Delta Zeta Bake Sale
No tricks, just treats! Delta Zeta will be having a Halloween themed bake sale on October 27th and 28th in the benefit of their national philanthropies for Speech and Hearing, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Copper Country Humane Society. Items include: brownies, mini cheesecakes, cookies, and rice krispie treats ranging from $2-$5. Cash or Venmo will be accepted. The bake sale will be from 12pm-4pm in the library and outside the library.
Journal Writing Seminar
Public speaking and effective communication skills are paramount to success in the workplace! The GSG Professional Development committee is excited to announce an interactive seminar on public speaking hosted by Marina Choy and Veena Namboodri, communication instructors and PhD candidates in the Rhetoric, Theory and Culture program at the Department of Humanities. We will actively discuss speech anxiety management as well as tips for improving delivery, clarity, organization, audience engagement, and more.
Join us next Wednesday, October 27th at MEEM 111 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. There will also be a dedicated Q&A time–feel free to come with questions!
HuskyLead Presents…
Planning an Event 101
Thursday, October 28 – “Event Planning 101” – Are you interested in learning more about planning a successful event? Want to learn more about planning an event here at Tech? Need some best practices for your student organization’s upcoming event?
Join Career Services Corporate Events Coordinator, Jodi Miller, as she shares Michigan Tech specific how-to’s and best practices for planning a successful event on campus at 4:00 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom to learn more!!!
Thursday, November 4 – “Be Well: Navigating School/Life Balance” – Are you over-committed? Do you struggle with managing your schedule? Do you take time for self-care? Do you often think about how busy you are? Us, too. But don’t worry – we have the workshop for you! Join Health & Well-Being Manager, Whitney Boroski and her Peer Health Ambassadors as they discuss how to “Be Well” at 6:00 p.m. in Fisher 133!!!
Late Night Presents…
Comedian Melissa McGillicuddy
Join us for a night of laughs on Friday, October 29th at 10pm in the MUB Ballroom! Melissa McGillicuddy is a stand-up comedian based in Sacramento, California. Being an only (and super gay) child raised by a single mom in a conservative town, Melissa found she didn’t always fit in, so she used humor as a way to connect with people. Melissa also co-produces the Moving Van Show, a monthly, secret pop-up comedy show, as well as Sacramento FemmeFest, the city’s first all-female comedy festival.
A Quiet Place Part 2
Friday Oct 29th: 5:30,8:30,11:30
Saturday Oct 30th: 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.
A Quiet Place Part 2 is rated pg-13 for terror, violence and bloody/disturbing images.
Diwali Night 2021
Only 3 days to go for one of the biggest events on MTU campus! Indian Student Association (ISA) is organizing ‘Diwali Night‘ event on October 30th, 2021 (Saturday). We have been celebrating the Diwali Festival on campus for more than 15 years. Join us for a grand 8-course dinner buffet at MUB and musical and dance performances at Rozsa Center.
EVENT OUTLINE: October 30, 2021 (Saturday)
Food: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ET (MUB Commons & MUB Ballroom)
Festival: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm ET (Rozsa Center)
TICKETING LOCATION
Tickets are available online, at SDC Ticketing Office and on-spot at the MUB on the evening of the event.
PRICE
$10 – Students
$12 – Staff/ Community/General Public
NOTE: Considering the updated Health and Safety level on MTU campus, face coverings are required for this event.
We can’t wait to see you all there!
The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents…
Pour Painting
Join Pooja in the Maker’s Space this week for Husky Hobbies to create some art with pour painting! Creating these awesome canvases is so fun and can be a great way to relax and take time for yourself. To register, follow this link!
Career Confidence
Building confidence when searching for a new job can help you to manage your emotions during the job search and beyond! Join this workshop put on by the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being to learn about how to gain this confidence and make your job search easier!
Stress Less
The stress of schoolwork and other factors can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being for this workshop to learn how to reduce that stress and to live a happier, healthier life!
Tech Trails Late Fall/Winter Update
As the leaves and temperatures fall, the Tech Trails are preparing for the snow to begin falling as well. Over the summer, lots of work was put into the trails to ensure a great ski season. It can sometimes be forgotten how much work it takes in the summer to provide great trails during the winter.
Tolkien Trails
The Tolkien Trails saw a significant amount of work this summer with clearing the standing dead ash trees near the trails. Around 200 trees were felled, removed, and donated to Little Brothers, totaling nearly 25 cords of wood! Ditches were cleared, trails were widened to help save our grooming equipment, and two bridges were replaced with culverts to accommodate drainage on the ski trails. Bridge lumber was recycled into eight other bridges placed in the notoriously wet areas of Troll and Gnome Loops. To top it all off, KISMA is planting 500 native trees and understory seedlings to help replace the lost trees!
Main Trails
On the Main Trails, more drainage issues were addressed with installing or reinstalling 12 culverts on Down Under, Ridge, and Tanglewood loops. In addition, the crew fixed wiring on Balsam, replaced 20 old metal halide lights with high-efficiency LEDs, trimmed some of our problem trees, and cleared the high ropes course of nuisance trees as well.
It is a fair amount of work, and this is on top of the work needed for the mountain bike trails, which we were able to address a bit. About 500 meters of Inner Core was machine worked to bring it closer to the trail rating and what it was designed to be. We were also able to do some work on the Dirt Jumps and about 50 meters of Twilight. A few other problems areas were addressed on Hillside and Just Mite, which was done by hand.
Disc Golf Course
Over on the Disc Course, we installed 12 tee pads and cleared fairways of trees, stumps, and debris. As a result, the course boasts 15 holes that are now playable and enjoyable. Plans to complete the 18 holes are in place, and strategic partnerships with the Forestry Club and Disc Golf Club are helping to move that along.
Winter Updates
Enough about summer, what about winter!? Some updates for winter and the Tech Trails include re-establishing a changing space, wax space, and indoor space. Of course, things will look different than they did in 2019, but space will be made available for folks to change and wax their skis indoors at the main trailhead. In addition, room ten will be available and open during lighted trail hours and the day. This will include access to secure changing space and space with a wax table, iron, and lights. In addition, chairs and a table are available for those who may want to rest and eat while taking a break.
OAP Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Rental
The Outdoor Adventure Program will again be operating out of the Wax Shed as they have the past couple of years with ski rentals. The rental fleet was updated this year, and kid’s skis were added! The annual equipment rental is still in place for students and non-students, and sales will begin on November 1, 2021. Details and a link to purchase a pass can be found here, www.michigantechrecreation.com
Dogs
As a friendly reminder from the Michigan Tech Trails staff, dogs should be under the owner’s control and on a leash while utilizing the dog-approved trails.
Here is the official Michigan Tech Trails policy regarding dogs which is supplemental to the Michigan Tech Board of Trustees Policy:
Dogs must be leashed and under owners’ control at all times and are restricted to the Tolkien, Nara, Isle Royale, and Superior trails via the following access points – softball fields, Nara & Tolkien. No dogs at the main trailhead.
Over the summer, the staff enhanced signage and dog waste dispensers at dog-approved use trails. We ask that all Tech Trails users with dogs be considerate and respectful of the Michigan Tech policies and all users of our wonderful trail system. At the end of the day, we all want to enjoy our trails in a safe and secure environment. For reference, here are some tips on proper dog etiquette and a link from the Humane Society to help educate dog owners.
Etiquette for dog owners:
- Scoop your poop. Bring several bags on your walks to be sure you have enough.
- Prevent barking.
- Only let your dog greet a stranger if they ask.
- Always leash your dog on walks.
- Don’t play while on a leash.
- Be aware of other people’s feelings – Not everyone is a dog-lover.
Trail Passes
The Michigan Tech Trails are a great resource to our campus and the greater community. Please support them by purchasing an annual membership or day pass. Your support helps ensure that our trails are well-groomed, maintained, and updated.
Trail usage is one of the benefits of the Experience Tech Fee, and currently enrolled Michigan Tech students may use the Tech Trails at no charge. A trails membership or day pass is required for all other users. Children age 12 and younger are eligible for a free youth trails membership available at the SDC Ticket Office.
Trails members get access to locker room 110 in the SDC. Locker rentals are reserved for SDC members. Please email trailsinfo@mtu.edu with any questions, concerns, or comments. We hope that everyone is able to enjoy our trails system responsibly!
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