Student Scoop – March 12, 2025

In Student Leadership and Involvement, we often hear from groups that had a “bad transition” between student organization leaders. They lack historical knowledge, miss deadlines they weren’t familiar with, and have to spend valuable time recreating what should already exist. Are you looking to ensure your organization’s leadership doesn’t end up in this challenging position?

Attend HuskyLEAD: Effective Leadership Transitions to learn effective strategies for:

-Retaining digital documents

-Carrying on consistent relationships with campus partners

-Sharing necessary information with incoming officers

-Hosting effective transition meetings

A variety of resources and sample documents will be shared. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for attendees to take action steps on transition planning. It is recommended that multiple organization leaders attend together and that they bring laptops with access to any relevant organizational documents. 

Date: Wednesday, March 19th

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: Fisher 129

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!

You’ve got talent and we want to see it! Late Night Programming, co-hosted with Delta Zeta and Sigma Phi Epsilon, is hosting a Talent Show! All talents are welcome – whether it’s the performing arts, a comedy skit, or anything else that sets you apart! Sign up on the registration form. Most Talents will win a prize!

Please refer questions about the talent show or accommodations to Amy Hjerstedt — ahjerste@mtu.edu

Nourish to Flourish Husky Hour

Ditch the diet culture and discover a healthier, more balanced relationship with food! Join us for an insightful event on intuitive eating, where we’ll explore how to listen to your body, trust your hunger cues, and enjoy food without guilt. This is a great opportunity to learn how to develop a more positive relationship with eating and we’ll be making salads in a jar for you to take home!

March 13, 4pm-5pm

Wadsworth Hall Eatery

March Cookies and Coloring

Stressed out? Find your calm at Cookies and Coloring! This laid-back event is all about slowing down, enjoying some sweet snacks, and taking a moment to breathe and create.
Friday, March 14, 2-4pm
Hamar House

March Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk offers a convenient way for Michigan Tech students to get mental health support. These one-on-one consultations with a counselor are free, confidential, and informal—perfect for addressing a specific concern or exploring your options for support.
Monday, March 17 from 1-3 pm
Hamar House

Healthy Relationships Husky Hour

Join us for a powerful and interactive training about building healthy relationships in partnership with the One Love Foundation. Whether you’re navigating romantic relationships, friendships, or family dynamics, this training will help you identify the signs of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and teach you how to create boundaries, communicate effectively, and foster respect. With a combination of videos, handouts and engaging discussion, students will leave this Husky Hour feeling empowered and with the skills to better navigate their relationships.

About the Book:
A shy, introspective boy from the plains of Bengal and a free-spirited girl from a mountain town in India—both in their early twenties, both dreamy and daring—find their paths entwined while pursuing PhDs at a picturesque university in the USA.

She, a researcher immersed in rainforest biodiversity, moves through life with effortless grace, her radiant smile captivating many. He, lost in the mysteries of astrophysics, quietly drowns in the depths of his unspoken love. While he hesitates, she, with an elegant maturity, navigates the affections of admirers, unknowingly becoming the muse of his silent longing.

Their story begins on a golden summer evening at a professor’s riverside pub. From that moment, their journey unfolds like a mountain river—meandering through valleys, over loops and rocks, through rugged terrains and soft meadows, braving thick and thin woods—until, one day, it vanishes into the dark unknown.

But when she finally reaches for his hand, he finds his voice—not in words, but in music. To You and Why Do You Love Me So Much become the melodies of his heart, echoing a love both profound and fleeting.

As she earns her doctorate and disappears into an untraceable horizon, he is left with nothing but his verses—poems born of longing, love, and loss.

This collection is his diary, a testament to a love that burned bright and slipped away, leaving behind only poetry.

Author’s Brief Bio:
Pritam Mandal hails from Tisha, a village near Kolkata in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India. He earned his PhD in Physics in the USA after completing an M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Bombay, India, and later pursued postdoctoral research at KAUST, Saudi Arabia.

His debut novel, Rains from a Smoky Sky (2017), is written as the diary of a village girl navigating a world where science, technology, and human resilience intersect to combat pollution and inspire hope. Currently under revision, the book is not available for purchase.

Beyond academia, Pritam has served as the founding principal of an undergraduate college in India and has taught Physics at both high school and university levels. He currently teaches Physics at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Libia, and their daughter, Isha.

An avid reader, traveler, and explorer, Pritam finds solace in poetry, storytelling, and cricket while delving into the mysteries of the universe through physics and verse. He weaves emotions into words that resonate across time and space, driven by a deep desire to help build a sustainable society and a thriving Earth for all species.

Connect with him on Facebook: @EternalTravelerPritam

Dear Poetry Lovers and Book Enthusiasts,

Dr. Pritam Mandal, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics at Michigan Tech, is thrilled to announce the publication of his first poetry book, Mist of Magic: 30 Heartfelt Poems on Love and Loss!
Written during his PhD journey, this collection is deeply personal, capturing the raw emotions of love, longing, and loss that shape our lives. Each poem reflects moments of beauty, pain, and the resilience of the human heart. If you appreciate poetry that speaks to the soul, this book may resonate with you.

“Thank you in advance for your support! I’d love to hear your thoughts—your reviews and reflections would mean the world to me.” — Dr. Pritam Mandal

Mist of Magic is now available on Amazon:
USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXRVT2VF

India: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0DXRVT2VF
Available worldwide on Amazon in respective regions.

Dr. Mandal also shares his passion for creative writing and its connection to science:
“I believe poetry and creative writing can enhance our ability to visualize and communicate complex ideas. Expressing emotions and thoughts through words refines our imagination—an essential skill in both literature and science. Translating abstract ideas into vivid imagery is central to both poetry and physics.”
For further details, feel free to reach out:

Dr. Pritam Mandal
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physics, Michigan Technological University
PhD in Physics, Kent State University, OH, USA
pmanda2@mtu.edu

#Poetry #NewBook #MistOfMagic #LoveAndLoss #CreativeWriting #PhysicsAndPoetry #BookLovers #PoetryCommunity #MTU

Students in grades K-6 are invited to join the Michigan Tech Dance Team for a fun dance clinic and performance! Participants will learn a short pom routine alongside team members on March 28th from 5-7 PM at the SDC, then showcase their moves the next day at our annual Spring Showcase. The $25 registration fee includes a team shirt. We encourage early sign-ups, as the event may be canceled due to low interest.

For registration, visit this link.
Additionally, please send any questions to the dance team email (danceteam@mtu.edu).

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to dance with the team!

The LEAP program is designed to support students in their first-year engineering courses and if you have a passion for helping students, you should consider applying.

We are so excited to have Heather Wright Wendel joining us to share her expertise on permaculture and small-scale, regenerative growing. We will share conversations around permaculture, garden planning, and sustainable food practices, with plenty of opportunity for Q and A. We will also be assembling plant starts for the Wadsworth and SDH gardens.

The house will be available for observation, including all of the systems that are present for our open houses. One of our tenants will be happy to give a guided tour if there is interest. Our systems include:
– Solar panels and batteries
– Vermicompost, bokashi compost, three-bin outdoor compost
– Hydroponics (two kinds!)
– Aquaponics
– Waste, water, and electricity tracking and reduction
– Energy and water efficient appliances

This is a free event, open to everyone!

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 Fall 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!

The Indigenous student organization, Biskaabiiyaang Collective (formerly AISES at Michigan Tech) and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College are co-hosting a powwow.

Come join us at the Gates Tennis Center on March 22nd. Everybody is welcome! First Grand Entry dance is at noon, Deadliest Uncles and Aunties competition at 3pm, and second Grand Entry is at 6pm.

Dive deep into the world of surface chemistry at the upcoming XPS Workshop hosted by Women in Physics. Perfect for those interested in the cutting-edge of material analysis, this workshop held on March 20th, 1 PM – 4 PM, offers an introductory yet comprehensive look at XPS techniques. The lecture will be held in M&M 607, followed by a hands-on demo in M&M 633. Act fast to secure your spot, as the workshop is limited to only 20 participants for the lecture, with a special opportunity for the first 9 registrants to participate in the demo lab. Don’t miss out on this unique educational experience! Secure your spot now by scanning the QR code on the flyer or registering through the provided link.

This event is open to all students wanting to learn how to pose! If you have ever thought about bodybuilding now is your chance to try it out! There will be knowledgeable coaches there to answer all your bodybuilding questions! If you have any questions please reach out to: anturner@mtu.edu

The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at Michigan Technological University will host Ian Haworth for a speaking event in the Fisher Hall, Room 139, on March 20th. Doors will open at 6 pm, the event will start at 7 pm! This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Young Americas Foundation as part of the Preserving American Liberty & Freedom Lecture Series. Following his speech, Ian will participate in a Q&A discussion with members of the audience.

Ian is a conservative writer, speaker and podcast host. Originally from the United Kingdom, Ian moved to the United States after graduating from Oxford University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Computer Science. Before entering the world of political commentary, Ian worked in Silicon Valley as a Software Engineer. During this time, Ian spent almost four years working at Facebook, including on their “Misinformation” team as part of the “Fact-Checking” organization.

Please contact asfeys@mtu.edu for questions regarding the event.

Ready to turn your love for the outdoors into a way to make some extra cash this summer? Join the Outdoor Adventure Program team! We’re all about epic gear rentals and hosting unforgettable adventures like hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Dive in and help us make every adventure an experience to remember!
Instructions: Fill out the application form. Make sure to select “Outdoor Adventure Program Staff” and “Summer Semester” for your application to be received!

Experience the glitz and the glamour of Las Vegas – right at home in Houghton! McNair Hall Association is hosting the 2025 MHA Vegas Night in collaboration with Film Board! We’re looking for volunteers to help us put on one of the biggest residence hall events of the year on March 22nd. Volunteers would be able to run games, serve as bankers or floaters, and help with set up and tear down. More information can be found at the 2025 MHA Vegas Night GivePulse event.

Volunteers must attend one of our mandatory training sessions so everyone knows the cards they’re being dealt.

If you’re not interested in volunteering, you’re more than welcome to stop by and play games like Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Poker, Euchre, Bingo, and Roulette! There’s also some incredible prizes to win – like an XBox Series X, a Nintendo Switch, Airpods, self care bundles, laundry bundles, and more!

Film Board will also be showing the movie “Jurassic Park” during Vegas Night, and has partnered with MHA to provide popcorn and water to moviegoers. Attending Vegas Night is a great way to show support to two hard-working student orgs… and who knows, maybe you’ll be the one to win big!

Come join the German Club at our upcoming meetings! At our next meeting, we will be watching a film. All are welcome to join! We look forward to seeing you.

Location: Fisher 130
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 6pm

If you have questions, reach out to germanclub-l@mtu.edu

Interested in photonics, embedded systems, biomedical application, or power?

Want some free pizza?

Never seen a 1.2F capacitor?

Join the Wireless Communication Enterprise (WCE) tomorrow (3-13-25) at 7pm in DOW 641 (that’s the ground floor when coming from campus)! Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what you can do within WCE — and, of course, enjoy some free pizza! See/request more information here or email us at wce@mtu.edu!

Prepare for Design Expo and other term-end presentations the right way – with peer support, pizza, and help from dedicated library and university staff! You’re invited to these instructional work sessions to help you create compelling videos, visuals, and pitches for the projects you have dedicated so much time to! Registration is required.

Explain Your Project to Anybody Workshop
Practice talking about your design in a concise, easy to understand way. This will help you solidify content for your video and develop a short elevator pitch that you can share at your booth the day of the Expo. Come prepared to talk about your design and answer a few questions about it!

Thursday, March 13, 2025
2:00-3:00 pm
Library 244
Register Here

Posters, Images & Visualizations
We’ll cover principles you can use to ensure your posters and the images and data you display in them are readable and appealing and run through tools you can use to design supporting images. The second half of the session will be devoted to questions and open work time. Pick our brains as you think through how to best share your research.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
2:00-3:00 pm
Library 244
Register Here

Head to the Enterprise website to check out all the workshops that we have to offer.

Students for Sustainability will be hosting our spring mug and book swap on Friday, March 21 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the exhibit space in the library on the first floor. Please stop by with some books or mugs to exchange for new ones to expand your personal library or mug collection! If you have any questions, please email Students for Sustainability (s4s@mtu.edu) or reach out to us on our instagram @s4s_mtu.

Come join us as CSX Director Engineering Standards and Capital Planning Joshua Marschke as he discusses data technology in the rail industry! Little Caesar’s will be served.

Masquerade Ball

Join us this Friday, March 14th, for a night at the Masquerade Ball! Feel free to dress up on theme, and as formal as you wish! The event is free for all students.

The Break Room: Pop-Up Rage Room

Stop by our pop-up break room to de-stress and SMASH something! Grab a plate and write down all your current worries and then shatter it to bits! Supplies and safety equipment will all be provided, so take a second between classes to find us near the husky statue! FREE for ALL STUDENTS While Supplies Last!

In its commitment to providing academic and professional development opportunities for its members and MTU graduate students, the African Students Organization (ASO) at MTU invites you to the Student Development Forum this Spring;

Theme: Engaging with the Dean of Students and Director of IPS
Date: March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Fisher 135

Refreshments will be provided.

Join us for the Holi Celebration hosted by the Indian Students’ Association (ISA) on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Walker Lawn A/B. Holi, the festival of colors, is a time of joy, unity, and celebration. Come experience the vibrant festivities with music, colors, and delicious food!

Tickets can be purchased in advance through the ticketing link (https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=7626) or food items can be bought separately at the festival.

We invite everyone to be a part of this exciting event and make unforgettable memories!

For more details, visit the ISA website (https://isa.mtu.edu/).

Interstellar

When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.

Interstellar is rated PG-13

Friday (3/14) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (3/15) 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.

Don’t forget the upcoming Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale in the MUB.
• Tuesday March 25 from 5-7 (members only but STUDENTS ENTER FOR FREE with ID)
• Wednesday March 26 from 10-4.
——> Prices from 50¢ to $2 per book. Bag sale at 3pm on Wednesday: all the books you can fit in a brown paper grocery bag for only $5! Thousands of used books on topics to please readers of all kinds, including kids! All proceeds benefit the library.

Volunteer opportunity with Friends of Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Michigan Tech Library is holding its annual BIG Annual Book Sale at the end of the month, Tuesday and Wed. March 25–26 in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom. To pull it off, we need your help (and you and your RSO can get your volunteer hours in!).

On Tuesday we need set-up help from 12-4pm and at the end of the sale Friday 4-6pm we will be breaking down the sale and need some help again. We also need cashiers throughout the day on Friday (hour-long slots from 10-4. All these volunteer opportunities are on GivePulse.

Would you consider joining us? We so appreciate you! (And as a sweetener, setup volunteers get the first look at all the books and sometimes one of our donors will buy a few for you then… can’t promise, but just sayin…)

Register for the Cultural Resources Management Virtual Career Fair taking place on Tuesday, March 18 from 12-5 pm! This virtual fair is specially designed to help students studying for applied careers in cultural resources, including Anthropology and Archaeology, Geography, Sociology, Preservation, Architectural History, Planning, and allied fields.

With 19 employers and over 49 schools attending, this multi-school and multi-company fair creates a large pool of companies and students to maximize recruiting opportunities.

Sign up to attend today!

Are you an engineer, IT person, or architect? This special dance dive into Tango may be for you! All over the world, individuals in these careers as well as those who just love dance are drawn to Tango. Come and find out why!

Spring FLARE is coming up on Thursday March 20th from 6-9pm! We are looking for student orgs, local groups, and vendors who would like to host a table. If you have any interest, please fill out the form linked here or scan the QR code!

99 Striped Balloons-Huskies Pep Band Concert—Tomorrow, March 13, 2025

Rozsa Center | 7:30 p.m.

Michigan Tech Music Series

The Huskies Pep Band will raise the decibels with their annual concert at the Rozsa, featuring their classic upbeat jams and entertaining skits.

Available to watch in person, or on livestream.

RESCHEDULED – Zarna Garg Stand Up Comedy Tour—NEW DATE: Friday, February 6, 2026

This event has been rescheduled due to a conflict with the production schedule of Zarna Garg’s new television series currently in development. For more information, please read the frequently asked questions. 

All ticket holders have been contacted, and all tickets will be held in reserve for the new performance date unless a refund is requested by Friday, March 21st, 2025.

If you have reserved tickets that need to be refunded or have questions, please get in touch with the Rozsa Box Office.

Don K Weekend Jazz Festival—Friday & Saturday, March 28-29, 2025

McArdle Theatre | Weekend Lineup

Michigan Tech Jazz

The Annual Don K Weekend pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Program, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances, a professional guest artist, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director Adam Meckler.

The weekend will feature guest artist Steven Hobert, whose repertoire spans jazz, world music, and more. Hobert performs on piano, accordion, & vocals as a soloist, and works with Sirclesound, FireFlyForest, and Oudyano alongside renowned oud player Issam Rafea.

Concert Schedule:

Friday 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 6 p.m.

Saturday 8 p.m.How to reserve your Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

The Huskies Pep Band loudly – proudly presents their 2025 concert titled “99 Striped Balloons” at the Rozsa Center on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30pm. Hearing protection advised. Admission is free for students!

There were many things about the MTU community that the late Darrell Sleeman would’ve loved. He really enjoyed school and being around friends. As a celebration of our community and the disabled community, there will be a showing of the Netflix documentary Crip Camp. Crip Camp discusses a disability-inclusive summer camp and the disability rights movement. This is a free event.

Give pop painting a try. Free for everyone, all supplies included. Come by the Alley Makerspace anytime from 6-8pm tonight.

Sign yourself or your team up on IMleagues.com! Please email imsports@mtu.edu with any questions.

Support the Biskaabiiyaang Collective at Michigan Tech!

The Biskaabiiyaang Collective at Michigan Tech is seeking volunteers to support their spring Pow Wow event. A Pow Wow is a traditional gathering with drumming, dances, and singing.

Various Shifts – Friday, March 21st from 6:00pm to Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 10:00pm