The Student Scoop- September 1, 2021

MUB Board Upcoming Events

Poster Sale!

Are the walls in your room bare?  We can help!!!

Come to our Poster Sale! You will find a huge selection of the best-selling and most popular college posters. Stop by between 9am-5pm in the MUB Superior room – we are here ALL WEEK (September 13-17)!

As always, this year’s selection will represent the very latest posters that are available, and in some cases, available only through us.  So, don’t miss out, come early, come often, and bring your friends so you can enjoy decorating your room to the fullest!

Dodgeball Tournament

Do you need to relieve some stress after a long first week of classes? Or perhaps you were a dodgeball champion in your past life and believe you’ve found your calling?
Come join us for a fun afternoon of dodgeball on Walker Lawn, September 6th from 11am-1pm! Teams consist of 5 to 8 members and all team registration will happen at the tent during the event. Solo parties are also welcome!


MySSP: 24/7 Available Support, Counseling and Chatting

Welcome back Huskies! We know that the adjustment back to school can be difficult. If you are looking for someone to talk to, you need some well-being tips, or you need instant counseling, then you need to download My SSP! It is an app that includes 24/7 support, counseling and chatting in different languages, and health and wellness tips including workout videos and sleep tips! The best part, My SSP is free for all MTU students! Download and start taking control of your well-being today! Let’s have a great year Huskies!


2021 Keweenaw Color Run

Grab a friend! Invite your co-workers! Get your family excited! Let everyone know that The Keweenaw Color Run is back! Join the Keweenaw Young Professionals on September 12th, 2021 for a fun, untimed walk/run event for the whole office and family. During this five-kilometer run, participants will be blasted head to toe in different colored powders. Not only will participants get more colorful throughout the race, but each person will be provided with a color packet to kick off the race.

KCR Runners vary in demographics and reasons for running. With no winners or official times, The Keweenaw Color Run is an event for everyone! This event is designed to unite the diverse cultures and identities of the Upper Peninsula communities. Our goal is to get you out of your office, or home, surrounded by family and friends walking or running to a healthier us.

Note: Keweenaw Color Run T-shirts are only guaranteed to KCR Runners who register by September 3, 2021. For more information and group rates, contact info@keweenawyp.com

Not a runner or walker? Interested in Volunteering for the race instead? Point your browser to our volunteer opportunities at https://2021kcrvolunteer.eventbrite.com

REGISTER HERE!


Catalyst Opportunity

Attend Catalyst! – this 1-day leadership workshop will feature small and large group sessions, free lunch, networking opportunities, and great giveaways!  Space is limited so apply now and start something extraordinary! 

Catalyst will take place in person on Saturday, September 11 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 
You will be considering powerful questions that move you towards action:

  • Am I on the right path?
  • Who do I want to be?
  • How can I connect with other like-minded individuals?

APPLY HERE by Thursday, September 9 at 5:00 PM.  Questions can be directed to activities@mtu.edu


Register for K-Day Today!!

It’s that time of year again, K-Day registration time!! K-Day Registration is open until September 3rd, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you wanting s’more at Camp K-Day!  Organizations can get creative with this summer camp-themed student organization fair!
K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 10 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a week of summer camp all in one afternoon!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  
Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 
Questions about K-Day can be directed to Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu


Homecoming Registration is OPEN!

Are you ready for an adventure down the rabbit hole?
Homecoming Registration is now open! 
The theme for homecoming this year is Blizzard in Wonderland!  We are excited to bring back some classic favorites, like cardboard boats, as well as add some new twists, like giant board games!!  

Homecoming Court Registration: Register HERE
Registration closes on September 15 at NOON.

Homecoming Team Registration: Register HERE
Registration closes on September 17 at NOON.

Please note that if a group wishes to only participate in cardboard boats, they must sign up under Team Registration. All events and rules are subject to change if the Campus Health and Safety Levels change. The rule books will be available soon.  

Please send any questions to Rochelle at raspence@mtu.edu


Fall SDC Building Hours

Fall building hours for the SDC and surrounding facilities will begin Monday, August 30, and run through Thursday, December 16. Please visit individual facility pages for updated information. For more information, go to michigantechrecreation.com.

The Student Development Complex (SDC) and surrounding facilities will observe reduced hours on Labor Day, Monday, September 6.
– Fitness Center & Multipurpose Room (including racquetball courts & track), Ticket Office 12:00-9:00pm
– SDC Locker Rooms & Sauna 10:00am-9:30pm
– Pool 12:30-4:30pm
– No student open hockey Monday morning.
– The SDC Manager’s Office and OAP Rental Center will be closed.
The SDC will return to regular posted hours Tuesday, September 7. For more information, visit michigantechrecreation.com.


906 & Park Event

Kickback and enjoy some old-school music videos and about different cultural social organizations around campus. Hosted by the Society of African American Men.


TKE Fall 2021 Events

Join the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon for our awesome events this fall. Stop by to learn more about how we can help you create lifelong relationships that enhance educational, interpersonal, community and professional success!
Upcoming events:TKE – Redridge AdventuresWednesday, September 1st – 6pm-9pm1304 College Ave, TKE House
TKE/IFC Fraternity FlingFriday, September 3rd – 5pm-8pmWalker Lawn
Learn More at: http://tkemulambda.com/2021/08/fall-2021-recruitment-events/

For the most up to date information follow our Instagram Page @TKEMTU


First Friday Social

The Graduate Student Government invites everyone to join us and relax with the Graduate School and the GSG on the soon to be Graduate Commons, 207 East Street (Ex OAP House, opposite to the MTU Library) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 3th, 2021.

Unwind on a Friday afternoon with your colleagues from across campus at September’s First Friday Social. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Masks are encouraged for the event while not actively eating or drinking. Hope to see you all there!


Artists: Marianne Boruch, Russell Brakefield, Jim Brandenburg, Cindy Crosby, Monte Deignan,
Ned Gannon, Ladislav Hanka, Russell Hart, Sarah Killingsworth, Joyce Koskenmaki, and
Catherine Plank
Location: Hesterberg Hall in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
building at Michigan Technological University. 566-950 Macinnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931.
Park in Lot 18

Project Coyote and CFRES are proud to present the multimedia art exhibition, The Spirit of the
Hunt, featuring many talented artists including Michigan artists: Joyce Koskenmaki and Ladislav
Hanka. This exhibit will be open to the public from August 28th through October 17th, 2021.
There will be a reception with facilitated discussions starting at 4:30pm on Friday, September
3rd. 

Our opening event on September 3rd will feature two facilitated discussions. Dr. John
Vucetich (MTU) will lead a discussion on wolf hunts and the value of keystone species. Tanya
Aldred from Great Lakes Indian fish and wildlife commission is giving a talk called “Ma’iingan
(wolf): An Ojibway Perspective”. These discussions and the overall timing of this art exhibit was
chosen to raise awareness and consideration of current proposed legislation for wolf management
in Michigan. Multiple have recently been proposed that could impact the longevity of the wolf
population by altering the Wolf Management Advisory Council. Senate Bill 486 will require
council members to be residents of the Upper Peninsula. House Bills 5078 and 5079 amend the
requirements for council members to include more representation of conservation organizations.
The proposed changes in these three bills could significantly impact the management decisions
of the Michigan wolf population.
All pieces were generously donated by artists with the goal of inspiring coexistence between
people and the wolves and coyotes in the Great Lakes region. The exhibition of their works is
curated by Catherine Plank, a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying Ecosystem
Science and Management. She arranged the artwork to highlight the beauty and value of these
native predators.
All artworks will later be sold, and the proceeds will be donated to Project Coyote, a nonprofit
working to educate and improve the conservation of predators nationwide. Project Coyote is a
North American coalition of scientists, educators, ranchers, and citizen leaders promoting
compassionate conservation and management of native carnivores. The event itself is free and
open to the public M-F 9 am – 4 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!