawn (adjacent to the ME-EM building
When: Friday, September 1 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Food and beverages will be provided.
Social Justice Lecture Series
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion presents this year’s Social Justice Lecture Series.
Huskies will get a chance to see some truly engaging, educational and thought provoking speakers. The series is relevant and will speak to topics that touch on local, national and global levels. After each lecture there is a chance to continue the conversations after our speakers leave in a partner healthy dialogue series.
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Tech Theatre Company To Hold Auditions
The Tech Theatre Company will hold auditions on September 6th and September 7th for Fires in the Mirror by Anna Devere Smith, which investigates the ethnic conflict in Crown Heights in 1991. A number of actors of various cultural backgrounds are needed. Auditions will be held at 7:00 pm each evening in the Walker 210 across the hall from the McArdle Theatre. Those who wish to participate are asked to arrive 15 minutes early, at 6:45 pm. The play run dates are from November 15 & 16 – December 2nd. The auditions are open to anyone, and include opportunities for students, faculty, and community members. If you have questions please contact Roger Held, rheld@mtu.edu, 906-487-3238.
The second play is Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin. Auditions will be in the McArdle Theatre on September 6th & 7th at 7:00 pm. Play runs dates are October 12-14th & 18-20th. It’s Steve Martins’ thoughtfully comedic look at the 20th century. If you have questions please contact Christopher Plummer, cplummer@mtu.edu, 906-487-3282.
Registration for Intramural Sports Open on Friday, August 25, 2017
Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU
UPCOMING INTRAMURAL EVENTS
Entry Deadlines
Softball: Friday, September 8 @ 8:00 am
- Season begins September 10th
Sand Volleyball Fours: Friday, September 8 @ 8:00 am
- Season begins September 11th
Frisbockey: Friday, September 15 @ 8:00 am
- Season begins September 17th
Soccer Fours: Friday, September 15 @ 8;00 am
- Season begins September 20th
2-Person Golf Scramble: Friday, September 8 @ 10:00 am
- Tournament on Saturday, September 9th
- Must sign up for a Tee-Time in the Intramural Office
Racquetball Singles: Friday, September 27 @ noon
Disc Golf Singles: Friday, September 22 @ 10 am
- Tournament on Saturday, September 23 @ 10 am
For more information: imsports@mtu.edu