Last chance to register for Catalyst by LeaderShape!
Catalyst is a one-day program focused on learning to develop your own authentic path, connect to groups and causes you care about, and commit to a plan to be a catalyst for yourself and the groups you’re part of. A catalyst starts something. It provokes change or action. You can be a catalyst.
Join other student leaders who also want to start something extraordinary for this impactful program! Catalyst is ideal for students who are new to a leadership role on campus or those that are interested in taking on a position soon such as an executive board role, resident assistant, orientation team leader, etc.
The approximate schedule and topics are as follows:
9:30-9:45 AM Registration and Welcome Activity
9:45-10:35 AM Get Connected
10:35-10:50 AM Break
10:50 AM-12:00 PM The Stories We Tell
12:00-12:45 PM Lunch
12:45-1:20 PM Leadership Stories
1:20-2:15 PM The Work of Leadership
2:15-2:25 PM Break
2:25-3:15 PM Authoring My Story
3:15-4:00 PM Maintaining Momentum
All participants will receive free workshop materials, lunch, and a participation gift.
RSVPs must be received via Involvement Link by the end of the day on Monday, January 16th to ensure adequate program supplies.
Spring Involvement Fair 2023
The Spring Involvement Fair will take place in the Ballroom on the second floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB) on Monday, January 30th from 12-4 pm.
The Spring Involvement Fair is a great opportunity for students to connect with many student leaders, discover organizations they might want to join, and become a part of an organization where they can find friends, fun, and great experiences! Best of all, plenty of Michigan Tech’s Registered Student Organizations will have activities so you can learn more about them and how you can get involved.
With well over 240 Student Organizations at Michigan Tech, there is something for everyone. This year’s Fair will feature green giveaways for the first 150 participants, prizes, and snacks for participating students!
The deadline to sign up and submit a risk management plan (if any activities at your table may involve risk) is January 16th.
If you have any questions, please contact rso@mtu.edu.
Mandatory Budget Hearing Information Session Reminder
“Budget Hearings” is the process we use to determine how much money each open Registered Student Organization will receive for the next year. If you do not participate in budget hearings, you will not receive a budget for the 2023-24 school year.
You need to attend a Mandatory Budget Hearing Information Session. Attendance will be taken. There is a budget penalty for not attending.
- Wednesday, January 11th, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Fisher 139)
- Thursday, January 12th, 3PM – 4PM (Fisher 139)
- Friday, January 13th, 5PM – 6PM (Fisher 139)
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Calling Volunteers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Day!
This year’s MLK Reading Day is coming up fast! On January 16, 2023 (MLK Day), Michigan Tech will continue a long-standing tradition of reading to local grade school classes about the life and legacy of MLK.
If you or a group are interested in reading, sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/R9W4QGoZWYwDKx5y5.
MLK children’s books will be provided for readings.
Personal transportation is required, but we can arrange carpool options. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the CDI, cdi@mtu.edu, anytime!
34th Annual MLK Banquet
Annually, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Michigan Tech chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) host a celebratory banquet with community fellowship and a keynote speaker. This year’s banquet will be held in the Rozsa Center Lobby, on January 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
We are honored to have Dr. Tayloria Adams, an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California at Irvine this year as our keynote speaker. In 2014, she became the first African-American woman to obtain a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.
For more information visit our MLK website. To register for the banquet use the following link: https://forms.gle/yNMNx2366hMEjRobA
This program is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan’s King-Chavez-Parks Initiative.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Prayer Vigil
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Cooperative Campus Ministry are organizing an interfaith prayer vigil/reflection on MLK Day. The event will take place on January 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. in the Library East Reading Room. We are inviting faculty, staff, and students from all faiths to share a prayer, personal reflection, or excerpt from one of Dr. King’s prayers, sermons, or speeches. Following the event, we are inviting the campus community to meet at the Husky statue at 1:00 p.m. to gather for a peace march across campus.
Please feel free to contact Rob Bishop (rmbishop@mtu.edu) or Rachael Hathcoat (rehathco@mtu.edu) if you would like to participate and/or have any questions.
MLK Library Exhibit
This year for the 34th Annual MLK Celebration, The Van Pelt and Opie Library will be featuring an MLK exhibit on display along the curved wall in the Opie Reading Room. Last year, student organizations were encouraged to submit posters in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy. This year, all students are invited to create a digital or art poster to be displayed in the exhibit.
The exhibit will also feature an interactive “I have a dream” poster, as well as a dedicated service space for students to write letters to a local community organization and Letters of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides support for families who have been displaced by the turmoil in Ukraine.
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a craft day on Wednesday, January 11 from 8am-7pm. Students are encouraged to stop by and create their posters for the MLK exhibit. We’d love for you to come join us!!
Michigan Tech is now a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award!
Michigan Tech is proud to announce that we are now a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award! The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too. Eligible students who record a qualifying number of verified community service hours on GivePulse in the 12-month period between Monday of Week 10 of consecutive Spring semesters will automatically be certified for recognition. Students can learn more about how to qualify on our website.
Due to our status as a certifying organization and previous inconsistencies, we have created a new comprehensive guide on what SLI classifies and will verify as service hours. These guidelines apply to all service hour submissions received on or after January 1, 2023 regardless of when the service hours were performed. The most important addition is that “Submissions must include a detailed description of the service performed as well as a phone number or email address of a verification contact.” To meet the requirements of the PVSA, we must be able to verify all hour completions. We hope with a better understanding of these requirements, students will continue to have a meaningful and significant impact on our communities
Husky Innovate
January 17-20th, the second week of the spring semester, Husky Innovate will host innovation-themed talks and events including the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition. Started by Michigan Tech’s University Innovation Fellows (UIFs) in 2015, Innovation Week is a celebration of innovation across our Tech Community. Students, faculty, staff, and community are invited.
Check out our lineup here. Register early for locations and Zoom links.
Mind Trekkers
Hello from the Center for Educational Outreach!
We are looking for passionate Michigan Tech students who want to make an impact on middle and high school youth through educational outreach and service by joining us for our 2023 Mind Trekkers Alternative Spring Break trip to Detroit. Tentative dates are March 4-11, 2023 and all transportation, lodging, some meals and activities, and daily stipend are provided. Options include joining us for the entire week or a portion. To find out more, please request more information via the QR code on the attached flyer or here.
We hope you’ll join us in the Motor City!
On-Campus Jobs Expo
Career Services is coordinating an On-Campus Jobs Expo that will be held on Jan 12 from 12-3 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom A. All students are encouraged to stop by and see the on-campus job opportunities. You might just walk away with one.
On-campus jobs provide opportunities for Michigan Tech students. A part-time job offers income to students who need it and is an important co-curricular opportunity. As a co-curricular opportunity, on-campus work can lead to internships and co-ops, opening the door to full-time offers immediately after graduation. It can also help a student establish a strong foundation for research that leads to enhanced graduate school opportunities.
Student Development Complex
SDC Spring Building Hours
Spring semester building hours for the SDC and surrounding facilities begin Monday, January 9, and run through Thursday, April 27, 2023. See individual facility pages at michigantechrecreation.com for more information.
Spring Semester HuskiesFit Group Classes
Start your New Year off right with the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card! Commit to be HuskiesFit and gain a variety of group fitness classes to choose from. The spring semester class schedule begins Monday, January 9 and runs through April 27.
The HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card is good for one year from the date of purchase, comes in 8- or 16-punch options, AND allows you to attend a great selection of classes that are open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Class day passes are also available for $10.
HuskiesFit session classes begin today, as well. Session-based classes include Aikido, Aqua-Fit, Erg/Rowing, and Self-Defense. These classes are not included in the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card, so sign up for them today!
Visit HuskiesFit Programs for more information. Commit to be HuskiesFit in 2023!
Trivia Night Rush with Phi Delta Chi
Join Phi Delta Chi this Thursday, January 12th from 7-8 pm in WADS G17/19W to play Trivia!
Free candy for the winning team, all women and nonbinary people are welcome!!
Hope to see you there, contact Josie Kalepp at 920.574.5386 with any questions 🙂
Film Board presents
How To Train Your Dragon
A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.
How to train your dragon is rated PG
Friday: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday: 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.
The Alley Makerspace
The Alley Makerspace is preparing to open for the spring semester and we want you to join our team!
The Alley is a student-led makerspace in the Memorial Union Building. Sponsored by Husky Innovate and Pavlis Honors College, the space was made to be a completely free resource for everyone at MTU to create and innovate. The Alley depends on volunteer coaches to help run the space, train and guide makers, and host fun events for students to learn more about creating. In exchange for dedicating a few hours a week to the space, coaches receive tap access to enter the Alley when it might be closed to other students. The tools in the space that coaches are trained to use include 3-D printers, an electronics/soldering station, sewing machines, a Cricut, a CNC, and woodworking equipment such as a table saw, miter saw, scroll saw, drill press, jigsaw, and basic hand tools.
If you’re interested in joining the team, please fill out this Google form!
If you have any questions about the coach role or the Alley in general, contact makerspace@mtu.edu
Dee Zee Week
Come hang out with the sisters of Delta Zeta! The next week will be filled with many fun activities from Jeopardy to PJs and Pancakes!
Have any questions? Contact eljadin@mtu.edu for more information!
Triangle Fraternity Recruitment Events
Casino Game Night
Join Triangle Fraternity this Friday, 1/13 from 7 pm – 9 pm at Wadsworth Hall Annex (G11W) for Casino Game Night. No experience is needed! Stop by and meet our brothers!
Bowling Night
Join Triangle Fraternity this Saturday, 1/14 for bowling! Rides are provided and will leave Wadsworth Hall Main Lobby at 6:45 pm. Hope to see you guys there!
Questions? Contact Wei Weng at (646)-515-4851 or email weweng@mtu.edu
How to get free Student Tickets to Hairspray through the Experience Tech Fee
Want to come to the National Tour of Hairspray? Here’s everything that you need to know to get tickets before they sell out:
About Student Tickets
- You can get free tickets for yourself and one (1) guest through the Experience Tech Fee.
- You must be present at Hairspray and have your own valid HuskyCard to use your student ticket.
- Seating is reserved, so we recommend that groups book or tap in through Student Rush together.
Getting Tickets in Advance
- Want to make sure you have tickets? You can request them by noon on Monday, January 16, when you:
- Stop by the Rozsa during regular box office hours, Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All students requesting tickets must be present with their own valid HuskyCard.
- Email rozsa@mtu.edu to request your tickets. Please include the phone number for us to send you mobile tickets and whether you need a guest ticket. To request a group of student tickets, please cc all students in the group and include student M-numbers, which students require a guest ticket, and phone numbers where each student should receive their mobile ticket(s).
Getting Student Rush Tickets at the Event
- You can tap yourself and a guest in with your own valid HuskyCard.
- Student Rush is available 30 minutes before the show until we run out of Student Rush tickets or until show time.
- A limited number of student tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For this performance, we recommend reserving advance tickets.
- You may line up beginning one (1) hour before the performance.
Sign-Up for Groups and Workshops!
The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being offers a variety of group therapy sessions and workshops throughout the semester.
Group therapy can be an effective form of treatment for various reasons, including receiving support from others with a similar concern, learning more about the topic through group education, helping to feel not alone, and providing support to others in the group.
- See our group therapy offerings and sign-up on our website!
Workshops are a great option for students who wish to explore various aspects of their well-being in an informal setting. All of our workshops are led by licensed counselors, but the focus is geared toward personal exploration and development.
- See our workshop offerings on our website!
Intramural Sports
