Student Scoop – December 3, 2025

Time is running out to honor the outstanding leaders, organizations, and achievements within Michigan Tech’s fraternity and sorority community. Nominations for the Fraternity/Sorority Life Awards officially close on Sunday, December 7.

These annual awards celebrate chapters and individuals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, service, scholarship, and community involvement. Whether you want to highlight a chapter’s accomplishments, recognize an advisor’s dedication, or spotlight a member who has gone above and beyond, now is the time to make your voice heard.

Nominations can be submitted online. Don’t miss your chance to help honor student leaders and chapters that thrive at Michigan Tech. Submit your nominations before the deadline.

P.S. Don’t forget the 20th Annual celebration will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom.

While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.

The Incredibles is rated PG

Friday (12/5) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (12/6) 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.

Starting on January 1st 2026, all reservations for the Cherry Room (Room 37 0138W in Wadsworth Hall) will be handled by the Residential Living Office, similar to how other spaces in Wadsworth Hall are reserved. The MUB will sunset Cherry Room reservations via the 25Live system. For more information, contact mubrooms@mtu.edu

The Spring 2026 student bills are available on November 19, 2025 and due by 5:00 pm on January 2, 2026. The University will be CLOSED from December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026. Please watch your email for an IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION email that will be coming from the Student Billing office.

For questions, please email student-billing@mtu.edu prior to the University Closure to ensure a timely response. Emails received during the closure may not be answered until we’re back in the office on January 2nd.

Pick up your order Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11 from 8:30am–4:30pm at the Campus Store.

Location: Around the corner from the MUB Market at the Campus Store buyback window, just follow the signs! Bring a photo ID to receive your order.

Congrats, soon-to-be grads!

Paw Prints: The Michigan Tech Journal of First-Year Writing has updated submission deadlines!

We’re now accepting rolling submissions–you can submit your UN1015 journal article for consideration for publication at any time. Review of submissions is ongoing. Contact the editorial team at pawprints@mtu.edu with questions!

If you’re proud of your work in UN1015 and would like to see it in print, navigate to our submissions page here: Submissions | Paw Prints, fill out your information, and submit a link or upload the draft. It’s that easy! 

The editorial board consists of advanced undergraduate MTU students; they will be reviewing and recommending pieces for inclusion in the journal.

If your article is accepted for publication, you will work with upper-division students on revising and editing your piece for appearance in the journal. Students who complete the suggested revisions will see their article through to publication.

There is a $100 publication scholarship for students whose articles are published!

The Copper Country Humane Society is hosting Raise the Woof, a comedy tour that supports local animals through a night of fun and awareness. The event features Carl Lee and DJ Kamoflage on January 10 at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the Ticketing Office.

Student volunteers are needed for ushering. Ushers help welcome guests, scan tickets, and promote the 50/50 raffle. Students can sign up to volunteer on GivePulse.

If you want to support the Humane Society and help make the event a success, consider signing up to volunteer.

Close out your semester by spending some time at Cookies and Coloring! Stop by the Alumni House basement on Friday, December 5th between 2-4pm for some free cookies and coloring! Enjoy tasty treats while you relax with some coloring—it’s a perfect way to de-stress and recharge.

Stressed? Burnt out? Wrap up the semester with some low-pressure fun at Board Game Night no studying required, just snacks, laughs, and a good time. Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6-8pm, stop by the Wadsworth Hall Annex, (G11, the room attached to the Campus Cafe)!

As the number of student organizations on campus continues to grow and available practice space becomes more limited, the Student Development Center (SDC) is committed to reserving a 2-hour time slot once a week for each organization during Registered Student Organization (RSO) hours. We kindly ask that you complete the student organization request form regarding your organization’s needs for the SDC. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to collaborating with you.

The reservation period for the spring semester will begin on Monday, November 17, and will continue until December 22. During this time, RSOs can reserve space in the SDC for the upcoming academic semester. Please note that reservations will be processed starting January 2. We will ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to secure a space. Once the reservations have been added to the calendar and availability is confirmed, we will email student organizations to invite them to request a second time slot at the SDC.

After the spring semester is finalized, you can view the facility schedule and make additional reservations using DSE, our facilities reservation system. Step-by-step instructions for making a reservation are available at the top left of the system.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Givens at lgivens@mtu.edu.

Have a great week,
Michigan Tech Recreation

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!

Stop by Student Support and Mentorship at the Alumni House December 1–5, between 8am and 5pm, to grab a snack to fuel your focus as you study for finals!

Questions? Contact us at mentorship@mtu.edu

What is Inclusive Access?

The Inclusive Access (IA) program is a textbook model in collaboration with top publishers that converts books into digital content. All students in a class buy into the content, lowering the cost for everyone. All students in a class also get access to the content on the first day. The digital content may also include Interactive Learning Platforms, also known as Courseware.

How do I pay for my access?

Inclusive Access will be charged to your student bill at the time tuition is due. If you decide to Opt-Out of IA by the given deadline, you will receive a refund to your student account within 10 business days. It will show on your student bill as Campus Store Charge – Inclusive Access. Check your email and your account regularly.

Note: Professors may add textbooks to your course late. You may receive a late bill, check your account regularly.

What does it mean to Opt-Out?

If you do not wish to participate in the Inclusive Access program, you have until the middle of the second week of classes to opt out of the program online. If you opt out by the deadline given, access to the online content will be disabled. To opt out, please refer to the specific course module in Canvas.

Who should I contact if I have any questions about my Inclusive Access?

Start by asking your instructor if you can’t find your materials. I have further questions that were not addressed, who do I contact? Please email us at campusstore@mtu.edu or stop by!

There will be FREE dessert bowls in the Biology Learning Center (BLC) which is located in Dow 744 during Finals Week! Everyone is welcome to grab some treats, even if you are not part of the biology department. We will also be showing a fun science movie on the BLC TV, so stay awhile and hang out!

Event runs Monday-Wednesday during BLC open hours of finals week. (Monday & Tuesday 12-7pm, Wednesday 12-5pm)

The Office of Alumni Engagement is hosting a brief New Alumni Welcome immediately before the commencement rehearsal on Friday December 12, in the SDC Multipurpose Room for our Fall 2025 graduates.

Be sure to arrive at your rehearsal a few minutes early to sign the class banner, receive your alumni welcome gift, and enjoy a treat!

DIY Cookie Decorating – December 10

Michigan Tech students are invited to take a break from end-of-semester stress and enjoy a fun, hands-on activity at the DIY Cookie Decorating event on December 10, during lunchtime at the Social House. This drop-in event encourages creativity and relaxation as students design their own festive cookies using colorful icing, sprinkles, and other decorative toppings.

The event is open to all students and provides a casual space to unwind, socialize, and enjoy a sweet treat before finals week begins. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just looking for a fun study break, this DIY experience offers a chance to create your own edible masterpiece.

Evening Pancake Breakfast – December 8, 7 PM

The long-standing Michigan Tech tradition continues with this year’s Evening Pancake Breakfast, held on December 8 at 7 PM in the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Students are invited to kick off exam week with a warm, comforting breakfast served at night—complete with pancakes, toppings, bacon, juice, and Velodrome coffee.

This event is free and open to all Michigan Tech students. Gluten-free options will be available so everyone can enjoy the celebration. The Evening Pancake Breakfast provides a welcoming atmosphere to relax, recharge, and connect with classmates before diving into finals.

The event is sponsored by Dining Services, the Van Pelt and Opie Library, and MTU Student Affairs, continuing a tradition that brings the campus community together each semester.

Have any spare dry/canned food? Looking to make a difference? HuskyFAN is hosting a winter food drive in collaboration with the AAAA (Furries at Michigan Tech) from December 1-5! No matter where you are on campus, there’s plenty of locations where you can drop your food off, including:

– Wadsworth Hall Front Desk
– West McNair Hall Lounge
– Fisher Hall main bulletin board (near Fisher 135)
– R.L. Smith Building (MEEM) front entrance
– EERC front entrance
– SDC main entrance

You can drop off your food any time at any of the listed locations above. The food you donate will help fellow students in need, making sure that no husky goes hungry!

Curious about what HuskyFAN does? Want to learn more? Check out this quick slide deck to learn how you can help to minimize food insecurity with them.

The SDC and Gates Tennis Center will observe reduced hours over Winter Break beginning Friday, December 12, 2025, through Sunday, January 4, 2026. All facilities will be closed on the following dates:

Commencement, Saturday, December 13
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 
Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25
New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1

Regular business hours will resume Monday, January 5.

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In recognition of Veteran’s Day, this panel featured faculty, staff, students, and retirees who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through personal stories and open dialogue, our panelists shared insights about their time in service, the transition to civilian and academic life, and what it means to build supportive communities for veterans on campus.

Find the recording of the November 10th event on the Michigan Tech CommUNITY Education Team website

Reserve your tickets for the annual Winter Carnival Comedian, a cherished Michigan Tech tradition. This year, Late Night Programming and the Rozsa Center present the viral sensation, Zarna Garg, and tickets are going fast!

Zarna Garg is a viral comedy star with 2M+ social media followers and stand-up specials on Hulu and Amazon Prime.

She headlined her own sold-out tour, and opened for legends Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on their Restless Leg Tour. She also hosts her own podcast and is featured on Amy Poehler’s new podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler.

Zarna is best known for her hilarious observations on the challenge of raising college-aged kids and offers sharp, hilarious commentary on life in America as an immigrant.

The Winter Carnival Comedian is a highly anticipated event. Because this is a reserved seating show, you must reserve your seats in advance to ensure entry!

Reserve in advance by visiting the Rozsa Box Office or fill out the Michigan Tech Student Rush Ticket Request Form to request your free tickets.

It’s election time! There will be several open positions on our E-Board for this upcoming cycle. Voters must be present to have their vote counted. Elections will be followed by a presentation from PhD candidate and fellow club member, Suphanat Juengprasertsak. Food will be provided!

Jordan Craven, a Michigan Tech student entrepreneur, has launched an app called SizeMatch by Sizeologic, a tool designed to help you identify your clothing size across different brands. Sizeologic is looking for 100 users to test the app and provide feedback that will guide future development!

It takes less than 5 minutes, and every user will be entered to win a $25 amazon gift card at the end of the year! Share your SizeCode with your friends and family this christmas season so they can get you the correct size clothing at every store.

Try the Beta Here: sizematch.sizeologic.com

Thank you all so much! -Jordan Craven

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
1 of over 300 concerts worldwide. We come together one night a year in Houghton!

This year’s TubaChristmas will take place on Sunday, December 7th, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Lobby, featuring a FREE community concert at 6:00 PM. Earlier in the day, musicians will gather at 4:00 PM in the Rozsa Lobby for rehearsal.

We welcome Tuba and Euphonium players of all ages and skill levels to join us.

A $15 registration fee covers the cost of participation and a commemorative pin for the participant. We always encourage musicians to use their creativity to festively dress and decorate their instruments. Most commonly used are battery lights, garland, and ribbon.

Please fill out this pre-registration form to help us plan accordingly and provide fast check in day of.

For those unfamiliar, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® is a cherished global tradition, now celebrating its 52nd year. Created in 1974 by Dr. Harvey Phillips, this event honors his mentor, the legendary William J. Bell, and all the great tuba and euphonium artists who have shaped this musical heritage. Houghton joins more than 300 cities worldwide in presenting TubaChristmas concerts, where performers aged 8 to 92 celebrate the season through specially arranged traditional carols.

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

Any questions can be directed to the Houghton TubaChristmas Coordinator, Austin J, at aujordan@mtu.edu

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, December 3rd, 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!
December 3rd combination | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope

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

See you at the pool!

Registration for Intramurals is officially open for the Spring 2026 Semester! Whether you’re looking to stay active, try something new, or just have fun with friends, we’ve got leagues and tournaments for all skill levels!

Check out our website HERE to learn more.

Support the Choirs of Michigan Tech!

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.

Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm