Student Scoop – November 6, 2024

IQ can get you far, but can EI get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your own emotional intelligence (EI) skills? This workshop will introduce the topic of emotional intelligence and offer practical strategies and ideas for improving your EI.

We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity to shape next year’s Homecoming! We’re holding two Homecoming Focus Groups to gather feedback and ideas from our campus community. Whether you have innovative ideas for themes, and activities, or want to make your voice heard, this is your chance to contribute to a memorable event!

Details:
Thursday, Nov. 7 at Noon in MUB Superior Room (Lunch Provided with RSVP)

Who May Attend: All students! This is for anyone who has or has not participated in Homecoming. We want to hear from repeaters, first years, and anyone who didn’t feel like Homecoming was for them. This is also open to staff who help support Homecoming. We want to hear what is working and what is not.

Your insights will help us design a Homecoming experience that reflects the spirit and diversity of our campus. Join us to share your thoughts and connect with others who are passionate about making next year’s Homecoming unforgettable.

Please RSVP by Wednesday at 5 p.m. for Thursday Lunch to help us prepare for the lunch order. Email ahjerste@mtu.edu

Are you interested in earning up to 3 HASS and .5 PE credits in Mexico over spring break? Make it happen!

The second info session for the Mexico Spring Break trip will be on Thursday, November 14th, at 5:00 in the Academic Office Building, room 201. We will go over some of the basics of the program, including itinerary, deadlines, and registration, and most importantly, answer any and all questions you may have.

We’ll provide some Mexican snacks and candies!

In the meantime, you can read more about the program and apply here, including courses and credits, program payment structure, and itinerary.

Please bring a friend along, or feel free to email any questions you might have to us in the meantime. Applications are now open and free to apply!

This is an open invitation to anyone interested. It is not limited to grad students or females in STEM, so do pass by!

The 10th annual 41 North Film Festival will feature over 20 films in four days, all free and open to public, held November 7-10 in the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. The festival will be joined by filmmakers Katie Dellamaggiore and Gary Hustwit, as well as panelists from around campus and the community who will bring their perspectives to Q&As following several of the films. Topics including the project of measuring happiness, AI avatars for the deceased, the Bad River Band’s fight to control their land, and a hummingbird hospital.

The feature presentation this year is a documentary about legendary musician Brian Eno. The documentary is presented generatively—no two screenings are alike. The festival is also hosting the Michigan premiere of the new psychological thriller Somnium, and MTU Film Board will screen the award-winning films Whiplash and A Thousand and One in Fisher 135 in partnership with the festival. Descriptions and times for all films can be found on the festival website. If you are interested in volunteering, click the “Donate” link for information on how to sign up.

ATTENTION: FREE FOOD!

Craving something new? Want to explore the local food scene without breaking the bank? Join us for Local Food Days, where you can taste sample-sized portions from 8-15 amazing local restaurants, all for FREE!

This is your chance to experience the best flavors in town, right here on campus! No need to stress about prices—just bring your appetite and discover what our local eateries have to offer. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for something different, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the local flavors.

Get a taste of what downtown has to offer and don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity!

Celebrate the first snowfall with IRHC at our Polaroid photo booth! We’ll be setting up on campus at the Husky Statue on the first weekday with a true snowfall (not just flurries!) for the perfect winter photo op. Look for us sometime between 10 AM and 4 PM to capture the magic. We’ll bring the signs, the Polaroid cameras, and plenty of film—just bring yourself! Keep an eye on our social media for updates as we watch the weather. Let’s welcome winter together!

The Husky Closet Collective is seeking winter clothing donations for the Clothing Closet. To help keep our Huskies warm, we need to secure donations of new and/or gently worn coats and boots of all adult sizes. We will be accepting donations of clean, new or gently worn winter gear in all adult sizes through November 8. Donated items will be available to all Michigan Tech students at no cost.

If you have questions or want to get involved, please email huskycloset@mtu.edu.

At this time, we are not accepting any children’s clothing.

Clothing may be dropped off at any of the following locations:
Dean of Students Office
University Images
Campus Bookstore
Van Pelt and Opie Library
Residential Living
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
St. Albert the Great Church
St. Anne Catholic Church

If you or another student need some free new-to-you clothing, please visit the Clothing Closet in G04W Wadsworth Hall, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Thursday-Sunday, November 7-10: 41 North Film Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with a lineup of films and guest speakers.

A few highlights during the four-day festival:

Agent of Happiness, Arun Bhattarai, Dorottya Zurbó, 2024. The film follows Amber, a happiness agent, who travels the Bhutanese Himalayas surveying people’s happiness. On his remote mountain journey, he searches for fulfillment. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Dr. Kayla Gabehart and Dr. Daniel Shtob.

There’s a Star, Julien Cadieux, 2023. Inspired by the music of Acadian musical icon Angèle Arsenault, a young transgender musician sets out to find community in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in this charming, hybrid musical-documentary.

ENO, Gary Hustwit, 2024. Using a generative program, director Gary Hustwit created a documentary about the legendary artist Brian Eno, so each time the film is screened, a different version is shown and no two screenings are alike. The 3:30 p.m. screening will include a Q&A with director Gary Hustwit and creative technologist Brendan Dawes. following the film.

View Film Schedule

NEXT WEEK: Wednesday-Saturday, November 13-16: Michigan Tech Theatre performs the first play of the 2024/25 Season, The Glass Menagerie written by Tennessee Williams, directed by Nich Radcliffe. The play stars Clarissa Gordon, Lyndsay Lagreid, Dhruva Dayal, and Chase Mead.

How to reserve your Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

Are you passionate about mental health and supporting your peers? P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-Being and Support) is now accepting nominations for the Spring 2025 program! As a member of PAWS, you’ll join a network of students dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, building resilience, and offering compassionate peer support on campus. Gain hands-on training in areas like active listening, stress management, and empathy, while making a lasting impact within the campus community. Ready to strengthen your skills and foster well-being? Nominate yourself or a friend today!

Come to a place where it IS all fun and games- Jim’s board game night! Come de-stress and socialize with other students while playing games (familiar and new) sponsored by our very own Student Org- Board Gamers Anonymous. Head to Wadsworth Hall Annex (G11) for this wonderful event.

A Thousand and One

After unapologetic and fiercely loyal Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

A Thousand and One is rated R

Friday (11/8) 5:15pm
Saturday (11/9) 10:00pm

Whiplash

A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student’s potential.

Whiplash is rated R

Friday (11/8) 7:30pm 10:00pm
Saturday (11/9) 5:15pm 7:30pm

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.

Join Young Americans for Freedom on Monday, November 11th to write letters and create artwork that will be sent in their care packages to service members for the holiday season.

MTU students, this is your chance to get involved! The Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers, UP Michigan Works!, and the MiSTEM Network invite you to participate in the 2024 Copper Trail Festival on Tuesday, December 10th in the Michigan Tech SDC Varsity Gym. This event is offered at no cost to schools or exhibitors, and will inspire hundreds of middle school students from the Western U.P. through the exploration of educational and career pathways.

Join Mind Trekkers as a volunteer to help bring engaging STEM demonstrations to life! From Musical Fruit to LN2 Smash, all of the Mind Trekkers STEM demonstrations captivate the minds of young students! Volunteers are also invited to assist with set-up and clean-up. There are multiple time slots available to accommodate schedules, and volunteer hours can be awarded through Give Pulse! If you are interested in volunteering through Mind Trekkers please find the registration form here.

MTU students are also welcome to participate in the event through exhibiting a table for an enterprise or student organization. This is a great way to showcase your group’s projects and initiatives to the local youth and copper country community! To learn more about this opportunity please visit our website.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at mindtrekkers@mtu.edu.

The Sustainability Demonstration House tenants invite you to attend our upcoming open house on Sunday, November 17th, from 1-3 pm! The house is open to students, their families, and community members. Come tour the house, see our systems, and learn how you can practice sustainable living too! See the flyer attached for more information.

The house is located at 21680 Woodland Rd, two houses down from McNair and Hillside Place. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to reach out to sdh@mtu.edu with any questions.

The SDH Team

The Van Pelt and Opie Library offers access to the New York Times to all of our MTU Students, faculty, and staff. New this semester, users can link their Times account to Apple Podcasts and Spotify to continue unlimited access.

Apple Podcasts Link (https://e.newyorktimes.com/pub/cc?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQjkPkSUAQGy70jtDWoS7PyfPukzdboDHBatWLzc90E7DChIPezd1ILdgny30be1zeE2ANLerbICazaS4XIVXtpKX%3DYTCAYTY&_ei_=EW2tf9zs59idfPO1Sc_9BblZQylaqYTPX1kVIip7PgD79zhmjGkpNdvuEeRpT0lAx_mjv6L2Gr-j2GQpqxQ.&_di_=f7vqcth9dpgim14e0mepprdi337nh11331knjgmdjuioiiifa2pg)
Spotify Link (https://e.newyorktimes.com/pub/cc?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQjkPkSUAQGy70jtDWoS7PyfPukzdboDHBatWLzc90E7DChIPezd1ILdgny30be1zeE2ANLerbICazaS4XIVXtpKX%3DYTCAYWY&_ei_=EW2tf9zs59idfPO1Sc_9BblZQylaqYTPX1kVIip7PgD79zhmjGkpNdvuEeRpT0lAx_mjv6L2Gr-j2GQpqxQ.&_di_=p6ri4aldnh7rpc0vfv8jdlmut6scl9oi95g9k4ll6m43vqc4d8tg)

Simply open the link to your preferred app on your mobile device then log in with your NYT credentials. You will be directed to authenticate with your Michigan Tech username and password.

If you don’t have an NYT account through the library yet, you can get started now by going through the library’s webpage (https://libguides.lib.mtu.edu/az.php) or setting up your account at accessnyt.com (accessnyt.com).

Please reach out to library@mtu.edu for more information.

Recognize the outstanding members and chapters in our Greek community by submitting nominations for the 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards! These awards celebrate students who exemplify leadership, service, scholarship, and brotherhood/sisterhood across campus.

The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 26 at 7 p.m., where we’ll honor individuals and chapters for their contributions and impact. Whether it’s exceptional service, academic achievement, or fostering unity within the Greek community, each nominee plays a vital role in building a better campus.

Submit your nominations to ensure deserving students and organizations get the recognition they’ve earned! Visit the Student Leadership and Involvement website to nominate members and chapters (https://www.mtu.edu/student-leadership/greek-life/awards/)

Mark your calendars! On November 12, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in FH 138, join us for an exciting journey through the mysteries of the universe with Dr. Elena Giusarma. Hosted by Women in Physics at Michigan Tech, this talk, titled “Unveiling the Universe with Machine Learning: A Cosmological Perspective,” will introduce students to the groundbreaking ways in which artificial intelligence is helping researchers explore cosmic phenomena. Dr. Giusarma will dive into how upcoming missions, including DESI, Euclid, and LSST, will generate massive amounts of data about the universe—and how machine learning can help us make sense of it all. From predicting the behavior of dark matter to uncovering the secrets of galaxy formation, this presentation promises to be a fascinating glimpse into the future of cosmology. Dr. Giusarma will also share her personal academic journey, offering insights and advice for aspiring researchers. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your horizons! Free pizza and drinks will be provided.

Bring your curiosity, and let’s unravel the universe together!

The Student Success Council Sense of Belonging group invites you to attend an LGBTQIA+ campus social! This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. This is an opportunity to meet and network with others on campus who are in and support the LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

The social will take place in the MUB Alumni Lounge on Tuesday, November 19 from 5-7pm. This event is informal, so feel free to stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the entire two hours!

REAC is holding our November general business meeting on Monday, November 11th. Come stop by and hear from MTU Alumni Stuart Forth as you enjoy a FREE pasty from Roy’s!