Student Scoop – October 8, 2025

When coursework, meetings, and extracurricular commitments pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This HuskyLEAD offers realistic, actionable approaches to help you navigate your academic and leadership responsibilities with greater clarity and control. This session is designed to help you lead with purpose while maintaining your personal balance. You’ll leave equipped with practical strategies you can confidently apply to bring structure, focus, and sustainability to your college experience.

Date: Tuesday, October 21st

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: MUB Alumni Lounge A & 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!

The Great Game: An Outdoor Escape Adventure at Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech’s Late Night Programming and Student Leadership and Involvement are hosting The Great Game on Friday, October 10, 2025, starting at 9:00 PM in the Memorial Union Building Commons.

This outdoor escape adventure transforms campus into a puzzle-filled arena. Teams will break a code at Husky Plaza, spot floating letters in augmented reality above the Engineering Building, and decode a Morse message near the Rozsa Center.

How it works: download the app, form a team, and explore campus while solving puzzles. Everyone competes on one leaderboard for the fastest time, but the game is self-guided so you can move at your own pace.

More than just a competition, The Great Game highlights Michigan Tech’s traditions and culture while giving students a chance to work together and experience campus in a new way.

Scan the QR code on the poster to join.

The countdown is on for the 30 Ways in 66 challenge, and there is still time to jump in and finish strong. Whether you’ve been steadily crossing activities off your list or are just getting started, this is your chance to explore campus, try something new, and get involved. From attending student events and joining club meetings to volunteering, snapping photos at campus landmarks, or cheering on a game, there are plenty of quick and meaningful ways to rack up your 30 activities (full list here).

Completing the challenge not only gives you a deeper connection to campus life, but also earns you a shot at an exclusive MTU Bucket Hat and sticker. Upon completing all 30 activities, claim your prizes by stopping by the Student Leadership and Involvement Office in MUB 112. The final day is approaching fast, so grab your checklist, rally your friends, and make these last days count.

Hey Huskies!

Start With 10 is still active and ongoing. Start With 10 is an event where any MTU student new to GivePulse (created an account on or after 11/1/24) who logs 10 hours of volunteer service on GivePulse can earn an MTU Fanny Pack and a special sticker. 

A great upcoming opportunity to gain some of those hours is Make A Difference Day, which takes place on Saturday, October 25th! You can register for Make A Difference Day on GivePulse. Please note that Start With 10 concludes on Friday, October 31st, and all hours must’ve been completed after the start of the Fall semester. 

Shrek 2

Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona’s parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.

Shrek is rated PG

Friday (10/10) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (10/11) 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 is accepted. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

We are happy to announce the completion of a brand-new parking lot on campus.
Based on student demand, comments, and suggestions, Lot 19, located on Woodland Road to the west of Wadsworth Hall, is now open and available for use. The lot offers 24-hour parking through ParkMobile digital meters and provides 28 spaces for anyone paying through the ParkMobile digital meters.
While the lot is open, you may notice some caution tape or cones blocking certain spaces as final touches are completed, including the installation of signage and lighting.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email, call, or stop by Transportation Services.

Michigan Tech Transportation Services

New to the gym and looking for some guidance? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you build a solid foundation in strength training. Whether you’re new to lifting or just want to brush up on the basics, you’ll learn proper form, how to structure a workout, and tips for staying safe and consistent.

No experience needed—just come ready to move and learn! Register here

Looking for a way to de-stress after a long week?

Take a break and unwind at Cookies and Coloring! Stop by the Alumni House on Friday, October 10th between 2-4pm for some free cookies and coloring! Enjoy tasty treats while you relax—it’s a perfect way to de-stress and recharge.

Feeling like you’re not good enough — even when you’ve earned your place — is more common than you think.

Join us for a candid and empowering Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Husky Hour, where we’ll explore what it is, why it shows up (especially in college), and how to quiet that inner critic.

Whether you’re a first-year student, a transfer, or just feeling the pressure, this is a space to connect, reflect, and build confidence in your own story. Free snacks, supportive conversation, and practical strategies included.

You check your grades, why not check your mental health? Our screening days offer a simple way to see how you’re doing emotionally, and what support might help. Join us Wednesday, October 22nd in the Hamar House from 2-4pm for free and confidential mental health screenings, run by our clinical counselors.

Come join the members of GradSWE as we host a presentation given by Career Services on job searching strategies and leveraging AI. This event will be held in Admin 220 on October 9th from 5-6pm. All are welcome to attend!

Join us for an HSTEM Enterprise Info Session!

We are focused on the advancement of health research, safety, and outreach on the Michigan Tech campus and surrounding community. Additionally, our goal is to provide our members with real world experience in solving problems, developing communication skills, and building leadership and technical skills.

Join us on Wednesday, October 8th, at 6pm in HSTEM 348. The day after Enterprise Day! Come by to talk to members about our projects and find where you belong!

Date: Monday, 10/13/25
Time: 10:30 am
Place: Husky Statue (Library Rain Location)

It will be free coffee, what more do you need to hear?
Follow our socials or join our email list for a cup of coffee Monday October 13th! We will have different creamers to choose from, trying to give people the needed energy to get through one last week of classes before Fall Break!

Join us on Tuesday, October 21st in the MUB commons to celebrate fall with pumpkin carving! Enjoy warm apple cider, donuts, and roast your own pumpkin seeds with Husky Eats. Drop in anytime during the event — supplies are limited, so don’t wait too long! There will be prizes for the top pumpkin carved designs as well!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events!

Husky Innovate invites you to a LinkedIn Workshop! We are partnering with Career Services to host a night to develop a professional LinkedIn account. Learn how to create an effective profile! This event will be on Monday, October 13th from 6:30-7:30PM at Career Services, located in the Administration Building room 220. Questions? Email: cddaughe@mtu.edu. To learn more about Husky Innovate, visit: https://www.mtu.edu/husky-innovate/

Did you enroll in UnitedHealthcare student health insurance and need your ID card? UHC does not send ID cards via mail or email. You can access your account by going to https://www.uhcsr.com/ and navigating to “Login to My Account.”

The deadline for submitting a waiver for proof of insurance coverage (international and graduate students only) is October 14th. Michigan Tech requires all graduate and international students to be enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance plan while enrolled in classes. Visit this site to submit your waiver.

Domestic undergraduate students are not mandated to have comprehensive health insurance and do not require a waiver. However, undergraduates are eligible to enroll in the UnitedHealthcare student plan, if needed.

The deadline for enrolling in Fall insurance coverage (8/16/25-12/31/25) is Tuesday, October 14th. The deadline for enrolling in Annual insurance coverage (8/16/25-8/15/26) is Tuesday, December 9th. Michigan Tech does not automatically enroll students into the UnitedHealthcare student plan, students must take steps to enroll in the coverage.

Visit Michigan Tech’s Student Insurance webpage for more information on the 2025-2026 United Healthcare plan design and rates, instructions for enrollment, and instructions for submitting a waiver (graduate and international students only).

For any questions, email studentinsurance@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1088.

The Free Farmers Markets provide fresh produce from the wads garden to the HuskyFAN food pantry every Sunday from 6-8pm (until the weather no longer allows for produce). Stop by to get some delicious fresh food!

Upcycled Food Operations (UFO) delivers leftovers and ready to eat meals from Wadsworth Dining Hall directly to the HuskyFAN food pantry. UFO meals are free and available Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

Check the Sustainable MTU instagram highlights for the latest meal, and check the HuskyFAN calendar for pantry hours!

Join us in celebrating Campus Sustainability Month this October! Groups on campus will be hosting events all month followed by the annual Sustainability Fest on October 29th with fun activities from different organizations on campus including Husky Eats and the Husky Closet Collective! Check out the Sustainable MTU Instagram for more information, and join the Sustainability Events Calendar to stay up to date on events. We hope to see you there!

Drop by the Wadsworth Hall Garden for the last two garden parties of the season! Dig your hands in soil, meet new friends, and score some fresh veggies! Gardeners of all levels are welcome. We’ll teach you everything you need to know!

Come check out Copper Harbor with the OAP over fall break. We will be canoeing around the harbor, looking at the fall colors and enjoying nature. We will spend around 90 minutes paddling around the Harbor before heading back to campus. Sign up at our website.

Please join Well-Being Advocates for our fall health hut on October 9 in the library. We will be making ‘boo bags’ to spread some love and kindness on campus as well as passing out mental health resources. Please boo responsibly!

Come join this previous year’s Orientation Executive Staff for an informational meeting in the Alumni House Lounge on Thursday, October 9th, at 5:30pm.

Please visit https://www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/ for further information or email Dawn Corwin at dmcorwin@mtu.edu with any questions!

Do you like free pizza?
Are you a mechanical or aerospace engineering undergraduate?
Do you have questions, comments, concerns, or compliments for your department?

Then attend the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Town Hall on Thursday October 9th at 7PM in MEEM 112.

This event will be used to collect feedback from students and improve our department. It’s also a great place to get answers to any questions you may have. Please come share your thoughts!

RSVP using this Google Form.

We hope to see you there!
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Student Advisory Committee (MAESAC)

Every year, our beloved Keweenaw Peninsula provides some of Michigan’s best fall colors. This year, for the first time ever, join the Automotive Enthusiasts at Michigan Tech for our Fall Colors Cruise! AEMT wants to invite all students to come on a slow-paced scenic drive through some of the best local locations for seeing the leaves change. Any kind of car is welcome, and the event is free for all drivers and passengers to attend. Gas will not be reimbursed. The cruise will leave from Lot 24 at 4:30 PM and will likely last a couple hours. Bring your friends or your favorite passenger prince/princess!

Prior to the cruise, there will be a short car meet starting at 3:30, also in Lot 24. Come hang out with AEMT to look at some cars! We encourage all car-enthused individuals to come out to the meet. Bringing a cool car is optional. Bringing your old Outback is encouraged. In fact, bringing a car at all is optional! Anything on four wheels (Or two, or three, or even one wheel) are welcome at AEMT meets. Feel free to skip on the meet if you just want to cruise for the colors.

Time: Saturday, October 11th, 3:30 PM ~ 7:00 PM
Location: Lot 24

Women’s Golf Club October Event Schedule!
All are welcome to attend, and if you do not have the Google Calendar invite, RSVP through Involvement Link, email wgc@mtu.edu, or by DM @womensgolfclubmtu on Instagram. Our Wawonowin golf outing is already scheduled and full, but our other 9-hole outings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about our events. We hope to see everyone out there!

Pothos Race Workshop tonight! RSVP here to reserve a spot. Show up to the forestry building anytime between 7-9PM with an RSVP, grab a cutting, and pot it up. At the end of the year we’ll vote on the the best pothos, and we’ll have a prize for the winner.

Love being outside? Have some cool photos to share with others? Look no further than our photo contest

Details below:

• There are three different categories to enter: wildlife, scenery, and outdoor recreation. Participants are more than welcome to enter more than one category but please specify which one you are entering with each photo

• The contest will run from today to the end of the semester with winners announced in January

• Submit submissions to our email (oap@mtu.edu) or DM us them on instagram

• Post your photos with the hashtag #mtuadventure if you would like to share them

• All photo contest winners must be following us on instagram

We are so excited to see what outdoor adventures everyone is having!

Join the OAP for a spooky open climb! Open to all students and SDC pass members with gear provided. Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be given out to the best costume.

Thank you, Huskies!
Undergraduates have successfully reached the 900-vote threshold on the USG Constitution Amendments. This important milestone reflects the strong engagement of our student body in the shaping the future of student governance at Michigan Tech.

The next step is for the Board of Trustees to review and vote on the amendments before they can take effect. USG thanks all students who participated in this process and encourages anyone with questions to reach out at usg.mtu.edu.

Come watch the mud fly this Saturday, October 11th at Range Snowmobile Club for the Four Wheelers at Michigan Tech annual mud bog presented by Kick Ash Basket and Keweenaw Petroleum Services.

Event registration starts at 9 AM and the event will start at noon. Visit our involvement link or look up our Instagram (mtu_4x4) for more information.

The Association of Psychology Students (APS) at Michigan Tech is excited to host our first meeting of the semester Thursday at 6:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Coworking Space!

Join us to learn more about APS, meet the new executive board, and connect with fellow students in a welcoming and supportive environment. All majors and minors are encouraged to attend—so bring a friend and come see what we’re all about!

One of the most unique benefits of being a Michigan Tech student is the free access to world-class performances, including performances by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) and all other Rozsa Season events. This perk is fully sponsored by the Experience Tech Fee.

The KSO is the oldest orchestra in the Upper Peninsula and has a distinguished legacy, which includes national recognition with 2nd place in The American Prize in Orchestral Performance in 2021. As a Michigan Tech student, you have the ability of seeing this professional-level orchestra perform its most ambitious season yet under the direction of Dr. Joel Neves, KSO Conductor and Director of Orchestral Activities at Michigan Tech.

The 2025/26 Rozsa Season features a powerful lineup of KSO performances including a concert of the fantasy-opera music of Richard Wagner with Gods, Ghosts, and Legends this Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Later this season, the KSO prepares for exciting collaborations with the touring company Talmi Entertainment for NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Plus the Rozsa’s 25th Anniversary season grand finale performance: Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony, the largest symphony ever performed in the Rozsa Center and the first time Mahler’s Second Symphony has been performed in its entirety in the Upper Peninsula.

KSO’s 2025/26 Season Performances

What: Gods, Ghosts, and Legends – music by Richard Wagner

When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

What: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – Rozsa Presenting Series

When: Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

What: Mahler Resurrection Symphony – with the Choirs of Michigan Tech

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

Have you played basketball or hockey before? Then you basically know lacrosse! We need more players for our game in Midland, MI this Saturday! If you’re interested in going on a fun trip, playing some lacrosse, and bonding with some girls, join us! No fees, and you’ll be back by Saturday night!

contact us at 920-461-9767 or womenslacrosseatmtu@gmail.com

Join fellow students on Thursday, 10/9 in EERC 314 & 316 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for a facilitated conversation to reflect, share, and connect.

This is a space to move beyond the headlines and engage in meaningful dialogue, rooted in respect, support, and community.

Part of the conversation: What values do you wish were at the heart of American politics today?

The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists will be hosting our semesterly blood drive in partnership with UP Health Systems. This blood drive makes sure that all donated blood stays local in the Upper Peninsula, supporting our community’s needs.

It will be in the MUB Ballroom from 10am to 3pm on October 30th.

If you are able to donate, please consider! You can use the QR code on the poster or go directly to the sign up sheet. If you don’t sign up, we still have walk-in space! Please remember to eat something beforehand and drink your water.

We’ve spaced the blood drive eight weeks since the last, so that you will be able to donate if you donated previously this semester. This does not apply to power red donations, which require a sixteen week grace period.

Hello! Miles for Music is back for a 4th year, and we would love to see you all there. This year the proceeds are going to Hancock Public School’s music program. The race will be on October 25, with sign-up at 9am and race start at 10am. You can register down below with the link.

If you can’t show up but still want to help, please spread the word to others.

Craft Club Presents: Plushie Making

Come learn to sew a bat, ghost, or pumpkin! All supplies and instructions are provided. All experience levels welcome! This event is on Tuesday, Oct. 14th from 7-9pm in the Alley Makerspace.

Please register on Involvement Link!

Strategic Education through Navel Systems Experiences (SENSE) Enterprise is hosting an info session on Thursday, October 9, in DOW 642 at 5 pm. We will provide free pizza and information about what SENSE does and how to apply. See the form below for additional details!

Join us this Monday to hear about the world of railway engineering consulting from two representatives from Olsson. Both Lynn Leibfried and Nick Akin have worked on projects with BNSF in different capacities. Leibfried oversees the relationship between the two companies and handles contracts and project management. Akin is directly involved in project design and quality assurance and control. Domino’s Pizza will be served.

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up to participate in the first annual Walkability Audit hosted by the Transit Equity Advocates!

A walkability audit is a way to shine light on how cities support people with their infrastructure. The Walkability Audit will be taking place on October 11&12th from 1-4pm, with the meet up location at the MTU Rock Garden (in front of Fisher Hall). The longest route is 2 miles, with transportation being provided to locations further from campus. To sign up, fill out this form.

Shaper Origin Makenight

Sam, one of our managers, will be hosting a tutorial on how to use the Shaper Origin. It is a woodworking tool that can cut and engrave wood! Materials will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Come to the Makerspace Thursday 10/9 from 5-7pm!

Our next MEDLIFE meeting will be this Friday (10/10) at 5pm in Fisher 130.

MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere. Our movement aims to provide equal access to education and healthcare for impoverished communities worldwide. As a part of our org, you will have the opportunity to volunteer ethically abroad on a Service-Learning Trip and/or give back to our local community right here in the Keweenaw! WE WELCOME INDIVIDUALS OF ALL MAJORS!! If you feel inspired by the MEDLIFE mission, then we would love to have you as a part of our club.

This meeting will cover SLTs, Make a Difference Day and other upcoming volunteering opportunities, MEDLIFE apparel, and future club activities! We’ll finish off the meeting with a Kahoot where the winner will get Flu (another Giant Microbe plushie – thanks Noelle!). You can also use code “noelle20” for a discount on the Giant Microbes website.

Email hnrussel@mtu.edu with any questions or if you are interested in MEDLIFE!

Want to learn more about CPM Enterprise? Come to our info session on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6pm to 7pm in ChemSci 102! We will be discussing our projects, answering your questions, and painting pottery pieces.

We currently have 7 projects running, and we are looking for all majors!

Registration for session 2 of Fall 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs is now open!

Explore our programs for all ages and abilities:
– 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)
– Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
– Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
– Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

We’re excited to announce that beginning with Fall 2025 program registration, we will be transitioning to a NEW RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION SYSTEM designed to better support our youth and family programming.

As part of this upgrade, there is an important change to how you will register your child for youth programs:

Important Information for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for aquatics programs this coming fall, you’ll need to:
1. Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
2. Add your children as your affiliates (with their date of birth)
3. Register your child through their affiliate profile (profile options in top right corner), not your own, for any program with an age requirement

This ensures accurate participant info and correct age group placement.

Create your accounts early to be ready!
– Additional information on how to create your user account
– Additional information on how to create your child’s affiliate account

Thank you for your support as we make this exciting transition! We’re confident this new system will offer a more user-friendly and efficient experience for all.

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

See you at the pool!

Support the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts!

As a Volunteer Usher, you play a critical role in creating a joyful experience at arts events. Led by Rozsa staff, you and other Ushers work together to greet guests, admit folks into the theater, assist with seating and wayfinding, connect guests to venue accommodations, and support effective crowdflow and emergency procedures. Usher roles will be decided as a team at the beginning of the volunteer shift.

Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 8:30-11am