K-Day Lost and Found
In the swirling sea of excitement that is K-Day, with its lively maritime atmosphere and a bounty of activities, it’s not uncommon for some treasures to slip through your grasp or get washed away by the tide of revelry. If you’re among the adventurous souls who attended K-Day and discovered a void in your possessions afterward, fear not, for there’s a ray of hope on the horizon!
Your lost treasure might just be waiting to find its way back to you at our nautically-themed haven, MUB112. Set sail on a quest to reclaim your lost belongings with us!
Re-Registration First Deadline is Monday!
Training and Re-registration is due on Monday, Sept 18th at 8 am!
Below are the remaining deadlines relating to funding & org continuation if you miss the first deadline:
For 90% funding – Sept 22nd at 5 pm
For 75% funding – Sept 29th at 5 pm
Orgs unregistered or with incomplete trainings are considered inactive after 5 pm on Sept 29th
We do not receive any notifications from Involvement Link when you change/update your roster. If you add any new officers/advisors or have in the last few weeks, please shoot us an email (rso@mtu.edu) so we know to add the new member to the training.
Just a reminder that you only need to fill 3 offices now (President, Treasurer, Secretary) but the positions must be held by different individuals. You need 6 members to register your org.
Homecoming 2023 Registration
Fun and games abound at Michigan Tech’s week of Homecoming events. This year’s theme is 101 Huskies (Remember the movie, 101 Dalmatians? See what we did there?) so look for a few events to have a doggy flair.
Join the campus community’s friendly competition. Get your team together and register on Involvement Link. All week there are opportunities to win competitions in athleticism, wit, and creativity. Check Involvement Link for more information about upcoming events.
Don’t forget about the glitz and glam of Homecoming! For students who want to don the royal crown or tiara, registration to compete for a royal title is open now.
There is a mandatory Court meeting Wednesday, September 13th at 3 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge. The deadline to apply to serve as Homecoming Court is Thursday, September 14th at Noon on Involvement Link.
Additionally, there is a mandatory Homecoming Team meeting Friday, September 15th at 6 p.m in WADS G11W. The deadline to register teams to compete in Homecoming competitions is Friday, September 15th at 11:59 PM.
Register for Homecoming Team and Homecoming Teams today!
Help Wanted: Volunteers & Doggies
It’s Homecoming week and this year’s theme is 101 Huskies.
On Tuesday, September 26th from Noon to 1:00PM volunteers will walk and stand with dogs in designated parts of Michigan Tech campus with loveable, friendly doggies to drum up excitement for sporting events occurring during Homecoming (soccer, volleyball, and football). Volunteers with dogs who sign up will receive an email about where to meet on campus when the event nears. The designated area will have a Student Leadership and Involvement sandwich board with information about upcoming sporting events and Homecoming activities.
If you have questions or concerns about the Puppy Pop-Up event or Homecoming, please email Amy Hjestedt at ahjerste@mtu.edu.
To volunteer you and your dog, sign up here!
Free Professional Headshots for Students at Career Fair
The Office of Alumni Engagement is offering free professional headshots for students during Fall Career Fair, taken perfectly for your Handshake or LinkedIn profiles. A photographer will take headshots on September 19, 2023, from 12-4 p.m. at the SDC.
Photos will be taken first come, first served. Each student will take (1) test shot and then have a limit of (3) posed shots.
Please sign up if you intend to utilize this free service. The deadline to sign up is 4 p.m. on September 18, 2023. This sign-up is for us to have an approximation of expected crowds and does not guarantee you will be able to get in at that exact time.
Robert’s Rules Crash Course
Motion to make attending the Robert’s Rules HuskyLEAD required for all members. Second!
Discussion? Roberts Rules of Order helps us host more effective meetings, but only if everyone understands it. I think this workshop with Amy from SLI will help us ensure we are all on the same page.
Point of information – When is the workshop? It’s on Thursday, September 14th at 6 PM in the MUB Alumni Lounge.
All those in favor? Aye! All opposed? (crickets)
It’s unanimous. We will see you all next week at the Robert’s Rules Crash Course!
Athletics and Recreation presents
MI Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Course
Earn your MI Concealed Pistol License (CPL) through this one-day course brought to you by Michigan Tech Recreation, the SDC Shooting Range, and 906 Tactical. This is the course you must take to get your Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL). It is the premier course in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) course covers what you need to carry a loaded weapon safely in open spaces. Rental equipment is available for an additional fee. Students will receive a copy of the course material on the day of class. No experience is necessary. Class size is limited.
Three dates to choose from. Registration opens September 13, 8:00am.
- Saturday, September 23 (registration closes September 20, 11:59pm)
- Saturday, October 14 (registration closes October 11, 11:59pm)
- Saturday, November 11 (registration closes November 8, 11:59pm)
Location
SDC Shooting Range and SDC Classroom 238Cost
- $150/person (with own equipment )
- $185/person (with rental equipment 9mm pistol)
Special Requirements
- Minimum age 20 years old
- Individuals are responsible for supplying their own ammunition (100 rounds).
- There will be a firearms proficiency test and a written test that students will have to pass to complete the course.
- Students agree to comply with all commands issued on the range and in the classroom.
PADI Open Water SCUBA Course
Registration for the next Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water SCUBA Course will open September 13 at 8 a.m.
The course is conducted over two weekends and includes:
- Ten hours of academic instruction (some coursework to be completed independently),
- Ten hours of confined water training (SDC Pool), and
- Four certification dives in Lake Superior (Marquette).
Upon registration, students will be given all required reading material and paperwork to complete prior to the start of the course. Students must be 18 years old and be able to swim 200 yards comfortably.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to all class sites, including the SDC and dive location in Marquette.
Course Dates and Times:
- Friday, October 13 — 5-10 p.m., SDC
- Saturday, October 14 — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., SDC
- Sunday, October 15 — 8 a.m. to noon, SDC
- Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22, or Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29 — Open Dives in Marquette (exact location and time TBA)
Cost is $575 per person (includes all instruction, fees, and training materials). The deadline to register is September 28, 11:59 p.m.
For more information, visit PADI Open Water SCUBA Course.
Husky Tae Kwon Do
Bracelets for Survivors
Do you need some service hours? Stop by Walker Lawn on September 14th from 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm to make Bracelets for Survivors. The Title IX Department is partnering with Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Come out have a great time, get some service hours, and help a great cause.
Showcase [AI]
Robots. Tech. Fuuuuture.
Showcase [AI] has all of that and something for everyone. The event is hosted by the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems and the College of Computing from October 4-6, 2023, and will explore the benefits and controversies of AI in Tech.
Everyone is welcome to attend this three-day event, which has interesting demonstrations, esteemed speakers and panels, awards, and a student research poster competition. Join us for an event that will be as entertaining as it is informative, all for free!
For more information, visit the Showcase [AI] Website, where you can register for the event and find a detailed event schedule. Lunch will be provided at certain times as listed on the schedule to those who register by September 13, but please still register if you plan to attend even if it is past this deadline.
Attend MTU’s Fall Study Away Fair!
Stop by the Fall Study Away Fair on Thursday, September 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm between the Library and EERC to learn more about the various Study Away opportunities available to MTU students! We will have representatives and resources available from several different study away program types and international education opportunities. Attending the Fall Study Away Fair is a great way to gain an initial understanding of:
- Spring Break and Summer Faculty-Led programs
- Semester Exchange University partnerships
- European Project Semester partnerships
- Summer and Semester programs (study, intern, research, and service work) available through our partner study abroad organizations
- Study Abroad Scholarship opportunities
- Modern Language and Global Business minors
- Peace Corps Prep Certificate
- And more!
After the Fair, be sure to visit our webpage to learn more and schedule an appointment to discuss how you can get started!
Volunteer Opportunity
The Houghton Elementary School PTO is looking for volunteers! We have a few opportunities coming up this school year.
• Rock Your School is Sept 29th. We are looking for volunteers to play music throughout the day during recess etc.
• September 30th is our Annual Gremlins Fun Run at the High School. Possibilities would include field-type games during the run or facepainting etc.
• Our PTO meetings are once a month and we would love to offer some fun for the children in our gym, to allow parents a chance to attend our meetings! We would need 1-2 volunteers once a month to facilitate this.
Interested or want more information? Email Jen D’Luge at jendluge@gmail.com.
Annual Evening with Industry – SWE
The Society of Women Engineers cordially invites you to attend the 36th Annual Evening with Industry on Monday, September 18 2023 from 4-7pm in the MUB Ballroom. This is an opportunity for all students regardless of gender, major, or affiliation.
The evening will begin with a Keynote presentation from Brianna Turunen of RS&H. Then, a plated dinner will be served over a social hour for students & company representatives to network.
Registration has been extended to midnight tonight, sign up today!
Please register here to secure your spot.
Questions? Visit www.mtuswe.com/ewifor-students or email us at sweewi@mtu.edu.
Concert at the Orpheum Theater
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades agreed to do a Friday public concert for the local area at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock, MI. This is a fantastic band that has played some large venues including Summerfest in Milwaukee. Their shows are usually sold out, and we hope that this one is no different for them!
After seven years, three albums, and innumerable sold-out shows, bluegrass mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades appropriately consider themselves a “family” on a wild, wonderful, and often whacky roller coaster. The bond between the quintet—David C. Lynch [harmonica, accordion, spoons, vocals], Collin Mettelka [fiddle, mandolin, vocals], Russell Pedersen [banjo, fiddle, vocals], Adam Greuel [guitar, dobro, vocals], and Samual Odin [bass]—fuels their creativity and chemistry on stage and in the studio.
Ultimately, the Horseshoes & Hand Grenades family grows stronger by the day. And their new album, The Ode is proof.
“The best part of this has been building a community,” Adam leaves off. “In this day and age, it’s wise to look for things that bring people together rather than separate them. We’re creating an extended family to get through these times together. That’s the ‘Horseshoe Crew.’ Everything happens because of that bond.”
The concert starts at 7PM on Friday, September 22 at the Orpheum Theater (426 Quincy St. Hancock, MI).
Purchase a ticket here ($25/ticket)!
MUB Board presents
Day on the Lawn
Join us on Walker Lawn for some spectacular fun! There will be all sorts of yard games including spike ball, volleyball 4’s, cornhole, and ladderball. At different tables, there will also be snacks, drinks, and other prizes provided. Bring your friends or come make some new ones on this lovely Sunday afternoon! We hope to see you there!
Date: 09/17/2023
Time: 12 – 4 pm
Place: Walker Lawn
Get the Scoop?
Did you get the Scoop? We’re giving away FREE ice cream and setting goals for the semester outside of Fisher Hall tomorrow!
Date: 09/14/2023
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Place: Outside Fisher Hall
Annual Poster Sale
Our annual poster sale featuring poster invasion is going on all week! Stop by the Superior Room in the basement of the MUB to browse their vast collection of posters, postcards, stickers, etc.
Date: 09/11/2023 – 09/15/2023
Time: 9am – 5 pm everyday
Place: MUB Superior Room
49th Annual Copper Country Color Tour
The Color Tour is Back! Prepare yourself for a Michigan Tech staple: a scenic journey along winding roads through the picturesque fall-colored Keweenaw Peninsula hosted by the Copper Country Cycling Club. Three routes (60k/115k/210k) will take riders of all experience and fitness levels on a memorable adventure!
NEW FOR 2023 – Lookin’ to get Dirty? We got you covered! THE DIRTY DIETER [deet – er] – 80 miles of gravel adventure for the rugged type of rider. Grab your gravel or Mountain bike, pack some PB&Js, and get ready to hit the road!
More information, the routes, and a link to register can be found on our website (cycling.mtu.edu/events/color-tour). Students register for a discounted price of $30! Registrations before Sep.16th are guaranteed a free Color Tour T-Shirt designed by Studio13!
Nucor Unboxed Event
Join Nucor and Michigan Tech’s Center for Educational Outreach this Sunday, September 17th in the adventure of discovering the lost treasure of pirate Captain Black! Teams of 4 will work together to solve their way through a series of puzzles as you race against the clock. Individuals and groups are welcome!
We will have 3 opportunities to play: 5:00, 5:45, or 6:30pm in Wadsworth G42W. Do you have what it takes to beat the challenge? Come find out! Pre-registration not required.
Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being
Cookies and Coloring
Join our counselors and other students for an afternoon of adult coloring and complimentary cookies! Small activities like this are a great way to make connections, destress, and support your overall well-being!
Let’s Talk
Are you wondering if counseling is right for you? Attend one of our Let’s Talk hours! Speak with a counselor about your concerns and what the counseling process looks like, or just ask for advice on how to help a friend!
Husky Hour
Our center is hosting discussion and education sessions related to mental health and well-being throughout the semester. Join us to learn, ask questions, and discuss the topic with student peers!
Free Health Care Clinic and Autism Training
MTU will have a mobile vaccine clinic on campus from 1-7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 13th. Students can get their Covid-19 vaccine and take advantage of the other services offered by the health unit.
Slide to the Left
The Keweenaw Socialists at MTU have partnered up with a wide variety of organizations, departments, and community members to put on a week-long event called Slide To The Left, which is happening right now! Across campus, various classes, workshops, lectures, movies, and more are being presented to the MTU community as a way to share ideas, gain new skills, and highlight topics that aren’t always discussed in class. There are still plenty of events taking place between now and Saturday, including a Panel Discussion on ‘Systemic Alternatives’ featuring three prestigious professors here at MTU taking place tonight at 7pm in M&M U115, a Crash Course on Cooking for the first time in the dorms taking place tomorrow at 5pm in the DHH Kitchenette, and a Rave on Walker Lawn at 9pm on Saturday! Check out the detailed schedule of events for more information on all of the events taking place this week.
2nd Annual Red and Gold Together
Beta Sigma Theta is partnering with the American Cancer Society to raise money in order to stop the fight against Pediatric Cancer. Join the brothers on September 23rd from 12-6 PM at Chutes and Ladders for their second annual Red and Gold Together Philanthropy Event. For more information please contact Dalton Williams — daltonw@mtu.edu
Intramurals
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Career Services needs some help at CareerFEST.
We need some help at CareerFEST. Help us help you get a job!!
Help us set up and take down the tents, and put out tables, chairs, and tablecloths.
Support the Career Closet!
The Career Closet is a give-away of gently worn business clothing possible to assist students in preparing for Career Fair. The event will be held on Saturday, September 16 from 1:00pm-5:00pm and Sunday, September 17 from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Superior Room and Makerspace in the MUB.
Support the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts!
As a Volunteer Usher, you play a critical role in creating a joyful experience at arts events. Led by Rozsa staff, you and other Ushers work together to greet guests, admit folks into the theater, assist with seating and wayfinding, connect guests to venue accommodations, and support effective crowdflow and emergency procedures. Usher roles will be decided as a team at the beginning of the volunteer shift.
Support a Michigan Tech Tradition at Parade of Nations!
Volunteers are the driving force behind this event. They help with event set up, walk in the parade, serve as parade marshals, and provide support at the multicultural festival. Explore the volunteer positions and shifts available and sign up for the one that best fits your interests! Event organizers will be in contact as the event approaches to share additional instructions and event details.
Saturday, September 16th with shifts from 9:30 AM through 3:00 pm
You could be in the parade!
Michigan Tech Athletics
Tuesday, September 12
• Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Friday, September 15
• Soccer vs. Purdue Northwest, 5 p.m. at Kearly Stadium on FloSports
• Volleyball vs. Grand Valley State, 7 p.m. at SDC Gym on FloSports and Mix 93 WKMJ
Saturday, September 16
• Football at UW-Platteville, 2 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
• Volleyball vs. Davenport, 3 p.m. at SDC Gym on FloSports
Sunday, September 17
• Soccer vs. Parkside, Noon at Kearly Stadium on FloSports
All times Eastern • Home events in bold