Seeking Nominations for the 24th Annual Student Leadership Awards
Turkish Cuisine at Fridays Khana Khazana
By Khana Khazana
This week at the Memorial Union North Coast Grill and Deli, we are featuring a menu from Turkey.
The menu features: 
- Beyti Kebab
- Menemen
- Pilaf
- Baklava
Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.(TODAY), Friday, March 2nd. The cost is $7.95 and includes a fountain beverage. Visit Khana Khazana on Facebook.
Tech Theatre Presents “When You Comin’ Back Red Ryder”
The Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship (ICE) House’s mission is to promote innovation through group collaboration. Live in a house where you share in challenges and success, pool knowledge and expertise and live with a common purpose. The deadline for this is March 30th, 2018.
Amenities include:
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On Campus
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No Meal Plan Required
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Professional Kitchen
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Flat Screen TVs
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Mentorships
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Access to Venture Capitalists
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Competition Opportunities
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Entrepreneurship Guidance
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Already have a housing contract? Transfer it to the ICE House!
Who knows, the next Facebook might be born here!
Questions?
Blue Key Survey
Blue Key would like to send a warm note of thanks for all the organizations and individuals who helped to make Winter Carnival great this year. We could not do it without each and every one of you.
Every year, Blue Key sends out a survey asking for feedback on the competition and other events happening during Winter Carnival in order to know where we can improve and make the event even better for next year. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to share your thoughts. Direct messages regarding Winter Carnival can also be addressed to bluekey@mtu.edu.
Survey ends March 18, 2018.
Survey URL: https://baseline.campuslabs.com/mtu/wintercarnival2018“
Last chance at Course Material Survey!
We’re almost there! We are on the last couple days of the Spring 2018 Course Material Survey. For those that have participated, we thank you tremendously! For those that still have yet to complete the survey, your opinions are important and we’d like to hear them. The survey is being fielded nationwide and your answers will help other participating universities and colleges as well as the Michigan Tech Campus Store.
Please check your email for the link to the survey. If you’ve misplaced the email with the link, please feel free to reach out to the Campus Store at campusstore@mtu.edu. As an added incentive, several gift cards will be available for winning!
Deadline for this survey is March 3, 2018.
Lean and Continuous Improvement Information Session
The students from the Office of Continuous Improvement will be holding a Lean and Continuous Improvement information session. This semester’s topic will be on 5S. What is 5S you may ask? Well 5S stands for sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain. 5S is used to identify and reduce waste using the red-tag technique which helps create a more efficient workspace or area. It can be applied in many different areas like the workplace, study space, or even in your own home! Come find out more about how to 5S your life! We can’t wait to see you there!
Where: Library East Reading Room
When: Thursday, March 8th
Time: 6-7 PM
*Food and Refreshments will be available!!*
Spring HuskyLEAD Series
Student Activities announces the Spring 2018 HuskyLEAD series. HuskyLEAD is a series of hour-long workshops that help Michigan Tech students develop personal, professional, academic and organizational leadership skills. The workshops are free and open to everyone. All sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge A.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to pass this information along to students. Attendance is taken at the workshops and can be forwarded to faculty who assign them as a supplement to their curriculum.
The Spring 2018 schedule is as follows: 
Thursday, March 22 – “Leading with Inclusivity: How to impact Your World with Intentional and Inclusive Actions, Language and Purpose.” This workshop will raise your awareness and understanding of how to recognize how our conscious and subconscious actions affect others and how we can shift our behaviors to create a more welcoming and inclusive community. The presenter is Amy Howard from the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
Thursday, April 5 – “Mindfulness 101: Improve Focus and Reduce Stress Before Finals.” Learn the basics of mindfulness to help you reduce stress and increase your focus for final exams. The practice of mindfulness can be applied to starting a new job or internship, or just reducing daily stress and living more fully in the present. The presenter is Joan Kero, health coach and yoga instructor.
For more information, visit the HuskyLEAD website at http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/leadership/huskylead/. If you have any questions or comments about the workshops, email Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu, or Maryann Wilcox at mawilcox@mtu.edu, or call 7-1963.
Become an Agent for Innovative Change at Michigan Tech:
Apply to be a University Innovation Fellow!
As a fellow, you will:
– gain skills, tools, and a national network of peers 
– hone in on your leadership and communication skills
– broaden your understanding of design thinking
– attend a 4-day retreat at Stanford University and Google
– impact student innovation and entrepreneurship at Michigan Tech
The application can be found here: bit.ly/MTU-UIFApplication We will be accepting applications until Wednesday, March 21st at 11:59pm. If you are interested in learning more information, info sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 6th at 5 pm in EERC 103, or Wednesday, March 7th at 7 pm in Fisher 125.
Funding Available for your Organization
Do you have a great idea that would benefit Tech students, but your organization doesn’t have the funding to support it?
The Tech Parents Annual Fund may be able to help!
Registered student organizations (RSO), University departments, and those representing new campus initiatives intended to benefit the students of Michigan Technological University may request support from the Tech Parents Annual Fund for an event, program, travel, or equipment purchase.
For more information or to submit a Parents Fund request visit: https://www.mtu.edu/success/parents-family/annual-fund/requests/ .
Buti Yoga
Join instructor Natasha for a new HuskiesFit adult group fitness class – Buti Yoga! Classes start soon!
Buti Yoga Basics Express – Perfect for the beginner and open to all fitness levels; anyone who wants to blast through their Friday lunch hour.
Buti Yoga Intensive – An 80-minute calorie-scorching wor
kout open to all fitness levels and perfect for those with a basic knowledge of Yoga. If you’re looking for a way to finish your weekend strong, this intensive class will be exactly what you need!
Commit to Be HuskiesFit with Buti Yoga!
2018 Summer Sports Camps
Registration for 2018 Michigan Tech Summer Sports Camps officially opens today! We are offering 15 programs in 8 different sports for youth of all ages.
Sign your #futurehuskies up today!
For more information and to register, visit Summer Sports Camps.
GO HUSKIES!
HuskiesFit Adult Group Fitness – Round 2!
- Afrobeat Fitness
- Aikido
- Aqua-Fit
- Buti Yoga Basics Express NEW!
- Buti Yoga Intensive NEW!
- Fitbarre
- Muay Thai
- Simple Changes for a Healthier Lifestyle
- TRX Fit
- TRX Body Blast
- Yoga for Back Health
For more information and to register, visit HuskiesFit Adult Programs. Commit to be HuskiesFit!
Get Certified As A Lifeguard
Earn your lifeguard certification @ the SDC on March 3 & 4! Get a jump on summer employment now! Class size limited. http://ow.ly/G8me30iahsV #lifeguard #arc#huskiesfit
- Little Huskies Boys Spring Camp – Grades 2-6
- Little Huskies Girls Basketball Spring Camp – Grades 2-5
- Little Huskies Football Camp -Grades 4-6
- Little Huskies Volleyball Spring Camp – Grades 2-6
- Youth Tennis Lessons (begin April 3) – Ages 5-17
- Track & Field Clinic – Grades 7-12
- Middle/High School Volleyball Position Clinics – Grades 6-12
Donation Bin Information
If your student organization or department is collecting donations, Facilities Management must be notified of any donation bins being placed on campus. Bins may only be placed in approved locations, for a list of approved locations please click here.
Only one bin is allowed per building at a time. Bins are allowed on a first “notify” first serve basis, so please submit your information to us early.
Student organizations or departments are responsible for:
-Notifying Facilities Management of bin placement at least 2 days prior to placing the bin
-Periodically emptying the bins
-Removing any donated items left outside of the bins
-Removal of the bin on the date reported
Facilities Management will monitor the bins and notify the student organization or department contact if:
-There is already a bin placed in the location you have requested during the same time period
-Bins are full
-Bins are located outside of the approved area
-Donation items have been left outside of the bin
-It is past the date that bin should have been removed
For additional information or to complete a “Donation Bin Notification Form” please click here.
5K Run/Walk to Raise Money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society
This event is a 5k run/walk to raise money to donate to the Michigan Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Physical Therapy Student Organization will the hosting the event, with volunteers from Finlandia, Walgreen’s, and the Pre-PT Club at MTU assisting (approximately 40 volunteers total). Faculty advisor, Dr. Cameron Williams (willi4ct@cmich.edu), will be present during the event. The run will take place on April 14, 2018, with registration beginning at 9 am, the running event starting at 9:30 am, and the walk beginning at 9:40 am. Volunteers will inspect the course the previous evening and will be on location at approximately 7 am to begin set-up for the race. The event will conclude no later than 1:00 pm, with clean-up following the event and concluding by 2:00 pm. Volunteers will ensure all trash (empty water bottles, paper, plates, napkins, etc.) has been placed in the proper trash and recycling bins, and all tables, markers, and other equipment are removed from the starting area and the course.
There will be 3-4 tables set up (rented from Superior Rentals) for registration, t-shirt pick-up, raffle prizes, multiple sclerosis information, and post-race refreshments (bottled water, muffins, fruit, etc.). A DJ will be present, using a generator to power his equipment to provide music before the race, during the race start, and as the runners are crossing the finish line. The tables will be located on the sidewalk behind Lot 14, where the starting line of the race will be. Volunteers will be marking the course with brightly colored flags and follow the course outlined in the image below. Volunteers will be stationed at all intersections with orange shirts and stop signs to halt traffic and provide participants with directions to stay on course. Participants will be provided with a course map prior to the race.
This event involves physical activity, either running or walking on paved sidewalks or crosswalks. There is a low risk of musculoskeletal injury, such as sprains, strains, abrasions, or bruises, or other exercise-associated illnesses (heat illness, etc). Event organizers will work diligently to prevent such injuries by maintaining a clear race course, posting crossing guards at all intersections, and monitoring participants during the event. All PTSO volunteers are CPR/AED certified, and have completed Blood Borne Pathogen training. There will be a certified athletic trainer covering the event, and there are several other volunteers with first aid training. These volunteers will be spread out along the race course and placed at the starting/finishing line to assist runners. EMS services have also been requested for the event. Prior to the event, participants will be required to sign a liability waver.
In the event that an injury or illness occurs, these previously mentioned volunteers will provide assistance within their scope of ability. Volunteers will have radios to contact EMS or the athletic trainer for assistance with more serious injury or illness. If a serious emergency occurs, EMS will be activated (911 will be called and EMS will be flagged down).
The event will be held even if inclement weather occurs, including rain or snow. However, if weather conditions pose a serious threat (lightning, heavy rain fall, dangerous temperatures, tornado, etc.), the event will be cancelled, and tickets refunded, or the event will be rescheduled for the following weekend.
Look for these signs around campus and submit your feedback for a chance to win a free coffee!