Student Scoop – November 9, 2022

The LeaderShape Institute is back for its 27th year at Michigan Tech and YOU could join the community of over 1,000 alumni who have participated in this life-changing leadership retreat!

Applications are open now for the four-day Institute which will be held January 4th-7th at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. Not a typical leadership retreat, the Institute is grounded in helping individuals identify the values they hold that lead to making a difference in the communities around them. By leading with passion, integrity, and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on communities working towards a more caring, just, and equitable society.

Sixty students will be selected to participate in this year’s Institute. Apply by November 14th to be considered. More information, including the application link, can be found on the Student Leadership and Involvement website.

Community Development – Chillos Valley, Ecuador

In collaboration with the Manna Project International, this year’s international alternative spring break trip will work with community organizers in a focus area selected by the group.

All programs seek to “create communities of young leaders that help break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities around the world.” Our group will be able to select a focus area that aligns with our group’s interests. Focus area options include education, health, sports and recreation, business, agriculture, and the environment.

This trip will depart on Saturday, March 4, 2023, and fly to our destination for a Sunday arrival. Both lodging and food will be provided by our host organization. Cultural immersion experiences, educational opportunities, and group reflection will be incorporated throughout the week. The group will depart from Ecuador on Saturday, March 11th, and return to campus the following day.

This trip can accommodate up to eleven students. Due to support from the Student Activity Fee, this trip will only cost $825 per student which includes food, travel, accommodations, and program materials. Any individual expenses related to passports or other travel necessities will be the responsibility of the student.

Are you interested but have more questions? Join SLI and representatives from the Manna Project to learn more at our Information Session on Tuesday, November 15th at 4 PM on Zoom.

Indigenous Sovereignty and Horticulture – White Mountain Apache Reservation, AZ

In collaboration with the Highland Support Project and Partners in Service, this year’s domestic alternative spring break trip will travel to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ to work with the Apache Nation. Their programs are primarily based on struggles for food, water, and housing sovereignty. Our group will specifically assist with agricultural projects pertaining to the tribe’s horticulture and produce enterprise, Ndee Bikiyaa, including the planning and building of infrastructures such as raised garden beds and cisterns.

This trip will depart on Friday, March 3, 2023, in a Michigan Tech 15-passenger van. Participants will stay in an Airbnb Cabin near the volunteer site. Most meals will be prepared and provided by the group itself. Cultural immersion experiences, educational opportunities, and group reflection will be incorporated throughout the week. The group will depart from Arizona on Saturday, March 11th, and return to campus the following day.

This trip can accommodate up to nine students. Due to support from the Student Activity Fee, this trip will only cost $350 per student which includes all food, travel, accommodations, and program materials.

Are you interested but have more questions? Join SLI and reps from the Highland Project for an Information Session on Tuesday, November 15th at 6 PM on Zoom.

Thinking about participating in Design Expo? Make life for future-you easier by ensuring that all of the data, documentation, pictures, video clips, and more that you need to make a stellar Design Expo presentation are at your fingertips this spring. We’ll share tips, tricks, and tools that you can leverage to collect and organize materials as your project is in progress.

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Library 244

Registration link: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/9850433

There is a new simple way to get “the Dean” out to your event – hat and all! If you are interested in having Dr. Southerland participate in your club sports practice, attend your hall tradition, or speak at an event, let us know by completing this simple form. Let’s HuskyUP and make it happen!

Dr. Southerland (a/k/a “Dean of Huskies”) is committed to meeting with as many Huskies and attending as many events as possible! Requests will be considered in the order in which they are received. Because of his demanding schedule, Dr. S. may not be able to attend every event; however, we will try to accommodate as many requests as possible. In consideration of Dr. S.’s time and the desire of other groups to host him at events, please limit your group’s requests to once a semester and to using only this form instead of his @mtudeanofhuskies Instagram.

Ideally, requests should be submitted at least four weeks in advance.

Recognizing the need for a space on campus for Indigenous Peoples and allies from all walks of life to come together in solidarity, AISES would love to relaunch the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter here at Michigan Tech. AISES is a national, non-profit organization which nurtures the building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and allies to pursue studies in science, engineering, business, and other academic arenas. AISES provides professional development training so that our student leaders become technologically-informed within Indigenous spaces. Won’t you be the catalyst for the advancement of Indigenous Peoples with us? 

When: Wednesday, November 9^th, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 PM 

Where: Fisher 326

Register: QR code on our flyer to get free pizza and stay in the loop!

Join us for a panel discussion celebrating entrepreneurship with 3 female entrepreneurs who have made a difference in their communities on November 10th, from 4:00 – 5:30 over Zoom.  They will share about their businesses, what inspired them to start their journey, what they’ve learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
 
April Clarke – Co-Founder and Co-owner, Xpress NEMT, Inc.
With a background in brand & product strategy, her talk will focus on recognizing opportunities for impact in your community, taking that first step, how passion and personal commitment to customers, and the right mindset can lead to success in your endeavor. 
 
Briana Tucker – Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Refill U.P., the Upper Peninsula’s first low waste refillery
Refill U.P. started as a New Year resolution and a personal desire to have sustainable, safe products for her home and family. Within a year, she scaled from two area Farmer Markets to a Brick and Mortar location in Hancock, MI.  As a business, they focus on small, individual actions that lead to a more thoughtful and responsible community and world. 
 
Angela Price – Co-founder of Unite Mental Health & Wellness
Self-employed accounting and business consultant with 18 years of experience helping business to grow and thrive. Angela formed her nonprofit with a mission to unite individuals in rural communities with quality mental health care while also supporting the professionals who provide it.

Register Here!

Thinking about participating in Design Expo? Make life for future-you easier by ensuring that all of the data, documentation, pictures, video clips, and more that you need to make a stellar Design Expo presentation are at your fingertips this spring. We’ll share tips, tricks, and tools that you can leverage to collect and organize materials as your project is in progress.

The workshop will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 pm in Library 244. Keep an eye out for more workshops geared towards students participating in Design Expo and working on term projects in the spring semester.

Please register so we don’t order too much, or worse, too little pizza!   

The job market is a very important place to be prepared for well ahead of time. It is a time of expectation even when one’s resume has been submitted. Often, it is a time of the unknowns. The question is what should one expect during this period? The African Students Organization is organizing a panel of three speakers from diverse industries to help provide some real-life answers to these questions based on personal experiences as job seekers and recruiters. Whether you intend to seek a job now or later, or you’ll prefer to be a job recruiter yourself; you don’t want to miss this.

Date: Friday, November 11, 2022

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Fisher 131

Join Phi Delta Chi this Monday, November 14th at 8 pm at the Phi Delta Chi house (601 Agate St, Houghton) for some breakfast for dinner!! Dressing comfy is HIGHLY encouraged, all women and nonbinary people are welcome!!

Rides will meet in Wads by the front desk at 7:45 p.m.!

Hope to see you there, contact Josie Kalepp at 920.574.5386 with any questions 🙂

Join us for Casino Night!! There will be all sorts of card games from Blackjack to Texas Hold’em to classics like roulette. Cash in for chances to win all sorts of prizes! Games will occur from 6 to 8pm, and drawings will start at 8. We hope to see you there!

Date: 11/12/2022

Time: 6-9 pm

Place: MUB Ballroom

Join us at lunchtime for some free live music! This semester’s Live @ Lunch will be featuring Jackie Verna, a country singer in West Chester, PA. The Zoca Modern Mexican Cuisine bar will be having a Taco Tuesday deal in honor of the event! For just $5.95, you could purchase (2) tacos, loaded nachos, or a burrito with a fountain beverage.

Date: 11/15/2022

Time: 12-1 pm

Place: MUB Commons

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

November is National Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Join the Portage Lake District Library and the Van Pelt and Opie Library all month on Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. in PLDL’s cozy Michigan Room for dedicated writing space, warm beverages, and snacks. Take your mind off of school or work as you participate in this global program that celebrates creative writing!

For inspiration, to officially register and for more information on NaNoWriMo, check out the NaNoWriMo website.

Registration is now open for “Business Model Bootcamp”, a virtual workshop that introduces the fundamentals of a business model.  Please share information about this workshop with future Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Contestants and entrepreneurial-minded students who may be interested.  This workshop includes important content for anyone who wants to compete at the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition.  We will meet on 11/14 from 4 – 6:00 pm on Zoom.

Register Now!

Come to our general meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm in Fisher 133.

You will get to meet our first-year scholarship winners and find out about upcoming scholarships. All majors are welcome!