Student Leadership and Involvement Office Hours
Do you have questions and need answers? Are you struggling to figure out Involvement Link and need help? Have you stopped by our office and the person who could answer your questions was in a meeting?
Student Leadership and Involvement is now offering walk-in hours! If you have any questions or need help, you can come to see the staff member best suited to your needs. Below are the topics each of our staff members can help with:
Danielle Meirow – University Policies, Risk Management, and General RSO Support
Amy Hjerstedt – Fraternity/Sorority life, Late Night Program Partnerships, Risk Management, Governance, Fundraising, Involvement Link, Marketing on campus, Event planning
Taylor Piering – RSO Support (budgets, officer transitions, starting a new RSO, etc), Event planning, and Involvement Link
Emilie Sander – RSO Travel, Involvement Link, and General RSO Budgets
Walk-in Hours
Danielle – Sign up for an appointment
Amy – Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Taylor – Mondays from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
*These hours will begin after March 4th due to budget hearings
Emilie – Sign up for an appointment
Please note: We will still be open as normal from 8:00 am to 5:00 Monday through Friday.
Are You Passionate About The Environment?
Creating a world that is sustainable, prosperous, and just presents a monumental challenge, and one that humans haven’t been particularly successful at achieving. During HuskyLEAD: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future, you can join in a conversation with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience to learn more about the most vexing issues and what you can do to make a difference.
Date: Monday, February 17th
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: MUB Alumni Lounge B
If you are interested in attending, please register here. Additionally, if you have any questions about this event, please email Student Leadership & Involvement at activites@mtu.edu. We hope to see you there!
GRIT: A Leadership Workshop
Join Student Leadership and Involvement on Sunday, March 23rd from 1:00-4:30 PM in MUB Alumni Lounge C for GRIT: A Leadership Workshop. GRIT is an interactive, half-day leadership workshop designed to help you develop in the areas of motivation, perseverance, habit formation, and goal-setting. Through self-assessments, peer-to-peer conversations, and large group activities, each individual will come to understand more about themselves and how they can achieve individual success. The skills learned can aid students in working towards any aspiration – from leading their student organization to increasing their GPA to running a marathon. Come join your peers as together we gain resilience and inspire tenacity!
Limited space is available. Please RSVP on Involvement Link by Monday, March 17th. Every participant will receive free program materials, snacks, and a gift.
Student Leadership Award Nominations Still Open!
Nominations are now open to celebrate and recognize the individual and group efforts of students involved across campus at the 31st Annual Student Leadership Awards! The nomination deadline for all awards is Sunday, March 9th by midnight. Each week leading up to the nomination deadline, we will highlight two awards for which you could nominate an outstanding member of our community!
Rising Star of the Year
The Rising Star of the Year Award celebrates students just beginning to shine as leaders, demonstrating a strong commitment to developing themselves, and making an impact at Michigan Tech. This award honors individuals who exhibit promise, determination, and a passion for learning through their involvement in campus life and beyond. They are the future leaders of our community, and their efforts deserve recognition.
Help us recognize tomorrow’s leaders! Students eligible for this award are first- and second-year undergraduate students. Nominate a student who exemplifies the qualities of a rising star.
Student Employee of the Year
The Student Employee of the Year Award honors a student who exemplifies responsibility, dependability, and outstanding follow-through in their work. This award recognizes individuals who not only excel in their job responsibilities but also take initiative and persevere, exceeding expectations while balancing their academic and employment commitments. These students play an integral role in supporting the Michigan Tech community, and their efforts deserve to be celebrated.
Your nomination helps shine a light on their hard work and dedication. Students eligible for this award must be employed on campus for at least one semester. Nominate an exceptional student employee today!
Find more information about all the awards and nomination forms on the Student Leadership Award webpage.
Black History Month Trivia
The Student Affairs CommUNITY Education Team and the Black Student Association (BSA) invite you to a fun evening of trivia in recognition and support of Black History Month.
The event will be held on Thursday, February 13, from 5-7pm in Rekhi G006. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
If you have questions regarding the event or need any accommodations, reach out to kaylam@mtu.edu
Sustainability Film: ‘Troubled Water’
The 2025 Sustainability Film Series, coordinated by Michigan Tech Office of Sustainability and Resilience, will present February’s film Troubled Water at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 in Fisher 138. The film is free and everyone is welcome to attend. The film will be followed by a facilitated discussion and refreshments. Add Troubled Water to your Google calendar.
Troubled Water follows lifelong friends Chris Yahanda and William Wright as they embark on a 425-mile paddleboard journey across Lake Michigan and the Grand River, exploring environmental threats to the Great Lakes and discovering the power of community in protecting the waters they love.
Film sponsors include Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Keweenaw Co-op, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, WUP MiSTEM Network, Friends of the Land of Keweenaw (FOLK), Keweenaw Land Trust, MTU: Office of Sustainability and Resilience and the Hardwood Mass Timber Institute.
Series Details:
- When: Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., through May
- Where: Fisher 135 or 138 (refreshments in lobby)
- Cost: Free! $5 donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a donation online to support the Sustainable Film Series.
Upcoming Film:
- Women of Carbon – March 20, Fisher 135
This film highlights innovative women redefining our relationship with carbon by repurposing living materials and driving decarbonization, while navigating challenges in male-dominated industries to restore, protect, and preserve the planet.
Husky Closet Collective
Are you in need of some new clothing? Consider checking out the Husky Closet Collective for some new clothes! We offer a wide selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, coats, and shoes. All of the items within the closet are completely FREE for all Michigan Tech students! Come check it out located in Wadsworth Hall room G04W right next to the radio station! We are open Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm.
Don’t forget to follow our Instagram @husky.closet.collective for more information about free clothing resources. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at huskycloset@mtu.edu.
Center for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
February Let’s Talk
Not sure if counseling is right for you? Try Let’s Talk! This informal and confidential service is a chance to chat with a Michigan Tech counselor about mental health questions or concerns. Available to all students—stop by and start the conversation!
February Cookies and Coloring
Need a little relaxation in your day? Drop by Cookies and Coloring! Treat yourself to cookies and let your creativity flow with a variety of coloring pages. No artistic skills needed—just come and enjoy!
Valentine’s for Your Friends or Partner! – Valentine’s Day Bake Sale
The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists (SMLS) is hosting a Valentine’s Day bake sale in the Library from 10am-3pm on February 14th. We will be selling baked goods and science-themed Valentine’s with candy. Everyone needs a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day, and what better way to show your love to friends and partners with quirky Valentine’s? Gluten, nut, and egg-free items will be offered to those with allergies and sensitivities, too!
Proceeds go to supporting our students in furthering their education at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) conference in April. This will help cover travel, hotel, and food costs.
Collage Card-Making Workshop
Spring 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics – PADI Open Water Scuba Course
Dive in with us – Registration for our PADI Open Water SCUBA Course opens January 30, 2025 at 8:00am!
This PADI Open Water Diver Course is conducted over two weekends and includes: 10 hours of academic instruction (some coursework to be completed independently), 10 hours of confined water training (SDC Pool) and 4 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. Class size is limited.
Course Dates:
March 14
5:00pm-8:00pm – SDC Room 238
8:00pm-10:00pm – SDC Pool
March 15
7:00am-9:00am – SDC Pool
12:00pm-4:00pm – SDC Room 238
5:00pm-10:00pm – SDC Pool
March 16
8:00am-10:00am – SDC Pool
10:00am-12:00pm – SDC Room 238
April 5-6 or April 12-13
Open Dives in Marquette
Questions? Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at 906-487-2995 or email ambengry@mtu.edu.
Register for Michigan Tech Spring Aquatics Programs
Registration for Session 2 of 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)
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
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.
LGBTQIA Support Group
No matter where you are in your journey, we want you to know that you are not alone. Our support group is a safe space for people of all identities to find community, share experiences, and support one another.
Whether you’re navigating coming out, dealing with challenges, or simply looking for a supportive space, we’re here for you. Stop by the Hamar House on February 13th from 4-5pm to be part of our passionate and supportive community.
Enterprise Day
Join us for the Spring 2025 Enterprise Day!
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: MUB Ballroom
Are you interested in learning more about Enterprise at Michigan Tech? Maybe you are thinking about joining Enterprise, but are not sure which team is right for you? Learn more by talking with program staff and students from various Enterprise teams, all in one place!
Participants are able to visit in-person between 6 – 8 p.m. During this time, participants may move between multiple tables to ask questions, check out current projects, and network with team representatives. Learn more about our Enterprise Teams, and check us out on Instagram!
The Math Learning Center is Hiring!
Do you like math? Do you enjoy helping others learn math? Have you been told that you’re good at teaching people? Then you should apply to work for the Math Learning Center!
The MLC is currently hiring new coaches to start work in Fall 2025.
Prospective coaches must be planning to complete or have completed the following courses: Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. Any level of statistics is beneficial but not required.
All applicants must take the Basic Skills Test, which designed to identify applicants with strong algebraic foundations. The test will be administered on February 12th and 13th from 6-7pm in Fisher 130. Applicants only need to attend one session. If you cannot make either date, please email mlc@mtu.edu. More information on the Basic Skills Test can be found on the application.
Send your completed application as a pdf to mlc@mtu.edu by February 14th at 11:59pm.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email mlc@mtu.edu.
MUB Board Presents:
Join us for an architectural adventure! Model dinosaurs will be hidden in the snow around campus and will be marked with X’s, find them and bring them to the MUB table in the library! Watch out though because not every marked spot will lead to a dino! Those that find the most dinos will be awarded a dinosaur costume. Make sure to remember where you found each dino, the search begins at 9 am! Stay tuned on our social media for updated counts of how many dinos are left!
Fisher 138 will be jamming with some Music Trivia on February 19th! We will be hosting two rounds of one-hour games, each hour filled with a game of Kahoot and a game of Jeopardy. There will be prizes for the top five in each Kahoot game, and the top four will move on to a game of Jeopardy! Game 1 is set to start at 6pm, and Game 2 is set to start at 7pm.
A Week of Joyful
HuskyEats will be hosting another week of celebrations for their Joyful Series, this one called Delightful, during the week of February 10th -14th.
The week is action packed with events and activities for students to participate in while enjoying a meal in the dining halls. The mission of joyful is to create moments of joy through food and delightful also encourages students to carry out random acts of kindness (like sending a Thank You card). You can find more resources to spread kindness at our events listed below:
Monday 2/10: Send A Thank You Card to Someone | The Food Hall at Wadsworth Hall
Tuesday 2/11: DIY Overnight Oats | The Food Hall at Wadsworth Hall, Lunchtime
Wednesday 2/12: Action Station Crepes | The Food Hall at DHH, 7-9am
Thursday 2/13: Palentine’s Day Menu | The Eatery At McNair, 4:30-7:30pm
Friday 2/14: Join Jim | The Eatery At McNair, 11-1:30PM
Women’s Golf Club Suomi Event
For any questions about the event: wgc@mtu.edu
Winter Carnival Wrap Up and Feedback Meeting
Come help Blue Key recap Winter Carnival 2025 on Thursday, Feb. 13th 7pm in Rekhi Hall G002! Anyone who participated in Winter Carnival 2025 is welcome to come! What went well? What could be improved for Winter Carnival 2026? Come with constructive feedback and help make next year even better!
Heart Breakers: A Piñata Party (TODAY!)
Not feeling the Valentine’s Day vibe? Or just want an excuse to smash some piñatas? Heart Breakers is the event for you!
What’s Happening?
Piñatas – take out your stress in the sweetest way!
Cookie decorating – because even heartbreak tastes better with frosting.
LEGO raffle – win some awesome bricks to build (or break) your own creations!
Film Board Presents: Tangled
The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is.
Tangled is rated PG
Friday (2/14) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (2/15) 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 card accepted. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.
Summer 2025 Financial Aid Application
The Summer 2025 Financial Aid Application is now available and must be completed to be considered for any financial assistance. The application is available on our website or in the Financial Aid Office. Completed applications may be submitted to finaid@mtu.edu. Feel free to contact us at finaid@mtu.edu or 906-487-2622 with any questions.
Graduate Student Info Session
Soul Train Night
The Black Student Association (BSA) is hosting our annual Soul Train Night this Saturday (2/15) from 7-9pm. Join us for a fun night of music and dancing! Food will offered until supplies last. Hope to see you there!
Transit Equity Advocates
Interested in improving local transit in Houghton and Hancock? Join the Transit Equity Advocates for our first meeting on Friday, February 14th at 3:30pm in Fisher 127! Meetings will be held biweekly, where we will discuss ongoing advocacy projects and any relevant events. Note that this is an unofficial club (for now!) and we are looking for more members!
Performance Club: Acting 1 Workshop
Join The Performance Club on February 17th from 5:00pm to 5:50pm in Walker 144 for an Acting 1 Workshop led by Nich Radcliffe!
Round Table Painting
Hello there!
Grad SWE happy to announce our First Social Gathering this Spring semester! Please, join to our Round Table Painting and will spend Valentine’s Day with friends.
We will be happy to have you there!
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 Fall 2025 semester. There will be information sessions February 18 & 19th 7-8pm in DOW 642. Applications are due by March 9th.
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 early 2026.
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 early 2026.
Descensus, N.A.S.A CanSat
- Descensus is an annual small sat competition for in atmosphere research.
- This year focuses on 1 mission purpose,
- Maintain a constant, steady video recording from the payload at a provided angle and descent speed to show key moments during flight.
- The Descensus mission is planned to launch in summer 2025.
Connexus, Aerospace Enterprise
- Connexus is an internal mission to further enhance the inner work of the enterprise.
- This mission focuses on 1 mission purpose,
- Create an Aerospace Enterprise server to encapsulate a file storage system and organize the enterprise while maintaining a proper paper trail to ensure accountability and a proper workflow system.
- The Connexus team strives to be operating in early 2026.
Future Mission Research
- N.A.S.A CanSat
- U.S.A.F.R.L NS-13
For any inquiries, further information, or schedule conflicts with both information sessions, email aerospace@mtu.edu
Thank you and you can see us at Enterprise Day!
Disclaimer: The Aerospace Enterprise is only permitted to recruit U.S Citizens.
This Week: Robots on the Runway and Tribute to Isle Royale National Park
Fashion Show: Threading Empathy – Michigan Tech Theatre—Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 13-15
McArdle Theatre | 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Tech Theatre Series
Threading Empathy features a dynamic runway show with a gallery space and a competition for participants. This year’s theme explores techno-fashion and empathy. This event features futuristic designs that integrate elements like interactive LED walls and… robot models.
Isle Royale 85th Anniversary – Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Art Exhibit—Saturday, Feb. 15
Rozsa Center | 5-7 p.m. Artist Reception | 7:30 p.m. Concert
Michigan Tech Music Series
Celebrate Isle Royale National Park’s 85th anniversary with a symphony and gallery exhibit at the Rozsa. View works by Artists-in-Residence, talk with park rangers, then, the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra premieres the Isle Royale inspired work by composer Libby Meyer. The program also includes Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E Major, first movement, and Aaron Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo.
5-7 p.m. – Isle Royale Artist-in-Residence Exhibit Reception
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Chat with park rangers amid Isle Royale Exhibits
6:45 p.m. – Meet Composer Libby Meyer with live poetry by M. Bartley Seigel
7:30 p.m. – Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra Concert
Music for a Sacred Space—Saturday, Feb. 15
St. Joseph Church, Lake Linden | 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Tech Music Series
conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers and Michigan Tech Concert Choir join in a concert of sacred music at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Linden. Free admission, donations appreciated at the door. Proceeds from this concert go to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Michigan Tech Students are eligible for free Student Rush Tickets, sponsored by Experience Tech Fee. How to reserve your Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.
German Club Game Night!
Join the German Club for our second meeting ever! We will be having a game night playing games such as Catan, Werwolf, Sächsischer Schweiz Monopoly, and any other German-based games people are willing to bring. All are welcome to join! We look forward to seeing you.
Location: Fisher 133
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6pm
If you have any questions, reach out to germanclub-l@mtu.edu
LEGO Build-a-thon hosted by the Husky Amateur Lego Organization
Please join the Husky Amateur Lego Organization this Saturday (February 15th) for a build-a-thon. Drop by the Alley Makerspace (MUB Basement) anytime between Noon and 4 pm for some cozy and relaxing lego-building time. We have lots of Lego sets and bulk Lego to choose from. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Saturday – 2.15.25
Time: Noon – 4PM
Location: The Alley Makerspace (MUB Basement)
Friends of Jesus Hangout!
Thursday, February 13, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Wadsworth Hall – Room G42W
Enjoy fellowship, joy, and meaningful conversations in a welcoming space. Come connect with friends, grow in faith, and experience the love of Jesus together!
Visit https://chialpha.mtu.edu/index.php/event/friends-of-jesus-hangout-6/ for details.