Student Scoop – April 8, 2025

Take a study break and tap into your creative side! Join us and WMTU for a calming paint night using recycled vinyl records.

Design your own piece to take home or contribute to a community art display for WMTU.

Music, art, and stress relief, all in one space. Perfect way to recharge before finals.

What we eat plays a big role in how we feel, focus, and function each day. Join us for Nourish to Flourish Husky Hour, where you’ll build a salad-in-a-jar and learn more about simple, realistic healthy eating habits. Come for the hands-on activity, leave with ideas to support your energy and well-being. (registration required)

Register here.

End-of-semester stress? We’ve got you. Swing by Cookies & Coloring for a little escape. Snacks, coloring, and a chance to unwind before finals take over.

We are proud to announce that the band almost monday will be play AT MTU! Saturday April 11th join us in the SDC Varsity Gym, free for students!! There will also be an opening act from local band Star Dawg, make sure to get your tickets here!

Join for a campus-wide event of detective-mystery-themed fun! In a celebration of student organizations and involvement, there will be tables around campus with organizations showing off what they have accomplished this year! There will also be many fun things for students to do. Free food, a campus-wide mystery game, prize wheel, and even an INFLATABLE!! Take a walk through campus to experience all of the fun there is to have in this classic spring tradition. 

Join us in the MUB Commons from 6-8pm on April 14th for a chill painting and potting event. With decoration supplies, succulents, and terracotta pots provided.

You will be able to design your own unque pot, and then pick a succulent to take care of. But thats not all, thre will be refreshing beverages provided for all to enjoy from lemonade to tea to soda. This event is free for all students, come while supplies last!

Happy Earth Month! Join us for a whole month of fun and sustainable events!

Join us at enough events to fill out the Earth Month Bingo Card and have the chance to win a Velodrome gift card!

The Sustainability Film Series, coordinated by the Michigan Tech Office of Sustainability and Resilience, offers thought-provoking films and engaging conversation around environmental and sustainability topics.

April’s film ‘Human Footprint: Shelf Life’ follows biologist Shane Campbell-Staton as he travels from New York City to rural Thailand to explore the Human Footprint of the supermarket – a 20th century innovation that transformed our relationship with food, reshaping our bodies, our society, and our planet along the way.

‘Human Footprint: Shelf Life’ will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 in Fisher Hall 138. Refreshments will be provided, and each film will be followed by a facilitated discussion. The Sustainability Film Series is free and everyone is welcome to attend. A suggested $5 donation is appreciated and helps to support the continued offering of this film series.

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 (mtu.edu/syp/about/employment) for position details, application instructions, and more.

We can’t wait to connect with you!

Are you looking for a summer course that goes beyond lectures and exams—one that lets you apply what you’re learning in real communities, with real impact? If you’re interested in environmental science, sustainability, cities, or working with people, we invite you to consider a new Summer 2026 course: UN3013 – Summer in Detroit: Community-Engaged Environmental Science.

This course offers a unique opportunity to step outside the traditional classroom and learn environmental science through direct, hands-on engagement in the Detroit Metro and Highland Park communities. Rather than only exploring environmental challenges, you will work alongside community partners and middle and high school students to explore how urban environments function and how science can support healthier, more just communities.

Throughout the course, you will co-design and co-teach experiential STEM activities with 7th–11th grade students, serving as both a learner and a mentor. You’ll gain practical experience using tools such as GIS and drone-based data collection, while also participating in activities like tree planting, soil and water testing, biodiversity mapping, and environmental storytelling. More than half of the course is dedicated to experiential, community-based learning, allowing you to build skills through action, reflection, and collaboration.

In addition to developing technical and field skills, this course emphasizes ethical community engagement, environmental justice, and the social and historical context of urban environments. You’ll reflect on your experiences and learning throughout the summer and ultimately create an Essential Education E-Portfolio that showcases your civic engagement, applied knowledge, and professional growth. This portfolio can be a valuable asset for internships, graduate school applications, fellowships, and future careers in environmental science, policy, education, outreach, or related fields.

UN3013 is especially well-suited for students who enjoy hands-on, people-centered learning and are curious about the connections between the environment, equity, and community well-being. No prior experience with GIS, drones, or outreach is required. Just a willingness to learn, engage respectfully with communities, and apply your education in meaningful ways.

More information about the course and registration can be found here or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer

We’re planning a week-long bike-packing trip at the start of the Fall 2026 semester, August 22nd – 28th, beginning in Houghton, MI, and looping around the Copper Harbor region. The route will feature scenic stretches along Lake Superior, forested backroads, and plenty of opportunities for camping, exploring small towns, and enjoying the Keweenaw’s trails and views.

Feel free to fill out our interest form and come to one of our informational meetings if you are interested. All experience levels are welcome—final details will depend on group size and interest.

Join us Saturday night as Mu Beta Psi hosts their annual Jazz Cafe!

Come and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, hot cocoa, and other refreshments as three jazz combos perform through the night! Along with this, there will be a bake sale where all money raised goes towards helping us continue projects like this, and supporting local music programs!

Feel free to come and go as you please throughout the night! Admission is free to all students, staff, and community members, so please invite anyone you’d like!

When: Saturday, April 11th from 6pm-9pm (show up whenever you’d like!)

Where: DHH Ballroom

Why? We would like to spread music around campus, provide great experiences to students, and fundraise money to support local music programs.

We hope to see you there!

Gear up for adventure at unbeatable prices. Join Michigan Tech Recreation for the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Annual Silent Gear Auction and bid on high-quality, used outdoor equipment as we make room for brand-new gear. Don’t miss your chance to score great deals!

This auction is open to everyone, so mark your calendar and get ready to bid. Stay tuned for a list of available equipment!

Auction Details:

What: OAP Annual Silent Gear Auction
When: Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: MacInnes Student Ice Arena Concourse
More Info:

This is a silent/blind bid auction — the highest bid wins!
No pre-registration is needed; sign in at the event.
All items are sold as-is — be sure before you bid!
Winning bidders must pay and pick up items the same day, from 1-3 p.m.

Spanish Club at Michigan Tech is starting a new volunteer partnership with Portage Lake Distract Library and we need your help!

As a trial run before the program launches next fall, we’re planning a preview day on Tuesday April 14, from 6-7pm. We’ll be reading a variety of bilingual picture books to local kids in order to boost their language learning skills.

Interested in joining or hearing more?

Contact erandres@mtu.edu or visit us on involvement link!

You better aca-believe it! Sing your heart out with a group or maybe alone and compete to win a grand mystery prize. Like the movie Pitch Perfect, the theme you’ll be singing is 2000’s Pop (Bonus points if you dress up)! Groups/solo singers must sign up here and submit songs in order to participate. The event starts Sunday, April 12, 4-6 pm in the DHH Ballroom. Email Gail Sisomphane gssisomp@mtu.edu for any questions!

Join ASME in welcoming guest speaker from CTech on April 14th from 6-7:30pm in MEEM112! Come listen and get in some networking, we hope to see you there!

The Acoustical Society of America Student Chapter will be hosting a board game night on Thursday, April 9th at 5pm in ChemSci B002. Board games will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

Join our Discord & Involvement Link

Michigan Tech’s annual Design Expo is coming up on Tuesday, April 14, and we’re looking for student volunteers to help make this year’s showcase run smoothly.

Design Expo features more than 70 Enterprise, Senior Design, and capstone projects from across campus. It’s a high‑energy day full of creativity, problem solving, and hands-on innovation, and volunteers play a huge role in creating a great experience for teams, judges, and guests.

Volunteer roles include:
– Event setup and teardown (shifts available between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.)
– Name tag and judge check‑in
– Giveaway coordination
– General event support

Volunteering is a fun way to get involved, meet industry professionals, support your peers, and be part of one of Michigan Tech’s biggest academic events. Whether you can help for an hour or a full shift, your contribution makes a difference.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Thank you for helping us celebrate student innovation and achievement!

The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists is hosting our semesterly blood drive on Friday, April 17th, in the MUB Ballroom from 10am to 3pm! All of the blood collected will stay right here in the UP, supporting our rural community who is in great need of blood.

The drive is scheduled over 8 weeks out from the previous drive, so if you’ve donated this semester, you can donate again!

To sign up, scan the QR code on the flier, or go to this link:

Women in Physics is excited to invite you to an Astrophotography Workshop led by Ogetay Kayali, an award-winning astrophotographer and PhD candidate. He also serves as a guest editor and outreach specialist for NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). Here is his website for more information

Whether you’re completely new or already interested in Astrophotography, this workshop will give you practical skills and insight into how stunning space images are created.

Dates: April 8 & 9
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Rekhi 214 (April 8th) & Rekhi G009( April 9th) & Zoom
What to expect:

Work with real, award-winning astrophotography data
Learn astrophotography processing step-by-step
Session 1: Foundations of astrophotography
Session 2: Hands-on image processing
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, giving you a chance to actively work with real Astrophotography data, and by the end of the session, you will be able to do your own image processing.

Please register for the workshop using the link

We hope to see you there!

BMES is excited to announce a special virtual industry experience with Boston Scientific, one of our students’ top‑requested companies for industry visits.

Since BMES was unable to travel to Minneapolis this year, Boston Scientific has generously offered to host a virtual lab and line tour exclusively for our chapter during our general meeting next week.

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 4:00 PM EST
Location: ChemSci 102 (BMES General Meeting)

Students will have the opportunity to:
– Explore Boston Scientific’s labs and manufacturing lines (extrusion, molding, and more)
– Learn about medical device development and production
– Hear from engineers and staff working across R&D and operations
– Ask questions about internships, co‑ops, and full‑time roles

This is a fantastic chance to engage with a leading medical device company and gain insight into real‑world biomedical engineering environments.

All students are welcome! No prior BME knowledge or BMES involvement required.

The Women in Natural Resource Club is hosting a Sustainable Forest Use Walk and Talk through the Women Owning and Appreciating Woodlands Network on April 11th. There will be speakers discussing managing forests for invasive species, climate resilience in northern hardwoods, and sustainable crafts and dyes. If you’re interested in attending, please fill out the registration form linked here by April 8th. The event is from 2pm-5pm at the Ford Center in Alberta and is free to attend. Please reach out to winrmtu@gmail.com with any questions.

Stop by the Forestry Atrium on April 15th and 16th to check out a variety of houseplants, garden starts, macrame, and decorated pots!

Want a souvenir of your college experience? A fun photo of you and your friends? Come to our photo booth fundraiser in Fisher and the Library for a picture worth a thousand words! Pictures will be taken on a Poloroid camera and given to you on the spot.

Join SWE and our special guest, Dr. Maria Gencoglu, to learn more about pursuing a career in academia vs industry on Thursday, April 16th, at 4pm in ChemSci 211. Pizza will be provided!

Come to Art and Music Fest! It will be in the Alumni Lounge from 1-7pm on April 11th. We will have fantastic art showcases, wonderful live music, delicious (and free) food, and an amazing community. We would love to see you!

Have you ever wanted to ask a Fortune 100 President anything? Here is your chance. Hosted by the College of Business, this casual, interactive panel features members of the COB Dean’s Advisory Council and offers attendees the opportunity to ask questions about career advice, leadership insights, and real world business experience.

The DAC Panel will take place next Wednesday, 4/8, at 5 PM in MEEM 111. Attendees are encouraged to mark their calendars and bring questions. This is an opportunity to connect with top level business leaders.

Are you sticking around Houghton for the Summer?

Join Michigan Tech Admissions as a Tour Guide and share your unique MTU experience with prospective students and their families. As a Tour Guide, you will be responsible for giving campus tours, participating in special visits/events, and being knowledgeable about the Michigan Tech campus. Applications can be submitted here:

Blue Key Honor Society would like to announce the 2027 Winter Carnival theme, “Mysteries Run Cold, Cryptid Secrets Unfold.” With this announcement, we would like to invite you to submit a design for the new Winter Carnival logo. All submissions must be turned in to the Blue Key office in MUB 106 or emailed to bluekey@mtu.edu by 12:00 pm on Sunday 4/12. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Winter Carnival Logo Competition Form

Take a break, Huskies. You’ve earned it. Stop by during finals week for free chair massages and give yourself a moment to relax, reset, and recharge. Whether you’re feeling the pressure of exams or just need a quick pause, we’ve got you covered. Drop in, unwind, and come back feeling refreshed.

Come join us from REAC and those from the local ASCE chapter as we welcome Regional Bridge Engineers Brandon Boatman and Jordy Maloney as they present about their experiences working in the field.

Fuel your focus with Student Support and Mentorship and the Thompson Scholar Program at the Alumni House April 13-17, between 8am and 5pm.

Grab a snack to fuel your focus as you study for finals!

Questions? Contact us at mentorship@mtu.edu

Get ready for a night of comedy and theater! This Saturday at 7:00 pm, the Performance Club at MTU will be hosting a play called “Take 5.” This is a 5-act take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. It is abridged and directed by the Performance Club at MTU.

The club also offers a special thanks to Film Board, who kindly allowed this play to take one of their usual movie times in Fisher 135. Following the play, Film Board will show Gnomeo & Juliet to stick with the Shakespeare theme.

Husky Game Development Enterprise is hosting a public playtest this Thursday, April 9th inside Fisher 139 from 5pm-6pm. Many of the current teams will have their games on devices ready to be played by anyone interested! You only need to bring yourself!

There will be QR Codes for people to scan and provide feedback on the games.

This month is packed with opportunities to connect with friends and experience live music, and visual art. From transforming the gallery into an oversized children’s book to the largest choral-orchestral symphony ever performed on the Rozsa stage as the Rozsa’s 25th Anniversary season finale performance.

These events feature student work from many schools, colleges and departments across the university. 

Michigan Tech Art Series

What: Beyond the Frame: Spring Student Art Showcase

When: Friday, April 10 | 5-7 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Art Galleries

Tickets: Free for All – Light Refreshments Provided

Michigan Tech Music Series

What: Celebrations! – Superior Wind Symphony and Campus Concert Band

When: Friday, April 10 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

Michigan Tech Theatre Series

What: Journey Through the Keweenaw: Interactive Walk-through Installations

When: Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 | 7:30 p.m. each night

Where: McArdle Theatre

Tickets: Free for All

Michigan Tech Art Series

What: Studio Here Now: 2025-26 Student Art Exhibition Reception

When: Monday, April 13 | 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Wadsworth Hall, Studio G04W

Tickets: Free for All – Light Refreshments Provided

Michigan Tech Music Series

What: Mahler Resurrection Symphony: 25th Anniversary Season Finale – Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Michigan Tech 

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

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

Because this is a reserved seating show, you must reserve your free student rush tickets in advance to ensure entry!

Events in the Rozsa Season qualify for FREE Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets. To claim yours, complete the Michigan Tech Student Rush Ticket Request Form.

Join DHHC in the DHH Ballroom from 9PM to 11PM THIS FRIDAY for Pitbull Party. Stop by for good times, good tunes, and lots of root beer (from a keg). There will be a special appearance from “Pitbull” also, and you are welcome to come dressed according to the theme, or just rock the 2000s vibe. End the 2025-26 academic year right with one last spectacular party!