Student Scoop – December 4, 2024

Hello Students!

It is that time of the year again! As you head home for winter break, take 30-minutes to renew your FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year.

Filing your FAFSA will allow you to be considered for federal, state and university grants & scholarships, loans, and work study positions.

You can file your FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. To file your FAFSA, you and your parent/guardian will need your FSA ID, 2023 tax information, and assets at the time of FAFSA filing. Michigan Tech’s federal school code is 002292.

Financial Aid is happy to help with any questions that you may have. Contact us by phone at 906-487-2622 or by email at finaid@mtu.edu.

-The Michigan Tech Financial Aid Staff

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 Annex (G11) for this wonderful event.

Michigan Technological University has millions of dollars invested in the fossil fuel industry, which is unethical and does not uphold Michigan Tech’s values. Michigan Tech has positioned itself as a leader in the innovations of the 21st century. One of the most important of these innovations will be the transition to a global zero-emission economy. This can be further achieved by divesting from the fossil fuel industry, as many other universities already have. With divestment, Tech would not be investing any more money into the fossil fuel industry. Therefore, we ask that Michigan Tech:

(1) Immediately disclose their investment portfolio,

(2) Halt new investments into the fossil fuel industry,

(3) Divest by an agreed-upon date from any current fossil fuel investments, and consider the reinvestment of these funds to be an opportunity to support environmental and social justice, and

(4) Make reinvestment choices in partnership with the student body, faculty, staff, and community members.

— —
Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action

Join the MEDLIFE Club next summer during our Service-Learning Trip (SLT) to Cusco, Peru! Gain the opportunity to work on development projects, promote educational workshops, and provide medical attention to those in need! You can also choose to add-on excursions and other day trips to explore the local area and places like Machu Picchu! Trip costs $1650, which includes meals and accommodations, with a $200 deposit. Travel costs and add-on trips are not included, however there are tons of ways to earn discounts on the trip through our club!

MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere. It is our mission to empower the poor in their fight for equal access to education, healthcare, and a safe home. Apart from the SLT, our club works to volunteer locally and give back to our community. You do not have to participate in an SLT in order to join our club! All majors and backgrounds are welcome to participate in our club, the trip, or both 🙂 Email hnrussel@mtu.edu for more information or any questions you may have! Thank you for your interest!

Please fill out our form to help us get a rough estimate of how many ornaments we need!

Attention FIRST Robotics Alumni (or any robot enthusiasts)…

Michigan Tech is participating in Robot in 3 Days starting for the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition season, SUBMERGED! Robot in 3 Days at Michigan Tech is hosted by the Copper Country Robotics at Michigan Tech, and is welcoming all FIRST Alumni interested in building a robot to lend a hand.

The challenge will begin on January 4th, 2025 at 12:00PM in the MUB Makerspace and will last 72 hours. The robot, build process, and the tenacity of MTU students will be broadcast worldwide for the entire FIRST Robotics community to watch!

If you’re interested in joining, RSVP on our event page on Involvement Link or email ccr-contact@mtu.edu for more information on how to get involved. We’re excited to see you, and can’t wait to show the world what Michigan Tech Huskies can accomplish!

Tell Santa… I mean Blizzard what you want for Christmas! He’ll be waiting in front of the Husky Statue from 12-3 PM on Thursday, December 5th. Photos will be provided! (Blizzard will move to Fisher Hall if the weather is naughty)

Take a much-needed break from your studies to make your own ornaments and warm up with hot chocolate! Stop by the MUB Commons from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 6th. Materials will be provided (while supplies last). We hope to see you there!

ITS ALMOST TUBACHRISTMAS DAY IN THE CITY OF HOUGHTON

The City of Houghton has proclaimed December 8, 2024 officially TUBACHRISTMAS DAY in the city.

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

This year’s TubaChristmas will take place on Sunday, December 8th, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Lobby, featuring a FREE community concert at 6:00 PM. Earlier in the day, musicians will gather at 2:00 PM in the Rozsa Lobby for rehearsal, followed by a short private performance at the Bluffs Senior Community.

We welcome Tuba and Euphonium players of all ages and skill levels to join us. A $10 registration fee covers the cost of participation and a commemorative pin for the participant. We always encourage musicians to use their creativity to festively dress and decorate their instruments. Most commonly used are battery lights, garland, and ribbon.
Please fill out this pre-registration form to help us plan accordingly and provide fast check in day of.

For those unfamiliar, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® is a cherished global tradition, now celebrating its 51st year. Created in 1974 by Dr. Harvey Phillips, this event honors his mentor, the legendary William J. Bell, and all the great tuba and euphonium artists who have shaped this musical heritage. Houghton joins more than 300 cities worldwide in presenting TubaChristmas concerts, where performers aged 8 to 92 celebrate the season through specially arranged traditional carols.

You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay tuned @tubachristmas_houghton

Link to Rozsa event calendar

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Drop by the Writing Center from 5-7pm on Wednesday, December 4th for additional advice and feedback on your writing, or just come work in the space!

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday! Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.

The event is open to current MTU Students and SDC Members (minimum 1-month). Student/Access ID’s required for admission.

The general public can access the event by purchasing a WIBIT Wednesday Pass.

More information, including the WIBIT Wednesday Pass registration link, can be found here.

Featured pieces include:

The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.

The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.

The Bridge — Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.

The Slope — Users must climb up a six-foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!

The Lions Watch Club is hosting another primetime watch party this Thursday Night! Join us as the 11-1 Detroit Lions take on the 9-3 Green Bay Packers in a heavyweight divisional showdown!

When: Thursday, December 5th, 8:15 pm
Where: EERC 214

Because it’s another primetime game, we will be doing another potluck! As always, no one is required to bring food or drink, but it’s highly encouraged! If you choose to bring something, please label any major allergens (nuts, milk, soy, eggs, etc.).

Registration for Spring 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs is open!

Swimming programs are offered at the SDC for all ages and ability levels. We hope to see you at the pool!

Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years)
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years)
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years)
Huskies Swim Training (ages 6-17 years)

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

If the class you are looking for is full, please fill out the waitlist form found here or contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu / 906-487-2995. We will try to add additional sections based on level demand.

It’s time for this year’s Forestry Club Christmas Tree Sale! We will be hosting the sale Tuesday, December 10th from 4pm-7pm in parking lot 14 next to Walker lawn.

We hope to have plenty of trees ready to be sold! In addition to 6′-8′ balsam fir and spruce trees, we are also planning to include $10 “Charlie-brown” trees, or tabletop-sized trees for faculty and students for the first time officially. All other tree Prices can be seen below:

4′-5′ = $25
5′-6′ = $35
7′-8′ = $45
9′-10′ = $60
>10′ = $75

We will be harvesting these trees this weekend, so they should be nice and fresh for your living rooms! Also look for our big Christmas tree in the CFRES Atrium!