Day: March 23, 2022

The Student Scoop – March 23, 2022


Comedian Reggie Conquest – THIS FRIDAY!

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!

Reggie Conquest is an actor and comedian from West Philadelphia where he started his comedy career at the legendary Laff House. He has written for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers and has been featured at a wide variety of comedy festivals. Get ready for a night of laughter and grab your friends for a show won’t want to miss! This event will take place Friday, March 25 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom.  *Please note, the show contains college humor.


Student Leadership & Involvement is hiring!

Are you an undergraduate student who enjoys campus traditions, working with student organizations, and providing excellent customer service?  You should consider applying to work in Student Leadership & Involvement.  We are looking for team-oriented and organized individuals for our summer and fall semesters!  Apply HERE. Send any questions to Rochelle at raspence@mtu.edu.



This Week Film Board Presents: Spiderman no way home

Friday Mar 25th: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

Saturday Mar 26th: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Spider-Man no way home is Rated Pg-13 for some language, sequences of action/violence, and brief suggestive comments

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.

5:30 Showtimes are to be shown with subtitles now!


MUB Board Presents…

Live @ Lunch

THIS THURSDAY!

Join us for Live at Lunch with Austin Cain! Enjoy some inspirational live music while studying and eating in the MUB Commons this Thursday, March 24.

Tech Arts Festival

Join us in celebrating the beauty of our snowy home with the Michigan Tech Arts Festival, from Monday, April 4 to Saturday, April 9! This year’s theme is “A Day in the Keweenaw”.
All Week: Student Art Exhibit – Submit a pic of your Keweenaw themed art to mubboard@mtu.edu by April 4th for information on how to turn in your piece.
Monday, 6pm: Hand Letter a Custom Mug – Join Natterdoodle in Fisher 138 as they teach you hand lettering to adorn a mug to bring home. Space is limited.
Monday, 7pm: Build a Lift Bridge Model – Work with the coaches at the Alley Makerspace to assemble and decorate a wooden Portage Life Bridge to take home.
We hope to see you there!

Painting with a Twist 

Grab a few friends and join us for a night of follow-along painting with some tasty charcuterie boards and beverages!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Check out the ticket link for more information: bit.ly/paintingwithaTwist

*Must be 21 to attend

Spring Fling Registration – NOW OPEN

Looking for a chance to show off your organization, relax from the long semester, and meet some new students? Then you should sign up for the Annual Spring Fling – Outer Space Edition! Registration is now open and will close on Monday, April 4th.

Register your RSO HERE!!!


Fraternity & Sorority Life Presents… Seize the Awkward

The words “I’m fine” are used in many contexts, but when it comes to our mental health, are we truly “fine” all the time? Talking to others about how you are really doing should not be awkward and together as a community, we can help make that happen. The national campaign “Seize the Awkward” is coming back to campus for the second year in a row huskies! This campaign focuses on how mental health can be extremely hard to speak about candidly: so let’s change that together.

On Wednesday, March 23th, our Awkward Art Night will be held from 7:00- 9:00 PM in MUB Ballroom A. Join us as we get creative and bring awareness to mental health and help to destigmatize those conversations surrounding it. All art supplies will be provided, please feel free to also bring your own. 

Thursday, March 24th, the Walk Out of Darkness will be held at the John Macinnes Student Ice Arena from 7:00- 9:00 PM. This walk is meant to help to make those conversations about mental health a little less awkward, and support those who may be struggling by giving them a safe space. Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or a friend; you’re not alone in your journey. Campus and community resources will also be available at this walk for students to engage with.

Talking about our mental health should not be awkward. Let’s come together and show our faculty, peers, friends, and family who may be struggling that we are in their corner and support them every step of their journey. For resources and to learn more about this campaign, please check out seizetheawkward.org!


Railroad Engineering and Activities Club Meeting

Come join the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club for our March General Business Meeting on March 28 in Fisher 130 at 7pm.

Amanda Decesare will be presenting her experience working for CSX Transportation in coordinating railroad construction projects.

Free tacos and refreshments will be provided for all attendees!


Canterbury House Food Pantry

Let us help you alleviate the burden of purchasing food. We offer COVID safe pick-up of groceries and toiletries to the Michigan Tech Community at The Canterbury House at 1405 E. Houghton Ave. To place an order and select a pick-up time, fill out the Google Form at any time. We will reach out to you when your order is ready.



Broomball is Seeking Committee Members for 2022-23

Do you want to be a part of the epic team that makes Broomball happen? With the 2022 season officially wrapped, we are now seeking committee members for next year. Available positions include Chair, Vice-Chair, Referee Manager, Rink Manager, Web Developer, Webmaster, Public Relations, Treasurer, and Special Tasks Managers. All positions are compensated with a quarterly stipend. Join us in keeping one of the oldest traditions at Michigan Tech alive!

Apply today on our google form!


Silver Wings Info Session

Register in advance on Involvement Link


2022 FIRST Robotics Competition Opportunities

The 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition, Kingsford District event is looking for volunteers! This event will be held at Kingsford High School on April 7-9.

For the event as a whole, there are many volunteer opportunities that are geared to a wide variety of experiences, interests, and availability for those looking to get involved in the FIRST community. More information about the FIRST program, in general, can be found at FIRST | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (firstinspires.org).
In addition, below is the Recruitment Flyer. Judging will take place on the Friday and Saturday of the event (April 8-9; 7:30 am- 6pm). No previous experience or knowledge of robots is necessary as there are both technical and non-machine (e.g. Entrepreneurship, Team Spirit, etc.) awards.

Anyone with interest or questions about volunteering at this event can contact me (kflickinger@firstjudges.org) or the Event Volunteer Coordinators, Haley (haedie@mtu.edu) or Richelle (rbarker@diisd.org).


The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being presents…

We’re in week 10 of the semester, which means we are all in need of a brain break! Stop by the library on Wednesday, March 23rd to get some self-help resources and activities and some self-care information!

Meet with Jade for a Wednesday Book Club! This week students will meet in room 243 in the library to discuss Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson! This week’s book club will be an introduction to the book and will include free book handouts, scheduling discussions, and more! This book club is about encouraging students to understand the difference between surviving life and living life, so come out and enjoy some reading with us!

If you are a student looking to better explore your well-being, check out the new 3 Weeks of Well-being challenge brought to you by the Center for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. Starting Sunday, March 27th, students will have the opportunity to participate in the online well-being challenge. Each week there will be the opportunity to win new prizes and grand prizes will be distributed at the end of the challenge. Visit the CSMHW social media pages to learn more!


Now Hiring for GLAS coaches!

The Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) is now hiring coaches for the 2022-23 school year. Coaches work with international graduate students on communication, US university teaching practices, orientation to campus and community, and cultural exchange. Coaches gain valuable skills in working with international students which looks great on a resume!  Interested undergraduate students can apply now on Handshake!  More information about GLAS can be found on our website.


Remedy Drive Counter-Human Trafficking Outreach Concert 

Looking for a good reason to take a study break? 

There isn’t a much better reason than a rock concert!

Come chill with Remedy Drive as they rock out and tell their stories of volunteering in counter-human trafficking. Donations and proceeds of the event go to other organizations in counter-human trafficking efforts. Hosted by Campus Crusade for Christ. Entry nis free to students with an MTU ID and $5 for community Members at the door.

This all happens at 8:00 PM, April 8th, in the SDC Varsity gym, don’t be the one to miss out!


Ask Me About Socialism – Presentation Night

Submit your questions about socialist theory, history, countries, or about the Keweenaw Socialists @ MTU and we’ll answer the most asked ones via PowerPoint! Learn more about leftism and meet the Keweenaw Socialists.
Submit Questions HERE
Date/Time: March 27th, 5pm-6pm, Fisher 138


“Ask the Dean” with The Lode!

The Lode is starting a new column called “Ask the Dean,” where students can submit questions to the Dean of Students, Dr. Southerland. Do you have a question you’d like to see the dean answer? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cdyihD8NP9FMbqZs6 You can also submit questions to The Lode directly by email: lodesubmit@mtu.edu. All questions will remain anonymous. 


Art Exhibit Scavenger Hunt!

As part of the World Water Day 2022 events, there is a scientific-art scavenger hunt. Find art pieces and answer questions from the Environmental Graphiti Exhibit throughout campus for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Answers can be submitted via the Scavenger Hunt Google Form found on the GLRC’s World Water Say web page.

Responses will be accepted March 14-25, 2022, and the winner will be drawn and notified on March 28. 


This Week in MTU Recreation…

Join us at the SDC Fitness Studio for Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Katy every Wednesday and Friday! 
Check out this week’s IM Sports deadlines and sign up today! 

Husky Tae Kwan Do presents…


Rozsa Presents: Four Free Events for Michigan Tech Students

Digital Joy Workshops — Rozsa Presenting Series Thursday, March 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each Movement of Joy Workshop curates and facilitates conversations for social change through the art and research of joy developed by founder Naila Ansari. Register for this free digital workshop.

Sinkane — Rozsa Presenting Series Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Sinkane is bringing Funky electronica mixed with Sudanese pop to the Rozsa. Check him out on Spotify.
Tap in Free with Experience Tech Fee.

Vieux Farka Touré — Rozsa Presenting Series Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. One of the world’s greatest guitarists and most innovative musicians, Vieux Farka Touré, is on an American Tour from Mali and his next stop is the Rozsa! Check him out on Spotify.
Tap in Free with Experience Tech Fee.

Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate of the United States — Rozsa Presenting Series March 25 at 7:30 p.m. | Register for free Joy Harjo will read a selection of poems from her book, An American Sunrise. U.P. Poet Laureate M. Bartley Seigel will moderate a conversation about her poetry and experiences as the first Indigenous United States Poet Laureate.

Look ahead: The Thanksgiving Play —- Rozsa Presenting Series March 31, April 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 Join in this intimate dinner theatre performance of Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny play, The Thanksgiving Play, performed by Wolf’s Head Theatre. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Purchase a half-table (2 tickets) in advance for $20 with Experience Tech Fee. Half-tables may be seated alone or with another half-table, as space allows.