2024 Homecoming Winner Announced & Thank You!
Homecoming 2024: A Celebration to Remember!
This year’s Homecoming was one for the books! Students from across campus came together to celebrate with spirit, enthusiasm, and a sense of community. From the fierce competition of the ‘Survivor ’-themed events to the excitement of crowning the Homecoming Court, the week was packed with unforgettable memories.
Announcing Our Winners!
After an incredible week of challenges, performances, and school pride, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Homecoming winners:
Homecoming Royalty Winners:
Sydney Peterson, sponsored by Delta Phi Epsilon and Kappa Delta Psi
Cole Pierucki, sponsored by Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
First Place Division Team Winners:
Sigma Tau Gamma in the Men’s Division
Midnight Earthopylae (DHH) in the Women’s Division
Delta Zeta and Kappa Delta Psi in the Co-ed Division
Overall Team Winner
Delta Zeta and Kappa Delta Psi
Fastest Cardboard Boat
Sigma Tau Gamma at 1 minute 31 seconds
Each team brought their A-game, competing with creativity, collaboration, and plenty of school spirit. A big thank you to everyone who participated!
Looking Forward to Next Year
As we wrap up this year’s festivities, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the students, faculty, judges, and staff who made this Homecoming a success. Your hard work and dedication truly shone through every event, performance, and competition.
Keep the spirit alive, and we can’t wait to see you all again for Homecoming 2025! Let’s continue to make every year even better.
See you next year!
Still Trying to Figure Out Who to Vote For? Start Researching Now!
The upcoming presidential election may receive the most attention, but many more candidates and issues are on the ballot during the 2024 General Election. Since these elections receive less coverage, it can be challenging to learn about the candidates running for state or local positions. Don’t let this hinder you from casting your ballot!
But Why Should I Even Vote?
In the last presidential election, our institutional voting rate was 56.8%, nearly 10% lower than the average for other institutions. Part of the reason is that STEM majors are traditionally less likely to vote. Not sure how or why you should care as a STEM student? Check out the Science and Civics Guide published by the Students Learn, Students Vote Coalition.
Who’s On Your Ballot
The first step in becoming an informed voter is finding out who’s on your ballot. Use the links below to generate your sample ballot and understand the scope of candidates up for election this November.
General (Any State) – Michigan – Wisconsin – Illinois – Minnesota
Learn About the Candidates
Once you figure out who’s on your ballot, you can begin researching the actual candidates. We recommend non-partisan resources to get you started. Check out:
- Vote411 – “Voters deserve to hear directly from all candidates running for office in their communities. Every election, the League of Women Voters produces nonpartisan voter guides designed to help voters understand where candidates stand on the issues voters care most about. To make our guides, we ask candidates about voters’ most pressing questions and share their answers word for word. These guides empower voters with the information they need to choose who will best represent them.”
- Ballotpedia – “Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics, and the nation’s premier resource for unbiased information on elections, politics, and policy. We provide our readers curated content on all levels of U.S. politics that is relevant, reliable, and available for all. In addition, Ballotpedia’s policy content and assets are a gateway to learning about public policy and an unparalleled resource for clear, comprehensive, and factual information on key policy areas. We are firmly committed to neutrality in all our content.”
- VoteSmart – “Unlike other groups, Vote Smart is completely unbiased. No endorsements. No political advocacy or lobbying for a cause. Our sole mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information to Americans every day of every year. Our pledge to you is that we check our politics at the door every day we come into work. We couldn’t ask for your trust any other way.”
HuskyLEAD – Short-Term Messaging for Long-Term Support
How do you get the most out of your messaging? This workshop will supply tools to students and student organizations on techniques, strategies, and other perspectives for successful marketing, communication, and fundraising strategies.
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: MUB Alumni Lounge B
Diverse Dialogues: National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Student Affairs CommUNITY Education Team invites members of our campus community to join the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and other guests, including Christian Montesinos (International Programs and Services) and Mike Blanco (Office of Engagement and Belonging), for a Diverse Dialogues event in recognition and support of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
“Diverse Dialogues” provides a platform for students, faculty, and staff to engage in meaningful conversations about inclusion and the power of diverse perspectives. We strive to learn about others’ experiences through open communication in order to create an increased sense of belonging for all Michigan Tech Huskies.
This event will be held on Thursday, October 10th at 1:30 PM in Admin 404. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
Staying at Tech during Fall Break? Join us for a Catan Game Night!
Anticipate feeling lonely during Fall Break? We’ve got you covered!
Instead of watching the days pass by, why not claim some land, gather resources, and outwit your friends in the ultimate strategy showdown?
Join us for Catan Game Night! It’s the perfect way to shake off the fall break blues, meet new people, and have a blast trading sheep for wood. Will you be the next ruler of Catan?
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 9:30 to 11 p.m.
Location: Wads G11W Classroom
Grab your friends (or make new ones), and let’s turn this quiet break into a night of epic adventures! Don’t miss out—your Catan empire awaits! RSVP on Involvement Link.
MTU Forestry Club Woodchuck Games
October 12th, 9am-6pm, the MTU Forestry club will be holding its annual Woodchuck Games, a TimberSports competition. This is the second time the club has held the games post Covid, and they will be hosting over 30 MTU and MSU competitors. The games will include axe throwing, timber toss, log rolling, underhand and standing block chop, crosscut sawing, canoe racing, and more! All MTU students are welcome to spectate! Lunch will be provided for competitors, but bring a snack if you’re a spectator!
For a rough schedule of the day’s events, visit our google form.
The Open-Source Model of America: Protecting Free Speech in a Connected World
The Open-Source Model of America: Protecting Free Speech in a Connected World
The Student Affairs CommUNITY Education Team and the Bridging Community Series is pleased to announce a campus presentation by Michigan Attorney and a member of the board of directors of the ACLU of Michigan, Michael Naughton. Mr. Naughton is an experienced attorney with over 20 years of practice in the field of civil rights, technology law, criminal defense, and digital privacy. With the arrival of the fourth industrial revolution, Michael has become increasingly engaged in the specialty of emerging technologies and civil liberties. Recently, he was appointed to serve on the Michigan Judicial Council for Generative AI and the Courts Work Group.
The presentation will provide attendees with an introduction to the concept of open-source software, where anyone can view, modify, and distribute source code freely. It explores how this model has contributed to innovation and progress.
Mineral Carbonation Research Seminar
Join NOBCChE for the Mineral Carbonation Research Seminar. In this seminar, research speaker William Hanson presents on the innovative developments on mineral carbonation. This technology’s capability to sequester CO2 is key to avoiding catastrophic impacts resulting from climate change.
Research presentations by attendees will also be accepted.
Blizzard Baja SAE Enterprise Info-Sessions
The Blizzard Baja SAE Enterprise has begun recruitment for the upcoming Spring 2024 semester!
Baja is hosting two identical info sessions TODAY, Wednesday October 9th, for interested students to learn more about Baja and how we design, manufacture, and nationally compete single-seat off-road vehicles. At each info-session you will be given a form to sign up for interview slots. You will need to upload your most current resume in that form.
Info-session #1: Wednesday, October 9th from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Dow 641
Info-session #2: Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Dow 641
Email (baja@mtu.edu) if you would like more information. You can also visit (https://baja.mtu.edu/) to see more of what we do!
GSG Fall Color Tour
Join us on October 12th for a scenic bus tour to explore the beautiful fall colors! We’ll be departing from the MUB at 10:45 AM and returning between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
Driving yourself? Please stop by the check-in desk at MUB between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM to receive your wristband for the Ripley Chair Lift.
Signups for the bus are full. For any modifications or available spots, please contact: gsgsocial@mtu.edu
(Please let us know if you registered for the bus but plan to take a car instead.)
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to gsgsocial@mtu.edu
Organized by the Graduate Student Government (GSG).
The Lode Student Newspaper Mid-Semester Survey
As the oldest student organization on campus, we appreciate the feedback of all members of the Michigan Tech community. Attached below is a mid-semester feedback form about your interaction with The Lode student newspaper. The survey takes less than five minutes to fill out and enters you to win one of our crewnecks or a $25 gift card! We ask that you fill out this survey by 10/21/2024.
Brought to you by The Lode, Michigan Tech’s student newspaper since 1921
Two Live music events happening this weekend, including the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra’s season opener!
- Friday, October 11: Hub New Music is a contemporary chamber music quartet currently on their Fall tour and making their U.P. debut right here on Michigan Tech’s Campus.
- Saturday, October 12: Get the chance to see the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra perform with the Choirs of Michigan Tech in their concert this weekend, Sibelius Symphony No. 2. Sibelius is a Finnish composer who is often regarded as Finland’s greatest composer and even composed the country’s unofficial national anthem.
- Wednesday, October 16: The Superior Wind Symphony plays its first concert of the season with Modern, conducted by Jana Meckler. The concert includes soundscapes of modern repertoire with works by Alex Shapiro, Imogen Heap, and more. Along with the music, the concert features dancers from Michigan Tech Dance Team and a painter, Tim Nyberg.
- Saturday, October 19: Manual Cinema, who just completed their tour with Iron and Wine, will be coming to the Rozsa on their tour of Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster creating a movie live before your eyes! Based on two books by Mo Willems, the collective uses projections, puppets, and live music to recreate the story live on stage.
- Thursday-Saturday, October 24-26: Michigan Tech Theatre’s Haunted Hoist House returns to the Quincy Mine. This off-site event is not included for Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets, tickets will be on sale soon through the Quincy Mine’s website.
Paper Making Workshop
Info Sessions for the Aerospace Enterprise at Michigan Tech
The Aerospace Enterprise recruiting process has opened! We are looking for students who want to become prominent engineers and leaders in the Aerospace industry for the Spring 2024 semester. There will be information sessions October 14 & 15th 6-7pm in MEEM 111. Applications are due by October 29th.
The Aerospace Enterprise, founded in 2001 by Dr. Lyon King, Professor of Space Systems, has aided in providing several skill sets and leadership experience to the hundreds of members that have gone through the program. The program boasts over a 95% job placement in the aerospace industry, and allows you to earn senior design credit while gaining valuable skills and networking.
Current Mission Development
Auris, U.S Air Force Research Labs NS-10
- Auris is an ongoing mission in the NS-10 competition sponsored by U.S.A.F.R.L.
- There are 2 mission purposes,
- Map radio-frequency interference patterns of geostationary satellites, using the Dish EchoStar XIV satellite as a known target.
- Determine the point-source of radio-frequency emissions for geostationary satellites, using the Dish EchoStar XIV satellite as a known target.
- The Auris mission is planned to launch in late 2025.
Stratus, N.A.S.A CubeSat Launch Initiative
- Stratus is an ongoing mission in the N.A.S.A C.S.L.I program.
- There is 1 mission purpose,
- Calculation of average cloud coverage data over various North American regions utilizing on-board image processing to determine ideal solar radiation regions for solar-panel farm placement.
- The Stratus mission is planned to launch in late 2025.
Future Mission Research
- N.A.S.A CanSat
- U.S.A.F.R.L NS-12
For any inquiries, further information, or schedule conflicts with both information sessions, email aerospace@mtu.edu
Thank you to all that spoke to us at Enterprise Day!
Disclaimer: The Aerospace Enterprise is only permitted to recruit U.S Citizens.
Open-Mic Night!
The Creative Writing Club and The Writing Center are hosting an Open Mic Night on October 23rd from 6-7pm in the Writing Center (107 Walker). Bring your poetry, prose, music, and more! If you’d like to perform, please sign up so that the organizers can get a general plan for the evening and know how many people to expect. You can use the Google form in the QR code or email creativewritingclub@mtu.edu.
Film Board Presents: The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
The Fall Guy is rated PG-13
Friday (10/11) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (10/12) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. FREE ADMISSION FOR TECH STUDENTS and $5 for community members. Concessions are $1.50. NOW ACCEPTING CARD. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.
REAC October Meeting
Join the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club on Monday, October 14th at 7:00 pm In Fisher 129.
We will hear from Nik Berzkalns from Quandel about some of the projects he and the company have been working on. This will be a great time to stop by and see what it’s like to work at Quandel as several REAC members have worked for them.
Bring your appetite, Subway will be served!!
Michigan Tech Intramural Sports
For more information about Tech Recreation’s IM offerings, visit our website.
