Register for GRIT: A Leadership Workshop!
Join Student Leadership and Involvement on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in MUB Ballroom A1 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, October 27th. Every participant will receive free program materials, snacks, and a gift.
Karaoke Night in the MUB Commons!
Sing your heart out at Late Night Karaoke! Join Student Leadership and Involvement for a night of fun, laughter, and music. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, everyone is welcome!
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Memorial Union Building Commons (Cafe area)
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the mic—it’s your time to shine!
Sponsored by Late Night Programming and Student Leadership & Involvement.
Alternative Spring Break Applications Open Now!
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is an experiential learning opportunity that promotes service-learning and community building. Students participate in education, direct service, and reflection in order to become engaged members of their communities.
Alternative Spring Break is open to any student in good academic and conduct standing at the University. You do not need previous experience in service or on campus to participate. Each trip seeks to have students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Student Leadership and Involvement is excited to host two Alternative Spring Break trips this year:
- New Orleans, Louisiana – In collaboration with NetWork Volunteers, this Alternative Spring Break trip will support projects focused on environmental sustainability.
- Bel Air, Maryland – As part of the Collegiate Challenge program, participants will assist in home construction projects and volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna ReStore, directly supporting families in need of safe and stable housing.
There is a program fee of $500 for each trip. This fee, which is subsidized by the Student Activity Fee, covers transportation during the trip, on-site lodging, meals, and coordination of service projects. Participants are responsible for personal expenses such as meals/snacks during travel, personal supplies, souvenirs, and any additional purchases.
To receive priority consideration, please submit your application by Wednesday, November 12th. After that date, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Apply here!
Please contact Student Leadership and Involvement at huskyhelpers@mtu.edu if you have any questions!
Learn to Write Award Winning Nominations
Learn How to Write Award Winning Nominations
Want to recognize someone who’s (or yourself!) making a difference at Michigan Tech, but not sure how to write a strong award nomination? Join Staff Council for a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 29, at 12:00 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge to learn how to craft compelling nominations.
Panelists from across campus—including faculty, the Writing Center, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor, and Staff Council award judges—will share tips on what makes a nomination stand out, how to clearly show a nominee’s impact, and common mistakes to avoid.
This is a great opportunity to build your professional writing skills and learn how to make sure your or your peers’ outstanding contributions get the recognition you and they deserve.
All Huskies are welcome!
For more details and to RSVP, visit Involvement Link: [https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/event/11326990]
For questions about accessibility of the event, please contact Amy Hjerstedt, ahjerste@mtu.edu
Apply for the LeaderShape Institute!
Do you…
- Miss summer camp?
- Like connection?
- Want to improve your leadership skills?
- Get bored over holiday breaks?
Then you might love The LeaderShape Institute.
The Institute is not a typical leadership retreat — it’s a transformative, 4 day experience built around exploring who you are, what you care about, and how you can make a difference. Throughout the Institute, participants dig into their personal values and learn how to lead with passion, integrity, and a healthy disregard for the impossible.
You’ll spend time connecting deeply with others, reflecting on what matters most to you, and building a vision for the kind of change you want to see in the world. It’s about discovering your authentic leadership style and learning how to use it to help create more caring, just, and equitable communities.
The Institute will take place Saturday, December 13 through Tuesday, December 16.
You can apply now here! The priority application deadline is Sunday, November 2. Then additional applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions about the Institute, please contact Student Leadership & Involvement at activities@mtu.edu.
Your Leadership Journey Starts Now — HuskyGOLD Info Sessions This Week!
Get ready, Huskies — HuskyGOLD is here! This new initiative celebrates your leadership, service, and involvement across campus and the community. As you take part in meaningful experiences, you’ll earn recognition, build real-world skills, and stand out as a Michigan Tech leader.
Want in?
To enroll, you’ll first need to attend one HuskyGOLD Information Session this fall.
Tuesday, October 28 | 12–1 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge
Thursday, October 30 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge
Tuesday, November 4 | 5–6 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge
Fall Open Enrollment to join HuskyGOLD:
October 27–November 21, 2025
Learn more about HuskyGOLD before attending an information session.
MUB Board Presents:
THIS FRIDAY!!
Join for a fun night of dancing and embracing the cultural communities here at Tech! Come learn some of the popular dances from around the world, and feel free to teach any dance moves you may have in your culture as well. Refreshments will be provided, so bring your friends to this night of fun or come make some new ones. We hope to see you there!
As the leaves change colors and the gales of November turn gloomy, the season brings in another year of Taste of Fall. Students over 21 can partake in an autumn themed 4 course dinner with a corresponding beverage for each. Purchase your ticket on the MUB Linktree or here. Limited spaces are available so get your ticket NOW!
Sign in to the ticket site to get student pricing of $10.
Filmboard Presents: Hamilton
Hamilton
The real life of one of America’s foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.
Hamilton is rated PG-13
Friday (10/24) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (10/25) 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.
Log Rolling Club: Club Roll
Come join the log rolling club at Michigan Tech Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the SDC lap pool! Have fun rolling on the logs while listening to music. Compete against friends to see who has the best balance and endurance.
No experience is necessary. All you will need is to wear swimwear and bring your Tech ID to tap in. If you choose to wear shoes while log rolling make sure they are designated swimming shoes (nothing dirty!).
New Community Engagement Experience Courses
Extended Deadline – Apply to live at the Sustainability Demonstration House!
Join a crew of 6 MTU students working to live sustainably and share our sustainable solutions with the surrounding community! The extended deadline to apply is Monday, November 3rd!
To apply, visit our website.
Email us with questions at: sdh@mtu.edu
College of Business Career Fair
Career Fair opportunities at Michigan Tech just got even better! On Oct. 23 (Thursday), the College of Business will host its first career event for Huskies across all business disciplines. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom on the Michigan Tech campus.
More details are available on the College of Business Newsblog.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Time: 11:00am-3:30pm ET
Location: Memorial Union Building Ballroom
Crafting fiction from Michigan History Oct. 23, 4:30pm
Come join us for a talk by Stephanie Carpenter (HU) on her recent novel, Moral Treatment and her thoughts on research she has done about the women in the circle of Alexander Agassiz, who started exploring for copper up here in 1866 and ran Calumet & Hecla in Calumet from 1871–1910. Carpenter will be talking about where sparks for story ideas come from (or don’t) and is fascinated by these people but not sure how or whether she’ll write about them.
Come join us to hear this Friends of the Library Annual lecture in the Library East Reading Room, Thursday Oct. 23 at 4:30pm. Refreshments (and Halloween candy!) will be served.
ASME Internship Panel
ASME is happy to be hosting an internship panel again this year! Tuesday, October 28th in Dow 641. Get a chance to have your internship questions answered by current students who have gone through the application and internship process. Jimmy Johns will be provided!
The Office of Sustainability and Resilience Presents
Sustainability Fest, a celebration of all things green and sustainable! Join us on Wednesday, Oct 29 from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Library East Reading Room.
Including:
- Teaching Kitchen hosted by Husky Eats – make pickled vegetables and fridge pickles (Register here!)
- Lego Serious Play Session – build Lego models while considering your role in sustainability work
- Husky Closet Collective – score some thrifted finds at our on-campus thrift store
- Campus Bike Lab – learn what the bike lab is all about and what they can do for your two-wheeled ride
- Sustainability Orgs – check out the student orgs involved in sustainability work
- Free Food & Giveaways!
Come for the Legos, stay for the good vibes – and leave with new ideas, cool connections, and maybe even a fridge pickle.
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!
Come to the Wads Garden and help put the beds to rest for the winter! We will be pulling plants, moving compost, covering the beds, and more. Make sure to bring friends!
Campus Title IX and Prevention Training STILL AVAILABLE
Although the October 19 deadline for the required campus training regarding Title IX has passed it will remain accessible online. First-year and transfer students are required to complete all three United Educators training modules and the rest of campus is encouraged to participate.
- Title IX and You: Building a Culture of Care
- Alcohol: Know Your Limit
- Recognize and Prevent Hazing
The modules can be accessed utilizing your Michigan Tech sign-on information: https://learn.ue.org/mtu
Thanks for taking time to participate in ongoing efforts to support a safe campus community free from discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. It is our goal to provide knowledge to understand Title IX and sexual misconduct, as well as the risks associated with alcohol consumption, and indicators of hazing.
Questions? Contact eoctraining@mtu.edu or click any Support Portal link on the site.
Upcycled Food Operations
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 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!
Join SHPE and the CommUNITY Education Team in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a sweet twist! Join the CommUNITY Education Team and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers for a fun-filled cookie decorating event, where we’ll honor vibrant traditions and enjoy tasty treats together.
All are welcome—come get creative and celebrate culture through cookies!
HuskiesFit at the SDC
Check out our Group Fitness Classes over at the SDC!
Tech Students get a discounted rate for our Semester Passes, or just get your feet wet with a Day Pass!
Our wide variety of classes have something for everyone! From Yoga and Zumba to Spin and HIIT. We can’t wait to see you there!
P.A.W.S. is Accepting Nominations for Spring 2026!
P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-Being and Support) is accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 cohort! P.A.W.S. is a program designed to foster mental health awareness and peer support education. By joining, students become part of a community dedicated to promoting well-being, building resilience, and supporting one another. Through training and engagement, P.A.W.S. members gain valuable skills in active listening, empathy, and stress management while making a positive impact on campus. Whether you’re looking to enhance your mental health knowledge, connect with others, or support your peers, P.A.W.S. offers a meaningful way to get involved!
Student Support and Mentorship and Thompson Scholars Open House
You’re Invited: Halloween Open House
Student Support and Mentorship and the Thompson Scholar Program have a new home in the Alumni House, and we’re hosting a party to celebrate!
Join us for a Halloween-themed Open House on Monday, October 27, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Come and see the newly updated, student-centered space featuring comfortable areas perfect for studying and connecting with friends. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to stop by for:
- Tours of our new space
- Cookies
- Fun Halloween-themed activities
We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions? Contact us at mentorship@mtu.edu.
OAP Presents:
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.
Diwali Celebration 2025 by the Indian Students’ Association
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Indian Students’ Association (ISA)!
Join us for Diwali Night 2025 on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00–9:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom, followed by a lively DJ Afterparty.
The evening will feature cultural performances, Indian music, dance, and authentic Indian food, bringing together the vibrant spirit of the community for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year.
Bring your friends, dress in festive Indian attire, and experience a night full of color, rhythm, and joy!
Learn more about ISA and our events through our Involvement Link
For questions, contact us at isacomm@mtu.edu
Husky Taekwondo Self Defense Seminar
Ever felt unsafe at night, at a party, or in a busy city? Interested in learning basic self defense techniques? Join Husky Taekwondo on 10/24 at 7pm in the ROTC gym for a free self defense seminar! All are welcome!
Looking for Students to Determine Special Budget Groups
Undergraduates, now’s your chance to share your voice in important funding decisions made by the Undergraduate Student Government! Want to be on the other side of the table for budget hearings? This is the way! We need people to join our committee to review all Special Budget Groups (SBGs).
Every two years, we must review every Special Budget Group (USG, SLS, WMTU, The Lode, Film Board, MUB Board) along with any club that wants to become an SBG. This involves auditing financial records, reviewing events and inventory, and ultimately making a decision on what organizations remain/become SBGs for 2027 and 2028!
Student Assembly members of this committee will be asked to:
- Attend 2-3 meetings in the remainder of the fall semester (to prepare)
- Attend a 3 hour retreat (lunch provided) to develop questions for the hearings
- Attend at maximum 3 hours of supplemental committee meetings in the Spring
- Attend the 3-4 total hours of hearings where organizations will share their reasoning and answer questions by the committee!
Questions can be sent to David at usg-treasurer@mtu.edu, and all submissions are due by November 7th!
USG Fall Break Bus
Heading home for Thanksgiving break and don’t have a ride? The MTU Break Bus has you covered! This convenient service gives MTU students a safe and comfortable way to travel home and back to campus. Whether you’re traveling downstate or to Chicago, the Break Bus makes getting home easier for all students that ride it. This year, we have added an additional stop at the Marquette Airport, allowing for more students to be able to branch off of the main route into areas previously unreachable. Seats tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early and make your break travel worry-free. We also have a waitlist that may add an additional bus if enough students are on it so don’t feel discouraged if you don’t get a ticket immediately. Additional information can be found at the USG Break Bus website.
Ticket release date: Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 8:00am
If you have any questions, email our new Break Bus email breakbus@mtu.edu or call our office directly at (906) 487-2406.
SafeHouse is Back!
The Inter-Residence Housing Council is bringing back SafeHouse! A Michigan Tech Halloween tradition since 1988! We are inviting kids in the community to come to campus to trick-or-treat and enjoy some activities put on by residence hall students. Wear your costume and come to campus for an afternoon of fun with community members and students alike. Many residence hall communities will be working together to put on this event, so be on the lookout for more information from RAs! We’re also looking for volunteers for the event, so if you need volunteer hours, this is a great event for you!
When: Sunday, October 26
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: DHH, Wads, McNair, Hillside, and East Hall
See you there!
Night of the Living Shred – On Campus Rail Jam
Join the Ski and Snowboard club for our on campus Night of the Living shred Rail Jam/ Costume contest/ raffle on October 25th at walker lawn 2pm until the snow melts!!
Guest Speaker: sky sushi
Join Husky Innovate as we hear from a guest speaker from sky sushi! Learn what it takes to start and run a business as well as know more about the future of sky sushi. This event will be hosted on October 27th, 6:30-7:30pm, Wadsworth Hall G42. Visit our website to learn more.
New Course on Global Climate Change
Enroll now for SS/FW 2801 – Intro to Global Climate Change. This new course launching spring 2026 digs into practical and research-based solutions to the challenges posed by global climate change. This course is open to students of all different majors and is (remove the second “is”) intended for first and second year students.
This course fulfills the following requirements:
- Essential Education First Year Experience: Foundations in the Human World
- HASS: Social and Behavioral Science
- Counts toward the Sustainability Studies Minor Pathway
Questions about the course? Email Dr. John McCarty
3rd Annual Military Care Package Drive
Greetings Michigan Tech and Keweenaw community,
Young Americans for Freedom at Michigan Tech in partnership with Hubbell VFW Post 4624 invite you to participate in their 3rd annual Military Care Package Drive. The drive will run from Monday, October 27th – Friday, November 14th. It will send care packages containing food, hygiene products, and entertainment items, as well as handmade letters and artwork, to deployed service members. We aim to bring hope, joy, and the comforts of home to deployed troops throughout the holiday season. The following are ways you can contribute:
- Donate items from our list and hand write letters or make artwork. Drop off at:
- Matt’s Auto Body and Glass – 47170 Hwy M-26, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
- Superior Family Chiropractic – 41950 Wilson Memorial Dr, Chassell, MI 49916
- Keweenaw Coffee Works – 113 5th Street, Calumet, MI 49913
- Van Pelt and Opie Library – Michigan Tech, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
- Email amleagje@mtu.edu for a large pick-up
- Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List.
- Monetary donation can be made at our GoFundMe site. Checks can be made to VFW Post 4624 and mailed to PO Box 51, Hubbell MI, 49934. Money raised will support shipping costs and purchasing additional goods.
- Share the address of your deployed family member or friend to our ShipThrifty account so we can send them a package.
- Follow our Instagram and Facebook for updates.
- Get your business involved by donating money, a product you sell, or letters from your employees. Donors will be recognized in a recap email to the community and on our social media.
If you are interested in working with us to help support our troops, please contact us at amleagje@mtu.edu for additional information or with questions. We would love to share more information with you, and meet either virtually or in-person.
Thank you for your support, and let’s make this drive a success together, supporting those who risk their lives for our freedom, and thanking them for their service.
Sincerely,
Abigail Leagjeld and the YAF at Michigan Tech Students
Nature Walk with Biskaabiiyaang Collective
Come join Biskaabiiyaang Collective for a nature walk next Tuesday, the 28th! We’re planning to meet at the Husky statue at noon, then walk to Prince’s Point. Biskaabiiyaang Collective (formerly AISES) is the Indigenous student RSO on campus. If you have questions about this event or the org in general, feel free to email us at aises@mtu.edu. Hope to see you there!
Michigan Tech Aquatics – Join Us For WIBIT Wednesday!
Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, October 29th, 5:00pm-8:00pm!
Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.
Current MTU students and SDC Members (minimum 3-month) participate for free! (No registration required. Student/Member ID required for admission.)
Not a current student or SDC member? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass!
Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day pass or action pass will be accepted for admission. A waiver of liability and concussion awareness form are required to be completed prior to participation. All participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults must have event access (MTU student/SDC member/WIBIT Wednesday Pass holder).
Potential featured pieces include:
– The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
– The Base — Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move, as it can get slippery!
– The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
– V-Connect — Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
– 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!
October 29th combination | Step, Cliff, V-Connect, Slope
Can’t make it? Come visit us next time!
– Wednesday, December 3, 5:00-8:00 pm | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope
Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.
See you at the pool!
New Group Fitness Programs!
New HuskiesFit Group Fitness Programs are here!
Healthy Backs | November 13 – December 11
Thursdays 4:15pm – 5:05pm
This class focuses on understanding and addressing holding patterns in the body that can lead to pain, movement restrictions, and compensatory behaviors. Participants will explore how these patterns affect daily activities and overall physical performance.
Yoga Sculpt | November 10 – December 8
Mondays 4:15pm – 5:05pm
Yoga Sculpt is a dynamic class that blends traditional yoga postures with the use of light weights. This combination enhances the practice by introducing resistance training combined with stretches. muscle development. This aides in developing long, lean muscles.
Open Rec at Gates Tennis Center
Serve up some fun at Gates Tennis Center!
Open Rec Hours
- Monday
- OPEN REC | 11 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm
- Tuesday
- OPEN REC | 11 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm
- Wednesday
- OPEN REC | 11 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm
- Thursday
- OPEN REC | 11 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm
- Friday
- OPEN REC | 11 am – 1 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm
- Saturday
- OPEN REC | 1 pm – 5 pm
- Sunday
- OPEN REC | 12 pm – 5 pm
Intramural Deadlines
Sign up for intramurals before it’s to late!
Pickleball Doubles Tournament
-Deadline: Oct. 24 @ 12:00 pm
Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
-Deadline: Oct. 31 @ 8:00 am
-Tournament dates: Nov. 4 & 5
Billiards Doubles
-Deadline: Oct.31 @ 12:00 pm
-Tournament Date: Nov. 1 @ TBA
Coming Up on GivePulse
Support Late Night Programming!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming Karaoke Night, hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement’s Late Night Programming. Whether you’re great with tech, love organizing, or enjoy hyping up a crowd — we’ve got a role for you!
Support your Residence Halls!
IRHC’s annual Halloween event! Each year, IRHC invites the local community to come trick-or-treat and have some Halloween fun in the residence halls. Volunteers are needed to help set up events, provide directions to community members, and help families cross US-41.