HuskyLEAD: Creating An Effective Student Org Budget
Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join RSO Coordinator, Taylor Piering, and USG Treasurer, David Reeves, for HuskyLEAD: Creating An Effective Student Org Budget where you’ll learn budgeting best practices for creating and maintaining your organization’s finances. Basics from setting up your organization’s budget tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses will be reviewed.
Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: Fisher 126
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!
Student Leadership Award Nominations Open Now!
Nominations are now open to celebrate and recognize the individual and group efforts of students and their supporters involved across campus at the 32nd Annual Student Leadership Awards! The nomination deadline for all awards is Monday, March 9th at 11:59 PM.
Awards to be presented include:
- President’s Award for Leadership
- Dean of Students Award for Service
- William and Josephine Balconi Community Service Award
- Gail and Glenn Mroz Emeritus President Leadership Award
- Percy Julian Award
- Clair M. Donovan Award
- Outstanding Future Alumni Award
- Exceptional Enthusiasm as a Student Leader
- Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance
- Rising Star of the Year
- Student Employee of the Year
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year
- Exceptional Civic Engagement Award
- Exceptional Program of the Year
- Student Group of the Year
- Most Improved Student Group
Each week leading up to the nomination deadline, we will highlight awards for which you could nominate an outstanding member of our community!
- President’s Award for Leadership: Do you know a student who embodies leadership? Someone who inspires others, boldly pushes everyday boundaries and serves their community with dedication? Now is the time to recognize their impact by nominating them for this award. This award honors a student who lives out our leadership value statement: “We inspire the leadership needed for all individuals to boldly push everyday boundaries while serving others.” It’s an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contributions of those who make a difference in their communities and beyond. Your nominee has the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship if selected for this award. Nominate someone here.
- Dean of Students Award for Service: The Dean of Students Award for Service honors a student who goes above and beyond to make a difference within our University community. This prestigious recognition is awarded for embodying the spirit of our Community Values statement: “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.” Do you know a student who has contributed meaningful service, inspired others through their actions and fostered a stronger, more inclusive campus? Your nominee has the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship if selected for this award. Now is your chance to recognize their efforts! Nominate someone here.
Find more information about all the awards and nomination forms on the Student Leadership Award webpage.
Blue Key presents Winter Carnival Events
All-Nighter Statue Building
To build an All-Nighter Statue, please fill out this Google Form must be filled out by January 26th at 11:59 pm. Reach out to Blue Key with any questions!
Winter Carnival Royal Majesty Voting Opens 1/23!
Support your favorite Winter Carnival Royal Majesty Candidate by voting for them! Student voting accounts for a significant portion of the points royalty candidates score, so it’s important to show your support! The voting form can be accessed using this link and opens on Friday, January 23rd at 8 AM. Voting closes next week on Friday, January 30th at 5 PM. Each student may only vote once.
To further support your Winter Carnival Royal Majesty candidates, attend the coronation event, happening on January 31st at 7 PM in the Rozsa. Students can attend for free, and not only will it be a fun time, but there’s another round of voting to determine which of the royalty candidates has the best talent act. So show up and support your candidates!
Winter Carnival Stage Revue
Winter Carnival Stage Revue is a tradition that’s been going strong since 1946. Huskies competing for the coveted Winter Carnival trophy (and Stage Revue bragging rights) put their all into auditioning, rehearsing, and performing skits. Join in the laughter and applause as they’re judged on acting quality, technical production, good taste, originality, theme, and entertainment value.
Get your tickets here! Please sign in to see student pricing
Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being presents
Mental Health Screening Day
The winter months can feel heavy, especially when the days are short and the semester is just getting started. Swing by our Mental Health Screening Day to check in with yourself, get quick feedback, and leave with resources to help you start the new year feeling grounded and supported.
P.A.W.S Pop-Up
Stop by our first PAWS Pop-Up: Building a Semester Plan for real, peer-tested planning strategies. We’ll share tools and practices that help you stay organized, lower stress, and create a plan that actually works for your schedule.
Behind the Buzz
Join us for an activity-based event that explores the impacts of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine and other substances on academics, decision-making, and overall well-being. You’ll leave with practical strategies and knowledge of how to navigate substance use and college life. Stop by for free food, prizes, and engaging discussion. This month, we’re breaking down the facts of cannabis.
HuskyDining and HuskyEats present
HuskyDining: Upcoming Events
Make Matcha with HuskyDining! All of our classes this semester are scheduled. Sign up now to save your spot.
A Letter to Future Me!
Join HuskyDining in writing letters to your future selves! Stations will be set-up inside The Eatery at McNair and the Social House at Wadsworth Dining Halls.
DIY: Overnight Oats
All students with a meal plan are eligible to participate in overnight oats making in The Social House at Wadsworth Hall starting at 11 am.
HuskyEats Presents Supper Club: French Bistro
Welcome to the Supper Club! Where you come for dinner…and leave with friends.
Our first Supper Club event is scheduled for Friday, February 13 at 6 pm in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom. Seating is limited and entrance to the event is one meal plan tap or payment of $13.00 if you do not have an active meal plan. Registration is required to attend – sign up for Supper Club here!
Earn up to $11,000 in the Thompson Scholar Program!
The Thompson Scholar Program is seeking current first-year students to join next year’s cohort! We’re looking for students who are Michigan residents, strive for success, and enjoy community service!
Scholars: We’re selecting 60 students to join the incoming 195 students this fall. You have the opportunity to join our peer mentoring program, engage with the Thompson Scholars Association, and other great opportunities for professional development!
Working Families Scholarship: Thompson Scholars receive the Working Families Scholarship, which includes $5,500 from the Thompson Foundation (https://thompsonfdn.org/) and $5,500 from Michigan Tech in merit scholarships. This scholarship is available for 6 semesters (renewable up to an additional 4 semesters).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current, first-year student
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
- Michigan resident
- SAI between -1,500 and 16,000
- Not receiving tuition-specific aid
How to Apply:
- Complete the Working Families Scholarship application, including the essay and involvement experience.
- Start filing your 2026-27 FAFSA
We’d love for you to join our students for volunteering opportunities, leadership development, and other great opportunities for success!
You must have all application materials completed by February 14th for priority consideration!
If you have questions, please email thompsonscholars@mtu.edu or visit us in the Alumni House!
Winter Walkability Audit
Want to learn more about what makes an area walkable? Join us for our Walkability Audit! We’ll have an info and map-making session on January 26th during our usual club meeting. Sign up to participate in the Walkability Audit using this form.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month and an excellent opportunity to ensure our community understands what constitutes stalking per university policy. Some examples include:
- unwanted communication (phone, messages, emails)
- following or waiting for a person to show up at work, school or home
- cyber stalking (GPS enabled apps and keeping tabs on social media)
Most importantly, what to do if it happens to you, including campus and community resources. Stalking affects roughly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) (2022).
Stalking falls under prohibited conduct, as defined by Michigan Tech’s Title IX Policy and Code of Community Conduct. Statistically, stalking is most prevalent among adults ages 18-24. Nearly 58% of female victims and 49% of male victims experienced stalking before the age of 25 (Smith SG, Basile KC, & Kresnow M., 2022). It is important to recognize the signs of stalking, know where to report, and the resources available.
Reporting
- In case of emergency, dial 911
- Public Safety and Police Services丨Harold Meese Center 1304 E Houghton Avenue 丨906-487-2216
- Title IX Coordinator 丨Jodie Filpus-Paakola丨Admin 310丨 906-487-3310丨 titleix@mtu.edu
Support and Counseling
Additional Resources
- OneLove
- Supporting Friends and Loved Ones Experiencing Stalking (SPARC: Stalking Prevention and Resource Center)
- Helplines, Privacy & Online Safety (SPARC)
- Technology Safety and Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors
Call for Adventurers!
Come and hang with other D&D players at our weekly Saturday meetings. We meet at 1pm in Fisher 139 where we share stories from our campaigns, hear updates from the E-board, and encourage advertisements for new campaigns!
Join our Discord for more information.
Winter Carnival Pasty Party!
Join Houghton for Rent for a Winter Carnival Pasty Party during the All-Nighter on Feb. 4th!
We will be in front of the Neighbors, at the corner of Cliff and Townsend, handing out pasties to all the Winter Carnival revelers! Pasties will be free for students with valid ID’s, and for sale to everyone who wants a pasty to go with their All Nighter celebration!
Looking to rent off campus sometime in 2025-2026? We’ve got you! From 1-bedrooms in shared properties to entire houses, there is something for everyone. We’d like to ask anyone who stops to click on our visit our properties page, check out listings, and fill out an application so we can contact you in the future about rental needs.
MUB Board Presents
Marvelous Mosaics
Using pre-made mosaic tiles, you get to design your very own cute coasters on January 22nd. Free for students while supplies last.
MUB Board Presents: 7 Days of MUB
Join us for a prize and fun-filled way to learn more about your student event planning board! Join us for a week of wild events and activities including everything from a prize wheel to a hockey watch party with FREE FOOD IN THE MUB!
Grand prizes will include items like a 40″ Roku TV and a kindle, so learn more on our social media @mubboard to find out how to get involved!
The Math Learning Center is Hiring!
The Math Learning Center is hiring coaches for Fall 2026!
Info sessions will be held on January 20th and 28th from 5 – 6pm in the Math Learning Center (Fisher 234). Stop by to learn more about our hiring process, speak with current coaches, and pick up an application!
Applications are available here. Please email mlc@mtu.edu with any questions.
SDH Applications Now Open for Spring 2027
- Receive funding to start your own sustainable projects
- Use our existing systems to compost your food waste, live off of solar power, and grow your own greens
- Learn essential skills by planning events and leading tours
- Affordable rent: $500 per month for a single room
Expectations:
- Commit 5 hours of work per week to maintaining house systems and hosting events.
Both undergrad and grad students are welcome!
Applications close Saturday, 02/07
We have two available spots beginning in Spring 2027
Any questions?
Our email is sdh@mtu.edu
Visit our website for an application!
MTU Hockey Huskies Away Game Watch Parties
Join the Memorial Union Building and Campus Store for MTU Hockey Away Game Watch Parties. Catch the action live, bring your favorite snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoy FREE popcorn on us!
These events are alcohol-free, open to students and campus community members, and a great way to watch Tech Hockey with fellow fans.
Summer Youth Programs Now Hiring for Summer
Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP) is hiring for a variety of counselor and support roles for the 2026 season! Each summer, we create a mini college experience for more than 1,000 middle and high school students from across the U.S. and around the world—and we’re looking for energetic, motivated college students to be part of it.
If you’re interested in a meaningful, fun, and resume-building summer opportunity—or just want to learn more—visit our website for position details, application instructions, and more.
We can’t wait to connect with you!
Hit the Road with Mind Trekkers This Spring
The Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers invite you to join us on the road this spring as we inspire the next generation of makers and doers!
Our nationally acclaimed traveling STEM roadshow engages thousands of young people each year through high-energy festivals filled with hands-on activities. These events help students explore their interests while learning about post-secondary education and exciting career pathways.
Our festivals are powered by you—Michigan Tech students—alongside industry partners, community organizations, and educational institutions.
As a Mind Trekkers volunteer, you’ll receive:
- Transportation, lodging, and meal stipends
- Support coordinating class absences with your professors
- Service hours
- The opportunity to make a real impact by inspiring young students
- All majors are welcome, and no prior experience is required—just curiosity and enthusiasm!
Upcoming Spring Events
- February 18–20 | Appleton, WI – 1,500 students registered (Sign up here!)
- March 6–8 | Port Huron, MI – 10,000 attendees expected (during spring break)
- April 9–11 | Hemlock, MI – 2,000 attendees expected
To learn more or to sign up for our email list, please reach out to mindtrekkers@mtu.edu. We’d love to have you join us on the road!
Sigma Tau Gamma’s Annual Grundy Run
This Winter Carnival 2026, the brothers of the Gamma Chi Chapter will run 0.8 miles in their underwear to raise money for the Special Olympics. Every donation counts as a sponsorship and lets you choose a picture, phrase, or design to be written on a brother before the run.
The event starts at Michigan Tech’s Walker Arts Building and finishes at our house at 1020 College Ave on Friday, February 6th at 9:00AM.
Your support helps us raise as much as possible for an important cause while making this a memorable event. Sponsor a brother and make your mark for the Special Olympics! Donations directly support the Special Olympics and help provide resources, programs, and opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Supporters can donate and sponsor a runner online at CrowdChange
Spring Intramurals
Registration closes soon for several of our January/February Intramurals! Register now before it’s too late!
Registration Closes: 1/23 @ 8am
- Men’s Singles Regular Season
- Women’s Singles Regular Season
Registration Closes: 1/23 @ 12pm
- Men’s Regular Season
- Women’s Regular Season
- Co-Rec Regular Season
Registration Closes: 1/30 @ 12pm
- Co-Rec Doubles Regular Season
- Men’s Doubles Regular Season
- Women’s Doubles Regular Season
Fastpitch Softball Club Pasty Fundraiser
The Fastpitch Softball Club is holding a Pasty fundraiser through Soumi’s to raise money for travel, equipment, umpire wages, and field renting expenses. Each pasty is $8 each. Please fill out this order form to secure your delicious pasties!
Pre-sale closes on February 13th, and all payments are due February 18th. Please contact fastpitchsoftball@mtu.edu with any questions.
Study Abroad in Costa Rica!
The Costa Rica summer 2026 study away program is a chance to earn 9-10 credits in almost 6 weeks abroad in summer Track A 2026. Courses include: SS 3960 (Cultural Immersion- an Experience course), SS4390 (Seminar in Sustainability), and SS3260 (Latin American Cultural History- an Intercultural Competency course), plus Hiking and Yoga options. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome.
Students live in homestays with local families in the Monteverde region (on top of a mountain in the cloud forest), and have opportunities to engage with students at the University of Costa Rica in San Jose. The program is based on experiential learning – with dozens of field trips, dozens of local speakers, and hands-on activities like reforestation, processing coffee and sugar cane, backpacking to a research station in the rainforest, and collecting water quality data. There are significant focuses on conservation, tropical ecology, and renewable energy as well as Central American culture. It also meets the requirements for the Spanish International Minor (https://www.mtu.edu/humanities/undergraduate/modern-languages/spanish/)
This program is in partnership with the Monteverde Institute and supports local community initiatives in the Monteverde region.
The deadline to apply is Feb 20.
Come to the Info Session Jan 27, 5-6pm in AOB 2nd Floor Social Sciences Commons to learn more!
Contact Richelle Winkler, rwinkler@mtu.edu or Kat Hannum (khannum@mtu.edu) with any questions!
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
The 32nd Annual Copper Country Bowl for Kids’ Sake is scheduled to take place on Saturday – March 14, 2026 with bowling sessions starting at Noon, 2:30PM and 5PM at The Mine Shaft in Houghton. Please consider joining us for a Fun-Filled Day for a Great Cause – standing up for kids in our Community!
The event is definitely not about the bowling; it’s about having fun for a good cause, so anyone can participate! Individuals and Teams of 4 to 8 people (or more!) are welcome to register for this special fundraising event and help Big Brothers Big Sisters to raise funds for our mentoring program exclusively benefiting children and youth in the local Copper Country communities. Each participant raises pledges and/or Teams can hold a Mini-Fundraiser prior to the event to raise funds for their Team. We Offer Online Fundraising for Teams, too! With $45 minimum per bowler you are eligible for 2 hours of bowling, an entry in the Everyday Heroes Drawing, great prizes and a lot of FUN! Plus, raise more money and you’ll qualify for more prizes! Not able to attend on the date of the event? You can still participate virtually by raising funds online!
Big Brothers Big Sisters programs help children to realize their full potential and build their futures. We nurture children, support families and strengthen communities. And we couldn’t do any of this without YOU!
Participating in Bowl for Kids’ is a great way to make a positive, long-lasting impact on children in our community. Join in the FUN and be a part of something BIG! All funds raised go directly to the youth mentoring programs serving the local communities. For more information, to register a team, or to donate visit our website!
Snowshoe with the OAP
Want to get outside this winter? Look no further!
The Outdoor Adventure Program is hosting open snowshoeing events this winter! These are free for students with all the gear provided. No previous experience is needed. Dress warmly and come snowshoe the MTU trail system with us!
Winter Carnival-Themed Craft
Help us kick off a new tradition! Join Student Support and Mentorship at the Alumni House Jan 26-30 (8am-5pm), to create Winter Carnival-themed ornaments for our winter tree.
Questions? Email mentorship@mtu.edu
Career Fair Season Is Underway
Mark your calendars: Spring 2026 Career Fair is Tuesday, Feb. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. at the SDC, and Interview Day takes place across campus on Wednesday, Feb. 18. More information is available on the Career Services website.
Career Services will be hosting multiple events in the weeks leading up to Career Fair, including:
- Resume Lab, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Career Services, Admin 220
- Resume Review, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2-4 p.m., Career Services, Admin 220
- Workshop: Career Fair Not for You? Let’s Talk Strategy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, noon to 1 p.m., Career Services, Admin 220
- Employer Panel: Co-op or Internship — What’s the Difference and Which One is Better?, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5-6 p.m., https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/81967543843 (virtual event)
- Resume Review and Interview Prep
- Wednesday, Feb, 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Career Services, Admin 220
- Thursday, Feb. 12, 2-4 p.m., Career Services, Admin 220
- Career Fest: Resume Review and Interview Prep with Employers, Monday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., East Reading Room, Van Pelt and Opie Library
- Career Fest: Partner Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Van Pelt and Opie Library
The Office of Sustainability and Resilience Presents
Didn’t have time to prep a meal? Want to help reduce food waste? Stop by the HuskyFAN food pantry Tuesday through Friday to grab a UFO meal! These pre-packaged meals are easy to just heat up in the microwaves in Fisher Hall, the library, or the MUB!
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 on the first floor of Fisher Hall as supplies last.
Check the Sustainable MTU instagram highlights for the latest meal, and check the HuskyFAN calendar for pantry hours!
Kupari Literary Magazine
The Ink & Ore publications enterprise is launching Kupari, a new student literary magazine! We are looking for submissions from all Tech students who want to share their Poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and visual art with the Tech community. You can find our submission guidelines here.
Pancakes and Pajamas with Alpha Gamma Delta
Join the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta for pancakes and pajamas. Rides to the house will be available. Please RSVP to Jocelyn if you would like to attend at (906)-202-9390 or agdrecruitment@mtu.edu
Join the Minecraft Club!
Do you play Minecraft? Join the Minecraft Club! We run the largest survival server on campus, with both Bedrock and Java Edition supported. We also frequently host events at our weekly meetings. We’ll be hosting a death swap event this Saturday at 6 PM!
If you’re interested, join our Discord server or check out our Involvement Link page for more information.
Author Talk: Artificial Infrastructures with John Sherrill and Michael Salvo
Join co-authors Dr. John Sherrill and Dr. Michael Salvo for a talk covering their 2025 work, Artificial Infrastructures. Grounded in expert interviews, Artificial Infrastructures investigates how generative AI is reshaping writing in high-tech industries and reveals how professionals co-write with AI, rethinking authorship, labor, and infrastructure.
- January 22, 3:00 p.m. Van Pelt and Opie Library’s East Reading Room & Zoom
- Light Refreshments
- Visit the Michigan Tech Events calendar for more information.
BMES Movie Night – Tonight!
BMES Movie Night – Wednesday, January 21
ChemSci 104 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Take a break from the start-of-semester chaos and join BMES for a cozy movie night! We’ll be watching either Patch Adams or The Intern — the final choice will be decided by a live vote at the event.
The Biomedical Engineering Department is providing popcorn, so bring a friend, grab a seat, and enjoy a relaxing evening with fellow BME students.
ASA Student Chapter Jeopardy Night
Join the Acoustical Society of America Student Chapter for Jeopardy Night! Meet us on Thursday, January 29th at 6:00pm in MEEM 302. Prizes and snacks will be provided. Bring a friend and come have fun!
Join our discord!
Film Board Presents: Hundreds of Beavers
Hundreds of Beavers
In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America’s greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
Hundreds of Beavers is not rated.
Friday (01/23): 7pm and 10pm
Saturday (01/24): 7pm and 10 pm
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.
Blizzard Baja Invites You to the 45th Annual Winter Baja Competition – Jan. 31!
Get ready for a day of high-octane fun as 22 teams from across the nation race their off-road buggies on a thrilling ice-and-snow track!
Event Highlights:
- Dynamic Events: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Featuring a hill climb and the Pickled Egg Slalom (yes, racers eat an egg mid-race!).
- Endurance Race: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Watch teams battle for hours on the snowy track.
This is your chance to experience Michigan Tech’s engineering talent in action, connect with Baja SAE members, and network with event sponsors.
Event Details:
Location: Michigan Tech SDC – Lot 24
Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Dress warmly!)
Free parking & admission for all spectators!
Don’t miss this winter tradition – join the excitement and cheer on your favorite team!
Phi Kappa Tau Rushes!
Come out and have fun with the brothers of Phi Kappa Tau! Contact Gabe Wood (920-538-1198) for more information. We hope to see you there!
Coming Up on GivePulse
Support the City of Hancock!
Heikinpaiva Midwinter Festival is just days away (January 24th), and the City of Hancock is gearing up for our “Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture” designation and award ceremony during this year’s festival. We need volunteers to help make our first celebration within our “Capital of Culture” year a success.