Day: September 29, 2021

The Student Scoop- September 29, 2021

Don’t be late for a very important date!
Homecoming 2021 is here!

VOTE for your favorite Homecoming Door!

The 2021 Door Decorating competition is LIVE on our Facebook page! You can vote by ‘liking’ the picture of the door that you think is the best! Voting ends on October 1st so be sure to get your vote in!

Cardboard Boat Races are this Friday!

Come watch teams paddle it out on the Canal this Friday! Races start at 4:00pm but we’ll see how strong these boats really are…

Want to catch a ride to the Cardboard boat races on Friday? We’ve got busses shuttling from the MUB and Lot 24 to Kestner Waterfront Park starting at 2pm!

Keep up to date with all the homecoming activities HERE.

Rubik’s Cube Magician Steven Brundage

Join Late Night Programming and Family Weekend for an evening of amazement! You may know him from his viral video – Magician Gets Out of Speeding Ticket with Magic or from his appearance on America’s Got Talent! He’s got jokes, he’s got a Rubik’s Cube, and he’s magical! What more could you ask for?
Rubik’s Cube Magician Steven Brundage will be here on Saturday, October 2 at 9 PM in the MUB Ballroom. This is no trick – the event is FREE and open to students and their families!


MUB Board Presents…

Comedian Jon Fisher

A singing comedian! “Jon Fisher’s songs cover topics ranging from the frustrations of roommates and college to his man crush on Ryan Gosling to his desire to be a “motivational DJ”. His acoustic, pop, and hip hop comedic stylings combine social commentary, observational humor, pop-culture references, and character-driven acts put on a performance that’s great for all ages.”
Join us on October 1st at 9pm in the MUB Ballroom.

Tech Fued!

It’s time to play… TechFeud! Join us on October 8th for a fun night of head-to-head competition where you can take a chance and win it all! But! Before our night of feuding, we need some help from you, our fellow students! Click the link attached to take as many of our surveys as you would like and your answer may just show up on the board! Team registration is also open so grab your roommates, or snag some friends and click the link below to sign up.
Click here to take our survey!Click here to register your team!

If you have any questions, or are interested in planning events like these, email mubboard@mtu.edu.


Mr. Lid Recyclable Containers

Green Campus Enterprise, Consumer Product Manufacturing (CPM) Enterprise, and Dining Services are partnering together to bring Sussex IM’s Mr. Lid products to North COast Grill and Deli. How the program works:

  1. Pay the one time $5 Program Fee
  2. Receive a key chain 
  3. When you purchase food, request your food in a Mr. Lid and exchange the key chain
  4. Once finished with your food, return your Mr. Lid to the cash register to get your key chain back
  5. Repeat steps 3-4 and enjoy!

The purposes of this program are:

  1. Environmental impact – sustainability
  2. Economical
  3. Passion into action

Study Abroad

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Session

9/29, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Library East Reading Room

Do you have spring break or summer plans? Consider participating in a faculty-led study AWAY program next spring and/or summer to earn Michigan Tech credits and travel with your faculty and peers. Locations featured are Finland, Ireland,  England, Greece, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and U.S. Amtrak. Stop by and grab a pizza slice (or more), and chat with the program leaders.


Sustainability Open House

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Sustainability Open House on Saturday, October 2nd from 3-6 pm!  We will have interactive demos of our sustainable systems, fun games, and all guests will receive free sustainable swag!  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  We hope you will be able to stop by!


Upcoming Husky Innovate Opportunities

Protect your Innovation

Husky Innovate and the Van Pelt and Opie Library are collaborating to host “Protect Your Innovation”.  This workshop will be held October 6th, in the Library Room 244 from 5-7 pm.  This workshop will answer several intellectual property questions.   

How can you protect the intellectual property incorporated within your innovation?

What options do you have and what strategies can you apply?

When should you consider IP protections?

We will discuss the fundamentals of intellectual property including – 

  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Licensing
  • Trade Secrets/Knowhow
  • How to initiate a prior art discovery with free library resources

Michigan Tech IP expert, Licensed Patent Agent, Associate Vice President for Research Administration Jim Baker will lead us through compelling IP scenarios.

Librarian and Patent and Trademark Research Center (PTRC) Representative Annelise Doll will explain patents, trademarks and resources available through Michigan Tech’s PTRC which is part of the Patent and Trademark Office’s nationwide program of PTRCs.
Please register here – https://bit.ly/Protectinnovation

Husky Innovate Talk with Innovator- Jacob Soter

Michigan Tech graduate Jake Soter EE/CPE ’19, MBA ’20 observed that flag warning systems at beaches weren’t updated right away and knew that swimmers weren’t getting important information on days with strong rip-currents and high waves.  He identified a value proposition and together with his advisor, Dr. Andrew Barnard,  created a technological solution to address this problem.  From there – he launched a new business.  Come hear about Jake’s innovation pathway, how he validated his value proposition, what he’s learned along the way and what’s next for his business.

Register here

We will meet 10/8/2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.


Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents:

Do you want to go backpacking or hiking before the snow starts to fall? Not sure how best to pack your bag? Come join us on October 7th from 6-7pm in the Makerspace for a backpack packing Husky Hobbies session with Emilie Jacques! She’ll show you how best to pack your bag and head out into the woods with confidence! As a bonus, when you come to the backpack packing session you’ll receive a free Field Notes notebook! Sign up with this link.


Intramural Events


This Week Film Board Presents:

Soul
Friday Oct 1st: 5:30,8:30,11:30Saturday Oct 2nd: 5:30,8:30,11:30
Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.
Soul is rated pg for thematic elements and some language.


Artist Presentation by Ashanté Kindle and Khari Turner: Copper Planted Seeds
Ashanté Kindle and Khari Turner come to Michigan Tech to discuss their joint exhibit, Copper Planted Seeds, currently on display at Finlandia University until October 5. Their exhibit seeks common ground between the history of the Keweenaw Peninsula and their life experiences as Black American artists. Kindle and Khari create at the border of abstractionism and realism, and the theme of their exhibit is “sisu,” or human grit and determination, in the face of daunting circumstances.
All are invited. The artists will begin with a presentation on their life, art and influences, followed by time for audience questions.
For further information on the presentation at Michigan Tech, contact vpdi@mtu.edu. For the Finlandia University Gallery, contact gallery@finlandia.edu.
Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC) 103
Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:15 pm