The Student Scoop- September 8, 2021

K-Day is FRIDAY!!

After a year away, K-Day will be returning to Chassell Centennial Park!

Michigan Tech’s annual K-Day (Keweenaw Day) is Friday (Sept. 10). Classes will release at noon. In addition to food, music and inflatable games, more than 190 registered student organizations will have booths for the 3,500 to 4,000 students who regularly attend K-Day.

While students are welcome to drive to K-Day or carpool with friends, Student Leadership and Involvement offers large buses that will be shuttling students back and forth from the Rozsa parking lot on campus to the park starting at noon. Buses will depart about every 15 minutes and will run until all students have been picked up from the park and returned to campus.

Students planning to drive themselves, please note: There is no parking inside the park. Parking on the street is available but limited.

K-Day is sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life and Student Leadership and Involvement, with additional support from Athletics, Facilities and Homestead Graphics. Members of Michigan Tech’s 20 fraternities and sororities volunteer in order to make this event possible each year.

**Masks are required while on the Bus, please be prepared.


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



Poster Sale hosted by MUB Board

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!


Phi Kappa Tau Upcoming Events

Join Phi Kappa Tau on a Hike at Red Ridge Falls, Tuesday September 7th at 6:30 Pm – 7:30 Pm. Rides will be provided from Wadsworth at 6:15 PM.

Phi Kappa Tau will be doing real life Fruit Ninja at their house on Friday 10th, from 5 to 6 PM. Rides will be provided from the Wadsworth lobby at 4:45 PM. Food will be provided alongside rootbeer floats. Only blunt objects will be used for safety purposes. 

Find more information on upcoming events on Involvement Link


Alumni & Student Bocce Ball Tournament

Join your fellow students and a group of alumni for the first Alumni & Student Bocce Ball Tournament on Saturday, September 25! There is no cost to participate.

Free beanie hats for all participants, snacks and drinks, and a prize for the winning student team!

Prior registration is required, and is limited to six student teams. Please register before Monday, September 20 at 5pm. 


September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

«Sometimes what hurts the most can’t be seen. And sometimes, what helps the most is easy to do.»

The Western UP Health Department and Michigan Tech invite you to join David Woods Bartley’s talk about lifesaving support in mental “hellness” situations and move towards mental wellness.

The mental health speaker, educator, and trainer has seen his fair share of successes and setbacks, from directing a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling a life-threatening mental illness. After his life being saved, David’s mission is to shine a light on this crisis and open doors to the possibility of mental health for everyone, everywhere.

Watch David’s Ted Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/david_woods_bartley_how_connection_saved_my_life?language=en&fbclid=IwAR2hvIxMnshcyJDZRAcdhm8SNH9l8PYRgqRgK3Qxoa2uOs6244rwS1dizRQ)

For more information, visit www.mtu.edu/rozsa

Monday, Sept. 13, 7pm | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

The event is open to the public. Masks are required.


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:Ultimate FrisbeeMonday, September 6th – 1pm-4pmWalker Lawn
Open House CookoutTuesday, September 7th – 5pm-7pm1304 College Ave, TKE House
Capture the FlagWednesday, September 8th – 6pm-8pmWalker Lawn
Bigger and BetterThursday, September 9th – 7pm-9pm1304 College Ave, TKE House

Car SmashFriday, September 10th – 5pm-8pm1304 College Ave, TKE House

Bonfire & S’moresSaturday, September 11th – 6pm-9pmPrince’s Point
Learn More at: http://tkemulambda.com/2021/08/fall-2021-recruitment-events/

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


Study Abroad Virtual Fair

Adventure is calling, HOWL back! The Michigan Tech study abroad fair will be held virtually over Zoom from September 13th through the 15th. Students can take advantage of the three-day virtual study abroad fair to meet with study abroad professionals to learn about program opportunities and how to plan their adventures. Attendees are required to register in advance. All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Michigan Tech study abroad YouTube channel. Questions can be sent to studyabroad@mtu.edu.

Study Abroad Virtual Fair Schedule

Monday, September 13th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Michigan Tech Faculty-Led Study Abroad: Cumbria and Greece
Explore castles and museums in England and Scotland! Walk the ancient ruins and art of Greece! Attend this session to learn how you can go abroad next summer with professor Carl Blair to England and Greece, and earn HASS credits. 
Cumbria and Greece Zoom Registration
bit.ly/england-greece

Monday, September 13th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Discover the World with ISA and TEAN
Intern, volunteer, research, study — so many options and locations to choose from with International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)! Choose from semester, summer, and year-long programs across the globe. Options for all majors! 
ISA and TEAN Zoom Registration
bit.ly/ISA-TEAN

Monday, September 13th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Explore Cyprus with Global Semesters
Spend a semester or summer at the University of Nicosia, located in Cyprus, a Mediterranean island country. Course options vary from pre-med, engineering, business, to communications and more! This program is ideal for those who plan on going to medical school. 
Global Semesters Zoom Registration
bit.ly/Global-Semesters

Tuesday, September 14th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Go Somewhere Different with USAC
Go off the beaten path with University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC). Choose from 50 unique locations throughout the world where you can immerse yourself in a new language, discover different places, and make new friends.
USAC Zoom Registration 
bit.ly/USAC-21

Tuesday, September 14th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Japanese Language and Culture with JCMU
Are you interested in Japanese language and culture? JCMU offers intensive Japanese language programs for all levels. Learn how you can live in Japan and earn HASS credits. Contact: 
JCMU Zoom Registration
bit.ly/JCMU-21

Tuesday, September 14th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Michigan Tech Peace Corps Prep
Attend this session to learn about the Michigan Tech Peace Corps Prep certificate program, and opportunities to serve in the Peace Corps!  Volunteering in the Peace Corps is an opportunity to live abroad for two years in an underserved community, learn a new language, build partnerships, and work on community projects. 
Peace Corps Zoom Registration
bit.ly/Peace-21

Wednesday, September 15th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Prosperity by Design: Engineers Without Borders and iDesign
Travel abroad with your peers to work on economically sustainable engineering projects that improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. Attend this session to hear from Michigan Tech students who’ve participated in International Senior Design (iDesign) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB).
EWB and iDesign Zoom Registration
bit.ly/EWB-iDesign

Wednesday, September 15th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Operations and Supply Chain in Germany
Travel abroad to Bremen, Germany with your peers to observe Germany’s large-scale industrial operations in automotive, processing plants, and aerospace. Tour companies such as Volkswagen Autostadt, Mercedes, and Becks Brewery. Attend this session to learn more about this Michigan Tech faculty study abroad program. 
Germany Zoom Registration
bit.ly/Germany-21

Wednesday, September 15th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Electrical and Computer Engineering in France
Attention Electrical and Computer Engineering students! Learn how you can study in France and earn Michigan Tech credits in the ENSEA French American Program during your third year, spring semester. 
ENSEA Zoom Registration
bit.ly/Fame-21

Wednesday, September 15th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Michigan Tech Faculty-Led Study Abroad
Consider participating in a faculty-led study AWAY program to earn Michigan Tech credits and travel with your faculty and peers. This session will highlight programs taking place in the Bahamas, Costa Rica, England, Finland, Greece, and Ireland, and along the U.S. Amtrak rail line. Join this session at any time — presentations will take place in Zoom breakout rooms on a rotating schedule. 
Faculty-Led Zoom Registration
bit.ly/World-21