The Student Scoop – May 25, 2022

Throwback Thursday: 90’s Craft Edition

Join us for Throwback Thursday: 90’s Craft Edition – complete with some of your favorite crafts from the past!

Stop by the MUB Commons on Thursday, May 26 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm to make crafts, have some fun, and meet new people!!!

Crafts include:

  • friendship bracelets
  • velvet posters
  • scratch art
  • sand art wish bottles
  • and more!!!

*Everyone is welcome, crafts are while supplies last.


Help the Angel Mission move to their new home!

After twenty years of serving the Keweenaw, the Angel Mission is moving to a new permanent location this Thursday, May 27th from 10 AM-3 PM. Volunteers will assist in loading store contents into a U-haul at their current location 119 5th St, Calumet, MI and unloading at their new address 433 5th St. Calumet. All community members are invited to assist!

The Angel Mission offers a variety of programs, including a free store that provides clothing and other household essentials, a food pantry, assistance with home heating and medical costs, a winter clothing giveaway, and the Angel Tree Christmas program. The organization is supported by the Portage Lake United Church in Houghton.
Sign up online through GivePulse or contact co-chairs Terry LaBonte (sterry@chartermi.net) orMike Quello (mydogdaffy@yahoo.com) for additional information.


Plant-A-Palooza is back!

Bring a friend (or two!) and join Student Leadership and Involvement for our sixth annual Plant-A-Palooza!!

You can plant a succulent and take it home. You can also decorate the pot! Tuesday at 1 PM on Walker Lawn. We will be featuring a HUGE variety of succulents to choose from!!

Plants, dirt, and pots will be provided – while supplies last! *Rain location – MUB Commons


Capture your Adventure this Summer!

Are you passionate about going on adventures and getting the chance to win cool prizes? Well then, we have the summer challenge for you!! Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being for the 2nd annual Capture Your Adventure summer photo challenge. With ten weeks of fun themes, weekly prizes, and four grand prizes, you’ll have a blast! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to follow along and #CaptureYourAdventureMTU !  


HuskyFAN Summer Information

HuskyFAN Donation Requests

The Michigan Tech community has been gracious in giving to the HuskyFAN food pantry, and we are very grateful for these donations! We are hoping you all can help us out once more, as we are short on some items.

The following are very popular items that we often run low on. If you have some extra on hand, we would appreciate any you could spare:

  • Microwaveable or instant potatoes
  • Pasta noodles
  • Tuna
  • Canned chicken
  • Sardines
  • Rice
  • Lentils
  • Snacks (chips, candy, pretzels, crackers, granola bars)
  • Breakfast items (instant oatmeal, grits, cereal bars)
  • Canned tomatoes (diced, whole, crushed)
  • Pasta sauces
  • Macaroni and cheese (microwaveable, boxed)
  • Cereal
  • Canned fruit or other nonperishable fruit options, like applesauce
  • Baby formula
  • Diapers
  • Toothpaste
  • Tooth floss



You may drop off donations at the food pantry, which is located on the first floor of Fisher Hall, or you can contact Anna McClatchy at ajmcclat@mtu.edu or 906-487-3075 to coordinate a drop-off time and location.

If you have any questions, please contact McClatchy at the information above.

HuskyFAN Food Pantry is Available for You

The pantry carries a variety of non-perishable items. This could include canned fruit, canned vegetables, pasta, grains and starches, cereal, peanut butter, and some canned protein (such as tuna or chicken). The pantry also carries some easy-to-make, one-dish meals such as soup and mac and cheese as well as snack foods to grab and go. You can also pick up cleaning supplies or personal care items in the pantry.

The pantry is available to anyone! No paperwork or approval is required. 

The pantry is located in Fisher Hall 135 (in the space formerly known as the Aftermath Cafe).

Please refer to the order form for up-to-date hours. Individuals in need of food outside of these times are encouraged to pick up Emergency Meal Packs from Public Safety and Police Services.

If you have specific questions or needs, please reach out to huskyfan@mtu.edu and we’ll do our best to accommodate and serve you.